Local obituaries for Bismarck Funeral Home and Crematory
James Martin
Jun 10, 2026
James Patrick Martin, age 86, passed away on June 10, 2026, surrounded by family in Mandan, North Dakota. Cremation has taken place; there will be no memorial service per his wishes.
James was born on December 24, 1939, in Jersey City, New Jersey to Robert and Mary (Seery) Martin. After graduating from high school, he pursued a career in the newspaper...
Joseph "Joe" Hill
Jun 6, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Raymond Hill, 68, Bismarck, passed away peacefully at his home on June 6, 2026.
Joe was born December 10, 1957, in Riverton, Wyoming to Howard “Max” and Catherine (Gautier) Hill. Due to his father’s work in the oil fields, Joe moved frequently throughout Wyoming during his childhood, attending schools in Riverton and Meeteetse before graduating from Powell High School...
Jean Sanford
Jun 5, 2026
After nearly 81 years of life, and after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and other physical challenges, Jean Sanford took her final breath on June 5, 2026, surrounded by all of her children and her husband of 61 years.
Jean was born on June 14, 1945, in Williston, North Dakota. She spent her childhood in the small but vibrant town...
Vivian Hauff
Jun 5, 2026
Vivian Viola Hauff, 99, Bismarck, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 11 at Bismarck Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Beulah City Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the funeral home.
Vivian was born on the family farm on April 10, 1927, to...
Michael Iverson
Jun 3, 2026
Michael Dean Iverson, age 39, passed away on June 3, 2026. He was born on June 20, 1986, to Bonita Robinson and Randall Iverson.
Michael had a heart that people felt immediately. He was generous without making a show of it, and he gave to others simply because that was who he was. If someone needed help, Michael showed up. If...
Rochus "Roy" Nagel
May 28, 2026
Rochus M. “Roy” Nagel, age 96, passed away on May 28, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial will be June 4 at 10:00 AM at Church of St. Anne. Visitation will be held June 3 from 5-7PM at Bismarck Funeral Home with a rosary at 7:00 PM. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Roy, born on January 7, 1930, to Max and...
Dennis Larkin
May 27, 2026
Dennis Larkin, 81, Bismarck, N.D., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Dennis was born in Providence, R.I., on Oct. 2, 1944, to William and Mildred Larkin. He was the youngest of three boys and took great joy in teasing his older brothers, a habit that continued for his entire life. After high school, he attended Manhattan College...
Tiffany Marie Jones
May 21, 2026
Tiffany Marie Jones, 34, passed away on May 21, 2026. She was born on August 30, 1991, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Shelly Werre (Steinwand) and Brian Jones.
Tiffany was known for her sharp sense of humor, sarcastic wit, and the honesty she carried into every conversation. She was never afraid to say what was on her mind, but beneath that...
Verlla Geloff
May 17, 2026
Verlla Geloff, 86, Sterling, went home May 17, 2026. Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 23 at Sterling United Methodist Church. Burial will be after the service at Cherry Lake Cemetery
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM on May 22 at the Bismarck Funeral Home.
Verlla was born August 28, 1939, to Ben and Luella (Huber)...
David Renz
May 14, 2026
David Renz, 47, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his home in Moffit. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Moffit Cemetery.
David was born March 29th, 1979, to Eugene and Donna (Hamkens) Renz. He was proud to call Moffit his home for a majority of his life. Over the years David...
Larry Lyson
May 9, 2026
Larry H. Lyson, 75, of Bismarck, passed away on May 9, 2026 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Monday May 18, at 1:00 p.m. at Lord of Life Church in Bismarck. Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.
Cremation has taken place and family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service...
Lydell Forthun
May 8, 2026
Lydell Forthun, 91, of Bismarck, ND, passed away peacefully May 8, 2026, at St. Benedictine Living Community in Bismarck.
Lydell Melvin Forthun was born July 3, 1934, to Melvin and Lisa Forthun in Columbus, ND. He enlisted in the Navy after graduating high school in Columbus. He was employed by the North Dakota Highway Department, Grand Forks Air Force Base and...
Roman Fettig
May 7, 2026
Roman N. Fettig, 82, of Crosby, ND, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 7, 2026.
Born on October 5, 1943, Roman dedicated his life to education, community service, and his country. He was a very loving and supportive husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to brag about his children and grandchildren to anyone that would listen. He was...
Jamie Almer
May 6, 2026
Jamie Almer, lovingly known as “BENO” since childhood, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with his Uncle Barry by his side — someone who had been a special part of his life since childhood. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial service will be held at Legacy Methodist Church in Bismarck on Friday,...
Barbara Hoover
May 6, 2026
Barbara Kay Hoover, 89, Mandan, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at a long term care facility in Mandan.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 12 at the Bismarck Funeral Home. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, May 11 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Bismarck Funeral Home.
Barabara was born...
Mark Klipfel
May 4, 2026
Mark Klipfel, age 60, of Bismarck, passed away May 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Sanford Medical Center Bismarck, after a six-month battle with stage four esophageal and lung cancer.
He was born on October 5, 1965, in Ashley, ND, a son of the late Raymond and Huldina (Fischer) Klipfel. Mark graduated from Ashley High School in 1983 and...
Ryan Aarhus
May 2, 2026
Ryan Alan Aarhus, of Wilton, North Dakota, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2026, at the age of 44. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 11 at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Wilton. The family will be receiving guests one hour prior to the service.
Born in Minot, North Dakota to Alan and Sonja Aarhus on December...
JoAnn Wagner
May 2, 2026
JoAnn C. Wagner, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026 at a Bismarck hospital surrounded by her loving family. She would have celebrated her 90th birthday later this month. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 8th at 11am at Bismarck Funeral Home with Rev Trisha DeBoer officiating. Burial will be held at the North Dakota...
Charles Nodland
Apr 29, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Nodland, 67, passed away April 29, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Faith Lutheran Church in Bismarck. To view the livestream, please visit https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CSTynyjwm/
Chuck was born March 13, 1959 in Bismarck. He attended school, played varsity basketball and graduated from Bismarck High School in 1978.
Following graduation, he worked...
Leo "Tom" Doppler
Apr 29, 2026
Leo "Tom" Doppler, age 81, transitioned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
A funeral service to celebrate Tom's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 4, 2026, at New Life Church, 1320 Tacoma Ave Bismarck, where family and friends will gather to remember and honor him. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at...
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