Vincent Chapman, 59, Bismarck, died May 8, 2012, after a prolonged illness, at his residence in Bismarck.

Services were held on Friday, May 11, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with Rev. Lindsey Dwarf officiating. Inurnment was at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery in Mandan, with military honors provided by Albert Grass Post No. 173 and Fort Yates American Legion. Cremation has taken place.

Vincent Chapman was born on Dec. 9, 1952, to James and Virginia (Shelltrack) Chapman in Fort Yates. He was raised and educated in Fort Yates. He received his GED after entering the United States Army in July 1971 and was honorably discharged in September 1976. Vincent married LaDene RunningBear in 1970 in Fort Yates, where they raised their children.

Vincent was a truck driver by trade and worked for Eagle Nest Trucking, and he also worked for the BIA Road Department. Vincent enjoyed playing pool and was an avid pool shark playing for the “Dakota Kings” pool team at Sidelines Sports Bar, Bismarck.

Although Vincent and the late LaDene RunningBear Chapman were divorced it was his only marriage in which both LaDene and Vincent’s only children were born.

He will be greatly missed by daughter, Lelani Rai Chapman RunningBear; son, Vincent James Chapman, Jr.; grandchildren, Wyslee Grace DuBray and Steven Charles DuBray; great-grandaughter, Bryleigh J. Martin; sisters, Lois Chapman, Fort Yates, Amelia Chapman, Flandreau, S.D., Virginia O’Brien, Anchorage, Alaska, Jelan and Denise Chapman, both of Bismarck, and April Chapman, Fort Yates; brothers, Guy Chapman, Flandreau, and Phillip Chapman, Bismarck.

Vincent was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Arlene Twinn and Helen Chapman; and brother, Paul Chapman.

The Chapman family would like to thank Dakota Music and Sidelines Sports Bar along with Vincent’s pool team for their support, for the special care he received from the nurses and staff at St. Alexius Dialysis, good friends Page Little Owl and the late Pete Little Owl, Byron Bad Brave, the late John Skinner, Caleb Bird Bear, Sheridan Stranger Horse and St. Alexius Hospice. He had a very special relationship with his niece Rocio Chapman and Godson, Derando D. Dickerson Jr., USN. A special thanks to Vincent’s nephew, Joe O’Brien, for taking such good care of him in the last few days of his life.

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Sally Grimm

Sally May Grimm, 68, of Bothell, Wash., passed away April 23, 2012, in Evergreen Hospice, Kirkland, Wash.

Memorial services for Sally May will be held on an ocean beach of the West Coast later this summer, when all family members can attend. This is where Sally’s ashes will be casted into the air and swept away in the ocean waves, setting her free.

Sally May was born to Ernest Grimm and Leona Kastenko on Feb. 19, 1944, in Velv. She was raised in Mandan with her three older sisters, Bonnie Giles, Lois Nodland, and Judy Grimm.

Sally graduated from Mandan High in 1962 and married her high school sweetheart, Joe Schweitzer. Together they raised four beautiful children, Jeff, Shari, Kelly and Sandy Schweitzer, and was blessed with four grandchildren, Aimee Haley, Gynette Schweitzer, Hailey and Macy Child.

Sally was an accomplished woman; as a high performing Facilities Planner for The Boeing Company in Everett, Wash., and a self -taught artist known for her many beautiful paintings.

Sally’s favorite place in the world was on a sandy ocean beach, where she would fly her kite, search for treasures and run her toes through the sand.

Sally May Grimm will be forever loved and may God bless her soul.

Bert Jacobson

Bert “Ed” Jacobson, 85, died peacefully on May 9, 2012, at his home in Almont.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, May 12, at St. Mary Queen of Peace Church, Almont, with Reverend Amalraj Roche celebrating. Burial was at the Almont Cemetery with full military honors.

Ed was born Aug. 26, 1926, in Sims, to James and Alice (Hanson) Jacobson. He attended school at Sims until the age of 15, when he went to work for the Peterson brothers. Ed was drafted into the Army and served in WWII from 1944 to 1946. Returning home, he continued to work for the Peterson brothers. On Aug. 28, 1954, Ed married Arlene Voigt at St. Gertrude’s in Raleigh. He had met Arlene while helping her family herd cattle from Elbow Woods, to their ranch on the Cannonball River near Raleigh, when their family was uprooted due to the construction of the Garrison Dam. Ed and Arlene lived near McIntosh, S.D., for five years and returned to Sims, now north of Almont, in 1960. He continued to work for Sig Peterson until 2006. Ed was active on the ranch until his death. A cowboy at heart, Ed loved ranching, Angus cattle, horses, and above all, his family.

Blessed to share his life is his wife of 57 years, Arlene, Almont; seven sons, Dusty, Bismarck, Dale (Hollie) and David (Lynne), all of Almont, Darrel, Mandan, Jared (Sara), Lincoln, Michael, Mandan, and Mark (Marilyn), Almont; three grandchildren, James (Robyn) Jacobson, Almont, Debbie (David) Rau, New Salem, and Caroline Jacobson, Lincoln; three brothers, Wayne (Pearl) Miles City, Mont., Bob (Delores), Billings, Mont., and Jerry (Judi), Sheridan, Wyo.; five sisters, Betty Scheid and Phyllis Clauson, both of Miles City, Evie Jacobson, Grand Island, Neb., and Peggy (Russell) Martin and Carol (Jack) Witcher, all of Miles, City; numerous nieces and nephews; all of his extended family; and countless friends.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Debra Alice in 1966; and an infant son, Andrew John.

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Marilyn Karlin

Marilyn Karlin, 62, Center, died May 9, 2012.

A funeral service was held on Monday, May 14, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Center, with Reverend Dennis Ristvedt officiating. Burial was at the St. Paul Cemetery, Center.

Marilyn was born June 8, 1949, in Mandan, to Herbert and Emma (Meyhoff) Thom. Raised and educated in Center, she graduated from Center High School in 1968. On Nov. 15, 1969, she married Allen Karlin in Center.

Marilyn will be remembered as a happy-go-lucky woman. She loved having friends over to visit and have coffee and treats. A wonderful cook and baker, she always had something baked and divinity and fudge were her specialties. Marilyn loved playing gin, four corners, or other card games with her sister and laughed when she won, which was often. She also liked playing the nickel machines at the casino. Her two mini pin dogs were like her babies. Marilyn got great pleasure when her grandchildren would visit. She’d have liked to travel more often, but her arthritis pain would not allow her to do so.

Blessed to have shared her life is her husband of 42 years, Allen Karlin, Center; one son, Todd (Kari) Karlin, Laurel, Mont.; three grandchildren, Taylor and Daniel Karlin, Laurel, and Joseph “Joey” Freidig, Bismarck; one sister, Donna (Burnie) Geohring, Bismarck; one brother, Donald (Linda) Thom, Mandan; and special friends, LaVonne Stenberg, Janice Theurer, and Marjean Yantzer.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents.

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Raymond Knoll

Raymond G. Knoll, 82, Mandan, died May 11, 2012, at Medcenter One Hospital in Bismarck, surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, May 14, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial was at the Mandan Union Cemetery.

Raymond was born on Nov. 30, 1929, to George and Rose (Bullinger) Knoll in Bismarck. He was raised and educated in St. Anthony. He married Eleanor F. Friesz on May 29, 1951, in Fallon. With the love for nature his life as a farmer was not only a career but a way of life. For Raymond taking a drive in the county looking at the land was a form of relaxation. Raymond gave many hours to his community and church. He served as a Morton County Commissioner, trustee for the St. Anthony Church and Catholic School, he was also a member of the Mandan Moose, St. Anthony Verein and Mandan Eagles. Raymond always had a positive attitude about life and was grateful for all he had. Raymond’s great pride was being with his family. He enjoyed a great game of pinochle or Texas Hold ‘em. His legacy of love, laughter and charity is carried in the hearts and lives of all who knew and loved Raymond.

Raymond will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Eleanor; daughters, Vicky (Harold) Schmidt and Carol (Bob) Jochim, both of Mandan, Belinda (Dan) Eckroth, Flasher; sons, Gordon (Colleen) Knoll, St. Anthony, and Patrick (Cindy) Knoll, Mandan; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Margie) Knoll, Hacienda Heights, Calif.; and sisters, Eileen Paul, Mandan, Annella (Ray) Leingang and Aldean (Mike) Paul, both of Mandan.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Henry; and his brother-in-law, Peter Paul.

Memorials may be directed to St Joseph’s Campaign Fund.

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Conrado Sunga

Conrado N. Sunga, MD, 74, Mandan, died May 8, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester, Minn.

Services were held on Wednesday, May 16, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Shane Campbell officiating. Cremation has taken place and burial will be at a later date.

Dr. C.N. Sunga was born on Aug. 29, 1937, in Manila, Philippines, to Mariano P. 2nd Lt. and Eustaquia Nicado V.d.a. de Sunga. Conrado’s occupation was general surgeon and general practice. Conrado was placed in many different locations for his medical practice; these places included Hazen, Bismarck, Mandan, Turtle Lake, Watford City, Linton, Wishek and Elgin. He was known for being a very dedicated person to his profession. Conrado was Valedictorian at Legarda School, University of Santo Tomas Liberal Arts and University of Santo Tomas Facility of Medicine. After college Conrado did his internship at Ohio Valley Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio, then doing his residency at Pacific Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

Conrado married Sandra A. (Wetsch) Christianson on Nov. 2, 1998. After their marriage, Sandra and Conrado took trips to the Philippines to show her his homeland. Although Conrado was a private person, nothing would stop him from being around his grandchildren and spending precious time with them. A few of Conrado’s hobbies would include fishing, hunting, dancing, walking and listening to music, and spending time at the lake with Sandra. His love of Native Filipino foods were often served at his house. He was known to be a great cook of these foods, and with his strong sense of hospitality a meal like this with family was a highlight. Family and his faith were central in his life and lived it with dedication and love.

Dr. Sunga will be greatly missed by his wife, Sandra; and his sons, Conrado Scott, Ryan D. and Steven W. of Las Vegas, Nev. and Joshua J., Los Angeles, Calif.; daughter, Noelle Schwarz, Bismarck; stepdaughters, Westie (Matt) Nelson, Fargo, Shelley Rohrich, Mandan, and Beth (Tanner) IntVeld, Kindred; nine grandchildren, Eric, Kenadie, Frehley, Alyssa, Austin, Nicolas, Jaden, Tayla and Hailey; sisters, Angelita (Del) Ebeteur, Vancouver, Wash., and Gloria, San Diego, Manila, Philippines; sister-in-law, Joyce (Gary) Yantzer, Bismarck; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Margaret Wetsch, Mandan.

Dr. Sunga was preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Donminador and Mariano Jr.

Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

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Helen I. Kuller, 85, New Salem, passed away on May 5, 2012, at Medcenter One Hospital, Bismarck.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 9, at Peace Church, New Salem, with Reverend Joshua Eddy officiating. Burial was at the Judson Cemetery.

Helen was born Jan. 15, 1927, at her family home south of San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Felix and Sophie (Opiela) Krisch. On Aug. 26, 1945, Helen married Willard J. Kuller, who was in the Army Air Corp in San Antonio, Texas. Moving back to North Dakota in 1946, they made their home on a farm south of Judson, where Helen enjoyed growing flowers, tending her vegetable garden and feeding the birds. She also enjoyed fishing and was a wonderful cook and baker. Her family especially loved her apple pie.

Helen is survived by her husband of 66 years, Willard J. Kuller, Judson; daughter, Betty Ann (Harley) Trautman, Bismarck; four grandchildren, Steve (Cori) Trautman, Moorhead, Minn., Tim Trautman, Bismarck, Jon (Kathy) Trautman, Chaska, Minn., and Marea (Chris) Reinicke, Bismarck; and six great-grandchildren, Rachael and Rebecca

Trautman, Opal and Gabriel Trautman, and Jaden and Kyler Reinicke.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Frank and Joe Krisch; one sister-in-law, Val (Frank) Krisch; and one sister, Dorothy Sawyer.

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Herbert Renken

Herbert Renken, 83, Shields, passed away April 25, 2012, at Medcenter One Hospital Bismarck.

Services were held on Tuesday, May 1, at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Rev. Gary Heaton officiating. Burial was at the Freda Cemetery in Freda.

Herbert Emil Renken was born on July 31, 1928, in Freda, to Dick and Johanna (Hemmelrick) Renken. He was raised and educated in Freda. On June 5, 1952, he married Opal Harrison in Selfridge.

Herbert and Opal began their own farm together approximately 1 mile from Herb’s original birthplace. For nearly 50 years they farmed, ranched and maintained a milking operation. This farm and ranch was his true passion in life. He was a true lover of nature, which was evident in the numerous trees and flowers he planted each year. He was a very hardworking, honest and generous man, always helping anyone in need. Herb was also a very good mechanic in his early years, and a great teacher with lots of patience. He lived his life, with the love of his family and friends.

Herbert will be greatly missed by his wife, Opal, Shields; daughters, Audrey (Gary) Wangler and Joyce (Gary) Chadwick, both of Mandan, and Carol (Bryan) Knapp, Bismarck; son, Ryan (Denise), Mandan; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dick (Virginia), Wolfpoint, Mont., James (Cecelia), Yankton, S.D., and Hilda Renken, Mandan.

Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Beulah (Howard) Elder, Margaret (Julius) Christianson, Emma (Harold) Waddel, Alvina (Chester) Jerabek and Bertha (Verdon) Parson; and brothers, Bill (Kate), Ed (Jessica), George and Harry.

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Colleen Wirtz

Colleen (Hermanson) Wirtz, age 85, quietly passed away on May 2, 2012, at her home in Mandan, surrounded by her family.

Services were held on Saturday, May 5, at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Reverend Lee Herberg officiating.

Colleen was born on Feb. 4, 1927, in Mandan, to Alfred and Mabel (Hendrickson) Hermanson. She married John Wirtz, the love of her life, on Aug. 12, 1947, in Billings, Mont. Together they raised two sons, Dr. Wayne Wirtz and Tom Wirtz.

Colleen had a wonderful sense of humor. Family and friends loved to gather round to hear her jokes and stories about her parents and 10 brothers and sisters growing up in their home in Sunny, N.D., where “if it hadn’t been for all the cats and dogs, we wouldn’t have had carpeted floors” and “in the cold of winter, we played tic tac toe in the frost on the bedroom wall.”

On Oct. 20, 1983, Colleen and John’s plan to move to the Washington state to enjoy retirement were put on permanent hold upon the birth of their favorite grandson, Stephen Wirtz, who along with his wife, Katie Dinneen-Wirtz, made Colleen and John proud great-grandparents of Nora Anne, born Sept. 2, 2010. Although Colleen will miss the upcoming birth of her great-grandson, we know that she will be watching proudly from heaven.

Colleen was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Mabel; her brothers, Alton, Melvin, Harold, Hank, Vernon, and Walter; and her sisters, Stella (Knudson), Vivian (Helbling), and Lenore (Wahl) Hermanson. Rumor has it, her family planned a dinner with lutefisk, lefse, and meatballs, lots of singing, jokes, and storytelling to celebrate Colleen’s arrival in Heaven, and Colleen will save a spot for the rest of us.

She is survived by her husband of 64 wonderful years, John Wirtz, Mandan; her two sons, Wayne Wirtz and his partner, Richard (Topps), Chicago, Ill., and Tom Wirtz and his wife, Lupe (Godoy), Bismarck; her grandson, Stephen Wirtz, his wife, Katie and their daughter, Nora Anne, Bismarck; her youngest brother, John Hermanson and his wife, Donna, Mandan; many favorite nephews and nieces from across the country; neighbors and special friends from her George’s Bakery coffee clutch, TOPS club, and MHS Class of 1944, all of whom will miss her dearly and treasure her memory forever.

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Jeanette A. Barnhard, 56, Bismarck, died April 21, 2012, at St. Alexius, Bismarck.

Services were held on Thursday, April 26, at Spirit of Life, Mandan, with Rev. Chad Gion officiating. Burial was at the Mandan Union Cemetery.

Jeanette A. Barnhard was born on Sept. 10, 1955, in Bismarck, to Adam, Sr. and Veronica (Berger) Barnhard. She was raised in Solen. She moved to Mandan in 1984. She worked as a file clerk for the North Dakota Workman’s Compensation Bureau for five years. She lived with Enable for the past 15 years and was active in the Enable Aid Program and the Community Option Day Program.

Jeanette will be deeply missed by her sisters, Bernette Barnhard, Bismarck, Rosemary Barnhard, Solen, Lori (Marvin) Hatzenbuhler, Mandan; brother, John (Venessa), Mandan; sister-in-law, Darlene Barnhard, St. Anthony; nine nephews; one niece; and 13 great nieces and nephews.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; her grandparents; and brother, Adam, Jr.

A special thank you to Enable Group Home, St. Alexius ICU and the Fourth Floor Staff for taking such wonderful care of Jeanette.

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Judith Gannon

Judith (Judy) A. Gannon, 79, Mandan, died April 23, 2012, at Medcenter One, Bismarck, surrounded by her family.

Services were held on Thursday, April 26, at St. George’s Episcopal Church, Bismarck, with Rev. Michael Horn officiating. Burial was at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery, south of Mandan.

Judith (Judy) A. Gannon was born on May 20, 1932, in Duluth, Minn., to Lynden C. and Hazel G. (Miller) Hedberg. She was raised and educated in Duluth. On Nov. 7, 1953, she married John (Bud) Gannon in Minneapolis, Minn. She and Bud moved to Mandan in 1959. She worked at the Mandan Western Shop for several years and the Morton County Register of Deeds for 23 years. After retiring she was a bailiff for Morton County.

Judy was socially outgoing, actively involved in the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, a women’s service group. Her social activities included bowling for many years; she belonged to the Mandan Horse and Saddle Club and the Mandan Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She was generous in supporting many causes and volunteered countless hours in the community. She especially loved volunteering at the Mandan Care Center. She had a great love of the outdoors and the pasture behind her longtime home was a very special place to be with her family, horses, dogs and cats. She spent many happy hours working in her yard and garden. Her family was central in her life; the highlight was being present and a vocal supporter of any activities where her children and grandchildren were involved. These special memories describe Judy, who lived life to the fullest, for which we will be grateful.

Judy will be deeply missed by her daughters, Kathleen (Bob) Olson, Bismarck, and their children, Delaney, Colleen (Terry) Brossart, Olympia, Wash., and their children, Austin, Briar and Charlie and Julie Neubauer, Mandan, and her children, Anna, Kathryn and Christopher; sons, Timothy (Tina), Mandan, and their children, Kayse, Jessica, Jonny, Ryne and Natasha and Daniel (Nancy), Bismarck and their children, Grace, Angeline and Gabrielle; and sister, Jacqueline Frenn, Menomonie, Wis.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bud who died in 1997; and brother-in-law, Charles Frenn.

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimers Association.

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Josephine Helbling

Josephine M. Helbling, 88, Bismarck, formerly of Mandan, died with her family by her side on April 24, 2012, at St. Vincent’s Care Center in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, April 27, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial was at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery.

Josephine was born on Dec. 24, 1923, to Nicholas and Perpetua (Schmidt) Friesz in Fallon. She was raised on the family farm and educated in Fallon. She married William H. Helbling on June 11, 1946, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mandan. Josephine and Bill were lifelong residents of Mandan until 2004, when they moved to Edgewood Vista in Bismarck. Josephine recently moved to St. Vincent’s Care Center, Bismarck.

Josephine will be remembered as a woman of gentleness, kindness and in general a caregiver. She worked as a nurse’s aide at the Mandan hospital for many years; these traits were always evident in her work. She and her husband Bill enjoyed square dancing and were original members of the pinochle club, which continued for over 50 years. A strong sense of hospitality was shown whenever there was a gathering at her house on the holidays. This included large meals, and in some cases, special order meals prepared by her. While at St. Vincent’s she heard of visitors that were to arrive and she said, “But I have nothing prepared.” She enjoyed gardening and canning all produce. She was thrifty in all aspects of her life, nothing would go to waste. All family activities were central in her life. These cherished memories briefly describe this special lady, loved by all who knew her.

Her family was grateful for the care that she received and the many friends they made while living at Edgewood Vista and more recently at St. Vincent’s Care Center.

Josephine will be deeply missed by her daughters, JoAnn (Larry) Brown, Minneapolis, Minn., Lois (John) Kihne, Mandan; sons, David (Pam), Fargo, Dale, Mandan, Daryl (Debbie), Fargo; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Frances (Tony) Hopfauf, Bismarck, Loretta (Harlan) Loeb, Gresham, Ore., Luella Collins, Molalla, Ore., Emerita Loeb, Bismarck; brother-in-law, Art Mildenberger, Bismarck; brothers, Jim (Judy), Roy (Jeannette) both of Mandan; and sisters-in-law, Ellen Friesz and Irene Friesz both of Mandan.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William H., who died on Sept. 8, 2007; daughter, Mariann; sons, Duane, and twins Kevin and Keith; sister, Odell Mildenberg and Margaret Friesz; brothers, Martin, Ray, Henry and Nick; and brothers-in-law, Ralph Loeb and Lee Collins.

Memorials may be directed to North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery and the St. Joseph’s Trust Fund.

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Mathias Kuntz

Mathias (Matt) J. Kuntz, 89, Mandan, died April 22, 2012, at Medcenter One Hospital in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, April 25, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial was at the Mandan Union Cemetery.

Mathias was born on Feb. 2, 1923, to John and Marianna (Geiger) Kuntz in Odense. He married Rose Barnhard on June 28, 1948, in St. Anthony. His career as a farmer-rancher in Solen, started as a young boy working on the farm, which he continued throughout his life. In 1969 he moved to Mandan, though he continued to spend time on the farm and was a backhoe operator for Helvig Construction.

Matt was socially outgoing, striking up a conversation with anyone he would meet was of great interest and enjoyment. Matt was a man of the land; he loved farming and ranching and all that nature had to offer. In particular, he loved horses. This started as a young man working on the farm with a team of horses. He raised horses throughout his life and found a great source of enjoyment and relaxation riding. Additional outdoor activity included hunting deer. These cherish memories briefly describe Matt as we knew him.

Mathias will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Rose, Mandan; daughters, Eleanor (Donald) Miller, Huff, Rosella (Eugene) Faul, Bismarck; sons, Matt (Lenore), Ft. Rice, and John M., Mandan; grandchildren, Clifford Miller, Rachel Kuntz, Rhonda (Chad) Hanson, Rebecca (Garett) Massey, Sarah, Samantha and Sandra Kuntz; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Emily, Wyatt, Jameson, Caitlyn and Taylor; sister, Ludwina, Bismarck; sister-in-law, Margaret Kuntz, Mandan; and brother-in-law, Art Walker, Wash.

Mathias was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Joseph; sister, Marion and brothers, Frank (Ida), Dominic (Ethel), George (Tillie) and John.

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Robert Mitchell

Robert L. “Shakey” Mitchell, 65, Mandan, died April 22, 2012, in Mandan.

A funeral service was held at on Friday, April 27, at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Reverend Jack Carlson officiating. Burial was at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Bob was born Dec. 23, 1946, in Casper, Wyo., to Harold and Jennie (Shove) Mitchell. On Sept. 11, 1966, he married Mary Rooker in Mandan. Bob owned and operated Mitchell Roofing in Mandan until his retirement. He will be remembered as a very social and friendly person who enjoyed bowling, fishing and hunting with his family and friends. Bob loved having coffee with his friends at Dakota Farms.

Blessed to have shared his life are three daughters, Cherrie (Lyle) Mayer, Dickinson, Kathy (Doran) Huus, Mandan, and Bobbi (Jeremy) LaFramboise, Bismarck; two sons, Jerry (Patty) Mitchell and Dennis (Amanda) Mitchell, all of Mandan; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, John Mitchell, Mandan; two sisters, Goldie Bargmann, Mandan, and Carol Voigt, Graham, Wash.; and a brother-in-law and special friend, Phil Dahl, Mandan.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary, in 1991; a brother, Harold Mitchell; and a sister, Rose Dahl.

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Marion Noonan

Marion Noonan, 89, passed away April 28, 2012, at the MedCenter One Living Center, where she has resided for the past few months.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, May 3, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Shane Cambell as celebrant and Rev. Albert Leary as concelebrant and Homilist. Inurnment was on Friday, May 4, at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery.

Marion was born the only child of Arthur and Molly (Sunde) Amundson on Jan. 14, 1923, in Fargo, where she was raised. She attended school at Central High School and NDAC, where she was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.

She met Jim Noonan in Fargo, and upon his graduation and impending service in the U.S. Navy, they were married on Aug. 20, 1943, in Chicago, Ill. She followed him to San Francisco, Calif., where he was assigned to duty in the South Pacific on an LST.

Upon his return from the Navy, they moved to Bowman in 1945, where he was the County Extension Agent. They moved to Mandan in 1956, where Jim served as the County Extension Agent until joining First National Bank in the early 1960s.

Marion worked at Kist Livestock part-time in their early years in Mandan. She was an avid bridge player for many years. She enjoyed shopping, music and dancing. She and Jim loved to travel, visiting Hawaii, Ireland, Australia, New Zeeland and Alaska. She and Jim were members of the Mandan Reveler’s Club, a social group that held many dance parties and gatherings.

She is survived by her two sons, Tom (Louise), rural Solen, and Patrick (Gerri), Lisbon; her daughter, Nancy and Dick Bechtel, Mandan; nine grandchildren, Mike, Mark and Matt Noonan, Holly Stewart, Dave Bechtel, Robin Grenz, Bryce and Brent Noonan and Belinda Olson; nine great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Marge Yowell, California, and Lydia Noonan, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Jim.

Memorials should be directed to a charity of your choice.

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Victor Kenneth Borchelt, 82, New Salem, died April 14, 2012, at Medcenter One Mandan Living Center with his family by his side.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 19, at Zion Lutheran Church, New Salem, with Reverend Timothy Jenks officiating.

Victor was born July 2, 1929, on the family farm in New Salem, to Charles and Norma (Burgdorf) Borchelt. He was raised and educated in New Salem, where he worked on the farm 2 miles west of New Salem. On Oct. 3, 1953, he married Audrey Anderson of Almont, and they had four children together. He was married to Marilyn Rudasill of Missouri from 1969 to 1973. Victor married Gloria Jean Smith of Metropolis, Ill., on Oct. 15, 1975.

Victor enjoyed many years farming with his son, Ron, until his health declined. He entered the Medcenter One Living Center in September 2007 after his second stroke, which no longer allowed him to live in the farm.

Victor is survived by his wife, Gloria Borchelt, New Salem; four children, Laurie (Doug) Blakley, Helena, Mont., Zandra Sutton, Bouse, Ariz., Sheila Sorlie, Bozeman, Mont., and Ron (Janelle) Borchelt, Bismarck; one brother, Martin (Margaret) Borchelt, Waterloo, Iowa; one sister, Florence (Juel) Skytland, Bismarck; six grandchildren, Colin (Katie) Blakley, Wyoming, Minn., Dustin (Jess), Dallas, David, and Jessica Borchelt, all of Bismarck, and Lander Sorlie, Bozeman; and four great-grandchildren, Noah Borchelt and Bennett, Charlie, and Max Blakley.

Victor was preceded in death by his parents; and his second wife, Marilyn.

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Nelvin Henke

Nelvin Henke, 92, Hannover, died April 18, 2012, at Elm Crest Manor, New Salem.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 21, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Hannover, with Reverend Russell Fitch officiating. Burial was at Hannover Cemetery.

Nelvin was born Jan. 3, 1920, to Eli and Mary (Plenge) Henke. Raised and educated in Hannover, he attended school until the eighth grade. In 1943, Nelvin met Charlotte Kuch and they were married on Nov. 21, 1945, in Churchtown. They purchased the family farm, where they lived for seven years and had their three children. In 1952 they moved to Hannover, where Nelvin worked at the John Deere Implement for three years. In 1956 they moved to their current farmstead to raise their family.

A man with many talents, Nelvin was a farmer at heart. Along with raising a family, he was a dairy and small grain farmer. He purchased his first Simmental cow in 1970. He continued to milk until 1988, when he sold the milk cows and began building the Simmental herd to what is presently known as Henke Simmentals. His patience, love and passion for cattle was something he shared with both his children and grandchildren. He allowed them to work beside him and share in his interests and taught them life’s valuable lessons along the way.

Nelvin was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Hannover, where he served as an elder and on various committees. He was also a director and agent of Morton-Oliver Insurance, present day Southwest Mutual Insurance Company. He served as director of Oliver County rural fire district.

Nelvin’s favorite past time was playing pinochle with friends and family. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time with all of them. His patience, sweet smile and lovable personality will be truly missed by all.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Charlotte Henke, Elm Crest Manor in New Salem; three children, Paulette Hodgson, Jacksonville, Fla., Dwight (Nancy) Henke, and David (Roslyn Jean) Henke, both of Hannover; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Anthony) Dennis, Jacksonville, Fla., Travis (Tricia) Henke, Mountain Home, Idaho, Melissa (DJ) Hatlestad, Mandan, Thomas (Angie) Henke, Dickinson, and Kathryn Henke, Hannover; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marion Reinke, Nevada; one brother, Clarence Henke, New Salem; and one sister-in-law, Harriet Meyhoff, Bismarck.

Nelvin was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; four sisters; a brother-in-law, Frederick Kuch; and a great-grandchild, Morgan Henke.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to the Center Ambulance Service.

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Agnes Rose Kopp

Agnes Rose Kopp, age 80, of Billings, Mont., passed away on April 15, 2012.

She was born to George and Otillia Geiger on Feb. 7, 1932. She grew up on the family farm with two sisters, Johanna Trolley and Martha Fitchner, in Mandan.

On June 9, 1953, she married Clement Eugene Kopp. They raised three daughters: LaDeen Pickett (Mike), Kim Mueller and Mary Arredondo (Dan). She enjoyed her four grandchildren: Adriane, Jessica, Patrick and Eva.

Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, April 20, at Holy Rosary. Burial followed in Yellowstone County Veteran’s Cemetery.

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Marie Lipp

Marie Eva Lipp, 84, Fargo, died on Saturday, April 21, 2012, in Bethany Retirement Living, Fargo.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 25, in West Funeral Home Chapel, West Fargo. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery North in Fargo.

Marie Eva Weber was born on April 10, 1928, in Mandan. She grew up and graduated from school in Mandan. Marie married Adam Lipp on Oct. 21, 1946, in Mandan. They lived in Mandan and Washington state, before moving to West Fargo in 1954. Marie moved to ManorCare of Fargo in 2003 and later to Bethany in 2007. Mr. Lipp died on Nov. 5, 2005.

She is survived by three sons, Steven (Cheryl) of West Fargo, Dale of Tampa, Fla., Gary of Grand Forks; two daughters, Jane Sanders of West Fargo, Darlene Orona of Grand Forks; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

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Theresa Ternes

Theresa Ternes, 88, Bismarck formerly of Flasher, died April 18, 2012, at St. Vincent’s Care Center, Bismarck.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday April 21, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Flasher, with Rev. Daniel Berg as celebrant. Burial was at the St. Lawrence Cemetery, Flasher.

Theresa was born on Oct. 8, 1923, to Carl and Valeria (Hintz) Schaff in Brisbane. She was raised and educated in Brisbane area. Theresa married Ambrose Ternes on June 30, 1941, at St. Gertrude’s Catholic Church in Raleigh. After their marriage, they farmed in the Raleigh and Flasher areas until their retirement in 1979, when they moved into Flasher. Ambrose died on Oct. 12, 1995.

Theresa was a wonderful cook and gracious hostess. No one would go hungry at her house, you could always expect a good meal and she would tell you to “Sit down and eat.” She mastered many German dishes with her secret of putting in “a little of this and a little of that” and once won a cooking contest through the Bismarck Tribune for her Stuffed Pork Roast. She raised many chickens for the eggs and milked cows for the cream, which she would sell to pay for groceries to feed her family. Theresa was an active member of the St. Lawrence Christian Mothers, Flasher Quilters Club and the St. Alexius Auxiliary, doing many hours of volunteer work. She enjoyed fishing on the Missouri River with Ambrose, visiting her sister in California, quilting, embroidering and crocheting, as well as singing in Jack Schaff’s band in her younger days.

Theresa will be deeply missed by daughters, LuElla Wald and Brenda (Doug) Saferite, Bismarck, Arnetta (Kent) Vandenburg,  Mandan, Karen (Ron) Bonogofsky, Shields, and Sherry (Chuck) Andrus, South Heart; sons, David (Darlene), Flasher, and DuWayne (Sharon), Bismarck; sisters, Mary Riehl, Coon Rapids, Minn., and Eleanor Hoff, Albany, Minn.; brother, John (Carol) Schaff, Billings, Mont.; 25 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ambrose; infant daughter, Loretta; son, Arthur Dean; daughter-in-law, Linda Ternes; son-in-law, Harvey Wald; sisters, Rose (and Alex) Fleck, Anna (and Joe) Gross, Margaret (and Adolph) Miller; brother, Jack (and Clara) Schaff; and brothers-in-law, John Hoff and Xavier Riehl.

The family prefers memorials to the Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association.

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Margaret Weigel

Margaret A. Weigel, 88, Mandan, died April 20, 2012, at Mandan Living Center in Mandan, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, April 24, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Chad Gion as celebrant. Burial was at the St. Philomena Cemetery in Selfridge.

Margaret was born on Dec. 18, 1923, to Arsenius and Magdalena (Richter) Wuitschick in Selfridge, where she was raised and educated. She married William J. Weigel on Nov. 16, 1943, in Selfridge. After their marriage they farmed in the Selfridge area for many years. While in the Selfridge area she was active in the Christian Mothers and her church. They moved to Mandan in 1990. William died Oct. 10, 2000.

Margaret was socially outgoing. Visiting, playing cards and many hours of bingo were activities she enjoyed. She was a gifted seamstress and she sewed many bridesmaid gowns. Her additional talents included crocheting and embroidery, where she produced doilies, tablecloths and pillowcases and proudly gave them to her family. She took her first train ride to Tacoma and Portland, visiting relatives and while traveling there she struck up a friendship with a lady and they have been pen pals ever since. She also had a large garden, which included canning the produce. Her cooking abilities included everyone’s favorite cookies that she called hermits and an additional treat of her wedding, kuchen, was also favored. Margaret played the guitar and sang with her sister, which she enjoyed. Margaret thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and especially the grandchildren. We shall miss you very much. Our memories of you shall live forever.

Margaret will be deeply missed by daughters, Geneva (Harlan) Pleinis, Mandan, Lucille  Weigel Roy, Bismarck, Brenda (Louis) Loeb, Gresham, Ore., and Yvonn Weigel, Dickinson; sons, David (Bernadette), Mandan, Sidney (Corla), Lincoln, Glenn (Bonnie) and Mark (Deborah) both of Bismarck, and Brian (Alison), Grand Junction, Colo.; 22 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Kraft, Tacoma, Wash., Walburg Horseman, Mesa, Ariz., Joan Riehl, Carson, and Magdalene Feist, California; brother, Arsenius, Tacoma; and sister-in-law, Stephena Wuitschick, Mandan.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband; parents; daughter, Joyce Loeb; son, Bruce; grandson, Craig Weigel; sisters, Rose (Florian) Kraft, Katherine (Anton) Bonogofsky; brothers, Oscar, Joe (Blendina), Carl (Joann), and Andrew (Donna); brothers-in-law, Jim Kraft, Val Horseman, John Riehl and Bob Feist; and sister-in-law, Carmen Wuitschick.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

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“Although I will not be here when you read this, I know I will live on in your hearts and thoughts. Thank you all for being my friends.”

Viola (Weigel) Eckroth, 66, of Mandan, was carried home by the angels into the arms of the Lord on April 1, 2012, at her residence after a long courageous fight with cancer. She managed the disease with a smile on her face, always saying, “I’m fine… don’t worry about me, I’ll be fine.”

Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, April 4, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial was at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery, Mandan.

Viola was the third child born in 1945 to Anthony and Rosalia (Wald) Weigel. She grew up on a farm in the Kintyre area and attended a country school for eight years. She attended three years of high school at St. Francis High School in Little Falls, Minn., and finished her last year in Napoleon in 1963. Vi met Louie Eckroth in Mandan, and they were married on June 29, 1965. Louie and Vi took pride in the fact that Vi was a stay at home Mom, but she was always involved in the community of Mandan with many different activities. She was an active member of St. Joseph’s parish and she was a member of the St. Joseph church counsel. She was the secretary of the counsel and also was active in the CCD program. She was a member of a local bowling league and volunteered on many different activities her children were involved in.

Vi especially loved taking care of her flowers. She enjoyed many recreational activities. She loved road trips and trips to see her children and grandchildren. She loved music and dancing. She truly enjoyed visiting with friends and relatives.

In 1986, Louie and Vi moved their family and business to Lodi, Calif. With Vi’s outgoing and positive attitude, she settled into Lodi, and again became involved in the community, meeting many people and working several jobs and eventually worked for 15 years as a Real Estate Administrative Assistant.

Her husband passed away in 2003. After three years she realized it was necessary to move back to Mandan, where she again worked in the real estate community.

It was at that time she met Leander Hoff from Flasher. They had a connection of love, friendship and companionship. They would go dancing, play cards with friends, take local road trips, take trips to South Dakota and to California, Oregon and Branson, Mo., or just go shopping. They had everything in common and truly enjoyed being together.

The rest of her life is just history. Those of you, who knew her, knew what her accomplishments were. She wants to thank all of you who touched her life and befriended her, and to thank those who have stayed by her side in good and bad times.

Her family was her life. She is survived by daughters and sons, Laurene (Gary) Friesz, Mandan, Dalanna (Tony) Vallerga, Lodi, Calif., Larry (Brandy) Thornton, California, and Lee (Michelle) Corvallis, Ore.; 17 grandchildren; sisters, Mary Ann (Alois) Vetter, Fargo, Clara Helvig, Perham, Minn., Aggie (Cliff) Horner, Bismarck, Betty (Ken) Huber, Bismarck; brothers, Anthony (Pauline), Menoken, and Michael (Connie Menne), Vadnais Heights, Minn.; and very special friend, Leander Hoff.

In Heaven she was reunited with her husband; her parents; daughter-in-law, Susie Eckroth; brother-in-law, Donald Helvig; father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Mary Eckroth; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ed and Rosemary Leingang; brother-in-law, Ferdinand Blotske; and nephew, Jerry Blotske.

She wrote, “I wish you all a safe journey until I see you again in my Father’s home.”

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Alexius Hospice and St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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Joseph Jochim

Joseph L. Jochim, 87, formerly of Mandan, died April 9, 2012, in Fargo.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, April 13, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Father Charles Heidt as celebrant. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery with military honors provided by the VFW Post No. 707 and American Legion Post No. 40.

Joseph was born on Feb. 13, 1925, to Joseph and Eva (Schwartzenberger) Jochim in Eagle Butte, S.D. He was raised and educated in Selfridge. Joseph served in the United States Army during WWII from 1944 to 1946. After the service he started working as a heavy equipment operator, building roads in the Black Hills of South Dakota. He then moved to Mandan and worked for Morton County for many years. He married Viola Erdman in 1952 and she died in 1964. He then married Ann Gaab on Oct. 30, 1973, in Mandan. Joseph also worked for the United States Postal Service, where he retired.

Joseph was a perfectionist when it came to his yard. Everyone marveled over his beautiful yard and garden. He enjoyed shore fishing but never had much luck, so his son introduced him to fishing in a boat and his luck changed. Joseph and Ann traveled throughout the United States and would take many side trips to the casino. He was a member of the Mandan Eagles, Moose, American Legion and VFW clubs.

Joseph will be deeply missed by his wife, Ann, Fargo; sons, Dwight, Nevada, Jerry (Joan), Tom, (Carleen) and Bob (Carol) all of Mandan; stepdaughter, Sandra (Terry) Bosch, Fargo; stepsons, Darrell Hansen, Fargo, Ron Hansen, Valley Jo, Calif., and Melvin Hansen, Las Vegas, Nev.; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Hattie Wetsch, St. Paul, Minn.; brothers, Oscar (Geraldine), Mandan, Stanley (Anna Jane), New Salem, Casimir (DeLainis), Mandan; and sister-in-law, Iola Jochim, Lodi, California.

He was proceded in death by his parents; wife, Viola; brothers, Pete and Valentine (Lydia); and brother-in-law, Phillip Wetsch.

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Axel Nelson

Axel G. Nelson, 93, of Lisbon, formerly of Oakes, passed away April 12, 2012, at the North Dakota Veterans Home, Lisbon.

A memorial service was held on Monday, April 16, at the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon.

Axel G. Nelson, son of Gustaf and Anna (Gustafson) Nelson was born April 23, 1918, at Timmer. He was baptized at home in 1918, and confirmed in 1934. Axel attended school through the eighth grade, and then worked as a farm laborer, until entering the service on Feb. 16, 1941. He served his country during World War II. After his discharge on Dec. 25, 1945, Axel returned to North Dakota and farmed near Breien. He was united in marriage to Elayne Belz on Dec. 1, 1949, and to this union three children were born. In 1959, the family moved to a farm near Oakes. Elayne passed away in 1967, leaving the job of raising their children to Axel, a job he proved very capable of handling.

He married Ruth Breiner Bornhoeft Aug. 8, 1975, in Mandan. In 1982 Axel retired from farming, and he and Ruth moved to Oakes. In 2004, he entered the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth of Lisbon; two daughters, Anne (Richard) Kaiser, Carrollton, Texas, and Lori (Tim) Steinwand, Ellendale; a son, Bruce (Sue) Nelson, Lutz, Fla.; four grandchildren, Sara Kaiser, Kara Kaiser, LaDonna (Steve) Golden and Jennifer (Scott) Buric; and five great-grandchildren, Katie Ingal and Jessie Golden and Tyler, Ava, and Alex Buric. He is also survived by stepchildren, Judy (Bill) Kopp, Evelyn (Jim) Spangler, Margaret (Donald) Boehm, Ted (Sandy) Bornhoeft, David (Linda) Bornhoeft, and Tom Bornhoeft; a sister, Ruth Maxie, Arlington, Texas; a sister-in-law, Lena Nelson, Mandan; 15 step-grandchildren; 16 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Axel was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elayne; brothers, Raymond, Melvin, and Grant; and sisters, Edith Miller, Evelyn Swensen, Gunhild Gailband, and Esther Richter.

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Sylvia Schmitz

Sylvia Schmitz, 93, Bismarck, died April 14, 2012, at St. Gabriel’s Community, Bismarck.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 19, at First United Methodist Church, Mandan, with Reverend Steve C. Johnson officiating. Burial was at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Sylvia was born Feb. 21, 1919, in Philip, S.D., to John and Bertha (Hanson) Peterson. She was raised and educated in Luc, Wisc., and attended high school in Fredrick, Wisc. Sylvia attended River Falls State Teachers College in Wisconsin and received her teaching degree.

In 1941 she married Albert Bliese and they moved to North Dakota. She taught school in rural St. Anthony and Huff. She continued her education at the University of Mary in Bismarck. On June 25, 1968, she married Louis A. Schmitz in Mandan. Sylvia retired from teaching in 1971 and then worked as a part-time librarian at Morton County Library for 10 years. Sylvia was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mandan, United Methodist Women and Cup of Friendship.

She is survived by one niece, June Meyers, St. Paul, Minn.

Sylvia was preceded in death by both of her husbands; her parents; and two sisters, Marian Johnson and Daisey Burley.

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Pauline Fleck, 98, formerly of Breien, died April 3, 2012, at Medcenter One Living Center in Mandan.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, April 10, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. William Ruelle as celebrant. Burial was at the Mandan Union Cemetery.

Pauline was born June 21, 1913, in Fallon, to Steve and Florentina (Dauenhauer) Berger. She married Jacob Fleck on Oct. 25, 1932, in Fallon. Jacob died in 1980.

Pauline and Jacob raised their 13 children on the farm where gardening was a necessity as well as was learning the skills of preparing foods using German recipes. Creamed chicken, chicken soup and homemade bread was on the menu for their regular Sunday dinner which the whole family enjoyed. The holidays were a highlight especially with her children and grandchildren, occasionally traveling to Oregon to see them. Closer to home Pauline was devoted to attending various school functions which included the annual Christmas program. Pauline made beautiful crocheted and knitted pieces that her family will cherish. Pauline was very involved with her church and her community; she was a former member of Sacred Heart Church in Solen, a member of the Flasher American Legion Auxillary, Breien Prairie Hustler and enjoyed attending basket socials.

Pauline will be greatly missed by her children, Emily (Joe) Schmidt, Bismarck, Lawrence (Joann), Portland, Ore., Beatrice (Bill) Berger, Gardine Haff, Jack, and Raymond (Joyce), all of Mandan, Caroline (Matt) Magilke, Bismarck, Mary (Richard) Bendish, Fort Rice, Pauline (Roger) Hatzenbuehler, St. Paul, Minn., and David (Sandy), Mandan; 50 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; 33 great-great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Edna Fleck.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jacob; sons, Florian, Daniel and Wilbert; grandchildren, Durwin, Connie and Delwyn Berger, Brian Fleck, Ryan Fleck and Tim Rohr; great-grandchild, Megan Berger; son-in-law, Peter Haff;  brothers, John, Ralph and Lucas; sisters, Agatha, Rose, Monica and Beatrice; and her dear friends, Vivian Gullickson and Frances Brewster.

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Lila Gress

Lila V. Gress, 76, Mandan, died April 4, 2012, at Medcenter One, Bismarck.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, April 10, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Lila Gress was born on June 11, 1935, in Fort Rice, to George and Margaret (Gerving) Schoonover. She married Anton Gress in October of 1955 in Bismarck. They moved to Livingston, Mont., where Lila managed a gas station for many years. After living in Livingston for 30 years they then moved to Glendive, Mont. Tony died in November 2008.

Lila was a very outgoing and active woman. She kept busy making crocheted afghans, gardening, reading and doing multiple types of crafts. Her baking and canning won many ribbons at the State Fairs and her prize candy she made was divinity. Many generations will be able to enjoy her divinity as she passed the recipe on to family. Her faith was very important to her and she volunteered many hours at her church.

Lila and Tony enjoyed traveling, primarily to the West. Yuma, Ariz., and New Mexico were her favorites. Having no children of her own, Lila and Tony valued their time with nieces and nephews. Many times they would have them stay for a month at a time. She cherished the time she spent visiting with her sisters.

Lila will be deeply missed by her sisters, Arlene (Ron) Capelle and Jenny Metzner, both of Mandan; brothers, Al (Fran) Schoonover, Chandler, Ariz., and Glen Schoonover, Ft. Rice; sister-in-law, Gloria Schoonover, Gackle; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Earl; sister-in-law, Delores Schoonover; brother-in-law, Bernie Metzner; niece, Lois Schoonover; nephews, Dale Bruggeman and Bernie Metzner, Jr.; great-nephew, Josh Joersz and great-niece, Emily Joersz.

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Lawrence Miller

Lawrence “Larry” Miller, 63, Mandan, died on April 2, 2012, in a Bismarck hospital. Memorial service were held on Wednesday, April 4, at the Church of St. Anne with Fr. Ed Wehner officiating. Burial was held at a later date.

Larry was born on May 8, 1948, to Peter and Clara (Lauinger) Miller, in Mandan. He was raised and educated in Mandan. Larry was a man who wore many hats and was a jack-of-all-trades. He worked for the church of St. Anne’s and the school as a head maintenance man for 16 years and considered everyone there family.

He loved hunting, fishing, hiking and most importantly, spending time with his family and his annual trips to Montana with his brothers.

He was fondly referred to as grandpa and papa.

He is survived by his son, Bryan, St. Cloud, Minn.; granddaughters, Alyssa Miller and Sydney Miller; sister, Mary Jane Reid, Mandan; brothers, Melvin (Ann), Mandan, Tony, Laurell, Mont., Don (Judy), Bismarck, Wayne, Mandan; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his lifetime partner, Mary Schmidt, Bismarck, and her family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kurt Miller; brothers, Leo and Jerry; and sister, Deloris.

The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff and the student’s at St. Anne’s school and church.

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Oscar Peterson

Oscar L. Peterson, 89, Bismarck, passed away April 3, 2012. Funeral service were on Friday, April 13, at First Lutheran Church, Bismarck, with Pastor Allen Wagner officiating. Burial was at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Oscar L. Peterson, youngest son of Mary Heinemeyer and Lauritz Christian (L.C.) Peterson, was born at Mandan on Jan. 17, 1923, and was reared southwest of Stanton on the Coulee Bank Stock Farm. Upon graduation from Stanton High School he enrolled at the State School of Forestry at Bottineau where he majored in horticulture. Following graduation he was employed as an assistant in the horticulture department until the fall of 1943, at which time he enlisted in the U.S. Army with the 758th Field Artillery Battalion. He was engaged with the 155 Howitzer crew in active combat in the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns in WWII.

In the spring of 1946, Peterson began work as a nurseryman for Oscar H. Will & Co., a pioneer seed and nursery company in Bismarck. In the fall of 1946 he accepted a position as an elementary teacher in the Stanton Public Schools. The following year he enrolled at Dickinson State University where he received his bachelor of science degree in school administration and social science. He accepted a position as superintendent of schools at Dodge in 1949, and received his masters degree in school administration at the University of Minnesota in 1953. He later served as duperintendent of dchools at Killdeer, Carson, and 23 years at Mott, where he retired in 1986.

Oscar was united in marriage to June C. Diede at Hebron on May 27, 1949. To this union were born three sons, Jeffrey Jon, Gregory Scott, and Bradley Oscar. June died March 27, 1973 in a one-car accident north of Mott. On Aug. 3, 1974, Oscar and Mary German Bruvold were married in Boise, Idaho. Mary passed away at Bismarck on March 7, 1987. Oscar married Arlette Payne in Bismarck May 25, 1990.

Throughout his 40 years in public school education, Peterson served on a number of professional, civic, and community boards. He was a past commander of the American Legion at Stanton, Americanism Chairman of the Legion at Mott and a long-time treasurer of the Mott Lions Club. He was active in the Lutheran church having served as a Sunday school teacher and on the church council and committees.

Peterson was president of the North Dakota Association of School Administrators in 1974. He was one of the organizers of the North Dakota Council of School Administrators and served as the first president of that organization in 1976. In January 1989 he was awarded an Honorary Life Membership in the North Dakota Association of School Administrators.

After retirement in 1986, the Petersons moved to Bismarck, where Peterson remained active as a volunteer working with Lutheran Social Services, West Central Human Services, RSVP, and Assistant State Coordinator and instructor with AARP 55 Alive/Mature Driving. He was president of Bismarck-Mandan Retired Teachers in 1992 to 1997.

Peterson is remembered for his dedication and commitment to service with family, profession, community, and church. When not engaged in service to others his favorite pastime included cooking and baking (pies, lefsa, sourdough pancakes), hunting, hiking, camping, and quality time with family.

He is survived by his wife, Arlette; his son, Jeff (Julie), Sulphur, La.; stepsons, Dan (Janice) Goehring, Stan (Karen) Goehring, Wayne (Cindy) Goehring; three grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert and Oswald Peterson; sons, Gregory and Bradley; and wives, June and Mary.

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Leona Ressler

Leona Ressler, 84, Mandan, died April 3, 2012, at Medcenter One, Bismarck.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, April 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial was at the Mandan Union Cemetery.

Leona was born on Sept. 30, 1927, to Adam and Minnie (Erhardt) Kuntz in Solen. She learned early what rural life in North Dakota was about. She was one of 15 children raised on a farm which included hard work and learning to prepare many meals. After her marriage to Mathias Ressler on Oct. 26, 1953, in Mandan, they moved to California, where they lived for many years. On June 27, 1979, Mathias died at an early age. She returned to North Dakota shortly thereafter to be closer to family. Socially, Leona was very outgoing, she loved family gatherings, dancing the polka, and having mastered the German recipes her favorite of everybody was her German chocolate cake. She continued to enjoy traveling to California and made regular trips to the casino to try her luck. Family was central in her life and the precious memories they have of Leona will be cherished.

Leona will be deeply missed by her daughters, Arlene (Lee) Frohlich, Mandan, and Annette Hempstead, Bismarck; sons, Allen, Vallejo, Calif., Dennis and Dale, both of Mandan; grandchildren, Laura Wright, Adam, Matthew, and Allen Ressler, Bryan and Ashly Hempstead and Katherine Frohlich; great-grandchildren, Allen, Alyssa, Lyseaunna, Caleb, and Abeegale; step grandchildren, Jeanette and Kelly Whipple; step great-grandchildren, Joseph, Blake, T.J. and Katelin; sisters, Ann Schwartz, San Pablo, Calif., Dalores Schwartz, Elsobrante, Calif., Agnes Sneed, Delenor Schwartz, Evonne (Eugene) Fleck and Fred Jahraus, all of Mandan; and sisters-in-law, Ann Kuntz, Mandan, Betty Kuntz, Nopa, Calif., Lillian Kuntz and Katie Kuntz, both of Stockton, Calif.

Leona was preceded in death by her parents; great grandchild, Adam Lee Ressler; step great-grandchild, KellyRae Whipple, Jr.; sisters, Diana Jahraus and Shirley Gangl; brothers, Liberatus, Joe, Ralph, George, Herman, Phillip and Bill; brothers-in-law, Harvey Gangl, John, Fred and Ed Schwartz; and sisters-in-law, Alice and Florentine Kuntz.

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Alexander Benjamin (Ben) Dove, Jr., 86, Mandan, died March 31, 2012, at Medcenter One, Bismarck. His cherished wife and three children were able to say their goodbyes as Ben was preparing his departure from his earthly home to be welcomed into his heavenly home by his parents and the God he served all his life.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 4, at First Presbyterian Church, Mandan, with the Revs. Deanna Reikow and Don Schmid officiating.

Ben was born Jan. 29, 1926, in Rocky Mount, N.C., the son of A.B. Dove, Sr. and Elizabeth (Winters) Dove. During the depression his parents moved to Washington, D.C., with their two young sons, where his father was employed as a meat cutter. Ben and his brother Dannie loved living in the nation’s capital and were eager sightseeing guides to our of town guests. After graduating from high school in 1944, Ben enlisted in the USAAF and was proud to have served his country in a non-combat role in the Pacific. With the GI bill Ben graduated from the U of Maryland and McCormick Seminary. As a seminary student Ben spent a summer helping a blind minister of seven congregations in the Devils Lake area. He drove a beat up car he dubbed the “Mud Hen,” and thus began his love affair with North Dakota. Members of four small churches (Minnewaukan, Webster, Egeland and Bisbee) fell in love with this young, handsome student and created the tri-County Larger Parish, which enabled them to extend a call to Ben after his ordination in 1953.

In 1959 Ben accepted a call to the Mandan Presbyterian Church, beginning a 32-year ministry to a congregation he dearly loved. At Ben’s retirement service the members conferred upon him the title “pastor emeritus.” Last month they honored him again when they rededicated their educational building changing its name to the Dove Wing. After retirement Ben continued his ministry by serving as moderator to small churches in the area, including Wilton, Glencoe and Hazelton, conducting many funerals, weddings and baptisms. Ben also served the denomination at the local, presbytery and national levels. He was on the Jamestown College Board of Trustees, a charter member of Missouri Valley Habitat for Humanity, a Mandan Lions recipient of Melvin Jones Award, past sheriff of Westerners, and a former chaplain at Heartview Foundation. Ben Served on the board for AID, Inc., was member and contributor of the Mandan Art Association and enjoyed contacts with clergy of many faiths.

Ben and Barbara (Schmid) Dove were married May 8, 1957. Ben jokingly remarked that he didn’t have a relative within 1,500 miles until he married Barbara and acquired 1,000 relative in a 50 mile radius. While serving lutefisk or going to Sons of Norway he would wear his “Norwegian by marriage” pin. Ben and Barbara became the parents of three children, Ben IV, Rebecca and Dan. He was a family man and after visiting with his kids he would often say, “They are the real treasures of life.” Many trips were taken to the east coast so the children could develop strong ties to Ben’s family. Ben was proud of his heritage that dates back to the early 1600s and the Dovedale Plantation in Dovesville, S.C. Waterskiing at Brush Lake was a favorite family activity. Ben was proud to say he was still skiing at 84. A faithful jogger for many years, he walked a mile the day before his death. Ben was a southern gentleman and treated his wife as though she were a VIP. He was happy to be a grandfather and was thankful to live to see them become beautiful teenagers. Ben was not “computer literate,” so he communicated thought the USPS with letters to his children, grandchildren, family and friends. They liked receiving his “real” mail and cherished the wit and wisdom he imparted in his distinctive script. Ben completed his 116th volume of his “Sometime Journal” the night before he suffered a massive stroke.

It was apparent to anyone that knew Ben he harbored a special affection for anything on wheels. He took flying lessons, bought and restored a Luscomb airplane for occasional use in commuting to his four parishes. He restored a Model T and a Model A that he later sold. In 1984 his three children surprised him with a Model A body. Over the next 20 years he collected fenders, and engine, and hundreds of other parts so he and his son Dan could get it in running condition. In 1976 Bernie Berger made one of Ben’s dreams come true when he allowed Ben to be an occasional relief driver for his company. Besides hauling cattle and hogs, Ben also hauled grain for his brother-in-law. His basement is a treasure trove of toy cars of every variety and he created a beautiful layout for his childhood Lionel train.

Ben is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Barbara; two sons, Alex B. (Donna) Dove IV, Collegeville, Penn., and Daniel Edward (Tracy) Dove, Jamestown, and one daughter, Rebecca (Peter) Sieling, Pacific Palisades, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Abigail, Isabel, Alex Benjamin Dove V, Pennsylvania, Laura and Robert Benjamin, Sieling, Calif.,, Sgt. Brandon (Summer) Schmitcke; two great-grandchildren, Kayden and Jamison, Fort Hood, Texas, and Kristy Schmitcke, Bismarck; one brother, Dannie, Beltsville, Md.; two sisters-in-law, Jackie (Jack) Morrow, Minneapolis, Minn., and Mary (Dennis) O’Briant, Fargo; one brother-in-law, Edward Schmid, Minnewaukan; and many beloved nieces and nephews.  In addition to his beloved family, Ben is also survived by a host of people he dearly regarded as his friends and several boys that were given his name.

He was preceded in death by his parents, “Buck and Lib;” and three sisters-in-law, Joan Dove, Marguerite Claypool and Suzanne Schmid.

Ben was a man people trusted and loved. He was never judgmental and treated everyone as one of God’s children. He was a sincere man who loved much, gave generously of himself, and was truly a servant of God.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be direct to the Ben and Barbara Dove Scholarship Fund at Jamestown College, Salvation Army and AID INC., Mandan.

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Margaret Gangl

Margaret Gangl, 96, Springfield, Mo., passed to her heavenly home on March 26, 2012.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, April 3, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. William Ruelle as celebrant. Burial was at the St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Anthony.

Margaret was born April 30, 1915, in Morton County, the 10th child of 13 children born to George and Angelina (Aqulina) (Leingang) Wetsch. She was raised on the family farm south of St. Anthony and attended a one-room country school.

Margaret married John Gangl when she was 22 years old, on Oct. 22, 1936, and together they had one son, Robert. They lived on the farm homesteaded by John’s parents near St. Anthony, where they began farming, their lifelong livelihood.

Margaret was a member of the St. Maria Verein and the Christian Mothers. She enjoyed traveling around the area of Springfield with her grandchildren, whom she lived with in her later years. She had a passion for baking and cooking and made some of the best pastries, strudel and everyone enjoyed her potato noodles. Margaret loved quilting and embroidering. To help keep her mind sharp, she spent many hours working on word search puzzle books. Her greatest love and passion was spending time with her family and relatives. She had a deep love for her faith, and prayed the Rosary often, and was a kind and generous woman and full of humor that affected everybody that she came in contact with.

Margaret is survived by her son, Robert (Alice) Gangl, St. Anthony; granddaughter, Victoria Gangl, Springfield, Mo.; grandson, Scott (Ronda) Gangl, St. Anthony; great-grandson, Tyler McClean, Springfield; brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Elizabeth Gangl, Mandan; and many nieces and nephews.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, George and Angelina Wetsch; siblings, Elizabeth, Anna, Martin, Kathryn, Rose, MaryAnna, Margaret 1st, George, Elenora, Clemence, Thomas and Caroline, and their spouses.

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Mathilda McCarty

Mathilda “Tillie” (Haag) McCarty, age 100, residing at Medcenter One Living Center, Mandan, died on March 23, 2012.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, March 30, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Mandan, with Reverend Shane Campbell celebrating. Interment was at Mandan Union Cemetery next to her first husband, Peter Haag.

Mathilda was born in St. Anthony on Sept. 18, 1911, to Wendeline and Elizabeth (Keller) Beehler. She attended schools in St. Anthony and Mandan. Tillie married Peter Haag on April 30, 1930.

She worked as a presser and finisher for Toman Cleaners in Mandan for over 27 years. Peter died in 1964. In 1975 Tillie married Mac McCarty in South Carolina. She was a lifelong member of both the Eagles Auxiliary and the benevolent St. Mary’s Verein of St. Anthony.

Tillie’s favorite hobbies were sewing and quilt making. She made countless beautiful quilts for her children and grandchildren until her arthritis prevented her from continuing. She loved to socialize with friends and family and she loved to dance. In later life she became an avid fisherwoman.

Tillie is survived by two sons, Ronald (LaVerne) Haag of Mandan, and Robert (Renee) Haag of Le Center, Minn.; and two daughters, Ruby Morrell of Mandan, and Janice Poole of Wagener, S.C. Tillie was very proud of and cherished her large family of eight children, 20 grandchildren, and many more great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Tillie was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Peter Haag and Gaylord “Mac” McCarty; two sons, Arthur and Raymond; two daughters, infant Julie Ann and Elizabeth “Bettie” Deichert; and brothers and sisters, Whilamina “Minnie,” Rose, Jacob, John, and Elizabeth.

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Susan Paul

Susan Paul, 47, Mandan, died, March 28, 2012, at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, April 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial was at the Mandan Union Cemetery.

Susan was born on Oct. 30, 1964, in Bismarck, to Martin and Delores (Kratz) Wenger. She married Thomas C. Paul on Aug. 5, 1995, in Mandan.

Susan was a loving and dedicated mother, gentle though independent and determined in her manner. She had a special fondness for cats. Family was always a source of enjoyment for Susan and she always looked forward to their visits.

Susan will be deeply missed by her husband, Thomas, Mandan; daughter, Ashley, Mandan; father, Martin Wenger, Mandan; sisters, Kathy (Tony) Giardini, Mandan, Debra (Dan) Davenport, Balwin, and Lori (Scott) Miller, Mandan; brothers, Mike Wenger, Steven Wenger, and Kenneth Wenger, all of Mandan, and Marty (Amy) Wenger, Grantville, Penn., mother-in-law and father-in-law, James and Priscilla Paul, Mandan; and stepfather, Ralph Kratz, Mandan.

Susan was preceded in death by her mother, Delores; and sister-in-law, Angie Wenger.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

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Wesley Schmidt

Wesley R. Schmidt, 41, Bismarck, died March 27, 2012, at his residence in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, March 31, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with the Rev. Charles Heidt as celebrant. Burial was at the Mandan Union Cemetery.

Wesley was born in Mandan on Nov. 6, 1970, to Simon and Lillian (Hatzenbuehler) Schmidt. He graduated in 1989 from Center High School. After high school he went to Phoenix, Ariz., and California, to further pursue his musical aspirations. He returned to North Dakota and attended Bismarck State College and received a degree in Power Plant Technology. He then worked for various power plants as a technician in California. He then returned to North Dakota and attended NDSU, graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was currently a civilian employee as the state Energy Manager for the North Dakota National Guard.

As a young boy at the age of 8, Wesley won his first musical talent show. This was the beginning of his life style with music as the highlight. While in high school he played with his brothers in the band The Schmidt Brothers. His instrument of choice was the drums, which he mastered and continued with many groups who needed a drummer. He also had a great voice which was unique, in that he could sing and drum at the same time. His second band was Hectic Red, including other bands such as Zu Zu, Midnight Express, Nightlife and Furious George, and was especially honored to play with Richard Torrance. The most recent band he was in was Downside. He was a great fan of Motley Crew, Metallica and Jimmy Hendrix. This combined with an avid fan of the Oakland Raiders was an example of his multi-talents and interests. A fond memory of his mother was when he said, “Ma, I have a good job, but my heart is in music.” An important part of his life was family, especially his very special friend, Donna Praus, and their son, Stone. He enjoyed watching Stone play football and he would often play a light game of catch with him. These precious memories of Wesley briefly show his pride and love of his extended family and friends, his dedication to his work and most of all sharing his talents with so many of us.

Wesley will be missed by his mother, Lillian, Mandan; very special friend, Donna and their son, Stone; sister, Carol (Steve) Horner, Mandan; brothers, Calvin (Jackie) and Myron (Carrie), all of Mandan, and Simon, Jr. (Michelle), Bismarck; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Simon; and his grandparents.

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Jean Schulz

Jean M. Schulz, 60, Mandan, went to meet Jesus March 23, 2012, at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, March 27, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. William Ruelle as celebrant. Burial was at Sunset Memorial Garden.

Jean will be deeply missed by her daughter, Jennifer (Jeremy) Ballensky, and her very loved granddaughter, Breanna Jean Ballensky, Mandan; brothers, Steve (Pam) Schulz, Palisade, Minn., Tom, Bob (Melodie), Bismarck, Dave (fiance, Kim Bullinger), Mandan, Jim, Lincoln, Neb., Ted (Becky), Watford City, and Chuck (Jackie) Gardner, Kan.; and sisters, Jackie Smith, Stevensville, Md., and Julie Schulz, Meridian, Idaho.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Beatrice Schulz; and an infant sister, Judith.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Jennifer Ballensky.

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Walter Lee Bailey, 68, died March 17, 2012, at Medcenter One, Bismarck.

Services were held on Wednesday, March 21, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with Rev. Richard Hagestuen officiating. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery Mandan.

Walter Bailey was born on March 8, 1944, to Walter, Sr. and Marie (Reynolds) Bailey, in Mandan. He served in the Army National Guard and worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as a Carman for 30-plus years.

He was a social man who could often be found drinking coffee with his buddies or having jam sessions on the lead guitar. He also enjoyed fishing, gambling and watching WWE Wrestling on TV.

Walter will be greatly missed by his mother, Marie Heck, Mandan; daughters, Michelle (Jon) Arntz, Marshall, Minn., and Lisa Bailey (special friend) Leon Just; grandchildren, Joshua and Keri Arntz and Tiffany and Britney Bailey; great-granddaughter, Kianna Arntz; and many close friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his father; and sister, Patricia Carrier.

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Krista Bonogofsky

Krista Sue Bonogofsky, 37, Mandan, died March 16, 2012, St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, after an 11-year struggle with her heart. God took her hand and led her to heaven.

Services were held on Thursday, March 22, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with Rev. Perry Schabel officiating. Cremation has taken place.

Krista Sue Bonogofsky was born on June 3, 1974, in Bismarck, to Ken and Sue (Kellar) Bonogofsky. She attended elementary and junior high in Wilton, and graduated from Century High School in Bismarck in 1992.

Krista met Joel Jimenez and together they had three beautiful children, Jesse Joel, 16, Mercedes Marie, 13, and Sydnie Ann, 11. She had the best career ever, being able to be a stay at home mom to her children. Krista loved animals and was especially fond of her pets. She loved to spend time with family and friends which included barbecues, fishing and being outdoors. She especially enjoyed playing video games with her kids, nieces and nephews.

Krista will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a great mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her children; parents, Sue (Kellar) LeMier and Ken Bonogofsky; her companion, Joel Jimenez; brother, Shawn Bonogofsky; sisters, Terri (Darrel) Kiefer and Michelle (Ryan) Fettig; grandmother, Arlene Kellar; nieces, Brittany Rosscup and Alexa Fettig; nephews, Taylor Cable, Casey Tangen, Bracstin Dailey, Ethan Fettig; and great nephew, Nathan Koster.

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Mona Christiansen

Mona Christiansen, 74, Jamestown, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Eventide at Hi-Acres in Jamestown.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 26, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, with Pastor Peter Strommen officiating. Burial was at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Mona Hohbein was born June 11, 1937 in Judson, the daughter of John and Martha (Siegfried) Hohbein. She grew up and attended schools in Judson. Mona worked at Ohm’s Café in Mandan. On June 3, 1955, Mona married Herbert Wiest in Mandan. She married Clifford Christiansen on March 1, 1979, in Aberdeen, S.D. Mona worked at the Fair Store, JC Penney, Newman Signs and Jamestown Hospital. Mona was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed sewing, bingo and cross stitching.

Mona is survived by four daughters, Colleen (Rick) Krapp and Carol Wiest, both of Jamestown, Arlene (Keith) Asfeld, Cokato, Minn., and Janice (Johnny) Lepensky, Buffalo, Minn.; one son, Mike (Deb) Wiest, Buffalo; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Marvin Hohbein, St. Louis, Mo.; and one sister, Della Haddad, Las Vegas, Nev.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters; seven brothers; and one daughter in infancy.

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Marie Graner

Marie Graner, 81, Bismarck, died March 25, 2012, at her residence in Bismarck, with her loving family by her side.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, March 29, at the Church of Corpus Christi, Bismarck, with Rev. Paul Becker as celebrant. Burial was at the Mandan Union Cemetery.

Marie was born on Aug. 18, 1930, in the Whitney Home in Mandan, to John and Marie (Kadlec) Kalvoda. Her first year of education was obtained at a country school where she first learned how to speak English. She then went to the St. Anthony Catholic Boarding School. She continued her education and graduated from Mandan High School in 1949 and attended one year at St. Catherine’s College in St. Paul, Minn. She returned home to take care of her parents and also worked for Montgomery Wards. She married Eugene Graner, Sr. on April 3, 1956, in Mandan. After her marriage she and Eugene farmed in the Huff area, which is when her entrepreneurial spirit began. Her chicken business started with a small flock and then grew to 6,000 laying hens. She provided eggs for grocery stores, restaurants and then selling her flock two times a year to the Campbell soup company. Marie was interviewed by the Bismarck Tribune regarding the high price of eggs and she replied in her practical business sense. She said, “It’s the cost per bird, the cost of feeding and maintaining which has doubled in the past few years.” Marie baked many breads, pies and cakes that were sold along with the produce from her large gardens, along with eggs to local customers. Her famous Bohemian Kalaches were a highlight of family gatherings and weddings.

Her love of animals was always demonstrated whether it was taking in a stray dog or cat. People would say, “How can you keep that homely dog?” Marie would say, “They, too, need a home.” Marie loved gardening, (huge gardens) and again the produce would be sold at market. Her green thumb was further demonstrated by her beautiful flower garden this resulted in floral arrangements to decorate the church. Her love of music was evident in learning how to play the organ, which she played at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Huff. She also she taught CCD for many years and brought vases of flowers for the altar at church. She insisted that her children each take piano lessons to further the family tradition of music.

Marie will be remembered for her generosity, love of nature, kindness and above all hard work ethic. Her trademark was she did things in a big way and the right way.

Marie will be remembered by three daughters, Anne Marie (Archie) Wanner, Hebron, Kathy (Richard) Tokach, St. Anthony, and Patricia (Scott) Carew, Fargo; two sons, Eugene, Jr., Bismarck, and Kenny (Mary), Huff; 15 grandchildren, Rebecca (Alex) Acheson, Ben, and Renae Tokach, Michaela, Lauren, Nicole and Kristin Carew, Andrew, Sarah, and Katie Graner, Sidney, Claire, Cole, and Ethan Graner and Kacey Wanner; brother, E.C. (Lois) Kalvoda, Mandan; sister-in-law, Lila Kalvoda; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, who died April 28, 2011; her parents; infant sister, Libushe; and brothers, Benny and John Jr.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials.

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Grace Smith

Grace Smith, 82, Almont, died March 19, 2012, at Medcenter One Hospital, Bismarck.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 24, at Almont United Lutheran Church in Almont, with Reverend Vanvechten Crane officiating. Burial was in the Almont Cemetery.

Grace was born Jan. 23, 1930, in Curlow, to Carl and Frances (Drury) Kilen. She attended school through the eighth grade. On June 20, 1947, she married Elmer Smith and they made their home in Almont.

She had been a cook for the Almont schools and retired after 40 years of dedicated service. Grace was known for her delicious meal of goulosh, jello and brownies. A wonderful cook, Grace made everything from scratch. Elmer would make all types of furniture while she did the finish work. She also enjoyed painting for other people. Grace was a member of the Almont legion auxiliary and WELCA. Elmer died in 1994 and Grace continued to live in Almont. She will be remembered as a wonderful and sweet woman and a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Blessed to have shared her life are two daughters, Linda Just, South Heart, and Edith Madrid, Loveland, Colo.; one son, Larry (Sheila) Smith, Fargo; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Etheleen Hoovestol, New Salem, and Charlotte (Ed) Thiel, Almont; three brothers, Virgil Kilen, Thornton (Caroline) Kilen, and Tharen (Mary) Kilen, all of Mandan; and many nieces and nephews.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Terry; two sons-in-law, Gilbert Madrid and Michael Just; two brothers, Norman and Raymond; and two sisters, Mavis Voracek and Florence Nagel.

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Leone Wanner

Leone Wanner, 80, Mandan, died March 16, 2012, at Medcenter One Hospital, Bismarck.

A funeral service was held on Friday, March 23, at Faith Lutheran Church, Bismarck, with Reverend Rebecca Aardahl officiating. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Leone was born May 11, 1931, in Persian Lake, to Reinhold and Anna (Fercho) Renschler. She attended school through the eighth grade. Her family lived in Sterling, south of Driscoll, and on a farm northwest of Steele. In 1950 she met Allen Wanner, and they were married on Dec. 30, 1956, in Medina, and then moved to Mandan. In 1963 they built a brick house that they were still living in. Leone worked for Cloverdale for 38 years. She was a great cook, especially German foods, and was a meticulous housekeeper. She enjoyed walking, traveling, socializing, have coffee with friends and loved to reminisce about the past. Leone had a fondness for animals, especially birds and dogs. She enjoyed going to the Elks, Eagles and American Legion. Above all, Leone will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Nothing pleased her more than just being near her husband, Allen. Her devotion to her only son, Mark, her pride and joy, and love for her grandchildren will not be forgotten.

Blessed to have shared her life is her husband of 55 years, Allen Wanner, Mandan; her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Valarie Wanner, Bismarck; her two grandchildren, Serena and Damon Wanner; and one sister-in-law, Suzy Renschler.

Leone was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Joany Marie; two infant brothers, Kenneth and Harold; two brothers, Raymond (Helen) and Leo; and one sister, Goldie (Emmett).

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Rose Kary, 91, Bismarck, formerly of Mandan, died March 15, 2012, at St. Vincent Care Center in Bismarck. Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, March 20, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with the Rev. Albert Leary as celebrant. Burial was at the Mandan Union Cemetery.

Rose was born on Nov. 15, 1920, in Judson, the daughter of Peter and Mathilda (Kautzman) Hopfauf. She married Ralph Kary on May 16, 1939. She and Ralph farmed and ranched west of Mandan for many years. Together they raised six children. After their family was grown, Rose worked as a housekeeper. She worked for Dr. John and Tani Keaveny for 21 years. She developed a very close relationship with them and was like a grandmother to their children.

Rose was a hard worker and also a fun loving person. Even after a long day at work she never wanted to miss a dance or a card game. She belonged to the same card club for 34 years. She also belonged to Catholic Daughters, Christian Mothers, Santa Maria Verein, and Eagles Auxiliary, Women of the Moose, Elks Auxiliary and KC Ladies. Rose was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and she was very proud of her family. She loved to entertain. She was a great cook and could prepare a meal for company with little notice. She was a very friendly person. She loved to visit with people. She could easily strike up a conversation with a stranger and once she met you she wouldn’t forget you. She had the best memory. She remembered names and dates like no other. She knew the birth dates of almost all her nieces and nephews and she could tell you the phone numbers of all her family and friends.

Rose loved her church. She attended mass and Rosary daily. She always remembered her loved ones in her prayers. She liked to keep up with the news and she read the newspaper every day.

Rose will be deeply missed by her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry (Jeri), Arizona, LeRoy (Shirley), Bismarck, Marv (Edie), Mandan and Ken, Mississippi; her daughters and sons-in-law, Marie (Robert) Gargiulo, New York, and Margie (Joe) Markel, Mandan; her grandchildren, Jason Kary (Jennifer), Mandan, Debbie (Bill) Crawford, Arizona, Kim (Mark) Moleworth, Pam Berg (Scott), Amanda (Matt) Perry, Shawn Markel all of Bismarck, Keith Kary (Deanna), Minnesota, and Becky (Chris) Serio, West Fargo; her great-grandchildren, Brittany (Jack) Schlosser, Mandan, Michael Berg, Bismarck, Gianna and Kaelyn Serio, West Fargo; her brother, John Hopfauf; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Katie Sturn, and Eleanor (Leo) Wetsch, both of Mandan, Monica Luciano, California, and Marlene (David) Sautner, Bismarck; her sisters-in-law, Verna Kary and Frances Geiger and Rose Hopfauf, Mandan, Lillian Kary and Frances Kary, Bismarck and Luella Kary, Minot; and many nieces and nephews.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph; her brothers, Emil, Nick, Ralph and Pete Hopfauf; her sister and brothers-in-law, Maggie (Peter) Markel, John Sturn, and Frank Luciano; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tony (Pauline) Kary, Al (Ann) Kary, Rose (Leo) Dinius, John Kary, George Kary, Harry (Rose) Kary, Jack Kary, Matt Kary, and Monica (Tony) Boehm.

Rose was a special lady; she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The family would like to thank St. Vincent Care Center for the care given to her the last five years.

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Grace Lobeck

Grace Lobeck, 81, formerly of Mandan, passed away March 12, 2012, at her home in Sun Lakes, Ariz.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, March 20, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Mandan, with Reverend Shane Campbell as celebrant and Reverend Fred Harvey as concelebrant and homilist. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery south of Mandan.

Grace was known to family and friends lovingly as “G,” a nickname that her oldest grandson, A.J., coined as he couldn’t quite get “Grandma Grace” out as he was starting to talk. Since it was a nickname created by one of her most cherished things in life – her grandchildren – she insisted it had to stay!

Oakes was Grace’s birthplace on Nov. 12, 1930, to parents Tom and Nell (Farrell) Sabby. She grew up in Verona with her parents and three sisters, graduating from Verona High School in 1948. Grace started the family heritage of playing basketball, being named to the All-State basketball team and leading her team to the State Tournament. All three of her children enjoyed many years of basketball, as well as her grandsons, and she could always be talked into a friendly game of “Horse” at the lake or in the driveway.

Grace married Al Lobeck, also of Verona, in 1951. They lived in Fargo for the first few years of their marriage and moved to Mandan in 1954, where they resided until they moved to Arizona in 2006. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with all of their children and grandchildren in Sun Lakes, Ariz., last September. While in Mandan, Grace worked for many years and retired from the Agricultural Research Center. Before moving away from Mandan, she loved working for the Mandan News.

There’s not a person that ever met Grace that didn’t remember her. She was vibrant, full of energy and life and loved to be the life of the party. She enjoyed all games… cards of all kinds, sports, spending time at the lake, fishing and she didn’t miss many Bingo games. If there was a gathering of four people and there was a deck of cards, you can be sure that no one would be allowed to leave until they played! She had a fun-loving competitiveness that everyone enjoyed. Another love was following NBA basketball, specifically Phil Jackson. She watched Phil play basketball in high school, was an avid Chicago Bulls fan while he coached there, and probably one of the biggest Lakers fans there was!

Next to Al, Grace’s biggest love was her five grandsons and stepgrandson. She loved spending time with them, baking cookies, playing games, laughing, watching their sports and just hanging out.

She is survived by her husband, Al Lobeck of Sun Lakes; three children, Jeff (Stephanie) Lobeck of Chandler, Ariz., Jim “Jimmer” (Tana) Lobeck of Mandan, and Becky (Greg) Haider of Peoria, Ill.; grandchildren, Alex (A.J.) and Zachary Lobeck of Chandler, Kaden and Brogan Lobeck of Mandan, and Jordan Thomas Haider of Peoria, and stepgrandson, Britain Bentz of Mandan; three sisters, Carolyn Berry of Lamoure, Bonnie Christensen of Verona, and Donna Ritter of Brookings, S.D.; as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins, and special friends that are too numerous to name. She will be greatly missed by everyone and gatherings without her won’t be the same.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Nell Sabby; brothers-in-law, George Berry, Louis Christensen, Richard Ritter, and James C. Lobeck; nieces, Lori Ann Christensen and Laurie Berry; as well as many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial donations will be put toward a memorial bench at St. Joseph’s Church.

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Edgar Schwagler

Edgar Schwagler, age 91, of New Salem, died March 14, 2012, at the Medcenter One Hospital in Bismarck. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 17, at the Zion Lutheran Church in New Salem, with the Reverend Russell Fitch officiating.  Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, New Salem.

Edgar Andrew was born on May 7, 1920, at Otter Creek, the son of Leopold and Christina (Huber) Schwagler. He graduated from New Salem High School in 1941 and was employed at the Gambles Store in New Salem. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Esther Sorge on June 20, 1948.

Edgar later purchased the Gambles store with his partner, Lloyd Just, and when he sold the store in 1990, he had been with Gambles just short of 43 years. He then began his employment with Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, serving the firm in the New Salem Chapel and in surrounding communities.

A lifelong Lutheran, he served his church in many capacities and was very active in his community.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn; his daughter, Angela Bland of Atlanta, Ga.; his son, Tim (Shereen) Schwagler of Mandan; his grandchildren, Kori and Derek Kaelberer of Atlanta, and Colter and Ryder Schwagler of Mandan; his brothers, Robert (Ardella) and Lester (Linda), all of New Salem; and several nieces and nephews.

Edgar was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister and brother-in-law, Della and Arnold Flegel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Dakota Boys Ranch, the Alzheimer’s Association, or a charity of donor’s choice.

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Anne Shaw

Anne Shaw, 93, Mandan, died March 12, 2012, at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, March 16, at Christ the King Church, Mandan, with Rev. Charles Heidt as celebrant. Burial was at the Carson City Cemetery, Carson.

Anne was born on April 3, 1918, to Vincent and Elizabeth (Soring) Muggli in Glen Ullin. She was raised and educated in Carson. She continued her education at the College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, Minn,, graduating with a degree in sociology. Her teaching career began in a rural one-room school north of Heil, and continued in Thunder Hawk and Lemmon, S.D. During World War II, Anne worked at the Rapid City, S.D., Air Force Base. Following that, she moved to Minneapolis, Minn., to work for Northwest Airlines. In 1945, Anne returned to North Dakota and resumed her career in education, as a teacher and high school principal at Beulah. While there, she met Archie Shaw, who was also a teacher, and they married on Dec. 27, 1947, in Carson. Shortly thereafter they moved to Mandan, and they have resided there until the present.

Her dedication to community and family was displayed by 35 years of volunteer work with the Custer District Health Unit. Additionally, Anne was one of the first Eucharistic Ministers at Christ the King Church. She was also a member of Catholic Daughters and Fortnightly Book Club. Anne had a gracious manner that was evident in all of her activities.

Anne will be deeply missed by her husband of 64 years, Archie. She is also survived by her children, Mary Anne (David) Dyda, Roseville, Calif., Colleen (John) Rodman, Colorado Springs, Colo., Elizabeth (Jerry) Novotny, Bloomington, Minn., and Helen (David) Kellogg, Overland Park, Kans.; and her grandchildren, Michael and Helen Dyda, James and Kathleen Rodman, Andrew (Diane) and Sarah Novotny, Elizabeth and Mary Kellogg. She is also survived by her sisters, Therese Deichert, Lark, Mary Muggli, Santa Fe, N.M., Barbara (Charles) Dascalos, Sylmar, Calif.; and her sister-in-law, Mary Muggli, Carson.

In addition to her parents, Anne was preceded in death by her sisters, Rose (Anton) Weinhandl and Helen (Nicholas) Zaczkowski; and her brothers Leo, Vincent, Jr., and Anthony Muggli.

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Agnes Ellsworth, 92, Bismarck, formerly of Flasher, died Feb. 29, 2012, at Medcenter One Hospital, Bismarck.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 6, at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan, with Major Joseph Wheeler and Major Lee Morrison officiating. Burial was at Fairhill Cemetery, Flasher.

Agnes was born April 23, 1919, in Valley City, to William and Caroline (Skonseng) Lewzader. She graduated from Valley City High School in 1938. Agnes became a commissioned officer in The Salvation Army in 1940 and served for several years as an officer followed by many years as a lay person. On April 28, 1944, she married Eugene Ellsworth in Valley City. Very generous and giving of her time, Agnes was a Farmers Union Youth Leader for 22 years and worked on the Morton County Bookmobile in Flasher for 10 years. She was also a member of the Flasher Homemakers Club for 50 years.

Together Gene and Agnes were devoted to their work with The Salvation Army and in the years since their move to Mandan their mission was ministering to the residents of the Medcenter One Care Center. All of their children and grandchildren have followed in their footsteps and are spreading God’s word through their service in The Salvation Army.

Left with fond memories are two daughters, Major Marie Ellsworth, Bismarck, and Major Lois (Joseph) Wheeler, Des Plaines, Ill.; three grandchildren, Sarah (Christian) DiMaso, Blue Springs, Mo., Stephen (Glory) Wheeler, Independence, Mo., and Andrew (Corey) Wheeler, Independence; and eight great-grandchildren.

Agnes was preceded in death by her husband in 2008; her parents; three sisters; and three brothers.

Memorials are preferred to The Salvation Army or Gideon International.

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Harry Kubista

Harry Kubista, 88, Mandan, died March 3, 2012, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., with his family by his side.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, March 8, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. Military were provided by the VFW No. 1326 in Bismarck.

Harry was born on Jan. 22, 1924, to Julius and Theresa (Lupinski) Kubista in Dickinson. He was raised and educated in Dickinson. He married Myrna Loy Rene on Oct. 29, 1957, in Libby, Mont. Harry worked as a crane operator at Milton Rue Company and Annco Inc. for 40 years. In 1961 he worked in Medora and helped build the first cloverleaf leading into Medora off of Interstate I94. Harry was a life member of the Mandan Elks, 50-year member of the Eagles Club and a member of the American Legion Post No. 1 in Bismarck.

Harry and Myrna enjoyed traveling together. They went on many road trips, which included Arizona and Washington. His enjoyment of old time music was highlighted by listening to the polka hour and dancing the polka. He had a variety of interests and hobbies which included woodworking, making wood baskets and magazine racks. He liked to go metal detecting looking for old coins, metal and any other treasures he could find. When the children were at home they spent time camping and boating at Heart Butte on the weekends. Harry’s love for his family was evident in the way he looked forward to the holidays so they could all be together.

Harry will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Myrna; daughters, Deborah (Steven) Barnard, Mandan, and Twila (Rick) Robertson, Lincoln, Neb.; sons, Alan Bernier, Seattle, Wash., and Wayne Kubista, Mandan; grandchildren, Stacey (Troy) Kautzman, Mandan, Heather (Michael) Kubista-Congiu Chicago, Ill., Nathan (Greta) Bernier, Seattle, and Evan Bernier, Madison, Wisc.; great-grandchildren, Rylen, Reese Kautzman, and one on the way; and many nieces and nephews.

Harry was preceded in death by his grandson, Jeremy Barnard; and sisters, Ann Cox, Rose Kubista, Caroline Krogh, Cecelia Reisenauer, Theresa Goldade, Isabelle Ridl and brothers, Val, and John.

The family would like you to remember the family of Wendell Rene.

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Robert Mann

Robert (Bob) J. Mann, 75, Bismarck, died March 2, 2012, in a Bismarck care center surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, March 7, at Church of Saint Anne, with Father Ed Wehner officiating. Interment was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Bob was born on Dec. 31, 1936, in St. Anthony, the seventh of 10 children, to John and Elizabeth (Klein) Mann. He was raised and educated in St. Anthony and St. Joseph’s in Mandan and graduated class of 1955 from Mandan High School. He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. Bob married Frances Doll on April 8, 1961. Bob began a long career of plumbing and carpentry work, beginning with Bob Rosen Water Conditioning, H.A. Thompson & Sons, and retired as the plant service director at the state Capitol.

He was especially proud of the log cabin he built at Lake Audubon, with the help of family and friends. In addition to his own cabin, he assisted in many building and plumbing projects with surrounding neighbors at the Snake Creek cabin site.

Bob enjoyed deer hunting with his sons and brother, Chuck, and Huff Hill friends. He also enjoyed goose hunting, fishing, gardening and working with his hands. In addition to all his skills, he was an avid reader of western history, especially World War II.

Bob is survived by his wife, Frances, Bismarck; sons, Dean (Marcy), Bismarck, Darrin (Cindy), Bismarck; grandson, Jonathan Mann; brother, James (Diane) Mann; sisters, Mary Mann, Mandan, Isabell Besserud, Carola (Ed) Sirueck, Clara (Bud) Sorensen, Ann Grannan; sister-in-law, Shirley (Andy) Gustin; brother-in-law,  Fred Fowler; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved dog, Oreo.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Chuck and Raymond; and his sister, Agnes Fowler.

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Jose Ramirez

Jose Manuel “Manny” Villarreal Ramirez, 31, Mandan, died March 1, 2012, in an automobile accident.

Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, March 7, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Chad Gion as celebrant. Inurnment was at the Mandan Union Cemetery.

Manny was born on Feb. 21, 1981, to Manuel Villarreal and Adela Ruiz Ramirez in Durango, Mexico. He was raised and educated in Mexico. He later moved to Los Angeles to live with his mom and then eventually settled in Mandan.

Manny was a compassionate, thoughtful and loving man who profoundly loved his family and friends. He looked forward to family gatherings. Manny would make friends easily with people of all ages. He had many interests which included fixing his own RC cars, dancing, listening to American and Spanish music and spending time with his family and friends. Manny was a great father, fiance, son, brother and friend. He was a very happy person and most of all he had a huge heart with a laughter that filled the air. Manny was loved by all.

Manny will be deeply missed by his fiance, Billy Rae Lang; sons, Cristian River Villarreal and Chance Peltier, Mandan; his parents, Manuel Villarreal, Michigan, and Adela Ruiz Ramirez, Los Angeles, Calif.; brothers, Bernie, Bryant and Andy Ruiz, all of Los Angeles; brother, Javier Villarreal; and sisters, Juana, Yesenia, Marlen and Evelyn Villarreal, all of Michigan. “We love you Manny.”

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials.

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