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Rosemary A. Krein
Sep 7, 2026
Rosemary A. (Jacob) Krein 84, of Ellendale, ND passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 7, 2026 at Benedictine Living Community, Ellendale. Rosemary was born January 4, 1942 to Valentine Jacob Jr. and Frances (Tuchscherer) Jacob. She attended rural school in the Strasburg area. She worked in Mobridge, SD at various jobs. On April 1, 1968 Rosemary married Darold...
Robert Schaller
Sep 5, 2026
Robert (Bob) Henry Schaller 90, of Sunset, Louisiana was born to George and Anna (Maier) Schaller on February 6, 1936 in Ellendale, North Dakota. Bob passed away on September 5, 2026.
Bob grew up on the family farm north west of Ellendale surrounded by aunts, uncles and family. Seeing the need for a country school, Bob’s dad George started one in...
Kelly Hinton
Sep 3, 2026
Kelly Hinton, age 66, of Ellendale, North Dakota, passed away on September 3, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1959.
Kelly was a man of deep faith, creativity, generosity, and many talents. His life was shaped by his love for God and family, his work with food, his enjoyment of music, and an imagination that was always looking for something...
Priscilla Brandenburger
Sep 1, 2026
Priscilla Marie Brandenburger 84, of Ellendale, ND died Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Avera St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen, SD. Priscilla was born April 10, 1942 in Zeeland, ND to Ben and Rose (Weigel) Feist. She was raised in Zeeland until age eight. The family then moved to Aberdeen, SD where she was a member of the 1961 graduating class of...
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...
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