Mary Faith (Olson) Young passed away on Saturday morning, November 14, 2015.

Mary Faith (Olson) Young was born on May 28, 1920 on a homestead near Franklin, Montana. At the age of 11 months she and her grandmother, Eva Mae Plunkett, lived over the old Alert Newspaper where Aunt Eva Plunkett was employed as the associate press reporter. Mary had the rare opportunity to meet many of the old pioneers of Jamestown. Mary attended St. John’s Academy for 12 years, graduating from St. John’s Academy in 1938. Mary was active in Jolly Jane’s 4-H and created Marionette puppets that their 4-H club presented shows all over the state, especially to the Little Country Theatre at NDSU in Fargo, ND. The Marionettes are now in the ND Heritage Center in Bismarck, ND.

Mary Faith attended NDSU for 3 years, leaving NDSU during WWII to work at the Department of Censorship in Washington, D.C., in 1941. While working in Washington, Mary met her husband, Chief Gunner’s Mate Ernest Young at the USO at the Presidential Ball.

Mary Faith Olson and Ernest Young were married at St. James Catholic Church, August 21, 1944. They had 3 children, Mary Catherine, David Ernest, and Rebecca Ann.

Mary was very active in Scouting and Mary had a Girl Scout troop for 11 years. Mary received the “Thanks Badge” from her Troop and later a life membership from the National Girl Scout Council. In addition, Mary was honored for her work in Cub Scouts. Mary was President of the PTA and the Alumni Association at St. John’s Academy.

Mary and her husband Ernest helped start the Ft. Seward Wagon Train in 1969. Together they tracked many historic trails throughout the state.

Mary Faith Young was director of the Teen Canteen for 14 years. Mary and her husband Ernest were recognized with an appreciation award from the Canteen Jr. Board in 1973.

In 1974, Mary was appointed by Governor Link to the State Historical Board. In 1975, Mary was honored by the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce for the “Outstanding Citizen Award.”

Mary Faith organized the “Farewell to the Lloyd’s Opera House” in 1975. In 1976, Mary Faith Young received an award for Outstanding Efforts toward The Jamestown Community Bicentennial.

In 1977, Mary received a Certificate of National Commendation from the American Association for State and Local History and Governor’s Leadership Award.

Mary Faith was a life-long active Preservationist; she wrote the nomination for the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse (the oldest in ND) and the St. James Basilica. Mary was Chairman of Publishing the Centuries of Stories and researcher in 1983. She also gave history tours for the 4th graders for the Jamestown schools. In her honor, the 4th graders and teachers planted a tree in Klaus Park and Mary received an award for 19 years of service to the public schools in 1988. In 1988, Mary Faith Young was given the Excellence Award in Local History from the North Dakota State Historical Board. In 1990, Mary received the Certificate of Recognition from the Modern Wood-Men of America, Camp 1477, Jamestown, ND.

Mary received the Distinguished Graduate Award in 1991 from the Department of Elementary Schools of the National Catholic Education Association.

In 1992, Mary received a Humanities Grant to speak on the Historic Sibley Trail. In 2002, Mary received the award for her support of the Bureau of Reclamation Centennial Anniversary, “A Century of Water for the West” by the U.S. Department of the Interior. In 2006, Mary received the Conservation Education Award from Stutsman County Soil Conservation District for local history lectures. In 2007, Mary received the “Johnny Apple Seed Award” on Arbor Day from the Jamestown Park Board.

In 2009, Mary was given the award of one of the Most Beautiful Women of North Dakota of which there were 28 women selected.

In 2012, Mary received a Humanities Grant for recording and presenting the history of the Ft. Seward to Ft. Totten Trail they tracked in 1969. Mary and her daughter, Rebecca Young-Sletten, presented lectures on numerous occasions on the Ft. Seward to Ft. Totten Trail.

Mary Faith (Olson) Young was a lifetime long member of St. James Basilica. She was a member of the Tabernacle Society since 1947. She belonged to Lady of Lords Circle and was the President of the Circle and Tabernacle. In 2014, Mary helped with the Trinity Celebration and recorded a DVD on the history of St. James Church.

Mary was a member of the Sons of Norway, American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Jamestown Art Association, National Historic Preservation Association, National Audubon Society, and the Pearl Harbor Association.

Mary Faith is survived by her daughters, Mary Catherine Lutz, Jamestown, and Rebecca Young-Sletten and Gary Sletten, Bismarck, ND; her grandchildren, Teresa Urlacher and Michael Urlacher, Wahoo, Nebraska, Sarah Schmidt, Fargo, Amanda Delaney and Bobby Delaney, Bismarck, and Katherine Young (mother, Doreen Young). She is also survived by her 6 great grandchildren, MaKenna Urlacher, Joshua Urlacher, Gabriel Buehler, Grace Schmidt, Faith Schmidt, and Emily Sletten. She is also survived by her brother, Raymond Olson and Mary Olson, Billings, Montana; and sister, Eva McDunn, Great Falls, Montana. She is also survived by her 2 exchange students, Shigeru Endo, Japan, Beatrice (Ortiz) Christian and Blake Christian, Littleton, Colorado; and special friends: Maris and Jay Thompson, Dorothy Dockter, Jim Harty, Rosine Stahlecker, Tim and Joanne Geinert, Joe, Joshua and Geinert family, Sandy Tuhy, and Michael Williams; special hospice friends: Cheryl, Sybil, Kathleen, and Vicki; JMC Hospice, Sons of Norway, the 1883 Stutsman County Historical Courthouse Committee, and the ND State Historical Society.

Mary Faith Young will be greatly missed by her family and numerous people Mary housed and entertained in her home. Mary will be very much missed by the Jamestown community for all her great contributions to their rich history and community programs. Mary Faith Young will also be greatly missed by her church community, St. James Basilica for all her help in preserving their history.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at St. James Basilica, Jamestown, ND with Father Sean Mulligan officiating.

Visitation: An hour before the services at the church.

Vigil: 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2015 at St. James Basilica, Jamestown.

After the Mass, Mary’s body will be donated to the University of North Dakota, after which time her ashes will be interred next to Ernest at Calvary Cemetery, Jamestown.

An online guest book is available at www.liskofuneralchapel.com.

Floyd Rodin, age 88 of Jamestown, ND, formerly of Marion, ND, died Saturday, November 14th, 2015 at the Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown, ND.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jamestown.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Lerud Schuldt Funeral Home in Valley City and one hour before the service at the church in Jamestown on Wednesday afternoon.  A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM Tuesday evening at the Lerud Schuldt Funeral Home.  Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery near Valley City.

Floyd Clifford Rodin, the son of August “Fred” and Inga (Olson) Rodin, was born June 13, 1927 near Hastings, ND.  Floyd was the oldest of five children and began farming with his father near Marion, ND.  Floyd began buying and selling cattle on his own at age 14 which he continued doing his whole life in Marion and later in Jamestown.  On December 26, 1953 he married Liala Hirsch in Valley City.  The couple lived and farmed and ranched near Marion for 45 years until they retired and moved to Jamestown in 1997.  Liala died on July 19, 2005.  Floyd married Olga Lang on October 11, 2009 in Jamestown, ND.  Floyd loved cattle sales, visiting with his many friends and a good cash deal.

Floyd is survived by his wife, Olga Rodin, Jamestown, ND; two brothers, Lyle (Dorothy) Rodin and Chuck (Carol) Rodin, both of Marion, ND; one brother-in-law, Wally Ketterling, Wheaton, MN; nephews, Mike Rodin, Brad Rodin, Darin Rodin, Brian Ketterling and Darryl Rodin; nieces, Belinda Nelson, LaNette Hanson and Melissa Rodin; and step children, Darvin Lang, Darrell Lang and Donna Roth.

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, wife Liala, one sister Avis Ketterling, one brother Don Rodin and two nephews.

Funeral arrangements by the Lerud Schuldt Funeral Home of Valley City, ND.  Online guestbook available at www.lerudschuldt.com.

Stephanie B. Schlosser, 53, of Jamestown, ND, died Monday afternoon November 16, 2015 at her home in Jamestown.

She was born March 10, 1962 in Washington, D.C. Stephanie attended school in Jamestown where she continued to reside. She married Karl Fruetel III in 1980 and they had two children: Travis Fruetel and Sasha (Fruetel) Collis. In 1992, Stephanie married Lester Schlosser.

The joys of her life have been being with her three granddaughters and her church.

Stephanie is survived by her husband; two children, Travis Fruetel and Sasha (Tom) Collis; three granddaughters, Harleigh, Peighton and Londynn Collis; her mother, Gloria Braasch; and her father, Harley (Jaci) Trefz; four step-sisters; and numerous step-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her step-father, Lanny Braasch; maternal and paternal grandparents; and two step-brothers.

Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown.

An online guest book is available at www.liskofuneralchapel.com.

Charles L. Stowman, 69, went onto his eternal home on November 17, 2015, in a Fargo Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 23 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Valley City. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 22 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the church and one hour before the funeral service. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday evening at Our Savior’s. Internment will take place at a later date at Memory Garden Cemetery near Valley City.

Charles Leo Stowman the son of Lorraine (Jaeger) and Leo Stowman, was born February 23, 1946 in Valley City, ND. He graduated from Valley City High School in 1964. Chuck obtained a Business Administration degree from the University of North Dakota in 1968 and a Masters of Banking degree from the University of Wisconsin.

On September 4, 1966 he was united in marriage to Janice Sundstrom at Nebo Lutheran Church in Valley City. They moved to Valley City in 1971 where he began his career in banking. He was with Farmers and Merchants Bank from the time of its establishment in 1973 until he retired as President in 2001. His love of Valley City was evident by his active involvement in community affairs. He was a city commissioner, Past-President of the Valley City/Barnes County Development Corporation, and of the North Dakota Independent Bank Association. He belonged to the El Zagal Shriners, Elks, and Eagles Clubs. Chuck and Jan made their church home at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Valley City.

Known to some as Charles, others as Chuck or Charlie. No matter what you called him you knew him as a person of quick wit, sensitivity, humble generosity, and kindness. If he gave you a nickname, you knew you were a very special person to him.

Charlie and Jan loved to spend their time with family at their lake cabin on Lake Eunice, Minnesota and they wintered in Sarasota, Florida. He liked to hunt, fish and golf; but more importantly was the time spent with special friends. Above all, his grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Chuck is survived by his wife Jan, Valley City, ND; daughters, Michelle ‘Missy’ Vollmers (Chad) and Amy Kvien (Pete), Bismarck, ND and his son, Charles ‘Casey’ (Amber), Fargo, ND. Five grandchildren, Justin Vollmers, Emily and Anika Kvien, and Kyan and Elin Stowman. Also surviving is a sister, Myra (Wes) Norton, and a special cousin Faye (Ed) Hasche, Bismarck, ND. Sister-in-law Linda (Lynn) Holcomb, Valley City, ND and a brother-in-law Jim (Rita) Sundstrom, Venice, FL. Many special nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Stowman Engelstad, his father Leo Stowman, his step-father Chris Englestad, his grandparents Charles and Myra Jaeger and Charles Perry and Elizabeth Jane Stowman.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials given to Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation – Wellness Center, Valley City State Foundation, and Our Savior’s Foundation.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel, Valley City.  An online guestbook for Chuck is available at www.olivernathanchapel.com.

Gary Reuer, 57, Jamestown, ND passed away Wednesday evening, November 18, 2015 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with his family by his side.

Gary Reuer was born September 24, 1958 at Jamestown, ND, the son of Gerhardt Reuer and Leona (Borth) Reuer. He received his education at the Medina schools and graduated from Medina High school in 1976.

He moved to Rugby, ND where he worked at a hardware store and later moving to Jamestown and worked at the White Home Center there. He also worked at the Pillsbury Elevator. He retired due to complications from his MS. He had battled the disease for 35 years.

He enjoyed visiting with people and playing cards. He especially enjoyed his time at Eventide.

He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND.

He is survived by his parents, Jamestown, ND and 1 brother, Lonny (Tammy) Reuer, Jamestown, ND.

Funeral Service – 11:00 AM Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND with Pastor Tom Eckstein, officiating

Visitation – 1:00 – 7:00 PM Sunday @ the funeral home

Prayer Service – 7:00 PM Sunday @ the funeral home

Interment – Medina Cemetery, Medina, ND

An online guest book is available at www.hautfuneralhome.com.

Morris James “Jim” Holman, 86, Breckenridge, MN, formerly of Fredonia, ND died Thursday evening, November 19, 2015 at St. Francis Medical Center in Breckenridge, MN.

Morris Holman was born December 11, 1928 near Fredonia, ND, the son of Olaf Holman and Adeline (Grosz) Holman. He received his education at the Haag School District #2 in Logan County and graduated from Kulm High School in 1946. Growing up on the Holman Homestead farm, 1 ½ Miles east of Fredonia, he enjoyed hunting small game, pheasants and ducks.

He enlisted the US Navy January 14, 1948 at Fargo, ND. He was in the Navy for 20 years. He retired as a Master Chief Electricians Mate in 1967.

He and Ethel Herren were married October 15, 1954 at Putnam, TX. They made their home in Fredonia after his retirement from the Navy. In 1968 he went to work for the Fredonia Co-op Oil Company and also farmed a bit. Ethel passed away February 11, 1993.

He and Dolores Bagan were married in 1999 in Jamestown, ND. Jim and Dolores continued to share their love for camping, spending time at their lake cabin on Lake Melissa, MN and square dancing. In 2013 they moved to Breckenridge, MN.

He was a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores, Breckenridge, MN; 7 step-daughters, Tresia Entzi, Ashley, ND, Kathleen (Randy) Merk and Judith Bagan (Carol Bettin) of Minneapolis, MN, Victoria (Don) Halverson of St Paul, MN, Diane (Kent) Warren of Jamestown, ND, Gayle (Cal) Gruebele of Breckenridge, MN, and Melissa (Ryan) Johnson of Barney, ND; 4 step-sons, Dr. Steven (Angela) Bagan of West Fargo, ND, Kelly Crist (Valarie Korfman) of Huto, TX, Kevin (Marsha) Crist of Kissimmee, FL and Curtis (Carrie) Crist of Fargo, ND; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; and 2 brothers, Arthur (DeLores) Holman of St Louis Park, MN and Kenneth (Dorothy) Holman, of Aurora, CO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 1 brother, Gene, 1 granddaughter, LoRee and 1 grandson, Jesse.

Funeral Service – 3:00 PM Monday, November 23, 2015 at the Haut Funeral Chapel, Jamestown, ND with Pastor Bryce Tahran, officiating

Visitation – 1 hour before Service at the funeral home

Interment – ND Veteran’s Cemetery at Mandan, ND

An online guest book is available at www.hautfuneralhome.com.

Ronald Snow, 83, Jamestown, ND died Friday, November 20, 2015 at the St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND.

Ron was born July 12, 1932 at Kensal, ND, the son of Wilford and Alma (Spitzer) Snow. He attended school and graduated from Kensal High School.

He and Beverly Bergman were married at Kensal and made their home in Minneapolis where he worked as a mechanic and raised their 6 children. He moved back to Courtenay where he married Dottie Jones (who had 6 children) November 10, 1969. They moved to Jamestown where he held various jobs. Following the death of his wife December 23, 1992, he continued to reside in Jamestown.

He and Ann Busche were married December 3, 1993 at Jamestown. They made their home in Jamestown and spent the last 21 winters in Donna, TX.

Ron was a member of the Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown. He was a mechanic all his life. He loved hunting and fishing, guns, cars and boxing. He especially loved watching NDSU football with his wife Ann.

He is survived by his wife, Ann, Jamestown, ND; 6 children, Cheri Snow, Rhonda (Jay) Samdahl, Renee Snow, Janine (Mark) Clifton, all of Minneapolis, MN, Kevin (Dawn) Snow, Jamestown, ND, and Brian Snow, Kensal, ND; 3 step sons, Mike (Tammy) Busche, Lisbon, ND, Bill (Tina) Busche, Jamestown, ND, and Steve (Debbie) Busche, Kindred, ND; 6 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and 2 step great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dottie, 1 grandson, Kyle Snow, and 2 brothers, Milt and Doran.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 PM Friday, November 27, 2015 in Concordia Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND with Rev. Thomas Eckstein, pastor officiating.

Visitation: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Haut Funeral Home, Jamestown, ND.

Prayer Service: 7:00 PM Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Funeral Home.

An online guest book is available at www.hautfuneralhome.com.

Omar I. Lovaas, age 82, of Valley City died Nov. 19, 2015 at the Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City. Funeral services with military rites will be conducted at 1 PM Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at the Lerud-Schuldt Funeral Home with Virginia Davy officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services Wednesday. Interment will be in Zion Cemetery near Valley City.

Omar was born to Ole J. and Ingeborg (Hoiland) Lovaas on May 29, 1933. He had two older sisters, Lisebet and Inez, and a younger sister, Elinor. Omar had the good fortune of growing up on a farm in Green Township and learned the values that came with a strong Norwegian heritage. He was baptized and confirmed in the Zion Lutheran church, rural Valley City and attended Green Consolidated School, graduating in 1951. He then attended NDSSS at Wahpeton. In 1952 he enlisted in the US Navy and served for 4 years. He spent 52 days in Korean waters during the Korean Conflict. During this time Omar’s ship DD-685, the USS Picking was so low on food supplies the crew was forced to eat only white rice for many days. Omar detested rice after that. Omar worked in the engine room of the ship. He said it was extremely hot and very confining with only one very small exit. Omar was honorably discharged from active duty in 1956 and he returned home to help farm with his dad. He returned to NDSSS to complete his mechanic training. While farming he began working as a mechanic for the ND Highway Dept. at Valley City. He retired in 1999 after almost 30 years at a job he enjoyed and took pride in. He made many good and faithful friends there. Omar married Dorothy (Huckle) Babcock and they made their home in Valley City with her three sons. This marriage ended in divorce and many years later he was married to Sharon Padget. They made their home in Valley City with her son Chris and daughter Carrie.

Omar is survived by a sister, Inez Aus of Weaverville, CA, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and many cousins in Norway. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ole and Ingeborg Lovaas, sisters, Elinor Jane (Marvin N.) Olson and Lisebet (Harold) Lockwood.

An online guest book is available at www.lerudschuldt.com.

Joanne A. Lorenz, 61, of Fried, ND, passed away early Saturday morning, November 21, 2015 at her home.

Joanne Alice Gengler was born on September 13, 1954, the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Peters) Gengler. She graduated from Buchanan High School in 1972 and then attended NDSU for one year. Joanne transferred to NDSCS in Wahpeton and graduated in 1975 as an LPN. She and Donald Lorenz were married on June 20, 1975 and made their home in Fried. She became employed at the North Dakota State Hospital in 1976 and worked there for 38 ½ years. She earned her RN degree in nursing in 1992 from Jamestown College.

She and Don enjoyed the annual Ft. Seward Wagon Train together. Joanne was the head nurse for the wagon train in 1994, and then became a cook in 1996. She loved to bake and cook, especially with her grandchildren, and making jelly. Joanne also loved to garden and had a special affection for her pets and all animals. She will be remembered for her passion for nursing, helping people, and playing piano and guitar.

Joanne is survived by her husband, Donald Lorenz; son, Jeffrey (Kristy) Lorenz and their sons, Aiden and Noah; daughter, Pamela (Kurt) Wittenberg and their daughter, MaKaelyn Lorenz; son, Travis Lorenz; son, Kevin Lorenz; brother, Robert (Sharon) Gengler and their son, John; brother, Alan (Brenda) Gengler and their children, Sarah, Matthew (Joy) and Adam; niece, Heather (Brian) Stein and their son, David Baxter; aunt, Louise (Herb) Voss; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; infant son, Clay; infant grandson, Hunter; and sister, Rosanne.

Mass of Christian Burial: 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at St. James Basilica, Jamestown, with Father Joe Barrett officiating.

Visitation: 1:00 p.m., to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown, and one hour before each service.

Vigil: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at All Souls Prairie Chapel, Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown.

Interment: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Fried, ND.

An online guest book is available at www.liskofuneralchapel.com.

Margie Gleason, 93, Edgeley, ND, passed away Friday evening, November 20, 2015 at Manor St. Joseph, Edgeley.

Margie was born on April 8, 1922, in Edgeley, the daughter of Wilbur and Matilda (Anderson) Jolin. She graduated from Edgeley High School in 1940 and attended Valley City State University. Margie married Elmer Gleason on April 30, 1950 and they made their home in Edgeley where they owned and operated Pure Food Market. Elmer died on December 23, 1961 and Margie continued to operate the market for three years. She worked at Edgeley’s Security National Bank, the Credit Union, and then worked until her retirement in 1986 at the US Post Office of Edgeley.

She was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church, Edgeley where she served on the board for many years and as treasurer. Margie also served for the Presbyterian Women as president, secretary, and treasurer. She was a member of the choir since 1936, served as choir director from 1952 to 1980, and served as a delegate to Presbytery.

Margie served as past president of the Edgeley Alumni Association, 28th District Republican Women’s Treasurer, past director of the census for LaMoure and half of Dickey County in 1970, and past chaplain of National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She was a member of the Civic and Study Club and Progressive Homemakers. Margie also served on the Library Board, the school election committee, the Weaver Scholarship committee, and was the ND representative for H. Douglas Weaver Philanthropies from 1964 to 1995.

Margie had several interests, including being with her family and friends, music, church, cooking, bowling and golf.

Margie is survived by her sons, David (Mary) Gleason, McVille, ND and Paul Gleason, Edgeley; and granddaughter, Andrea, of Bismarck, ND along with three nieces and three nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three sisters; and four brothers.

Funeral Service: 2:00 pm., Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church, Edgeley, ND, with Bill Weispfenning officiating.

Visitation: One hour before the service at the church.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Edgeley.

An online guest book is available at www.liskofuneralchapel.com.

Baylee Tylea Rosemary Stoppleworth went to be with the angels way too soon on November 24, 2015.

Baylee was born on April 10, 1999, in Jamestown, ND, to Clifford and Becky (Cromwell) Stoppleworth. She was baptized at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Jamestown. Baylee attended Kensal School and was a junior there. Her biggest joy in her life was her nephew, Trenton. Baylee also liked mudding with Alex, movies with Corby, shopping with Daisy, road trips, going to concerts, taking selfies, and being around friends and family.

Baylee is survived by her parents; sister, Daisy; three brothers, Corby, Alex, and Austin; nephew, Trenton, all of Jamestown; grandparents; Viona Stoppleworth, Jamestown, Sandy Gienger, Jamestown, and Keith Gienger, Robinson, ND; seven aunts, Liza (Randy) Danielson, Linda (Allen Buchanan) Stickel, Susie (Tena) Stickel Stoppleworth, Lucy Stoppleworth, all of Jamestown, Tammy Cromwell, Fargo, Faith Stoppleworth, Jamestown, and Amanda Hallwachs, Kensal, ND; five uncles, Roy (Khristal) Stoppleworth, Ellendale, ND, Frank (Winter) Stoppleworth, Jamestown, Hank (Krystal) Stoppleworth, Ypsilanti, ND, Merle Stoppleworth, Buchanan, ND, and Tony (Liza) Kollman, Aberdeen, SD; adopted uncles, Ross Walch, Jamestown and Austin Schroder, Nuevo, CA; adopted aunt, Dawn Reynolds; several cousins and friends; special friends, Cassie Deal, Maci Olsen, Destiny Jacobson, Matt McGillivary, and all her Kensal friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dennis Stoppleworth and George (Cindy) Cromwell; uncle, Joseph Stoppleworth; and aunts, Loretta Stoppleworth and Joni Cromwell.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2015 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Jamestown, with Pastor Becky Holten officiating.

Visitation: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.

Prayer Service: 7:00 p.m., Sunday, November 29, 2015 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Jamestown.

Interment: Spiritwood Cemetery, Spiritwood, ND.

An online guest book is available at www.liskofuneralchapel.com.

Jay Thompson, 73, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Friday morning, November 27, 2015 at Ave Maria Village, Jamestown under hospice care.

Joseph Lee Thompson was born in 1942 in St. Louis, MO and raised in Cedar Hill, TX.  He owned JT Beverage for 40 years in Jamestown and then worked for Bergseth Bros. of Fargo until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, and granddaughters. 

His parents preceded him in death.

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the United Presbyterian Church, Jamestown, with Rev. Richard Raum officiating.

Visitation: None scheduled. 

Memorials: May be sent to the National Buffalo Museum, 500 17^th Street SE, Jamestown, ND  58402 or the Roger Maris Cancer Center,  820 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102.

An online guest book is available at www.liskofuneralchapel.com.

Clara Sorensen, age 83, of Valley City, ND, died Thursday, November 26th at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.  A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, November 30th at Epworth United Methodist Church in Valley City with Reverend Jolene Knudson-Hanse officiating.  Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Epworth United Methodist Church and one hour before the service on Monday morning.  A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM Sunday evening at the church.  Interment will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery near Valley City.

Clara May Anderson, the daughter of William and Rose (Vadner) Anderson, was born May 29, 1932 in St. Croix Falls, WI.  Clara grew up and attended school in the St. Croix area.  In 1948, she moved to Valley City, ND where she met Mylo Sorensen.  They were married on August 26, 1950.  The couple lived in St. Paul, MN for a short time before returning to Valley City.  Clara ran a day care out of her home for many years. In 1975 Clara and Mylo moved to Sanborn, ND where they ran the Sandoon Saloon until 1985, when they returned to Valley City.  Clara loved pinochle, bingo, camping, fishing and spending time with her family.  She was also known as a very caring friend.

Clara is survived by three children, Neil (Barb) Sorensen, Apple Valley, MN, Gail (Leo) Ringey, Fargo, ND and Alan (Nancy) Sorensen, Valley City, ND; two sisters, Lila (Gene) Larson and Lois (Richard) Swenson, all St. Croix Falls, WI; one brother, Leslie Anderson, St. Croix Falls, WI; 10 grandchildren, Ryan (Jill) Sorensen, Rosemount, MN, Craig (Blythe) Sorensen, St. Cloud, MN, Reed (Amy) Sorensen, St. Paul, MN, Deanna Sorensen, Glencoe, MN, Erin (Ryan) Metcalf, Valley City, ND, Krista (Mark) Johnson, Marion, ND, Alison Sorensen, Marion, ND, Mary Ringey, New York City, NY, Ann (Nathan) Reynolds, Lexington, KY and Sarah Ringey, Brooklyn, NY; 7 great-grandchildren, Kyle Sorensen, Elsie Sorensen, Emma and Abby Eichten, Brody and Anna Metcalf, Evelyn and Charlotte Reynolds and step-greatgrandson Logan LaRoche.

Clara was preceded in death by her parents William and Rose, husband Mylo, brothers Lowell (Leone) Anderson and Donald Anderson; sisters Doris (Mark) Root and Margaret Brust; and two infant children, Kyle and Rose Mary.

An online guest book is available at www.lerudschuldt.com.

Virginia Kamoni, 74 Jamestown, ND died early Friday morning November 27, 2015 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Virginia Redinger was born February 26, 1941 at Tappen, North Dakota, the daughter of William Redinger and Rachel (Wittmier) Redinger. She received her elementary education in the local school at Eldridge, ND and later attended Jamestown High School.

She worked for Dakota Bake ‘N Serve and Western Gear in Jamestown. She also worked at the Senior Citizen Center. She enjoyed Bowling and playing bingo.

Services are pending.

An online guest book is available at www.hautfuneralhome.com.

Gloria Schuldheisz, age 66, of Spiritwood, ND, died Thursday, November 26th at her residence near Spiritwood.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 2nd at the Lerud Schuldt Funeral Home in Valley City.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and one hour before the service at the funeral home chapel on Wednesday afternoon.  Interment will be in the Spiritwood Cemetery, Spiritwood, ND.

Gloria Ann Knudtson, the daughter of Lester and Adeline (Hayes) Knudtson, was born March 16, 1949 in Valley City, ND.  Gloria attended grade school in Urbana and attended Valley City College High School.  In 1967 she married James Kraft.  On October 14, 1972 she married Darrell “Swede” Schuldheisz.  Gloria has lived on the family farm near Spiritwood and worked at various jobs in the Spiritwood area.  Gloria enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and spending time with her family and friends.

Gloria is survived by two sons, Steve Kraft, Fairmount, ND and David Schuldheisz, Spiritwood, ND; two step-sons, Jeff Schuldheisz and Steve Schuldheisz, both Sacramento, CA; one brother, Leslie (Patt) Knudtson, Wadena, MN; 10 grandchildren, Bailey Kraft, Courtney Schuldheisz, Amanda Schuldheisz, Ashley Schuldheisz, Devin Schuldheisz, Taylor Schuldheisz, Nikki Schuldheisz, Holly Schuldheisz, Mandi Schuldheisz and Zac Schuldheisz.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Darrell.

Funeral arrangements by the Lerud Schuldt Funeral Home of Valley City.  Online guestbook available at www.lerudschuldt.com.

Darlene Gumke, 78, Streeter, ND died Sunday morning, November 29, 2015 at the JRMC in Jamestown, ND.

Darlene Veil was born August 5, 1937 at the family farm south of Streeter, ND; the daughter of Otto Veil and Katie (Seigle) Veil. She received her education at the Streeter School. After school she moved to Jamestown where she worked at Ebertz Dry Cleaners and later for White Drug.

She and Gordon Gumke were married July 7, 1967 at Jamestown, ND. They made their home in McDermitt, NV where she owned a daycare. In 1972 they moved to Fairview, MT where she had another daycare. She retired from fulltime daycare in 1992 when they moved to Gackle, ND. She worked with housekeeping at the Gackle School and helped her husband at the bar and bowling alley. They moved to Streeter in 2002 where she cooked at the Streeter Senior Center. They have continued to reside in Streeter.

She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gackle, ND.

She is survived by her husband, Gordon, Streeter, ND; 2 daughters, Debra (Skip) Jordan, Hemet, CA; Staci (Matt) Price, Blaine, MN; 1 son, David (Mary) Gumke, Watford City, ND; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and 1 brother, Glenn (Sheila) Veil, Vancouver, WA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and 1 brother, Darrel.

Memorial Service – 2:30 PM Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gackle, ND, with Pastor Rick Steele, officiating.

An online guest book is available at www.hautfuneralhome.com.

Alice Triepke, 91, of Dickey, ND, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 29, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Valley City, ND.

Alice was born on June 25, 1924, in Marion, ND, the daughter of Emil and Tina (Bruse) Bassen. She learned to sew at an early age and received her education at the Marion school. Alice was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Marion. She married William Triepke on April 14, 1941 in LaMoure, ND. They settled on a farm near Leal, ND. Bill worked for several area farmers including Mike Van Oasting and Clayton Waldie before renting his own farm in 1946. They later purchased the Taylor farm near Dickey in 1960 which they farmed until he retired. Bill died on March 20, 2005. Alice resided at Manor St. Joseph, Edgeley recently.

Alice was a seamstress, served as a 4-H leader, and held offices in the Valley Boosters Homemakers club and the Dickey School PTA. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Adrian where she was a member of the Ladies Aid.

Alice is survived by her daughter, Marie Goehring and granddaughter: Sandra (Carter) Podoll and great grandchildren, Aaron & MaKayla; grandson, Steven Goehring; granddaughter, Susan (Robert) Wentz and great grandchildren, Kelsey, Samantha, Cody, Matthew and great-great grandchildren, Kylee, Logan, Jaina, Preslei; granddaughter, Sara (Elvis) Miller; grandson, Stuart (Pamela) Goehring and great grandchildren, Catherine, Thomas, Frances; granddaughter, Sharon (Cory) Wetzstein and great grandson, Bryan; son, William Triepke, Jr. (Denise) and grandson, David and great grandchildren, Reily, Logan, Cooper John; granddaughter, Sheila (Lonnie) Otto and great granddaughter, Danielle (Garrett) and great granddaughter, Ashley and great great granddaughter, Keaira, and great granddaughter, Krystyna Otto and great great grandchildren, Jason & Aiden, great grandson, Matthew Otto and great great grandson, Henry; granddaughter, Paula (Shannon) Brown and great grandchildren, Alexa, Brooklyn, Brayden, Kaitlyn, and grandson, Michael (Consueala) Triepke and great grandson, Garrett; son, Wayne (Lois) Triepke and grandson, Waylon (Ann) Marie and great granddaughter, Zoe Blue; grand son-in-law, Martin (Julie) and their children, Olivia and Kyle; step grandchildren, Dean, Kimberly, Beverly (Lance) and J.D. (Kristina); step-great-grandchildren, Janessa, Kohl, Chance, Gage, Felicia, Alex, Kionah, and Kaitlyn; step great-great grandchildren, Layla; and brother, Leonard (Carol) Bassen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brothers, Robert, Carlyle, and Stanley.

Funeral Service: 1:30p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Adrian, ND, with Pastor Tom Eckstein officiating.

Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.

Vigil: 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.

Interment: Nortonville Cemetery, Nortonville, ND.

An online guest book is available at www.liskofuneralchapel.com.

David J. Wanzek, 72, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his home.

David John Wanzek was born August 28, 1943, at Trinity Hospital, Jamestown, the son of Paul and Veronica (Prodzinski) Wanzek. He grew up on the family farm near Windsor and attended St. John’s Academy in Jamestown. David farmed with his brother, Eugene, until 1986, and then worked other various jobs in the area. He married Elizabeth Hutton. He joined the National Guard and was discharged March 6, 1981 as a Sergeant. David enjoyed hunting, canning foods, and especially loved farming. Later, David married Connie Dinga.

David is survived by his children, Erin (George Schwartz) Wanzek and her daughter, Reese Wanzek-Schwartz, Shane (Jess) Wanzek, Tamme (James) Fiechtner and their children, Parker & Kennedy, and Trace (Gianna Hughes) Parker; sister, Theresa (Bob) Solinger; sister, Cecelia (Harvey) Newton; sister, Louise Wanzek; brother, Eugene (Beth) Wanzek; sister, Cathy (Gary) Carlson; sister, Judith Baenen; brother, Anthony Wanzek; sister, Connie (Karl) Charipar; sister, Jenny (Keith) Berge; sister-in-law, Delores Wanzek; brother-in-law, Eugene Cysewski.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Liz; brothers, Leonard, Kenneth, and Raphael Wanzek; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce (Jerry) Gutensohn, Delores (Donald) Norris, and Joan Cysewski; brother-in-law, Kenneth Baenen; and sisters-in-law, Adeline Wanzek and Sandy Wanzek.

Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2015 at St. Mathias Catholic Church, Windsor, ND, with Father Sean Mulligan officiating.

Visitation: None scheduled. 

Interment: St. Pauline’s Cemetery, Windsor, ND.

An online guest book is available at www.liskofuneralchapel.com.

Olivia French-O’Bannon, 40, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Gackle, North Dakota after years of dealing with depression. Olivia, the youngest of three siblings of Paul and Sue O’Bannon was born on March 31, 1975 in St. Paul, MN. She had enjoyed the time spent growing up in North St, Paul before her family ventured north to Park Rapids, MN.

As a young woman she had held her family and friends close to heart and her love of cats was evident. She attended school in Park Rapids. From there she ventured south to Rochester where she continued furthering her education and was brought the delightful joy of motherhood to her first born, Samantha June.

She entered into marriage with George French and soon the days were shared with births of Severin, Javlyn, Savannah and Jordyn French. They were the light of her life. From Rochester, she moved back north, then to Arizona, Colorado, and finally settling in North Dakota. With the moves came more challenges and her desire to keep learning. She was a home care provider but her favorite job was homemaker and mother to her children.

On Sunday, November 29, 2015, Olivia joined her father in heaven, whom she had never really gotten over the initial loss of.

Survivors include her children: Samantha June O’Bannon, Severin, Javlyn, Savannah and Jordyn; mother: Sue Sheldon; sister: Lana-Jo (Jeremiah) Johnson; brother: Michael P. O’Bannon; nieces: Melissa (Derek) Mickelson, Katelynn Kimball, and Sadie O’Bannon; and nephews: William and Wyatt Kimball; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Paul O’Bannon and her grandparents.

While we will forever question her reasoning for her decision, we need to remember that depression is an illness and those that suffer can sometimes find no inner peace until they are free from the demons that haunt them. And we at least know now that she is at peace…

In the spring to come, Olivia’s final journey will come to rest when she is buried alongside her father in Detroit Lakes with a Circle of Life Memorial. A notice will be placed in the local paper to allow others to come and share their wonderful memories and bid farewell.

An online guest book is available at www.hautfuneralhome.com.

Ione Bredahl, age 85, Wheaton, MN, formerly of Kensal, ND, died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec 2, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous encounter with brain cancer.

Ione was born May 25, 1930, in Darling Township, MN, the oldest daughter of William and Clara Regnell in a family of eight children. After graduation from Little Falls High School in 1949, she moved to Kensal to begin her lifelong passion of caring for others. She married Roderick John Mucha on February 18, 1950, during a blizzard, which prevented the newlyweds from attending their own wedding reception in Melville, ND that evening. The couple farmed east of Kensal and was blessed with two sons and six daughters before Rod’s sudden death on September 18, 1961. Ione’s strong faith and commitment to support and raise her family were inspirational to those who knew her. She worked at Harold’s Department Store, Kensal Public School as a cook, and served coffee to many at the Kensal Community Café to supplement the farming income.

On Dec 26, 1983, Ione married Gordon Bredahl who also farmed in Kensal. With this marriage came four stepsons, their wives, and more grandchildren to enjoy and love. Ione was able to travel and enjoy winters in Arizona during these years with Gordon. Her strong belief in caring for those we love gave her the strength to care for Gordon when his health declined. He passed away on Dec 22, 2003.

Ione was a member of St John’s Catholic Church, Kensal, Ave Maria Catholic Church, Wheaton, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Traverse County American Cancer Society.

Ione loved to share her handcrafted afghans, embroidered dish towels, and warm apple turnovers. She was an avid Minnesota Twins fan. She remembered all the events of her past and continued to share her stories with her family as all were gathered in the final weeks of her life. Her family and friends will miss her infectious laughter and the love she so freely shared.

Ione is survived by sons Richard Mucha, Devils Lake, ND, Leon (Debra) Mucha, Buffalo City, WI, and daughters Diane Mucha, Eagle River, AK, Deborah Mucha, Anchorage, AK, Dora (John) Davenport, Atwood, KS, Darlene (Steven) Turner, Fort Dodge, IA, and Darlis (Myron) Morth, Wheaton, MN. She is also survived by stepsons Dennis (Jill) Bredahl, Spiritwood, ND, Dale (Vonda) Bredahl, Kensal, James (Jodi) Bredahl, Jamestown, ND, and Chris (Pam) Bredahl, Kensal. She was loved by 14 grandchildren and 12 step-grandchildren. She was blessed with 7 great-grandchildren and 16 step-great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sister Elaine (Edward) Opatz, Sartell, MN, sister-in-law Proxie Dick, Jamestown, ND, and brother-in-law Ken Norton, Little Falls, MN, along with a large circle of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, daughter Donna Mucha, granddaughter Anita Turner, brothers Robert, Everett, Lyle, and Arnold Regnell, and sisters Marlys (Mucha) Peil and Ruth Norton.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 7, 2015 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Kensal, ND.

Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.

Rosary & Vigil: 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.

Interment: St. John’s Cemetery, Kensal, ND.

Ione wished for memorials to be directed to the American Cancer Society.

An online guest book is available at www.liskofuneralchapel.com.