Obituaries
Madeline "Maggie" Monzelowsky
Mar 9, 2026
Madeline “Maggie” Monzelowsky, a woman of profound faith, tireless work ethic, and deep family devotion, passed away peacefully at the age of 100. Born on February 25, 1926, in Solen, North Dakota, she was the eighth of ten children born to Joseph and Mathilda (Schneider) Kary.
Maggie’s roots were firmly planted in the soil of North Dakota. Raised on a farm...
Frances "Fran" Boehm
Mar 8, 2026
Frances V. “Fran” Boehm, 88, died on March 8, 2026, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, where she was grateful for the kindness and care she received.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Mandan, with Pastor Phil Leer officiating. Interment will follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery...
Kenneth "Ken" Bunnell
Mar 4, 2026
Kenneth “Kenny” Bunnell, 70, of Mandan, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Sanford Health with his family by his side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, 801 1st St. SE, Mandan, with Fr. Keith Streifel celebrating. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will...
Jacob Pertile
Feb 19, 2026
Jacob Pertile, 35, Bismarck, passed away on February 19, 2026, at Sanford Health, Bismarck, surrounded by his loving family following a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 6, 2026, at First Lutheran Church, Mandan. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Jacob was...
Jack E. Kautzman
Feb 11, 2026
Jack Kautzman, 98, passed away February 11, 2026, at the Baptist Home, in Bismarck.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church in Mandan, with Rev. Keith Streifel honoring Jack’s long, full life. He will be laid to rest at the Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be held...
VeraLyn Weber
Feb 7, 2026
VeraLyn Weber, age 70, of Mandan, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2026.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM at House of Prayer Lutheran Church in Bismarck. Public visitation will open one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 AM at the church. The memorial service will be live-streamed on House of...
Bernice Hilfer
Feb 4, 2026
Bernice “Bun” Hilfer, 87, passed away unexpectedly in her home on February 4, 2026. Bernice was a lifelong resident of Mandan who loved her family, her community, the state of North Dakota, and her country. She is remembered fondly and missed dearly by all those who cherished her.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February...
Reynard Schmidt
Jan 29, 2026
Reynard Schmidt, 82, Center, passed away January 29, 2026, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at St. Martin Catholic Church, Center, with Fr. Patrick Cunningham celebrating. Burial will be at Yucca Cemetery in rural Center.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Monday, February 2,...
Elizabeth Schaner
Jan 27, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Schaner, 98, formerly of Center, passed away January 27, 2026, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, February 2, 2026, at St. Martin Catholic Church in Center with Fr. Patrick Cunningham celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Martin Cemetery in Center.
Visitation will be held from 3-5...
JoAnn "Jo/Jan" Stork
Jan 22, 2026
JoAnn Stork, 82, of Mandan, passed away January 22, 2026, in a Bismarck hospital.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, January 30, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Mandan with Pastor Phil Leer officiating and honors by the North Dakota Nurse Honor Guard. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the...
Florence Weinberger
Jan 19, 2026
Florence Weinberger, 97, of Mandan, passed away January 19, 2026, in a Bismarck care center with her family by her side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church in Mandan with Fr. Keith Streifel as celebrant. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from...
Deb Will
Jan 16, 2026
Debbie Ann Will, affectionately known as Deb, age 65, of Fort Rice, North Dakota, passed away tragically in her home after a sudden heart attack. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Deb will forever be remembered for her warmth, compassion, and tireless spirit.
Funeral Service will be held at Weigel Funeral Home on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, with visitation starting...
Judith E. Heck
Jan 14, 2026
Judith Elaine Heck (Sullivan), age 83, of Mandan, North Dakota, passed away peacefully with her family by her side and entered eternal rest with the Lord. She was joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Kenneth Heck, and her son, Kenny Heck Jr.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM Friday, January 23rd at Weigel Funeral Home with Deacon Dennis Rohr...
Elmer T. Bauer
Jan 12, 2026
Elmer T. Bauer, 93, Mandan, formerly of New Salem, passed away, Monday, January 12, 2026 in Mandan. Memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 20 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Bismarck with Pastor Jonathan Walla officiating. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery in New Salem following the luncheon at the church. Visitation will be on...
Duane Kraft
Jan 12, 2026
Duane Kraft, 75, of Mandan, ND bravely fought cancer for seven years before passing away peacefully at home on January 12, 2026.
Duane Joseph Kraft was born on June 1, 1950, in Linton, ND, to Bernard (Ben) Kraft and Genevieve (Jenny Roehrich) Kraft. He grew up in Napoleon, ND, alongside his two brothers and two sisters. As a child, Duane suffered...
Joan Woodbury
Jan 11, 2026
Joan Woodbury, 77, Carson, passed away January 11, 2026, in Carson.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM Mountain Time on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Grant County Fair Building in Carson with Suzy Pfliiger as celebrant. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.
Joan Irene Gappert was born September 23, 1948, in Mandan, to...
Diana L. Bernhardt
Jan 9, 2026
Diana Lea Bernhardt, age 89, passed into eternity on January 9, 2026, in River Falls, Wisconsin.
Diana was born on May 18, 1936, in Mandan, ND, to Joseph and Evelyn Barron. She grew up in Mandan and as a child especially loved horseback riding. In 1957, she married her high school sweetheart, Ervin Bernhardt, and they settled in Rochester, MN to...
Cheryl Wenger
Jan 7, 2026
Cheryl Wenger passed away on January 7, 2026, leaving behind a family who will remember her for her warmth, her love of conversation, and the simple joys she appreciated in life.
Cheryl enjoyed spending time outdoors and visiting with friends and family. She especially liked listening to old rock and roll and the blues. Her Christmas cookies and holiday snacks were...
Milo Miller
Jan 7, 2026
Milo Miller, age 81, of Mandan, passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Keith Streifel celebrating. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM...
Tony R. Biles
Jan 6, 2026
Tony R. Biles, 82, of Bismarck, ND passed away January 6, 2025 at the Good Samaritan-Sunset Drive care center in Mandan.
At his request, no immediate service will be held.
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