Obituaries

Chad Friesz

Chad Friesz

Oct 24, 2025

Chad “Chipper” Friesz passed away in his sleep at his home in Bozeman MT on October 24, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1986, in Carmel, California.

Chad’s adventurous spirit began early. Beginning his life with his mother in California, he loved exploring tidal pools, fishing wharfs, and coastal towns. He learned to ski at just three years old near...

Gary J. Schultz

Gary J. Schultz

Oct 22, 2025

Gary J. Schultz, 70, of Mandan, passed away October 22, 2025 at Sanford Health in Bismarck following a short illness.

Gary Jerome Schultz was born on January 28, 1955 to Jim and Laura Schultz in Minot, ND.  He moved to Mandan in the 1970's and worked as a DJ at the Beggar Club and filled the dance floor with the best...

Ruben Marcellais

Ruben Marcellais

Oct 19, 2025

Ruben Randolph Marcellais, age 60, of Mandan, ND was called to his heavenly home on October 19, 2025. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and under Sanford Hospice Care. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Ruben’s life will be held Monday, October 27th at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Belcourt, ND with Father Samuel...

Isabelle Schlosser

Isabelle Schlosser

Oct 16, 2025

Isabelle "Izzy" Schlosser, 92, passed away at the Bismarck Baptist Health and Rehab Center on October 17, 2025, surrounded by family and staff from the Baptist Home when our Lord called her home.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 A.M. on Monday, October 27, 2025, Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Cunningham celebrating. Burial will follow in the...

Lorraine J. Ressler

Lorraine J. Ressler

Oct 16, 2025

Lorraine J. (Riedemann) Ressler, 87, of Mandan, ND passed away October 16, 2025 at Sanford Health in Bismarck.

A funeral service will be held 11:30 AM Tuesday, October 28th at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mandan. A light reception will be held immediately following the funeral service at the church. Burial will be in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery at 2:00 PM.

Lorraine...

Gene Helm

Gene Helm

Oct 15, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Gene Helm, Bismarck, formerly of Mandan, announces his passing on October 15, 2025, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 86 years old and passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Family will greet friends on Wednesday, October 22nd from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Weigel Funeral...

David Kelly

David Kelly

Oct 14, 2025

David Kelly, age 83, Mandan, passed away on October 14, 2025, at Prospera Assisted Living Community in Mandan, ND.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service at 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

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Phyllis Skager

Phyllis Skager

Oct 13, 2025

Phyllis Ann Skager, 77, Center, passed away suddenly Monday, October 13th, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at Washburn United Methodist Church in Washburn, ND. Burial will follow at the Deapolis Cemetery after lunch. Visitation will he held at Weigel Funeral Home in Mandan, ND from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM...

Inez Liegman

Inez Liegman

Oct 12, 2025

Inez Arlene Liegman, age 99, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, the very day she was to celebrate her 100th birthday with family and friends. Her life was a testament to faith, creativity, resilience, and love.

She was born in Valley City, ND on November 9, 1925 to Clarence and Nettie (Vogel) Cresap of Rogers ND. They later moved to...

Steven A. Yellow

Steven A. Yellow

Oct 9, 2025

Steven Yellow, 45, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND surrounded by family.

Cremation has taken place and the family will be accepting friends from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Thursday, October 16th at Weigel Funeral Home in Mandan. Burial will follow at 1:00 PM Thursday at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery...

Jeremy D. Schmidt

Jeremy D. Schmidt

Oct 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce that our beloved son, grandson, brother, and uncle, Jeremy D. Schmidt, age 42, of Mandan, tragically took his own life on October 6, 2025, for reasons we may never get the answers to.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Mandan Moose Lodge with family...

Johanna K. Feist

Johanna K. Feist

Sep 30, 2025

Johanna “Shindy” Feist, 90, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully at her home on September 30, 2025. In God’s perfect timing, she joined her husband, Andy, in heaven, where together they celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Ascension Catholic Church, 1905 S. 3rd St., Bismarck, with Fr....

Kelly G Froelich

Kelly G Froelich

Sep 30, 2025

Kelly G. Froelich, 59, Selfridge, passed away September 30, 2025, after complications from triple bypass surgery.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mandan, with Father Josh Waltz celebrating. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, at...

David C. Fool Bear

David C. Fool Bear

Sep 27, 2025

David was born in Fort Yates, ND and attended primary school on Standing Rock. He received his GED in Bismarck and attended United Tribes Technical College where he studied carpentry. David was close to his grandma, Agatha Fool Bear, who taught him about the days of old. He was a grass dancer and singer and also enjoyed hunting and was...

Joan Sterna

Joan Sterna

Sep 26, 2025

Joan Marie Sterna, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

A private family service and burial at St. John's Cemetery has taken place. 

Joan was born October 9, 1935, to Fien and Rose (Preabt) Taghon. A lifelong Mandan resident, she graduated from Mandan High School in 1953. In 1961, she married John Sterna. Joan was...

John Stoskopf

John Stoskopf

Sep 23, 2025

Fred Stoskopf of Mandan, North Dakota passed away on September 23, 2025. Fred was born on June 22, 1939 in Great Bend, Kansas to John (Fritz) and Keeta Elisabeth Stoskopf.

Fred was a devoted, supportive husband to Sherry Stoskopf, a loving father, respected educator, admirer of animals and a great friend to all.

Fred graduated from Kemper Military School in Booneville Missouri,...

Melvin Miller

Melvin Miller

Sep 17, 2025

Melvin Miller, age 90, of Mandan, died September 17, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with Deacon Kevin Leingang officiating. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mel...

Lisa Rohrich

Lisa Rohrich

Sep 15, 2025

Lisa Ann Rohrich, 58, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, with family by her side while listening to her favorite music. Lisa had a zest for life and lived every day pursuing happiness and joy with those whom she loved.

Mass of Christian burial will take place on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church,...

Brody Tokach

Brody Tokach

Sep 11, 2025

Our beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, and nephew, Brody Tokach, 21, passed away on September 11, 2025. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, September 22, 2025 at the Eagles Park,100 15th St NE, Mandan. Burial will be in Mandan Union Cemetery.

Brody had a big heart and a generous spirit. He loved swimming, fishing, and spending time...

Susie Deppner

Susie Deppner

Sep 7, 2025

Susie Deppner gained her angel wings on September 07, 2025. Susie was 59 years old. Susie’s life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were blessed to be touched by her understand that her existence and the imprint she left on our hearts and lives exceed the quantity of time that she stayed here. Susie was...