Obituaries
Howard Koch
Sep 10, 2026
Howard Koch passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman, friend, and a man whose faith guided his life.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 2, at Church of St. Joseph’s in Mandan. Burial will follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.
Visitation...
Marilyn Zins
Sep 19, 2026
Marilyn Zins, 80, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, while receiving hospice care at the home of her daughter, Melinda Bray, surrounded by her family in Tennessee.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, September 28 at 10:00 am at the Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary in Bismarck, with Fr. Jacob Magnuson presiding. Burial will...
Chris Holwagner
Sep 19, 2026
Chris Holwagner, 88, Bismarck, formerly of Center, passed away September 19, 2026 at Sanford Health, Bismarck.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 2, at First Lutheran Church, Mandan. Cremation has taken place and the family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at 1:00PM at the North...
Sherry Bender
Sep 18, 2026
Sherry Kay Bender, 71, of Mandan, died September 18, 2026 at Sanford Health, Bismarck, following a brief illness. Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Sherry was born on May 24, 1955 to Martin and Katherine (Renner) Bender in Mandan.
Sherry is survived by her brothers, Leslie, Charles, and Dennis (Marlene) Bender; sister-in-law, Joann...
Laurie Schmidt
Sep 16, 2026
Laurie L. Schmidt, age 76, of Farmington, MN, and formerly of Solen, ND, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Laurie greatly benefited from the ongoing care and treatment she received at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, for both Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia, the diagnoses that ultimately led to her passing.
Visitation will be held from 10:00AM - 11:30...
Ronald Szudera
Sep 13, 2026
Ronald Szudera, 78, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at his home. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
David P. Montplaisir
Sep 13, 2026
David Patrick Montplaisir, 41, passed away on September 13th, 2026.
David was born May 9, 1985, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Denis and Patricia Montplaisir. He graduated from Mandan High School in 2003. After high school, he studied American Sign Language and went on to work with children who were hearing impaired. He found deep fulfillment in that work and had...
Margaret "Peggy" Baron
Sep 9, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" Baron, 91, of Mandan, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, in Mandan.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan. Burial will follow at 12 noon in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Margaret Rose Taghon was...
Edwin Kubik
Sep 8, 2026
Edwin “Pike” Kubik, 81, of Bismarck, passed away September 8, 2026, at his home under the care of hospice.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 14, at Ascension Catholic Church in Bismarck, with Fr. Russell Kovash as celebrant and Deacon John Paul Martin as assistant. A private burial will take place at St. Mary’s...
Lenora K. Mosset
Sep 8, 2026
Lenora K. (Bonagofski) Mosset, 83, Selfridge, died suddenly on September 8, 2026, as the result of a traffic accident.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 PM on Monday, September 14, 2026, at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Selfridge, with Fr. Chad Gion as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Philomena Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 12 noon to...
Richard Schwartzbauer
Sep 3, 2026
Richard Schwartzbauer, 90, Mandan, passed away September 3, 2026, at Edgewood in Mandan, with his loving family by his side.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Nick Schneider celebrating and Fr. Fred Harvey con-celebrating. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be...
Larry Palen
Sep 2, 2026
Larry Palen, 80, of Bismarck, formerly of Mandan, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Bismarck.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Friday, September 11, 2026, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan. A celebration of his life and sharing of memories will begin at 6:00 P.M. Larry was born May 2, 1946, in...
Kathy Pittman
Sep 2, 2026
Kathleen "Kathy" Pittman, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, after achieving her "gold medal" in the cancer Olympics, a testament to her incredible resilience, courage, and unwavering faith. She was surrounded by the love of her family and Jesus throughout her life and especially during her final days.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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