Local obituaries for Bismarck Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Schumaker
Apr 1, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Schumaker was born August 23, 1932 in Dawson, ND. She grew up in the Steele, ND area where she met and married Milton Schumaker on September 7, 1948 at Glendive, MT. Together they moved to Bismarck, ND and had two children. Mary worked for the Bismarck Public School System in the kitchen for 27 years. The kids at...
Samuell Tariq Liggins
Mar 30, 2025
Samuell "Smiley" Tariq Liggins was born on July 2nd, 2004 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the ninth born child in a family of eleven. His friends affectionately called him Tariq, while his family used his childhood nickname, Smiley, because of his ever-present smile during his youth. He was 20 years old when God called his name on March 30th, 2025.A...
Laurence "Larry" Lucas
Mar 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband and father, Laurence “Larry” Lucas, on March 30, 2025. Larry passed away in Bismarck following a long battle with various health issues.
Larry was born April 24, 1952, to Harry and Mary Lucas. He was the third child of a total of six children. Larry spent his childhood...
Michel Leary
Mar 30, 2025
Michel Leary, age 76, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully at St. Alexius Hospital on March 30, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Friday April 4, 2025 at 10:30am at the Bismarck Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck with military rites provided by the Bismarck Amvets. Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior...
Gordon D. Carlson
Mar 26, 2025
Gordon D. Carlson, age 74, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters. The family extends their deepest gratitude to Dr. Grace and the compassionate team at Red River Valley Hospice for their exceptional care during Gordy’s final days.
A memorial service to celebrate Gordy’s life will be held on Monday,...
Nolan Bickel
Mar 22, 2025
Nolan Bickel, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, due to complications from his battle with cancer. He was born on July 27th, 1966, in Bismarck, North Dakota to Delmer Frederick Bickel and Helen Opp. Nolan was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Glen Ullin, North Dakota, where he was baptized in August of 1966 and...
Joan Snider Krahler
Mar 22, 2025
Joan Snider Krahler, 64, passed away March 22, 2025 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck, N.D., with the evening’s Northern Lights guiding her home. She fought a courageous battle with early onset Alzheimer’s for several years. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Fort Yates,...
Darcy Ehmann
Mar 19, 2025
Darcy Doane Ehmann, 74, passed away March 19, 2025. A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Darcy was born on July 10, 1950 to Harry and Emma Ehmann. He was raised on the family farm near Jud, ND, along with his sister, Marleen. He attended the University of North Dakota where he received his degree in chemical...
Hugh Jacobson
Mar 19, 2025
Hugh O.E. Jacobson, 88, of Bismarck, passed away on March 19, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held on March 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Bismarck, ND. Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Mandan Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND.
Hugh was born October 7, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Dr. Melvin & Geneva (Lystne) Jacobson....
John William Anderson
Mar 17, 2025
John William Anderson age 88 of Bismarck, died Monday March 17th at CHI St Alexius Medical Center.
A memorial will be held Friday, March 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Bismarck Funeral Home with a visitation 1 hour prior to service. Service will be conducted by Pastor Dan Sweeney of McCabe United Methodist Church.
John was born on March 26th, 1936, in Marquette,...
Christian Nuss
Mar 16, 2025
Christian Nuss, 98, of Bismarck, passed away March 16, 2025 in a Bismarck Care Center.
A Mass of Burial will be held March 25, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church, Mandan, ND with Father Fred Harvey as celebrant. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held March 24, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Bismarck Funeral...
Edward Gossett
Mar 13, 2025
Edward “Ed” Russell Gossett peacefully left this earth to enter heaven on March 13, 2025 with his family by his side.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Bismarck Funeral Home. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.
Ed was born March 23, 1926 on the family farm, five miles NE...
Duane Geffre
Mar 12, 2025
Duane L Geffre of Litchfield Park AZ passed away March 12, 2025. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, Napoleon, ND. Burial will be at St. Philip Neri Catholic Cemetery with Military Rites after the memorial service.
Duane was...
Johnny Garcia
Mar 8, 2025
John ( Johnny ) Garcia, 83 years of age, passed away March 8, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Bismarck Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025at 10:00 am.
John was born April 1, 1941 in Ramah, New Mexico to Zonnie Coho and Ramon Garcia. John was a member of the Navajo Tribe and was raised in the Ramah...
Gordon Hill
Mar 7, 2025
Gordon Willard Hill, 98, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at Edgewood Village in Bismarck, ND on March 7, 2025.
Gordon was born in Sheyenne, ND on July 6,1926. His parents were John and Amanda (Olson) Hill. He had two brothers, Howard, Curtis, and six sisters, Margaret, Delma, Dorothy, Winona, Verne, and Marilyn. After graduation from Sheyenne High School in...
Randy "Red" Andrews
Mar 7, 2025
Randy “Red” Andrews, 59, passed away on March 7, 2025, after a short, yet courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Celebration of life services will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 11:00 am at Bismarck Community Church. Family will be receiving friends Wednesday from 5-7 at Bismarck Funeral Home.
Born on October 13, 1965, to Clarence and Yvonne (Benske)...
James Heilman
Mar 4, 2025
James Heilman, 74, New Salem, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025 at a hospital. A funeral service will be held at Spirit of Life Catholic Church in Mandan on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will held at the Bismarck Funeral Home on Monday, March 10 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM with a rosary at 7:00...
Paul Christensen
Mar 3, 2025
Paul Christensen, age 73, passed away March 3, 2025, after a short illness. He received care at St Vincent’s Care Center, Bismarck, ND.
Paul was born on July 5, 1951 and grew up on a farm near Lark, ND. Paul enjoyed being with people and had a gift of gab. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Paul drove...
Carol Bower
Mar 2, 2025
Carol Boyd Bower was born on January 16, 1927 and was called to her eternal home on March 2, 2025, in Bismarck, ND, at the age of 98. She passed away at the Missouri Slope Care Center. Carol has been cremated and will be laid to rest at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan. A memorial service will be...
Jean A. Doll
Mar 2, 2025
Jean Ardyth Doll, a life-long resident of Bismarck, went to her heavenly reward on March 2, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck. Burial will immediately follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck. The family will be receiving guests at...
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