Weigel Funeral and Cremation Service

02/05/2026

Bernice Hilfer

Bernice Hilfer, 87, Mandan, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2026, in Mandan.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Fr. Josh Waltz celebrating. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

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02/02/2026

February is National Cancer Prevention Month—a time to focus on early detection, healthy choices, and supporting those impacted by cancer. Let’s work together to raise awareness and build a healthier future.

02/01/2026

Throughout February, we observe Black History Month by reflecting on the remarkable contributions, perseverance, and leadership of Black individuals throughout history and today.

01/30/2026

Reynard Schmidt

Reynard Schmidt, 82, Center, passed away January 29, 2026, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at St. Martin Catholic Church, Center, with Fr. Patrick Cunningham celebrating. Burial will be at Yucca Cemetery in rural Center.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with a Parish Rosary & Vigil at 7 PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.

Reynard Charles Schmidt was born March 16, 1943, in Mandan to George and Rose (Geiger) Schmidt. He grew up on the family farm 12 miles east of Center. Reynard attended nearby Steffenson Country School and Center High School, graduating in 1960. On June 1, 1968, he married Joletta Rebenitsch at Christ the King Catholic Church in Mandan. They were blessed with 57 years together and six children.

Farming and ranching were Reynard’s life. He spent many years milking cows, raising beef cattle, and enjoyed planting and harvesting crops. He was very fond of cows and horses, especially his last team, Duke and Dinah. Reynard served on the Oliver County Farmers Union Board, Farmers Union Oil Board in Washburn, Oliver County Commission, and the St. Martin’s Catholic Church council.

In retirement, he was still very involved in the farm and ranch. In the winter months, there were numerous neighborhood card clubs, square dancing events, and grandchildren’s activities to keep him busy, as well as the annual trip to somewhere warmer.

Blessed to have shared in his life is his wife, Joletta Schmidt; 6 children, Rob (Donna), Rick (Renae), Ron (DeAnn), Ryan, Randy, and Ronda (Chris) Schauer; 16 grandchildren, Kaylene (Dalton), Justin (Jennifer), Rebecca (Jess), Reanna, Rachel, Reagan, Jess, Kaylee, Kyle, Camden, Logan, Kaden (fiancée Brenna), Katy, Kelly, Kayla, and Kortney; 5 great grandchildren, Chloe, Aiden, Blakey, Wyatt, and Lainey; his sisters, Vivian Erhardt and Clem Meyer; sister-in-law, Darlene Rebenitsch; and brothers, Freemont (Pam) Lee and Robin (Lola) Lee.

Reynard was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Joe and Ann Rebenitsch, sister, Eileen Gratz; brothers-in-law, Connie Erhardt, David Gratz, Norman Meyer, and Gerald Rebenitsch.

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01/28/2026

Elizabeth Schaner

Elizabeth “Betty” Schaner, 98, formerly of Center, passed away January 27, 2026, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, February 2, 2026, at St. Martin Catholic Church in Center with Fr. Patrick Cunningham celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Martin Cemetery in Center.

Visitation will be held from 3-5 PM on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Weigel Funeral Home in Mandan with a Knights of Columbus Rosary and Parish Vigil at 5 PM. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Elizabeth was born January 5, 1928, the daughter of Kasper and Barbara (Heck) Barth. Raised and educated in Center, she attended Center Consolidated School. Elizabeth later received her GED in 1988.

Elizabeth met Alfred Schaner while both sang in the St. Martins Church choir. The two were married on October 28, 1946. They farmed and ranched on the Schaner family farm. Elizabeth worked as a cook at the 4-H Camp in Washburn for a few years and later as a Home Health Aide in Center for 18 years. She eventually retired to spend time with Alfred, and together they traveled throughout the US.

Elizabeth enjoyed gardening, flowers, and her chickens, and was a member of several card clubs. She loved the outdoors--especially fishing--and volunteered with the ND Game & Fish for many years. Elizabeth was a member of the Merry Mixers Homemakers Club and was the longest-standing member. She was instrumental in initiating the effort to place a monument for Hazel Miner. Along with the Merry Mixers, they raised donations and the stone was dedicated in 1995.

Blessed to have shared in her life are her 8 children, Gary (Leona) Schaner, Dennis (Patti) Schaner, Jeanette (Robert) Thomas, Alfred (Connie) Schaner, Renee (Dennis) Price, Donna (Rick) Roemmich, Marlys (Mark) Weichel, and Wayne Schaner; 21 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and her sister, Katherine Schmidt.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; two children, Arnold and Karen; grandchildren, Loren and Kyle; and brothers, Jack and Ottmar.

The family wishes to thank the Second Floor staff of Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center for their amazing care given to Elizabeth.

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01/23/2026

JoAnn "Jo/Jan" Stork

JoAnn Stork, 82, of Mandan, passed away January 22, 2026, in a Bismarck hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, January 30, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Mandan with Pastor Phil Leer officiating and honors by the North Dakota Nurse Honor Guard. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Just like pieces of material that are collected for quilts… Jo Stork collected those pieces her whole life to make memories.

JoAnn was the third born to J. Herbert and Eldora (Peterson) Johnson on the farm in Eagle Bend, Minnesota. She grew up with four brothers and one sister--Howard, Reynard, Lindy, Butch, and Beverly. Her family attended a country church where Jo was baptized and confirmed. She attended a small country school with less than 40 students and kept in touch with her classmates throughout her life.

Jo graduated from Eagle Bend Public High School in 1961, and went on to attend Abbott School of Nursing, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. During her 50-year nursing career at Mandan Hospital, MedCenter One, and Sanford, Jo made many lifelong friends. She was honored to receive a certificate from the State of North Dakota acknowledging her 50 years of service in nursing.

Jo met the love of life at a barn dance while in college. She married Mervin Stork in 1964, and they had three children. Mervin worked at the Mandan Research Center for 27 years and owned his own business, Stork’s Blading, for 15 years. They were married for 61 years.

Throughout her life, Jo was known to be an adventurer--always ready to travel and learn something new. She could sew, quilt, embroider, mend, crochet, garden, can foods & jams, and bake, including her award-winning apple pie. She loved fishing, was a master-level UNO player, loved cards & board games, supported NDSU football, adored dogs, and counted the 4th of July as her favorite holiday.

Jo had a deep passion for volunteering & giving back to her community. She served on the Mandan Eagles Auxiliary and as President of the Sanford on Sunset Auxiliary Gift Shop, where she not only volunteered but also created many of the handmade items sold there. She was a devoted member of First Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed quilting, volunteering with LAF, and helping with baking and kitchen duties for many years.

With all quilts, you have to have a pattern, material, and thread. This makes up her 3 children.

Brian Stork who lived most of his life in CA, worked for the Navy for 35 years, is now retired, and living in Mandan. Brad Stork lives in Bismarck with his wife, Becky. Brad is a Nurse Practitioner and Becky is an RN. They have two daughters who are all grown up. Sydney, an RN & her husband, Cole Schaff, a truck driver, live in Mandan and have 2 children (Beau & Scarlett, the GREAT GRANDKIDS). Lakyn, a radiology technologist, lives and works in Hazen. In the summer, you could find Jo, supporting Lakyn at softball games. Jo loved her granddaughters to the moon & back. Barbara (Stork) Schober is retired and lives with her husband, Ryan, in Maryland.

Jo’s sister and best friend, Beverly Teigland, lives in Arkansas and was blessed to spend Jo’s final month by her side. The family will always cherish how the two giggled together like little girls whenever they were reunited.

Jo will be fondly remembered for saying: “I got it,” “I’m ok,” “Wanna see my latest quilt?” and “You wearing that?”—usually right before you headed out the door.

And as with all good quilts, the final step is attaching a label.

Jo Stork’s quilt label would read:

Never be afraid to try anything.

Hand pieced always.

Made with love.

🕯️We will miss her as a friend, wife, mom, mother-in-law, sister, grandma, great grandma, aunt, and cousin.

Jo was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Reynard.

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01/20/2026

Florence Weinberger

Florence Weinberger, 97, of Mandan, passed away January 19, 2026, in a Bismarck care center with her family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Spirit of Life Catholic Church in Mandan with Fr. Keith Streifel as celebrant. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-6:30 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Weigel Funeral Home followed by a 6:30 PM prayer service.

Florence was born May 17, 1928, in Richardton, ND, the oldest of three children to Phillip and Josephine (Veitenheimer) Berger. Raised and educated in Richardton, Florence helped on the family farm while growing up. On November 18, 1952, she married Albert Weinberger. They lived in Glen Ullin for a short time before moving to Mandan. They had two children, Joell and Thomas. Florence was a homemaker until Albert’s passing in 1978. She then received her GED, got her drivers license, and bought her first car, a brown 1978 Chevy Nova. Florence took a cake decorating class where she found her passion and made many cakes for all occasions throughout the years. Her cakes will be remembered for their delicious frosting and the meticulous detail she put into them. She also enjoyed baking an assortment of cookies and her Christmas cutout cookies were a family favorite. Grandkids were never allowed to leave her house without a bag full of cookies. She also enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, sewing, and quilting. Florence was a member of the Flasher Quilters Club and made numerous quilts, wall hangings, and table runners.

Florence spent a lot of time with her grandkids, time that they all treasured. She frequently made weekend trips to the farms to visit. She enjoyed spoiling them by making the best pancakes and grilled cheese sandwiches. Florence also enjoyed taking her grandkids on day trips and rides on the trolley. She enjoyed taking care of rabbits and toads that her granddaughters would drop off at her house. However, her favorite pet was her teacup poodle, Scooter, who she had for many years.

The highlight in her later years was her nine great-grandchildren, whom she always enjoyed getting visits from. Florence was very proud to live in her own home until November of 2025, when she moved to St. Gabriel’s where she made many new friends and enjoyed playing bingo and doing crafts. A woman of deep and abiding faith, she faithfully prayed the rosary each day and found great peace in watching EWTN.

Florence will be greatly missed by her daughter, Joell (Ben) Schmidt; daughter-in-law, Marie Weinberger; grandchildren, Brad (Kameron) Schmidt, Ashley (Lance) Rossow, Amber (Marcus) Knoll, Tom Weinberger Jr., Stephanie (Travis) Schmidt, and Jacob (Lynn) Weinberger; great-grandchildren, Landrie (fiancé, Lane), Houston, Logan, Bodie, Rylie, Remi, Hayden, Beau, Oakley, Kennedy (Lakin), and Keegan; family friend, Sherry Schmidt; sister, Thelma Kadrmas; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Florence was welcomed into heaven by her parents; her husband, Albert; son, Tom; brother and sister-in-law, William (Pauline) Berger; and nephew, Ryan Berger.

Florence’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to St. Gabriel’s Benedictine Community, especially Kirby, and all of the staff that cared for her. Also, her neighbors and friends that kept a watchful eye on her.

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01/20/2026

Here is a little Te-He (insert laugh here) Tuesday for you……

Our office manager has a calendar on her desk and this was today’s. It made us all chuckle, so we thought we would share a little smile with you today!

01/19/2026

Deb Will

Debbie Ann Will, affectionately known as Deb, age 65, of Fort Rice, North Dakota, passed away tragically in her home after a sudden heart attack. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Deb will forever be remembered for her warmth, compassion, and tireless spirit.

Funeral Service will be held at Weigel Funeral Home on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, with visitation starting at 4:00 PM and Prayer Service beginning at 5:00 PM with Pastor Phil Leer officiating. There will be a time of sharing during the Prayer Service, and the family would appreciate anyone who would like to speak to share a story or memory of Debbie as there are many!

Deb was born on March 31st, 1960, in Rugby, North Dakota. Debbie was adopted at 6 months old to the hardest working parents, Derlyn Schramm, and Alice “Joyce” Larson-Schramm, who instilled in her the values of dedication, kindness, and love that became the way of her life. She grew up with a generous heart and a strong sense for helping people. She was always there to lend a hand, share a laugh, or brighten your day with her beautiful smile. She loved her parents and couldn’t have asked for better ones.

Deb went to Mandan High School and graduated the class of 1978. She often talked about missing her high school days and friends and loved all the friendships that she made along the way.

On April 9th, 1983, Debbie married the love of her life Rick Will, at the St. Alexius chapel in Bismarck. They loved spending long days out together fishing, camping, gardening, and just being together. “The first time I seen him there was an instant attraction” she said. Deb and Rick had two children together. Heather and Jeremey Will. “Becoming a mom was the second-best day of my life” she said.

Deb worked many jobs throughout the years, but she always found herself back working as a CNA she often said, “becoming a CNA was the best thing she'd done.” She really enjoyed helping people and caring for them; she wasn’t just there to do her job, she was there to make sure they felt seen, cared for, and went the extra lengths to make sure her residents felt comfortable. She worked at MedcenterOne/Sanford for 23 years then later worked 10 years at Missouri Slope as a CNA and bath aid.

Some things that Debbie like to do to keep herself busy was talking on the phone with her grandkids, collecting unicorns, bells, angels, and watching the Chiefs. “How about them Chiefs” she'd say every time they won. She adored her grandkids - “I am a loving grandma and my grandkids and great grandkids are my greatest joy,” she said.

Deb is survived by the love of her life and husband of 43 years, Rick Will; her children, Heather Will, Jermey Will, Samantha Sandau, and John Hintz; her grandchildren and their spouses, Levi (Mikayla) Haugen, Michelle (Chandler) Brandner, Erica (Dallas) Kastner, Joesph Will, and Victoria Charette; and her great grandchildren, Aurora Brandner and Parker Kastner; her mother-in-law, Ruby Will; her sisters-in-law, Debbie and Theresa Will; and her brothers-in-law, Gary and Dennis Will.

Letters from Deb's Loved Ones

“She was the love of my life and the best woman, even though I was an a*****e, she made me into the man I am today. She had a lot of patience for people.” - Husband, Rick

“She always loved, that was her number one quality. She will always have a big spot in my heart.”- Grandson, Levi

“She was the sweetest, kindest most caring person I have ever met. She became my grandma the day I met her and she always made sure I felt like part of the family.” - Granddaughter-in-law, Mikayla

“She was my best friend and my biggest supporter. I’ll forever be waiting for a phone call from her. I love you grandma.”- Granddaughter, Michelle

“She was always there when I needed her. She was always willing to listen, even if it was just about how you stubbed your toe. If it was important to you, it was important to her.”- Granddaughter, Erica

“No matter if you were family or not if you came to her house for Christmas there was a place at the table and a present under the tree. She always made sure to make everyone feel like family.”- Grandson-in-law, Chandler

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01/19/2026

On MLK Day, we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s call to build a more just and connected world. Let’s honor his legacy by serving our communities, lifting one another up, and turning his vision into everyday action.