Obituaries

Paul Heinle

Paul Heinle

Aug 27, 2026

Paul Allen Heinle — Born in a Galaxy Far, Far Away (Bismarck, North Dakota)

Paul Allen Heinle, age 48, of Mandan, passed away surrounded by his family at Sanford Hospital on August 27, 2026.

He left us early Thursday morning, after 48 years of making those around him laugh, usually with a perfectly timed one-liner, a dramatic story, or a joke at...

Jonathan D. Anderson

Jonathan D. Anderson

Aug 26, 2026

Jonathan Anderson, 81, of Mandan, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Bismarck.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7111 Williamson Drive, Bismarck, with Pastor Matt Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. on...

Georgette H. Vayda

Georgette H. Vayda

Aug 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of Georgette H. Vayda

Georgette H. Vayda, née Otto, 82, of Mandan, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Weigel Funeral Home in Mandan. Burial will follow in the Mandan Union Cemetery. 

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, at Weigel...

Estella "Honey" Shaw

Estella "Honey" Shaw

Aug 23, 2026

Estella "Honey" Shaw, 95, entered her eternal home on August 23, 2026 at the St. Vincent's Care Center in Bismarck.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00AM Saturday, September 5th at the First Presbyterian Church in Mandan with Pastor Deanna Reikow officiating. Burial will follow in Mandan Union Cemetery. A prayer service with time of sharing will take place...

Lenis Volk

Lenis Volk

Aug 22, 2026

Lenis (Doll) Volk, 76, of Bismarck, passed away August 22, 2026, at CHI St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 28, at Ascension Catholic Church in Bismarck, with Fr. Russell Kovash celebrating. A luncheon will follow at the church. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be held...

Janet Miller

Janet Miller

Aug 19, 2026

Janet Miller, 84, Mandan, formerly of Center, passed away August 19, 2026, at Sanford Health in Bismarck.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 25, at Weigel Funeral Home in Mandan with Deacon Randy Frohlich presiding. Lunch will follow at the Mandan Moose Club. Burial will take place at 1 PM at the North Dakota Veterans...

Markus Fleck

Markus Fleck

Aug 18, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Markus John “Marky” Fleck, who passed away at his home on August 18, 2026, at the age of 22.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Johnson Simethy officiating. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Private visitation...

John S. Ehlis

John S. Ehlis

Aug 15, 2026

John Simon Ehlis, 85, was called to his eternal home in Heaven on August 15, 2026, at Miller Pointe Nursing Home in Mandan, North Dakota, surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Spirit of Life Catholic Church in Mandan on Friday, August 21, at 10:30am., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will...

Susan Riedinger

Susan Riedinger

Aug 13, 2026

Susan Riedinger, 76, Bismarck, passed away August 13, 2026, at her home.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church, Mandan, with Pastor Deanna Reikow officiating. Cremation has taken place and the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Susan was born January 10,...

George "Mike" Herring

George "Mike" Herring

Aug 11, 2026

George Michael "Mike" Herring, 75, of Flasher, North Dakota, went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 11, 2026, at Sanford Health in Bismarck.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Flasher, with Father Frank Schuster presiding. Visitation will take place at the church...

Jack Hatzenbuhler

Jack Hatzenbuhler

Aug 10, 2026

Due to technical issues, the audio on the funeral livestream is only available after 19:45 mark on the video. Our apologies.  

Jacob “Jack” Hatzenbuhler, 95, Mandan, passed away on August 10, 2026.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, August 18, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Fred Harvey celebrating. Burial will be...

Florentine Hatzenbuehler

Florentine Hatzenbuehler

Aug 10, 2026

Florentine C. Hatzenbuehler, age 96, formerly of Solen, passed away of natural causes on August 10, 2026, at her home in Mandan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 15, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Keith Streifel celebrating. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM...

Terry DePriest

Terry DePriest

Aug 10, 2026

Terry DePriest, 57, of Mandan, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, in Bismarck after a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Persilla Watts Cemetery in Rugby, ND. A lunch will follow at the Rugby Senior Center, where the family will receive friends until 4:30 P.M.

Terry was born June 6, 1969,...

Penny Remmick

Penny Remmick

Aug 7, 2026

Penny Remmick passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 72, in Parker, Colorado.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2026, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Penny and twin brother Perry were born in Watertown, SD on July 9, 1954, to Roger R. and Eunice (Pegg) Remmick. As a child,...

Wade Schulz

Wade Schulz

Aug 1, 2026

Wade Douglas Schulz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and faithful servant of God, entered the presence of his Savior surrounded by the love of his family on August 1, 2026. While our hearts are broken by his passing, they are also comforted by the life he lived and the faith he carried. We have no doubt that he...

Leona Beckerdite

Leona Beckerdite

Jul 31, 2026

Leona Alice Beckerdite, 92, of Mandan, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at her home in Mandan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with Father Fred Harvey celebrating. Interment will follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, south of Mandan.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00...

Eileen Ereth

Eileen Ereth

Jul 23, 2026

Eileen Mae Ereth, 88, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Bismarck, ND, after courageously defying the odds for the last seven months.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 30 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mandan with Fr. Josh Waltz presiding. Burial will follow at the North Dakota Veteran's...

Delanis Eckroth

Delanis Eckroth

Jul 19, 2026

Delanis Eckroth, 84, of Mandan, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 in Mandan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mandan. Rite of Committal will follow in the Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Weigel Funeral Home from 5 - 7:00...

Curt Maas

Curt Maas

Jul 19, 2026

Curt A. Maas, 70, of Mandan, passed away on July 19, 2026, at CHI St. Alexius in Bismarck, after a courageous but short battle with an aggressive cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9 AM on Saturday, July 25, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Josh Waltz celebrating. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will...

Dennis Ressler

Dennis Ressler

Jul 18, 2026

Dennis Ressler, 69, of Mandan, passed away on July 18, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Church of St. Joseph in Mandan. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Thursday, July 23 at Weigel...