Area Deaths
Arthur Hoffman, 90, Rolette, died Thursday in a Bismarck nursing home. (Elick Funeral Home, Rolla)
Joshua Boles, 30, Williston, died Sunday at his home. (Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston)
Merlin Ruppelius, 98, St. John, died Friday in a Bottineau hospital. (Elick Funeral Home, Rolla)