Local obituaries for Bismarck Funeral Home and Crematory
Anita Erickson
Aug 17, 2023
Anita Erickson, aged 79, died peacefully with family by her side on August 17,2023 at CHI St. Alexius hospital in Bismarck.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Bismarck Funeral Home at 2pm. Burial will be at the Veteran’s Cemetery on August 29, 2023 at 10am.
Anita was...

June L. Kline
Aug 16, 2023
Our beautiful mother, June Lenora Kline, left this earth bound for heaven on August 16, 2023.
June 1st was a special date for our mother. Not only was she born to Edwin and Clara Matz on June 1, 1920 in Minot, ND, it was also the date of her wedding to her beloved Harry Kline...
Ronny Delzer
Aug 16, 2023
Ronny Lane Delzer 59 of Bismarck passed away August 16th of 2023 at the Bismarck Sanford Hospital. Memorial services will be held on Friday August 25th, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Bismarck Funeral Home.
Ronny was born and raised in Bismarck ND, August 15th, 1964, to Sylvia and Leo Delzer. He attended school in Bismarck, ND. ...
Bradley Metz
Aug 15, 2023
Bradley James Metz, 41, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away August 15th, 2023, after complications due to Colon Cancer.
A Public Visitation will be held at 12:00 pm on August 21st, 2023. Followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 pm at Bismarck Funeral Home, Bismarck, North Dakota with Reverend Allen Wagner officiating. Burial will be...
Chester Kaelberer
Aug 15, 2023
Chester Kaelberer, 99, died on August 15, 2023, at Elm Crest Manor in New Salem, ND. Memorial service will be held at Peace Church in New Salem, ND on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Bethel Church Cemetery.
Chester was born on March 26, 1924, near New Salem, ND, to Christ and...
Errol “Lee” Wood
Aug 11, 2023
Errol Lee Wood, 98, passed away on August 11, 2023, at West River Health Services, Hettinger, ND. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, August 18 at Bismarck Funeral Home. The burial will take place at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery at 12 noon.
Lee was born to George Arthur...
Marvin Longie
Aug 9, 2023
Marvin Stephen Longie, 73, of Bismarck, North Dakota passed away August 9 th , 2023.
A small service for friends will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 17 th 2023 at McDowell Dam where Marvin enjoyed visiting.
Marvin was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on June 30 th , 1950 to Vernon...
Violet Ohlhauser
Aug 7, 2023
Violet Rose Ohlhauser, 79, passed away at her home in Edgewood Vista on August 7, 2023.
Violet was born on November 2, 1943, in Judson, North Dakota to Art and Rose (Hegel) Nelson. She attended Mandan High School graduating in 1962. She went on to the Christie Beauty School and graduated in October 1963, as...
Michael Hickey
Aug 6, 2023
Michael John Hickey, who many of you know as Mike has left us all with heavy hearts. Michael was born on May 31 st 1953 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Michael passed away on August 6, 2023, in the comfort of his home in Bismarck, North Dakota.
A memorial service to honor Michael’s life will be...
Thelma Karlberg
Aug 5, 2023
Thelma Karlberg’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her death. Thelma passed away on August 5 th , 2023 at the age of 79, after a battle with cancer, sur rounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Thelma knocked on Heaven’s door and God answered...

Leroy L. Peterson
Jul 30, 2023
LeRoy L. Peterson sadly passed away on July 30, 2023, at the age of 85. There will be a graveside service at 3:00 PM on August 11, 2023, at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery.
As per LeRoy’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service held.
Florian Kiefer
Jul 29, 2023
Florian Kiefer, age 68, of Bismarck passed away on July 29th. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Lee Herberg officiating. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery.
Family will be receiving friends from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Bismarck Funeral Home with a prayer...
Michael Wiest
Jul 26, 2023
Michael Wiest, 45, of Bismarck, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Bismarck Funeral Home. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.
Michael was born on June 16, 1978, to Richard and...
Karen Allen
Jul 25, 2023
Karen Corrine Allen, aged 75, passed away early Thursday, July 25th, surrounded by family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Karen was born on October 30, 1948, in Minot, ND, to Walter and Irene (Zimmerman) Rogers. They made their home primarily in northwestern North Dakota where Walter farmed. Karen enjoyed sharing stories of growing up...
Duane Wangen Jr.
Jul 25, 2023
Duane M. Wangen Jr., 69, of Bismarck, lost his hard-fought 10-year battle with cancer on July 25, 2023, surrounded by family at St. Alexius in Carrington.
A funeral will be held on Saturday, July 29 at 10 a.m., at Charity Lutheran Church in Bismarck. Lunch and interment at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck, will follow the service....
Richard C. Simpson
Jul 25, 2023
Richard C. Simpson, 70, of Driscoll passed away on July 25, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, Driscoll. Burial will follow at the Driscoll Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 30,...
Deacon Joe Mathern
Jul 24, 2023
Joe Mathern, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 24 at Miller Pointe in Mandan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 27 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. followed by Rosary/Vigil Service at 7:00 at Church of Corpus Christi in Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Church of Corpus Christi on Friday, July 28 at 10:00...
Robert W. Wirtz
Jul 24, 2023
Robert W. Wirtz, 80, Bismarck, ND passed away July 24th. Robert was a graduate and very active supporter of Stanford University and the School of Law, University of North Dakota.
He was preceded in death by his wife Verna Jean and his parents Dr. Wilbur and Rae Wirtz. Internment will be next to his wife...
Carlyle Bohrer
Jul 23, 2023
Carlyle Bohrer, 79, Mandan, passed away July 23, 2023. Memorial services will be on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Bismarck Funeral Home. Those not able to attend see below for a link to the livestream of the service.
Family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service.
Carlyle was born...
Julie Ley
Jul 23, 2023
Julie Ley, passed away on July 23, 2023, in Bismarck.
Julie was born on May 17, 1950, to William and JoAnn Bartlett. She was raised in McHenry and graduated from McHenry School in 1969. She later attended and graduated from Dave’s House of Beauty in Jamestown.
Eugene and Julie married in 1976, and...
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