The Bismarck Tribune

August C. Kirschemann, age 90, of Mott, ND, passed away on Thursday morning, July 21, 2022 at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, ND. Funeral services for August will be Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Zoar Congregational Church in Mott, ND. Burial and military honors will follow at Sunnyslope Cemetery in Mott. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 27, at Zoar Congregational Church from 2:00-7:00 pm. A family and friends service will follow at 7:00 p.m.. August is survived by his wife, Lucille; four children, Perry (Starla) Kirschemann, Pam (John) Weaver, Paula (David) Hogue, and Penny (Dale) Wegh; nine grandchildren, Daxon (Amy) Kirschemann, Jadian...

Allen C. Kohl, age 92 of Elgin, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND. The Funeral Service for Allen will be held at 10:30am MT on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Hope Congregational Church in Elgin with Pastor Ed Zimmerman, officiating. Burial will be at 12:00 noon CT on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery south of Mandan, ND with full military honors afforded by the George W. Snook American Legion Post of Elgin and the Mandan VFW. Allen C. Kohl was born March 27, 1930 to Alex and Esther (Finck) Kohl in Elgin, ND. He grew up and lived his entire life in Elgin. He served in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He returned to Elgin...

The funeral service for Rodney Wiedrich, 64, of Aberdeen, SD, formerly of Mina, SD, will be 11:00am, Monday, July 18, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Arlyn Rusche officiating. The family prefers casual attire. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rod died Thursday, July 14, at his home in Aberdeen after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be 3:00-6:00pm, Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home Fellowship Hall, directly east of the funeral home. Rodney Wiedrich was born November 2, 1957, to George and Wilma (Kisse) Wiedrich in Fargo, ND. He went to elementary and junior high school in Bismarck, ND, and graduated from Bismarck High School in 1976....

LaDonna Schatz, age 84 of Elgin passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Jacobson Memorial Care Center in Elgin. The Memorial Service for LaDonna will be held at 11:00am MT Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elgin with Pastor Allen Finger, officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Friday evening July 8, 2022 at 7:00pm at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elgin. She leaves behind her four children: Kirby (JoAnn) Schatz of Elgin, Kerry Schatz and significant other Shannan Senger of Hazen, Kay (Monty) Mayer of Hazen and Kelly (Mark) Jennings of Washburn. Her nine beautiful granddaughters, Dr. Bethanie (Joe) Quinn of Hastings, MN, Lindsay...

Harvey L. Well, age 86 of Bismarck, formerly of Heil, ND; passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Jacobson Memorial Hospital in Elgin, ND. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm CT on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Bismarck Funeral Home in Bismarck, ND. Inurnment will be in the Bethesda Lutheran Cemetery south of Leith, ND. Surviving family members include his 3 sons, Kenton (Connie) Well, Bismarck, ND; Ben (Holly) Hixson, Fargo, ND; Brandon (Katie) Chumley, Bismarck, ND; 3 grandchildren; brother, Vernon (Venita) Well, Kallispell, MT; sister, Donna Betz, in California; and numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com or...

Pauline W. Heim A Private Family Service for Pauline W. Heim, 105 of New Leipzig, ND was held at 1:30pm MT on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin. Pastor John Amundson officiated with burial in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery at New Leipzig. Surviving family members are daughter, Shirley Greubele, New Leipzig, ND; son-in-law, John Jacobsen and three grandchildren, Karen and Lynda, Bismarck, ND: and Brian (Tracy) Fargo, ND; five great grandchildren, Brandon Lee, Jordan (Alexis) Lee, Brittany (Evan) Briese, Arin (Maddy) Schatz, and Jackie (Nick) Giorges, great great grandchildren, Tytus Lee, Posey Lee, Kailee, Aiden, Sophee, and Blaise Briese, Aloy and Emmett Schatz,...

JoAn H. (Knutson) Olson, formerly of Bottineau, ND passed away April 20, 2022, at Reeds Cove Health and Rehabilitation, Wichita, KS. She was born September 23, 1942, in Richardton, ND to parents, Walter and Erna (Rasch) Knutson of Halliday, ND. When JoAn was 5 years old, her family moved to McKenzie, ND. She received her education at McKenzie Grade School, and then Bismarck High School. On November 26, 1960, she married Paul W. Olson of Bottineau, ND, where they farmed and raised their five children. In 1983, they sold their farm and bought the KOA Kampground in WaKeeney, KS where they enjoyed hosting campers for 4 1?2 years. They sold the campground and moved back to Bottineau, then to...

Surrounded by his loving family, Captain, William "Bill" F. Saefke, 60, of the Woodlands, Texas made his last flight on April 10th, 2022, with the Lord as his co-pilot. He was affectionately known as Captain Bill to co-workers and passengers, and as "Mr. Bill" to all his children's friends. Bill had a vivacious smile, a hearty laugh, and a big personality to go with both. He was genuinely loved and cherished as a "true" friend. Bill was born in Bismarck, ND to Fredrick E, Saefke, Jr, and Frances M, Saefke. While growing up in North Dakota, Bill made many wonderful memories with his father, hunting pheasant and enjoying outdoor activities. He also enjoyed skiing with friends on the lakes of...

Corraine L. Schock, age 93 of Elgin, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Mott Good Samaritan Society in Mott, ND. The Funeral Service for Corraine will be held at 10:30am MT on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Hope Congregational Church in Elgin. Pastor Ed Zimmerman will officiate with burial in Hope Congregational Cemetery. The Funeral Service will be livestreamed on the website www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com and can be viewed by going to Corraine's obituary and clicking on "View Funeral Service Here". Visitation will be on Thursday, April 7, from 1:00 to 5:00pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin.

Mark James Worcester, 77, Elgin, died Saturday, March 26, at the Jacobson Memorial Hospital in Elgin, ND. Mark Worcester was born June 11, 1944 at Beach, ND to Mark D. and Elizabeth (Curran) Worcester. He graduated from Mitchell High School, Mitchell, SD in 1962. He was in the Army National Guard. He graduated from North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND for sheet metal, heating and air conditioning. Mark married Donna Will on December 30, 1965 in Elgin, ND at Ebenezer United Church of Christ. They lived in Bismarck, ND and Mountain, ND before they moved to Elgin in 1979 where they raised their two daughters. Mark worked in sheet metal, heating and air...

After valiantly battling a number of health challenges, Charles Burton Severn passed away to join his beloved wife on March 11, 2022. Chuck was born on April 11, 1939, in Breckenridge, MN to Kenneth and Doris Severn. He spent his childhood years in Fergus Falls, MN actively engaged in many sports, and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1957. From there he attended Carleton College in Northfield, MN for three years where he was the quarterback of the varsity football team, wrestled and played tennis, before graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1961. After graduating from college Chuck spent three years in the Virgin Islands studying dolphin behavior and communication with...

Thomas F. Cline, DVM, age 75 of Carson, ND passed away suddenly on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Jacobson Memorial Hospital in Elgin, ND. Cremation has taken place and service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Helen Cline, Carson, ND; sons, Thomas (Jodi) Cline, Pierre, SD; Dean (Holly) Cline, Bridgeport, NE; grandchildren, Ellie, Megan, and Riley Cline, all of Bridgeport, NE; and a brother, Kenneth Cline, Longmont, CO. Cards may be sent to Thomas Cline, PO Box 851, Pierre, SD; 57501. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com

Joseph "Joe" Morris Mattson, M.D., age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 12, 2022, in Littleton, Colorado. Vigil service was Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. all at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial with Full Military Honors will be Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. CT at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery south of Mandan, ND. Joe was born on February 22, 1939, in LaMoure, North Dakota, to Jul Morris and Dorothy Cecelia (McGregor) Mattson. After attending LaMoure Public Schools, Joe graduated from Jamestown College, Jamestown, North Dakota. He began medical school at the...

Pearl Elaine (Martin) Willman, 91, passed away peacefully with her family, caregiver, and grand-dog by her side in Hagerstown, MD on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. A Celebration of Life at Minnich Funeral Home and funeral service at Concordia Lutheran Church-LCMS with the Rev. Mark Moretz were held in Hagerstown in December of 2021. The family will receive friends at Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services 2302 East Divide Avenue Bismarck, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Per her wishes, Pearl's final resting place will be with her husband of just over 54 years, Glenn R. Willman. Interment will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at...

Pearl Elaine (Martin) Willman, 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Born December 29, 1929, she was the fourth of eight children of the late Charles & Esther (Anderson) Martin. Her early years were spent on the family's rural farm outside of Rock Lake, North Dakota (ND) where she graduated from Rock Lake School in 1947 as Valedictorian. Pearl earned her teaching certificate from Minot State Teachers College in 1949 and accepted her first teaching contract in her home town. Her first class was over 40 students including her youngest brother, Dennis, who made sure to address her as "Miss Martin" at school. Her next teaching contract was in Crosby, ND where she met her future...

John Kenneth "Ken" Asplund was born on July 21, 1929, in Wilton, North Dakota. He grew up on the family farm surrounded by parents, siblings, and extended family, attending the Mission Evangelical Free Church just down the country road. Ken was the third of five children. He met Norma Asplund at North Central Bible Institute in May 1949, and it was love at first sight. They married on October 21, 1949, and had four sons, Larry, Ronny, Reggie, and Joey. While they both came from farming families, they decided to raise their family off the farm. Ken became a successful salesman and businessman early in their marriage. During the '60's, he taught personal evangelism seminars in Minnesota and...

Carol Mehlhoff, 81, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her home in Concord, North Carolina after a prolonged battle with COPD. She leaves her children Michele Becher, Vickie Brandt, and Werner Brandt, her grandsons David and Eric Becher, her sisters Donna, Lucille, and Judi, many nieces and nephews, good friends, and neighbors. She is preceded in death by her parents William Keller and Clara Heihn, and her sisters and brother Lorraine, Doris, Phyllis, Arlane, Marilyn, Ramona, Bette, and Robert. Harrisburg Funeral & Cremation is serving the family. For a full obituary and to leave online condolences, please visit www.HarrisburgFC.com.

The funeral service for David P. Yexley, 68, of West Fargo, ND, will be 11:00am, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Aberdeen, SD, with Pastor John Roloson officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Military honors by Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post 24. David died Friday, March 12, at his home. www.spitzerfuneralhome.com

Florence Ann Dougherty Florence Dougherty died February 26th, 2021 at Diversicare of Claiborne, New Tazewell Tennessee. Florence was born May 22, 1938 in Almont, North Dakota the fourteenth of fifteen children born to Katherina (Ermantraut) and Marcus Fitterer. Florence Dougherty was many things; wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend. She was a widow and single mother to three who was very involved with her three grand daughters. She had 14 brothers and sisters. Florence was a matriarch to her family. She was also a Registered Nurse who worked in the pediatric floor of St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, North Dakota for many years, who refused to retire and always...

Al was born in Center, North Dakota on June 17, 1941 to Arnold (Buck) and Elma (Singer) Borchardt. Al attended New Salem High School and in 1965 he graduated from Omaha University with a business degree. In 1956, he met Marilyn M. Dettmann and they were married August 6, 1961. To their love three children were born, Mark, Michelle, and Lisa. Al began his business career as a highly successful sales representative with Aloe Medical, out of St. Louis, residing in Billings, MT, and Omaha, NE. Al was part of the very first Xerox training program. Thereafter, his career continued on a successful path with the help of a good friend and others, when he began Midland Medical Supply Company in 1970....

Alice Just, Sioux Falls, SD, died August 10, 2020, in Sioux Falls, SD. She was days short of being 100 years old. Alice Norrish Tillotson was born August 21, 1920, at Bismarck, ND, to Benjamin and Catherine Tillotson. She was baptized at Gethsemane Episcopal Church. Alice graduated from Bismarck High School in 1938, and attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. While in Bismarck, she was employed in the office of the State Board of Higher Education, Capitol Building. She married Ferdinand Just on June 22, 1946, at St. George Episcopal Church, Bismarck. They moved to Huron, SD, in 1949, where Alice worked at the Huron Clinic. After moving to Pierre, SD in 1970, Alice worked...