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Michael "Mike" Wallace
Aug 17, 2026
Michael "Mike" R. Wallace, 82 of Ellendale, ND died August 17, 2026 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
Mike was born on November 18, 1943, to Reese and Lucille (DeMarce) Wallace. He graduated from Ellendale High School in 1961. Following high school, Mike proudly served in the U.S. Army. After his military service, he began a career as...
Thomas Lee Maier
Aug 3, 2026
Thomas Lee Maier 79 of Ellendale, ND died August 3, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. Tom was born December 18, 1946 to Jacob “Jack” and Mae (Bollinger) Maier in Edgeley, ND. He was baptized on January 19, 1947. He grew up on the family farm in Ellendale then moved to Minot for a few years and returned to...
Russell Steltzer
Jul 29, 2026
Russell Lee Steltzer, 56 of Aberdeen, SD died July 29, 2026 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen. Russell was born February 6, 1970 and attended school in Ellendale. He was the son of Lawrence and Nancy (Bartels) Steltzer. Russell married Frankie Lentsch in 1999 and they made their home in Minnesota where they raised their children. Russell and Frankie later...
Cheston Lee Quast
Jul 26, 2026
Cheston Lee Quast, 50 years old resided at a group home in Atwater, California. He passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026 surrounded by his family and those who loved him. He was born November 29, 1975 in Ellendale, ND to Vickie and Dennis Quast.
Cheston grew up in the Ellendale and Forbes area. He spent much of his time riding...
Jynn Kienow
Jul 23, 2026
Jynn Marie Kienow was born in Aberdeen, SD July 17, 2026, at Sanford Hospital, Aberdeen, SD. She grew wings and met our Lord on July 23, 2026. She was the daughter of Justice Kienow and Salix Grisham. Jynn was born 5.3 pounds and 18 inches long with a full head of hair and the most beautiful steely blue/gray eyes. Before...
Eddie Glen Bland
Jun 4, 2026
Eddie Glen Bland, "Glen" of Ellendale, ND died June 4, 2026 at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen, SD.
He left us all to soon at the young age of 75. From his home in Ellendale where he has lived for many years.
Glen was born January 19, 1951 to Bonnie Jo and Edward Bland. He lived in Denton, Texas all his life...
Sandra K. Berens
Apr 24, 2026
Sandra K. Berens, 78 of Ellendale, ND died peacefully April 24, 2026 at Oakes Good Samaritan Society, Oakes, ND. She was born November 3, 1947 in Charleston, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Hearold F. and Marjorie Jane (Howery) Johnson. After her high school graduation, Sandra worked as private security for the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN, and later...
Mercedes Nishek
Mar 25, 2026
Mercedes Del Rio Nishek, 81, of Ellendale, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, surrounded by three generations of her loving family.
Born February 22, 1945, in Cebu, Philippines, Mercedes was the daughter of Antolin and Godafreda Del Rio, and the youngest of eleven children. Affectionately called ‘Bebe’ by her siblings, she carried that spirit of warmth, quick wit, and joy...
Lauri Lynn Hasz-Uecker
Feb 15, 2026
Lauri Lynn Hasz-Uecker, 57 of Ellendale, ND died February 15, 2026 at Sanford USD Medical Center Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD. The funeral service will be held 2pm Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Church of the Nazarene, Ellendale with Pastor Kelly Riggan officiating. Visitation is 2-5pm with a prayer service beginning at 5pm on Saturday at Church of the Nazarene. Visitation...
Alvera M. Boniek
Jan 9, 2026
Alvera Mae (Radtke) Boniek was born August 25, 1935 in rural Brookfield Township Renville County Minnesota, to William and Ethel (Laabs) Radtke. She passed to the waiting arms of Jesus on January 9, 2026, after a short illness.
Alvera attended country grade school a quarter mile from the Radtke Farm. She didn’t care much for school work but loved handwriting—“from doodling”,...
Kenneth C. Schmierer
Dec 9, 2025
Ken Schmierer, 78, of Ellendale, ND, passed away on December 9, 2025 in Aberdeen, SD at Mother Joseph Manor. Born June 22, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA, Ken moved to Ellendale as an infant and graduated from Ellendale High School and Northern State University.
He spent 25 years with Payless Shoe Source, helping the company grow from 500 to over 5,000 stores,...
Rebecca Wollman
Nov 3, 2025
Rebecca Wollman,76 of Maple River Colony, Fullerton, ND died November 3, 2025. Her funeral service is 2:00pm Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Maple River Colony. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale, ND.
Rebecca Hofer
Oct 31, 2025
Rebecca Hofer, 89 of Maple River Colony, Fullerton, ND died October 31, 2025 at her home. A funeral service will be held 2pm Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Maple River Colony. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale, ND.
Marlon C. Steinwand
Sep 17, 2025
Marlon Carlton Steinwand, 62, of Edgeley, ND passed away on September 17, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN leaving behind a life defined by hard work, compassion and strength. His wife and daughters were at his side as his courageous double-lung transplant journey came to an end.
Marlon was born April 15, 1963, in Ellendale, ND, to Wayne and Iris...
Lorrie Stafford
Aug 28, 2025
Lorrie Gene Stafford 75 of Ellendale, ND died August 285, 2025 at his home. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.
Christine Russak
Aug 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we advise of the passing of our mom, Christine Russak who passed away on August 26 2025. Loving Mother to Valerie, Stephanie and Nathan; sister to Ken, Harry and Duane; Grandma to Cameron, Wray, Natalia, Ryan, Jennifer, Ethan and Dylan and loving Aunt and Great Aunt to so many of her Nieces, Nephews, Great...
Lila Schlenker
Aug 26, 2025
Lila Sylvia (Hieb) Schlenker passed away peacefully at the Ashley Medical Center, Ashley, ND on August 26, 2025. She was 95 years old.
Lila was born on May 30, 1930, the youngest child of Edward and Amelia (Trautman) Hieb, their first child born in a modern hospital in Jamestown, ND. Lila spent her formative years on the rural family farm north...
Scott A. Merkel
Aug 2, 2025
Scott Alan Merkel, 65, suddenly passed away on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at his home in Ellendale, ND. A memorial service is 3pm Sunday, August 10, 2025 at New Life Assembly of God Church (formerly the Seventh-Day Adventist Church along Highway 11, Ellendale) with Chaplin Dan Sweeney officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to services at the church. Burial is...
Donald Brandenburger
Jun 24, 2025
Donald Brandenburger, 83 of rural Monango, ND died June 24, 2025 at his home. He was born at home to Daniel and Leontina (Bartell) Brandenburger of Monango. He was educated in Merricourt in 1948 finishing in 1959. Donald was baptized when he was 10 years old at home in Monango. And confirmed in the Congregational Church in Merricourt. Donald moved...
Harold Swatfager
May 29, 2025
Harold Swatfager, 77 of Ellendale, ND died May 29, 2025 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Aberdeen, SD. He was born to Ervin and Irmgard (Banse) Swatfager on February 16, 1948 in Aberdeen. Harold was baptized March 14, 1948 and confirmed June 10, 1962. He was educated at Ellendale High School and very active with the class of 1966. Harold was...
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