Obituaries

Alvin Kraft

Alvin Kraft

Mar 28, 2026

Alvin “Al” Edward Kraft, age 79, of New Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at St. Pius V Catholic Church in New Salem, with Fr. Stephen Folorunso celebrating. Cremation has taken place and the family will greet friends from 9 to...

Cory L. Coon

Cory L. Coon

Mar 27, 2026

Cory Coon, 47, of Bismarck, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 in Mandan, ND.  

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Please check back for his full obituary.

Alice I. Rasmusson

Alice I. Rasmusson

Mar 26, 2026

Alice Irene Rasmusson, 85, of Mandan, ND, arrived to her final destination on March 26th, 2026 with two of her loving daughters by her side. 

She was born August 29, 1940 in Hazelton, ND to Lewis & Clara (Mickel) Blank.  Alice married Delmar Rasmusson of Coulee, ND on Jan. 20, 1958.  They went on to have 4 daughters, Debbie, Diane, Denise,...

Kathleen "Kay" Fleck

Kathleen "Kay" Fleck

Mar 25, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kathleen "Kay" Fleck on March 25, 2026, at the age of 88. A woman of sharp intellect, deep faith, and an unbreakable work ethic, Kathleen remained active in the operation of her farm/ranch until her final days.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 PM on Monday, March 30, 2026, at...

Daniel Hurley

Daniel Hurley

Mar 24, 2026

Daniel Joseph Hurley, 62, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on March 24, 2026. Born on December 15, 1963, as a 30th birthday gift for his Dad, in St. James, Minnesota. Dan was the son of Darrell Cletus Hurley and Cyrilla Barbara Poss.

Dan grew up in Granite Falls, Minnesota, where he graduated from Granite Falls High School. Following graduation, he...

Geraldine Bellon

Geraldine Bellon

Mar 22, 2026

Geraldine Bellon, 81, passed away on March 22, 2026, in Bismarck with her loved ones by her side.

A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan. Burial will follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Visitation will open to the public thirty minutes prior to the service at 10:30...

Alice Bopp

Alice Bopp

Mar 21, 2026

Alice Jane Bopp, 93, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the Knife River Care Center in Beulah, North Dakota.

Alice was born on February 19, 1933, in the Sims/Almont area to Oliver and Clara (Seim) Anderson. She graduated from Almont High School in 1951. On December 29, 1951, she married Wilfred Bopp at the Morton County Courthouse in Mandan....

Glenn Finck Jr.

Glenn Finck Jr.

Mar 17, 2026

Glenn Finck, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona, after a long and courageous battle with metastatic prostate cancer.

Glenn was born on October 4, 1948, in Mandan, North Dakota, to Glenn Sr. and Monica (Boehm) Finck. He was raised in Mandan and graduated from Mandan High School in 1966.

On October 3, 1966, Glenn entered the...

Donna Johnson

Donna Johnson

Mar 11, 2026

Donna May Johnson passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 93.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Sims Lutheran Church in rural Almont with Rev. William Dodd presiding. Burial will follow at Sims Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-6:30 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Weigel Funeral...

Madeline "Maggie" Monzelowsky

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...