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Obituaries

Edith Lade

Feb 3, 1951-Aug 22, 2025 Minot Edith Joan “Edie” (Bechtold) Lade, 74, of Minot, ND, passed away August 22, 2025, at Trinity Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. Born February 3, 1951, in Minot to Bennie and Velma Bechtold, she ...

Gary Klimple

Aug 27, 1947-Aug 21, 2025 Minot Gary Klimple, 77, lifelong Minot resident and tree trimmer, died August 21, 2025 in a Minot hospital. Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Our Redeemer’s Church, Minot with visitation one hour prior at the church. Gary is survived by his ...

Theodore Mitzel

July 1, 1939-Aug 20, 2025 Rugby Theodore “Ted” Mitzel, 86 of Rugby died Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, North Dakota. He was born on July 1, 1939 in Rugby, North Dakota to Fred and Elizabeth (Welk) Mitzel. On June 25, 1962, he was united in ...

Elvera Petz

Oct. 1, 1934-Aug. 19, 2025 Ryder Elvera Petz, 90, Ryder, ND, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in a Minot nursing home. Elvera Jeanette Werner was born on October 1, 1934, daughter of Ernest and Jennie (Peterson) Werner in Minot, ND. She was raised on the family farm South of Plaza ...

Fern Rohde Simons

Sept. 25, 1930-Aug. 14, 2025 Rolla Fern Irene Rohde Simons lived her life with a grateful heart, a steadfast faith, and a love for family and friends that knew no limits. Fern was born on September 25, 1930, in Pettibone, North Dakota, the sixth of seven children of Fred and Inga ...

Michael Meier

Sep 12, 1955-Aug 19, 2025 Minot Michael J. Meier, 69, Minot formerly of Detroit, MI, passed away following a courageous four year battle with his health, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in his home. Michael Joseph Meier, a loving husband, caring brother and veteran of the US Air Force, was born ...