Bismarck Funeral Home & Crematory

03/06/2026

John Dasovick

John Dasovick, 83, of Bismarck, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, Bismarck. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Bismarck Funeral Home, with a Rosary and Vigil Service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

John Dasovick was born on June 26, 1942, to John G. and Susanna (Bartel) Dasovick in Dickinson, North Dakota. Known as “Jimmy” to his relatives, he was the oldest of five children. John’s parents instilled in him the importance of faith, the need for education, the value of hard work, and the love of family. He had had a very active childhood and often participated in numerous baseball games and various neighborhood shenanigans – one of which resulted in a broken arm which never healed properly.

John attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Dickinson as well as Assumption Abbey School in Richardton where he frequently served as an altar boy. He graduated from Dickinson High School in 1960 and earned a degree in theatre arts and history education from Dickinson State University in 1967. John later pursued postgraduate work and received a master’s in counseling from North Dakota State University.

While in college, John became very involved in theatre and performed in “Old Four Eyes” (a precursor to the Medora Musical) and with Dickinson State University’s Sosondowah Summer Theatre. Upon moving to Bismarck, he directed numerous musicals at St. Mary’s Central High School in collaboration with band director and friend, Bill Schmidt, and was inducted into the SMCHS Hall of Fame in 2007. John was active in the theatre scene throughout the area and led various plays and musicals at Century High School, Mandan High School, Bismarck State College, and the University of Mary. He was an exacting director that worked hard to guide each student actor to their best performance. He also excelled at light design and building elaborate large-scale sets. In addition to utilizing his talents on stage, John served as a lector at Cathedral of the Holy Spirt for many years and frequently read the role of Pontius Pilate on Good Friday services.

John was a man of service and devoted his life to helping others. This calling led him to jobs with numerous organizations including Morton County Social Services, United Tribes Technical College, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, and Community Action. He believed in advocating for those in need of assistance and tried to help others improve their condition. John fervently believed in the inherent worth and goodness of all and accepted everyone who crossed his path.

John met the love of his life, Mary Moore, in 1973 while visiting a client at St. Alexius Hospital where she was a student nurse. They were married at Corpus Christi Church on September 20, 1975. Throughout the course of their fifty-year marriage, they grew their faith in God, deepened in their love for one another, and were blessed with four children – Jeffrey, Christopher, Jennifer, and Rebecca. John’s love for his family was immense and he did whatever he could to provide for them. Along with Mary, he sacrificed to ensure their children had a Catholic education and experienced the world by road tripping across the United States. He passed on his love of learning and music to his children who became educators and musicians. John was a proud grandpa to his eight grandchildren and enjoyed watching them participate in numerous activities. He also liked playing the penny slots and appreciated it when his son-in-law, Andrew, took him to Prairie Knights so he could move around the casino in his wheelchair and play the machines.

As he grew older, John was afflicted by many difficult health complications. Despite this, he never complained of his pain or bemoaned the limited abilities he had as his health declined. The family would like to thank Dr. John Erickstad, Dr. Andrew Knudson, and many other health care providers who cared for John. He was a loved resident at the Missouri Slope Nursing Home for the last seven months whose life was touched by many staff. A special thanks to Pam at Missouri Slope Nursing Home for the wonderful care she provided to John. She was his trusted nurse when Mary was no longer able to care for him.

John will be greatly missed by his wonderful wife Mary; his children, Jeff (Amanda) and their children Sammy and Elijah, Fargo, ND; Chris (Angie) and their children Emilee, Lily, Jameson, and Grace; Jennie Dasovick; and Becca (Andrew) Voorhees and their children Emma and Bridger all of Bismarck, ND. His brothers Bob and his children Daniel Dasovick and Heather (Brandon) Hoff and two granddaughters, Seattle, WA.; Dan Dasovick (Kris Jung) and his son Alex (Alyssa Rushton) Dickinson ND; his sisters Judy Gabriel (Kevin) Strasburg, ND and Mary E. Dasovick, Bismarck, ND. Brothers-in-law John (Charnell) Moore, MA and Mike Moore (Kathy) AZ, along with nieces and nephews. Cousins Donna Pasicznyk; Don and Darla Sanders, and Don Kramer all of Dickinson.

John was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Trudy Dasovick (Bob), grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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03/06/2026

Theodore "Ted" Hlibichuk

Theodore (Ted) Hlibichuk 87 Belfield ND passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27 at the Sanford hospital in Bismarck ND. No services will be held.

Ted was born at home on August 23, 1938 in Sentinel Butte ND. His parents are Robert Hlibichuk and Katherine Hlibichuk (Twardoski). He has one brother, Bob (Eva) Hlibichuk- Belfield ND and one sister Shirley Stetson- Bismarck.

Ted graduated Belfield High School in 1957. Right after high school Ted left for the Navy and served six years mostly overseas. He had various jobs throughout his life ranging from the oilfield to mechanics/car mashing to working for Stark County.

Ted was married to Pattie Gould (Gregory). Together they had three children. Shelly (Melvin) who live in Arizona. Randy (Terry) who live in Wyoming. Jon (Nicole) who live in Arizona. Later Ted and Pattie divorced and Ted remarried to a woman named Bonnie Fahlsing (Golberg) and they had two daughters together. Jennifer Wicka (Joe) Billings Montana and Katherine Dickinson ND.

Ted has nine grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Shirley Stetson and three grandsons (Bryant, Bradley, and Johnathan) and numerous aunts, uncles, and friends.

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03/03/2026

Gary L. Roberson

Gary L. Roberson, 76, of Washburn, passed away surrounded by family and friends on February 25, 2026.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Bismarck Funeral Home. Family will be receiving guests one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery, Mandan.

Gary Lee Roberson was born on June 7, 1949 to Chester Roberson and Marie Harr in Bismarck, North Dakota.

After attending Bismarck High School, Gary embarked on a varied career path that began at Woolworth Company in Grand Island, Nebraska where he managed the Sporting Goods Department. He was employed by J Pennington Optical in Great Falls, Montana as an optician and later owned and operated Whitefish Optical in Whitefish, Montana. Upon returning to Bismarck Gary continued his studies at Bismarck State College. He began to work at the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department in 1985 where he dedicated 23 years. During that time, he served as a detox counselor, detention officer, and member of the Burleigh County Dive Team. He was 46 years sober and was actively involved in the AA Program at the jail and also partnered with many organizations in the Bismarck Mandan area. Gary loved the Native American community and worked with and for the United Tribes often over the years. Throughout all of his endeavors, Gary's impact on others was immeasurable, as he consistently made a positive difference in the lives of those around him. His dedication was recognized in 1996 when he received the Bell Award from the North Dakota Mental Health Association.

Gary married Pam (Crosby) Martin in 1971, with whom he had two sons, Jeremiah and Philip. In 1998, he married Dinah (Fergel) Blotske, embracing his role as stepfather to Jason and Ryan Blotske. The joy and love he felt for his family was boundless, and he cherished his time spent with them.

Those who knew Gary will remember him as a genuine, resourceful, and adventurous man. He had an innate ability to fix or build anything, which was evident in his passion for antique cars, notably the 1950 Ford Coup he meticulously restored. His love for fishing and hunting provided him with joy and connection to nature, and he enjoyed sharing these experiences with all those he loved.

He leaves behind his devoted wife of 29 years, Dinah; sons, Jeremiah Roberson, Philip (Jennie) Jewett, Jason (Laurie) Blotske, and Ryan (Cassie) Blotske; grandchildren, Grayson Roberson, Elena Jewett, Tyler (Kjerstin) Blotske, Danielle (Jimmy) Freeman, Carter (Mya) Blotske, Ethan (Katarina) Blotske, Kyler Blotske, and Keara Blotske; great-grandchildren, Aurora, Briar, Micah, and Ezra; siblings, Rita (Mike) Bartholomew, Randal (Cathy) Roberson, Judy Bauman, and Bonnie Roberson; in-laws, Karen Fergel, Hugo (Alice) Fergel, Leon Fergel, Arleen (Todd) Gleason, Felice (Deb Keehan) Fergel, Mike Fergel, Linda (Bob) Morris, and Mary (Jim) Mildenberger; many special nieces and nephews; and his beloved dogs, Willow and Stitch.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ryan Roberson, as well as his in-laws, John and Theresa Fergel. He is also remembered fondly by the pets he loved, including Pappy, Maggie, Jake, and Scout.

His legacy of loyalty, love, compassion, and resourcefulness will forever remain in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. Gary will be dearly missed, yet his spirit will live on through the countless lives he touched throughout his journey.

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at CHI St. Alexius Health for their exceptional care and kindness. A special thank you to Dr. Sharma and his nurse, Evan, for the compassionate support they provided during Gary’s final days.

In lieu of flowers, in memory of Gary, please make memorials to the Heartview Foundation or Central Dakota Humane Society.

In lieu of flowers, in memory of Gary, please make memorials to the Heartview Foundation at https://heartview.org/get-involved/donate.html or Central Dakota Humane Society at https://centraldakotahumanesociety.ddock.gives

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03/02/2026

Bruce Paul Stelter

Bruce Paul Stelter, 69, of Bismarck, passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2026, at Missouri Slope.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on March 26 at Bismarck Funeral Home, with lunch to follow. If weather permits, burial will take place later that afternoon in the family plot at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in New Leipzig. Cremation has taken place.

Bruce was a joyful soul whose warm smile, gentle spirit, and boundless affection touched his family and countless friends throughout his life.

Bruce was born May 22, 1956, at the Elgin hospital, the youngest of four sons born to Henry and Hilda (Schramm) Stelter. Diagnosed at birth with Down syndrome, Bruce entered a world that did not always understand or embrace people with disabilities. Yet from the very beginning, he was surrounded by the steadfast love of his family, who saw in him what everyone who met him would later discover, a heart full of joy and a spirit that brought people together.

After his father, Henry, passed away when Bruce was just 5 years old, his mother, Hilda, continued raising her children while operating the family grocery store in New Leipzig. Bruce delighted in visiting relatives and especially cherished time spent on the farms of his uncles and aunts, Sam and Adeline Schramm and Adolph and Martha Kallis. Extended family and caring neighbors helped ensure Bruce was always surrounded by support and kindness.

In 1968, Hilda sold the family store and devoted herself fully to securing the best opportunities for Bruce’s education, care, and independence. She worked at the Grafton State School and later moved with Bruce to Bismarck as services for individuals with developmental disabilities shifted into community settings. Bruce lived both in group homes and with his mother, who was a tireless advocate not only for him but for others, earning recognition in 1978 as the state’s outstanding parent for her advocacy work. Bruce traveled often with his mother and later with family members. He treasured visits to his brother Rodger and sister-in-law Linda when they lived in Liberty, MO.

Following Hilda’s death, Bruce continued building a full and meaningful life in group homes in Mandan and Bismarck. He worked at Pride Inc., cleaning hotel rooms and later participating at the Pride training facility. He took great pride in his work and especially enjoyed receiving his paycheck. Bruce loved going to dances and movies with his girlfriend, Diane, and he embraced every opportunity to be active in the community. A devoted participant in Special Olympics, Bruce competed in bocce ball, basketball, and other sports. He loved music and was an enthusiastic fan of local and professional sports teams.

His joy was contagious, nowhere more evident than during a 2007 road trip with his brother Stan and grandson Luke Morgan. The trip included a visit with Rodger and Linda in Overland Park, KS, a tour of the Kansas City Royals’ ballpark, and stops at Graceland, the Grand Ole Opry, and Sun Studio in Memphis. At Sun Studio, Bruce delighted fellow tourists by grabbing a microphone and belting out an Elvis tune, earning applause and laughter. It was a perfect reflection of his fearless joy and love of life.

After a stroke in 2019 and the onset of dementia, Bruce’s world became smaller, but his gentle nature remained. He moved to an Enable Inc. group home and later to Missouri Slope in February 2024 as his medical needs increased. The family is deeply grateful to the caring staff at Pride, Enable, and Missouri Slope for treating Bruce not just as a resident, but as someone truly special and dearly loved.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Wayne; and twin sisters who died at birth. He is survived by his brothers Rodger (Linda) of Overland Park and Stan (Deb) of Bismarck; nieces and nephews Philip (Linda) of Brooklyn, NY, Janel Stelter-Embry (Ben) of Prairie Village, KS, Lisa McLeod (Tater) of Audubon, MN, Blair of Mesa, AZ, Shannon LeFebre of Hettinger, Shawn (Chanda) of Bismarck, and Ryan Sims (Janelle) of Bismarck. as well as many great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends who will forever carry his memory in their hearts.

Bruce’s life was a testament to unconditional love, resilience, and joy. He taught those around him to celebrate small victories, to sing boldly, and to greet each day with a smile.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Pride, Enable, or Special Olympics.

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03/02/2026

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02/27/2026

Dennis Lokken

Dennis L. Lokken, 94, Bismarck, passed away, Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Baptist Health, Bismarck.

A Graveside service will be held at 3:00PM, Monday, March 2, 2026, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Dennis was born on March 12, 1931, in Epping, ND to John Lokken and Olga (Thompson) Lokken.

Dennis attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks from 1949-1953 where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and participated in the US Airforce Reserves. He served in the US Airforce from January 1954 until January 1956 and began work for the ND Highway Department in Bismarck, ND in March 1956.

He married Ann P. Tesky on October 11, 1959, in Hazen, ND and they moved to Williston where Dennis continued working for the ND State Highway Department. They raised two daughters in Williston. Upon retirement from the Highway Department in March of 1994 Dennis and Ann moved to Bismarck, ND.

In high school Dennis loved to play basketball and played trombone in the Epping band. His competitive spirit could be seen years later as he loved to win at rummikub, dominoes and bingo. Dennis was a whiz at crossword and jigsaw puzzles. We loved hearing his stories and shared knowledge of birds and animals as he had such a love for nature.

Dennis will be missed by his wife, Ann Lokken; daughters, Patty (Bob) Downing, Janet (Kevin) Nevaux; grandchildren, Beth (Zach) Barnes, Emma (Jamie Wozniak) Downing, Vienne Nevaux; great-grandson, Ryker Barnes (Dennis was tickled that Ryker shares a birthday of March 12.)

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Olga Lokken; siblings, Jeannine (Bob) Scott, LeRoy (Avis) Lokken and Delores (Ken) Schnell.

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02/24/2026

Jeanette Hansen

Jeanette (Hallgren) Hansen, 89, went to be with her heavenly Father February 19, 2026 while at Crook County Long Term Care in Sundance, WY.

Jeanette was born June 3, 1936 in Crosby, ND to Fern and Oliver Fordahl. She attended Crosby schools and graduated from high school in 1954. She married Raymond Hallgren June 1954. She worked as Dietary Aide and Housekeeping at St Luke's Hospital for several years. She also worked in various restaurants as well. Together they raised 6 children. She was an amazing, caring, and supportive mom. Raymond passed June, 1979. She married Duane Hansen June, 1986 but they divorced March, 1999. After retirement she traveled taking care of sister Olive in CA for 5 years and sister Emilee in ND for 5 years, spending her last 5 years under daughter Ramona and grandson Michael's care in WY.

Mom was an excellent cook! She enjoyed baking bread, buns, donuts, and her famous homemade pizza for whomever stopped by. Served an amazing Sunday meal, which we were all required to attend! She was proud of the beautiful flowers and garden she raised. Everyone who knew Jeanette was amazed by her witty observations. Teaching Sunday school was another joy of hers.

Jeanette put her children and grandchildren above all else. She loved laughing and playing games, cards, and puzzles with them.

She is survived by her children, Ramona Eutsler, Osage, WY; Duane (Terri) Hallgren, Gold Bar WA; Gloria (Maynard) Fenster, Williston, ND; Susan (Mike) Schmidt, Arlington, WA; grandchildren, Michael Hallgren, Jolyn (Nick) Koss, DJ Hallgren, Melissa and Cory Hasselstrom, Seth (Kayla), Slade, and Shannon(Taylor) Fenster, Kendall (Alex) Strand, Nicholas (Alex) Strand, Ashley Lindquist, Raymond, Rusty and Randy Schmidt. Jeanette was also blessed with 11 Great grandchildren.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; daughters, Diane Hasselstrom and Melissa Strand; sons- in- law, Blair Hasselstrom and Gregory Strand; grandson-in-law, Anthony Lindquist; sisters, Olive Patton, Florence Gumke, Carmen Fordahl, Emilie Boschee, Lois Roden, Eileene Hysjulien, Juanita Wilhelmi, and Patricia Bergstad; brothers, Leroy (military action), Robert, Clifford, and Lowell.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 28 at 11:00AM at the Bismarck Funeral Home. Family will be receiving guests one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at Concordia Cemetery (Crosby) at a later date.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and kind words of sympathy.

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02/23/2026

Eugene "Gene" Hornbacher

Eugene Hornbacher, 79, of Menoken, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on February 21, 2026.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Bismarck Funeral Home. Family will be receiving guests one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Glencoe Cemetery.

Gene was born July 1, 1946, in McClusky, ND to Leo and Eleanor Hornbacher. He was the 10th of 12 children. They lived on a farm near Denhoff, ND during his formative years. The family moved to Bismarck in 1954 where he attended school and graduated from Bismarck High in 1964. Gene served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam war from 1966-1969, during that time he was deployed in Thailand.

After being honorably discharged from the Air Force he purchased a farm south of Menoken, ND, where his son Jeff and his family reside today. Gene “worked in town” for nearly all of his adult life supplementing his cattle operation. He was no stranger to long hours or challenging physical labor. After his military service Gene worked at St. Alexius Hospital for 19 years as a surgical tech/assistant. In 1984 he started a carpet cleaning business “SteamBrite” which he operated for 10 years. He then worked as a custodian at Wilmore and Pioneer elementary schools where he loved working with the kids and school staff. He retired in 2009 and kept busy with his dogs, helping on the farm, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

While working at St. Alexius Gene met and married Frances Bitz in 1976. Together they had two sons Jeff and Jim. Gene was very proud of the progress his sons were able to make and took great pride in their successes (although he was fairly certain the cattle related success was solely market related). He enjoyed gardening, raising and caring for all animals and spending time with his family. Gene was guided by his deep Christian faith and often put the needs of others before his own. His generous spirit and sense of humor was infectious and made everyone around him feel comfortable. Gene had a fun-loving personality and most who crossed his path left with a smile. His faith in God was strong and he looked forward to one day being with his Lord and Savior.

Gene will be deeply missed by his sons, Jeff (Josie) and Jim (Julie) all of Menoken, ND; grandchildren: Jacey, Jackson, Joy, Wyatt, Jones, and Cade. Gene is survived by brothers and sisters including Calvin (Shirley) Hornbacher, Darlene Ulich, Shirley (late George) Huss, Donna (late Clay) Joyce, Gary (late Patty) Hornbacher, LeRoy (Carol) Hornbacher, Leslie Hornbacher, Karen Koch, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Eleanor Hornbacher; sisters, Violet Cavach, Linda Gray, and Verla Jean Hornbacher.

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02/17/2026

Richard Weinberger

Richard Joseph Weinberger, 90, of Bismarck, ND, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home he shared with his daughter Lorrie and grandson Brad.

Richard was born October 22, 1935, in Mott, ND to Adolph and Elizabeth Weinberger. He entered the Army in June 1958 and was honorably discharged in May 1964.

He married Judy Feist on May 7, 1960. They raised their family in Bismarck along with their family pets. He loved the outdoors and spent most of his days outside attending to his many flowerbeds.

Richard is survived by his daughters, Lorrie Westermeyer, Brenda Weinberger; his granddaughter, Judy L. Zins, husband Jared; grandsons, Brad Lundin, Nick Westermeyer; daughter in law, Emily Weinberger; granddaughter, Abigayle Galloway, and husband Noah.

Richard was preceded in death by his son Richard Allen Weinberger; his wife, Judy Ann Weinberger; granddaughter, Courtney Weinberger; his mother, Elizabeth Weinberger; brother, Arnold Weinberger; sisters, Ileen Arnold and Dorthy Baumiller; father, Adolph Weinberger.

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02/16/2026

Sally K***z

Our beautiful mom, Sally Darlene K***z, 82, Bismarck, ND went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 12, 2026, at the Baptist Health Care Center. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 20th, at Capital Christian Center, Bismarck, ND. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the Bismarck Funeral Home, Bismarck, ND on Thursday, February 19th, from 5 to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service after.

Mom was born July 9, 1943, in Superior, MT, to Harry and Ella Clark. She was the youngest of 7 children and was born on her sister, Lillian’s 22nd birthday and instantly became an aunt. Mom’s dad worked for the railroad and so they moved around between ND and MT and settled in Hebron, ND. Mom graduated from Hebron High School in 1961 as Salutatorian of her senior class. Mom was active in school, cheerleading and playing the clarinet in band. Mom married the love of her life, Almore “Al” K***z, on March 3, 1962. Mom and dad were blessed to have 54 wonderful years together when dad passed away on September 14, 2016. They have five children: Cherie, Thomas, Sandra, Jason and Steven.

Mom was a stay-at-home mom until her youngest, Steven, was in school. She worked part-time for the U.S. Postal Service in Bismarck as a rural carrier, was a greeter at McDonalds in Kirkwood Mall, and worked at a local print shop. In 1989, mom and dad along with Steven moved to Madelia, MN, where dad was a postmaster. They retired in 1998 and moved back to Bismarck, ND.

Mom enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, going to their activities, camping, playing games, cards, traveling (especially to National Parks, Branson, MO, Hawaii, etc.), reading books, spending time reading her Bible and daily devotionals, bike riding, motorcycling in her younger years, and walking. Mom volunteered with dad for the Bismarck Senior Center delivering Meals on Wheels, were involved in Marriage Encounter, and were members of the Christian Motorcyclist Association. Mom and dad were seldom seen without each other and when he passed away, she missed him dearly.

Mom was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, daughter, and sister. She was a great listener, had a gentle spirit, and was always kind and loving towards others. Mom was a caring and compassionate woman and always put the needs of others before her own. Mom was devoted to dad and to her family and demonstrated unconditional love and forgiveness, had a strong faith, and was always ready to pray with her family, friends, or others whom she didn’t know. To this day, people in Bismarck will still come up to us and share their experiences with mom and dad and how their faith and love for each other and Jesus changed them.

Mom looked forward to one day being with her Lord and Savior and with dad. She is now home.

Mom will be dearly missed by her children, Cherie (Darvin) Denning, Thomas K***z, Sandra K***z, all of Bismarck, ND, Jason (Amy) K***z, Aberdeen, S.D., Steven K***z, Challis, ID; her grandchildren, Joshua K***z, Briana Denning, Zachary Denning (Lindsey Fettig) and Jacob Denning all of Bismarck, ND; Jeremiah (Angelica) Maier, Charlotte, NC; Madelyn (Ethan) Westby, Emily (Ben Wirth), Jonas K***z, and Dylon K***z all of Aberdeen, SD; Eryn K***z, Columbus, MT, and two great-granddaughters, Avery Denning, Bismarck, ND and Florence Westby, Aberdeen, SD.

Mom is survived by her sister, Joyce Larsen, of Manhattan, MT; in-laws Betsy K***z, Mott, ND, Patrick (Paulette) K***z and Sharon (Bruce) Walth all of Bismarck, ND, Jerry (Bonnie) K***z, Hebron, ND, and many nieces and nephews.

Mom was preceded in death by her husband and soulmate Almore “Al” K***z; parents, Harry and Ella Clark; siblings, Margaret (Jack) Hale, Beverly (Wendelin) Bosch, Harry Clark Jr., Donald (Pat) Clark, and Lillian (William “Bill”) Jurgens. She was also preceded in death by her mother and father in-law, Mathias and Barbara K***z; brother-in-law, Chuck Larsen; brother-in-law, Eugene K***z, and nieces and nephews.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the staff at the Baptist Health Care Center (especially the Morning Star staff) and to Caring Edge Hospice who loved, supported, and cared for Mom as their own. We will be eternally grateful to all of you.

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02/14/2026

Valentine's Day isn’t only about romantic love—it's also a beautiful time to remember those who hold a special place in our heart ❤️

Here are 3 ways to honor them today:

🕯️ Light a candle and take a quiet moment to reflect.

🎶 Do something they loved—a favorite meal, song, or tradition.

💌 Share a story with someone who knew them to keep their memory alive.