Obituaries

Dennis Dohrmann

Dennis Dohrmann

Dec 29, 2023

Dennis Dohrmann, 75, of Taylor passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 surrounded by his family after a battle with ALS.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Dennis Lowell Dohrmann was born in Dickinson ND on Feb 13, 1948 to Richard and Edna (Diers) Dohrmann.  He grew up with his two brothers and four sisters on...

David Nakasone

David Nakasone

Dec 27, 2023

David Nakasone, 74, of Ekalaka passed away December 27, 2023, at his home in Ekalaka. 

David was born on July 10, 1949, to Saburo and Matsuko Nakasone in Lihue, Hawai’i. He was raised in Lihue with his brothers where he attended Saint Catherine’s for elementary school and then graduated from Kapa’a High School. He proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Sharon Schwartz

Sharon Schwartz

Dec 25, 2023

Funeral Mass for Sharon Schwartz, 74, of Dickinson, formerly of Richardton, will be 9:30 am Friday, January 5, 2024 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Richardton with Father Thomas Wordekemper, OSB celebrating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation for Sharon will be held from 5:00 - 6:00 pm Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson...

Veronica Dassinger

Veronica Dassinger

Dec 25, 2023

A Funeral Mass for Veronica Dassinger, 94, of Dickinson will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2023 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Gladstone. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Visitation for Veronica will be from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson with a rosary and vigil taking place at...

Marjorie Johnson

Marjorie Johnson

Dec 24, 2023

Funeral Service for Marjorie Johnson, 87, of Baker will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at American Lutheran Church in Baker with Don Buerkle and Robin Menger officiating. Burial will follow at Bonnievale Cemetery.

Visitation will take place 12:00-1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at American Lutheran Church.

Marge passed away on December 24, 2023 at Fallon Medical...

William "Pat" Mauch

William "Pat" Mauch

Dec 23, 2023

A Memorial Service for William Patrick "Pat" Mauch, 76, of Kingman, AZ, formerly of Ekalaka, will be 11:00 am, Saturday, July 6, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church in Ekalaka. Burial will follow at Beaverlodge Cemetery. 

Pat passed away on December 23, 2023 in Kingman, AZ.

Pat was born on a ranch near Saco, Montana to Hazel (nee Galvin) and Ray Mauch....

Kathy Sandstrom

Kathy Sandstrom

Dec 14, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Kathy Sandstrom, 67, of Dickinson will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2024 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson with Pastor Jim Hessler officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to service.

Kathy passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her home in Dickinson surrounded by her loved ones.

Kathy was born April 29, 1956...

Ty Walter Gietzen

Ty Walter Gietzen

Dec 14, 2023

Funeral Mass for Ty Walter Gietzen, infant son of Jared and Megan (Johns) Gietzen, will be 10:00 am Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Dickinson with Monsignor Thomas Richter and Father Gary Benz concelebrating. Entombment will follow at the Dickinson Mausoleum.

Visitation for Ty will be 5:00 – 6:00 pm Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at...

James Sperle

James Sperle

Dec 13, 2023

Graveside service for James “Jim” Sperle, 78, of Richardton will be 2:00 pm Thursday, December 21, 2023 at St. Mary Cemetery in Richardton with Father Thomas Wordekemper, OSB officiating.

Jim passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at his home in Richardton.

James Michael Sperle was born on September 23, 1945 in Richardton to Michael and Freda (Harmel) Sperle. He...

Ludwig Buresh

Ludwig Buresh

Dec 12, 2023

A Funeral Mass for Ludwig Buresh, 89, of Dickinson, will be 10:00 am Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Brandon Wolf celebrating.  Burial will take place in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery in New Hradec.

Visitation for Ludwig will be 4:30 – 6:00 pm Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Stevenson Funeral Home with a rosary...

Tillie Havelka

Tillie Havelka

Dec 12, 2023

A Funeral Mass for Tillie Havelka, 95, of Bismarck formerly of Dickinson will be held at 11:00 a.m., MT., Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dickinson with Father Brandon Wolf celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s and Paul Cemetery in New Hradec.

 Visitation for Tillie will be one hour prior to the service at the...

Tehya Brawley

Tehya Brawley

Dec 11, 2023

Memorial service for Tehya Brawley, 13, of Baker will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Stevenson Funeral Home Baker with Pastor Rod Kilsdonk and Pastor Michelle Bear officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date.

Visitation will take place Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson Funeral Home.

Tehya passed away...

Craig Kappel

Craig Kappel

Dec 10, 2023

Funeral Mass for Craig Kappel, 71, of Dickinson will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Brandon Wolf Celebrating.  Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery in Gladstone, ND.

Visitation for Craig will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson, with a Rosary...

Earl V. Bares

Earl V. Bares

Dec 10, 2023

Funeral mass for Earl Victor Bares, 82, of Beach, will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Beach with Father Nick Vetter and Father Todd Kreitinger Con-Celebrating.  Burial will follow in the family lot at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Beach.  There will be a rosary held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April...

Clara Elkins

Clara Elkins

Dec 6, 2023

Funeral service for Clara Elkins, 102, of Dickinson will be 10:00 am Friday, December 22, 2023 at St. John Lutheran Church in Dickinson with Pastor Lisa Lewton officiating. Burial will follow at Pioneer Lutheran Cemetery south of Taylor.

Visitation for Clara will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson. Visitation will continue...

Raymond "Ray" Schwartz

Raymond "Ray" Schwartz

Dec 6, 2023

Private Family services for Ray Schwartz, 90, of Hebron will take place with Stevenson Funeral Home.

Ray passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Marian Manor in Glen Ullin.

Raymond Lawrence Schwartz was born August 22, 1933 in Hebron to Nickolas and Barbara (Schneider) Schwartz. He attended Hebron High School. Ray married Virginia Heyd on June 15, 1954. They were...

Vernon R. Weiler

Vernon R. Weiler

Dec 4, 2023

Funeral Mass for Vernon R. Weiler, 71, of Dickinson, will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dickinson, with Father Justin Waltz celebrating.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2023 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, with Rosary and Vigil service taking place at 6:00 p.m.

Vern passed away...

Father Thomas Tobin

Father Thomas Tobin

Dec 4, 2023



Funeral Mass for Father Thomas Tobin, 89, of Baker, MT, will be held 11:00 a.m. December 18, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Baker with Bishop Jeffery Fleming and Bishop Micheal Warfel concelebrating. Livestream will begin 10 min. before service begins. Burial to follow at the Holy Family Shrine in Ismay.

Visitation for Father Tobin will...

Laurie Hauser

Laurie Hauser

Dec 3, 2023

A Funeral Mass for Laurie Hauser 62, of Hebron will be held at 10:00 a.m. CT., Saturday, December 9, 2023 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Hebron with Father Gary Benz celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery.

Visitation for Laurie will be from 5:00 p.m. CT., to 7:00 p.m., CT. Friday, December 8, 2023 at Stevenson Funeral Home...

Rosemarie Johnson

Rosemarie Johnson

Dec 2, 2023

Funeral Mass for Rosemarie Johnson, 77 of Greeley, CO will take place 11:00 a.m. December 19, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Baker, MT. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery in Baker.

Visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Rosemarie passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Rose Marie...