OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Bismarck Funeral Home and Crematory


Judy Schock Fandrich

Judy Schock Fandrich

Jan 19, 2025

Judy E Schock Fandrich, 82, passed away on January 19, 2025 at Sanford Hospice House. She is now in heaven with her beloved husband Morris. A service will be held on Friday, January 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Bismarck Funeral Home. The burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m.

Judy was born on November 13,1942 at...

Raymond Grabar Jr.

Raymond Grabar Jr.

Jan 19, 2025

Raymond A. Grabar Jr., 96, passed away on Jan. 19, 2025 at St. Vincents Nursing Home. He is now in Heaven with his beloved wife Loretta. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Jan 30, at 1:00 p.m. at Church of the Ascension. Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-8...

Frederick "Bob" Harvey

Frederick "Bob" Harvey

Jan 18, 2025

Frederick R. “Bob” Harvey, 86, passed away in Bismarck on January 18, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, ND with his son, Father Fred as celebrant. Burial will follow at 3:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. 

Visitation will be...

Harold John Kolberg

Harold John Kolberg

Jan 14, 2025

Harold “Harry” J. Kolberg, 82, of Bismarck, passed away January 14, 2025.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Bismarck Funeral Home. Family will be greeting guests one hour prior to the service. The burial will follow the service at 2:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND

Harry was born to...

LaVerne Gossett

LaVerne Gossett

Jan 14, 2025

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, LaVerne Marjorie Gossett passed away January 14, 2025 at the age of 93, with her family by her side.

LaVerne was born on October 6, 1931 in Devils Lake, ND. She was the first born of three daughters to Helmer and Alice (Sullivan) Larson. She was raised on the family farm near Starkweather, ND. After graduating...

Angeline Geiger

Angeline Geiger

Jan 13, 2025

Angeline “Angie, Auntie Ang” Geiger, 83, Bismarck, formerly of McKenzie, passed away on January 13, 2025 with her family at her side, praying her home. 

Cremation has taken place.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, January 23 at Bismarck Funeral Home 3723 Lockport Street. A rosary/vigil will begin at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian burial will be held at...

William Melech Jr.

William Melech Jr.

Jan 12, 2025

William Melech Jr. had many names: Mert, sonny, dad, grandpa, pops, uncle, brother, friend. Dad was born in Bismarck, ND on January 30, 1932 to William Melech Sr. and Agnes Melech. He was raised with his 7 sisters. 

Dad met his wife, Illa Mae Fischer, at St. Mary’s High School. After graduation, he entered the seminary but was involved in several...

Norris Reiswig

Norris Reiswig

Jan 12, 2025

Norris Reiswig, 90, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 12, 2025, at Sanford Health, Bismarck.

A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Bismarck Funeral Home. The family will be receiving guests one hour prior to the service. 

Born on December 30, 1934, in McClusky, ND, he was...

Leo Silbernagel

Leo Silbernagel

Jan 10, 2025

Leo Carl Silbernagel passed away on January 10, 2025, at St. Vincent's Good Samaritan Society in Bismarck, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on January 17, 2025, at the Church of Corpus Christi in Bismarck, ND. Burial will follow at 1 pm at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery in Mandan, ND. To view the livestream, go...

Goprou Seri

Goprou Seri

Jan 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Goprou D. Seri, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this life on January 7, 2025, in Bismarck, North Dakota. Born on May 8, 1958, in Gagnoa, Ivory Coast, Goprou lived a life filled with love, resilience, and devotion to his family and community.

In 1999, Goprou made the...

Amy Jo Lozensky

Amy Jo Lozensky

Jan 7, 2025

Amy Jo Lozensky, 52, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving and devoted family on January 7, 2025, at Sanford Health, Bismarck.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Good Shepherd Church, Bismarck, ND. To watch the live stream of the services, please visit: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church YouTube Channel

Visitation will...

Virgil Koenig

Virgil Koenig

Jan 4, 2025

Virgil Dwain Koenig, born October 22, 1931, in Woodworth, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2025, in Bismarck, North Dakota. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Bismarck Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the Bismarck Funeral Home on Friday, January 10 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM with a prayer...

Jon M. Krupp

Jon M. Krupp

Jan 1, 2025

Jon Michael Krupp Returned to his Father in Heaven on New Years Day, 2025. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 4th at Bismarck Funeral Home. Family will be greeting guests one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery with military honors.

Jon was born on January...

Leonard James "Jim" Geiger

Leonard James "Jim" Geiger

Dec 28, 2024

Leonard James (Jim) Geiger, 82, passed away peacefully at CHI St. Alexius Hospital on Saturday, December 28, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel at the ND Veteran’s Cemetery in Mandan, North Dakota; with Deacon Wayne Jundt, presiding. A light lunch will follow at the Bismarck AmVets at approximately...

Christine Bitz

Christine Bitz

Dec 26, 2024

Christine (Vetter) Bitz beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on December 26, 2024, at St Vincent’s nursing home with family by her side. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 12:30 pm at Bismarck Funeral Home.

She was born in 1940 in her family home near Wishek to Anton and Christina (Gross) Vetter. She grew up...

Kristin Geiger

Kristin Geiger

Dec 23, 2024

Kristin Dawn Geiger, 62, Hazen, passed away December 23, 2024. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. 

Kristin was born February 3, 1962 to Janis and Lina Lamsters of Stanton, ND. She married Edward F. Geiger II on August 9, 1985.

She was a registered nurse and dedicated her life to caring for others. She...

James "Jim" Morrow

James "Jim" Morrow

Dec 21, 2024

James "Jim" Morrow, a cherished figure from Center, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on February 28, 1958, in Wolford, North Dakota, Jim was the son of Lyle and Goldie (Yoder) Morrow. He was a man who lived a life full of warmth and kindness, traits that earned him...

William Newell

William Newell

Dec 20, 2024

William “Bill” Newell left this world peacefully on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Bismarck, ND. He was 87.

Bill considered Washington state his home. He earned an economics degree from Central Washington University where he met his first wife Donna. They were the parents of three children.

He was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force and served his...

Robert Speckmann

Robert Speckmann

Dec 20, 2024

Robert Speckmann, 84, Bismarck, passed away December 20, 2024. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. 

Robert “Neighbor Bob” was born November 3, 1940 to Otto and Jean (Beaton) Speckmann in Grafton, ND. They moved to Bathgate and then Cavalier, where Bob graduated high school.

He joined the national...

Minnie Rostad

Minnie Rostad

Dec 17, 2024

Minnie Marie Rostad of Bismarck passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on December 17, 2024 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center.

She was born May 9, 1930 to Gustav and Katerina (Katie) Reinisch, and raised on the family farm in the Hiddenwood area near Makoti. She attended local schools and graduated from Ryder High School in 1948. In 1949,...

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