Weigel Funeral and Cremation Service

03/23/2026

Each quarter, our team of full-time staff, funeral assistants, and retired directors serving as our advisory board gathers to share wisdom, exchange ideas for continuous learning, and find ways to continue serving our families at the high standard they’ve come to expect.

Last week, our staff enjoyed a team-building event filled with great food, fun, and camaraderie. We had a delicious potluck taco bar with all the trimmings, topped off with fried ice cream for dessert.

We were also lucky to hear some words of wisdom from the one and only Tom Weigel, along with a bit of business mixed into the festivities. The highlight for many was our March Madness draft, which brought out some friendly competition and plenty of laughs.

All in all, it was a wonderful time connecting with coworkers and strengthening our team!

03/23/2026

Alice Bopp

Alice Jane Bopp, 93, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the Knife River Care Center in Beulah, North Dakota.

Alice was born on February 19, 1933, in the Sims/Almont area to Oliver and Clara (Seim) Anderson. She graduated from Almont High School in 1951. On December 29, 1951, she married Wilfred Bopp at the Morton County Courthouse in Mandan. Together, they spent over 50 years farming in rural New Salem.

Alice was quiet and found joy in gardening, and was known by family and friends for her wonderful cooking and baking. She occasionally played cards at social gatherings.

She is survived by her brother, Clayton Anderson, and her two grandchildren, Barrett Bopp and Allison Bopp, two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Clara; husband, Wilfred Bopp (2003); son, Douglas Bopp (2016); sister, June (Anderson) Kaelberer(2024); and her brother, Larvel Anderson(2014).

The family wishes to thank the staff at Knife River Care Center for the wonderful care Alice received during her time there.

A short burial service will be held on May 16th, 2026 for immediate family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials donations can be sent to the Knife River Care Center Foundation or Bethel Cemetery Fund.

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03/20/2026

Glenn Finck Jr.

Glenn Finck, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona, after a long and courageous battle with metastatic prostate cancer.

Glenn was born on October 4, 1948, in Mandan, North Dakota, to Glenn Sr. and Monika (Boehm) Finck. He was raised in Mandan and graduated from Mandan High School in 1966.

On October 3, 1966, Glenn entered the United States Navy, where he served as an Electrical Repairman. He was stationed at the Naval Submarine Base in New London, Groton, Connecticut, and served aboard the USS Tigrone. During his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. His time in the Navy took him around the world, exposing him to new cultures and unforgettable experiences—among them, Sydney, Australia, which he often described as the most beautiful city he had ever seen. Glenn was honorably discharged from active duty on October 3, 1969, and continued serving in the Naval Reserve until June 7, 1972.

On December 26, 1970, Glenn married the love of his life, Gloria (Udell). Together, they built a life centered on family, raising three children—Bob, Mary, and Glenn III “Gipper.” Their weekends were often spent camping and fishing, creating cherished memories that would last a lifetime.

Glenn had a successful career with the telephone company, Qwest Communications, where he retired as a Second Level Engineer. Retirement, however, did not slow him down. For 14 summers, through the 2025 season, Glenn served as a Park Ranger at Graner Park in Mandan—a role that perfectly reflected his dependable, service-oriented nature. He took great pride in the campground and truly cared about every person who passed through it. With his warm smile, humor, and kind heart, Glenn had a special way of making everyone feel welcome.

He also proudly served for many years as a member of the Honor Guard, participating in military burial services at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.

For the past 16 winters, Glenn and Gloria made their home in Mesa, Arizona, at the Fountain of the Sun community—a place Glenn embraced as a true neighborhood. There, he remained active and engaged, serving as President of the Pickleball Club, a board member for several years, and Vice President of the Bocce Ball Club. He found great joy in playing, teaching newcomers, and fostering a strong sense of community. His service extended beyond recreation, as he was also active in the Veterans Group, Citizens Service Club, Lions Club Fly the Flag Program, and more.

Whether at Graner Park or in Mesa, Glenn was easy to spot in his signature chartreuse wardrobe—just one of the many ways he left a lasting impression.

Throughout his life, Glenn enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, playing and coaching softball, pickleball, bocce ball, and, most of all, spending time with friends and family. His greatest joy was his wife of 55 years, Gloria, along with their children, grandchildren, and beloved dogs.

Glenn faced his nearly 10-year battle with cancer with unwavering strength and optimism. He never complained, enduring treatments with quiet resilience. He was truly a warrior and a hero to those who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Monika Finck; infant brother, John Thomas Finck; father- and mother-in-law, Art and Mary Udell; and his brother-in-law, Ed Mahoney.

Glenn is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Finck; three children, Bob Finck, Mary (Shawn) Cooper, and Glenn “Gipper” Finck III; five grandchildren, Brodee Finck, Josh (Lexus) Cooper, Madison Cooper, Elise Dodds, and Amara Dodds; his siblings, Elmer (LaVonne) Finck, his twin sister Gladys Mahoney, Julia (Don) Burgess, John (Theresa) Finck, and Pete (Nancy) Finck.

In accordance with Glenn’s wishes, no formal funeral will be held. Instead, a Celebration of Life will take place in each of his hometowns.

A remembrance and celebration of Glenn’s life will be held on Sunday, March 22, at 10 AM at the Fountain of the Sun Community in Mesa, Arizona at the Bocce Ball Courts - West Maxi Park.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, North Dakota, within the next couple of weeks with the date and time to be determined soon. Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather at the Mandan Moose Club for fellowship and refreshments.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Glenn’s honor to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at T2T.org or by mail to 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

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03/20/2026

Spring is here! With blooming flowers and brighter days, it’s the perfect time for new beginnings. Let’s embrace the season and all the beauty it brings!

03/17/2026

Wishing you plenty of luck and just the right touch of green today! May the spirit of the day bring a little extra joy to your heart!

03/12/2026

Donna Johnson

Donna May Johnson passed away on March 11, 2026, at the age of 93.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Sims Lutheran Church in rural Almont with Rev. William Dodd presiding. Burial will follow at Sims Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-6:30 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with a Prayer Service at 6:30 PM. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.

The daughter of William “Bill” and Ragna (Olson) Knutson, Donna was born on May 28, 1932. Her family lived on a farmstead south of Almont and later at the Reichel farm. It was a time before the days of Rural Electric Co-Ops and indoor plumbing. Kerosene lamps provided light and a “pot-belly” stove using wood and coal for heat and cooking. She remembered winter mornings were chilly until the house warmed up so getting dressed was done near the stove. “We bathed in a square laundry tub or took a sponge bath using a small basin that mother, using a Norwegian expression, called a “katte vaske” cat’s wash.” The Knutsons moved to Almont in 1946, where Bill started a grocery store.

Donna attended school in Almont. “I carried my lunch in an empty syrup pail. We played fun games at recess, like Prisoner’s Base, Pom Pom Pullaway, and Anti-i-over.” At home, Donna accompanied her dad when he was out hunting and trapping. Indoor entertainment was spent listening to radio programs and reading books. She was the only child until, when she was seven years old, her brother, Donald, was born and later, Gary. Almont offered free street movies on Saturday night, which was a fun time for the kids. They were usually westerns or science fiction.

Donna’s ambition was to be a teacher. Her mother and her aunts were teachers. After graduating from Almont High School in 1949, she attended Dickinson State Teachers College for two years and began a teaching position in Washburn. Donna began her own family and life on a ranch marrying Joel Johnson on December 19, 1954. They moved into Joel’s childhood home, north of Almont, where she assisted Joel with ranch work. The Johnson’s had three children, Grant, Bryan, and Kay. Donna resumed her education attending classes, while the children were attending school in Almont, completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Education at Mary College, Bismarck in 1973. She taught at New Salem Elementary for 26 enjoyable years.

Donna will be remembered for numerous community activities, especially her 50 years as the Sims Scandinavian Lutheran Church organist. Donna and Joel were active in obtaining a “Save America’s Treasures” grant for the renovation of the 1884 Sims church parsonage. This led to statewide recognition of Joel and Donna in 2008, when they were hosts to the First Lady Laura Bush (honorary chairperson of the Treasures grant) and North Dakota First Lady Mikey Hoeven. Laura Bush selected the Sims parsonage as one of the two sites during her visit to North Dakota.

Later years, Donna always enjoyed expanding her knowledge through reading every night, often on historical subjects, documentaries, and survivor stories related to the Holocaust. The Mandan library bookmobile knew Donna well and often recommended books to her.

A wonderful mother, wife, grandma, and great grandma, Donna is survived by her husband of 71 years, Joel Johnson of Almont; children, Grant (Sheri) of Almont, Bryan of Louisville, CO, and Kay (Dave) Moody of Dickinson; grandchildren, Andrew (Katarina), Nate (Ellie), Ali (Addison), Aanen (Gabrielle), and Claire; seven great-grandchildren (from 6 years to 1 week), Asher, Ailo, Kai, Jeremiah, Aanen-Joel “AJ”, Ove, and Obadiah “Obie”; and brother, Gary Knutson of Bismarck.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Donald; and sister-in-law, Marti Knutson.

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03/11/2026

Join us, this Sunday!

What better way to spend a cold Sunday afternoon than to watch a good movie! We hope to see many of you there!!

03/11/2026

Funeral directors are often unsung heroes, working quietly with compassion, professionalism, and grace to ensure every detail of caring for loved ones and arranging meaningful services is handled with dignity. Their work allows families to focus on healing during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Today, we honor their steadfast dedication to supporting both those who have passed and the loved ones who grieve them. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the care and comfort they provide so many. Thank you for all that you do.

03/10/2026

Madeline "Maggie" Monzelowsky

Madeline “Maggie” Monzelowsky, a woman of profound faith, tireless work ethic, and deep family devotion, passed away peacefully at the age of 100. Born on February 25, 1926, in Solen, North Dakota, she was the eighth of ten children born to Joseph and Mathilda (Schneider) Kary.

Maggie’s roots were firmly planted in the soil of North Dakota. Raised on a farm near Solen, she attended rural schools and Solen High before embarking on a 45-year journey of marriage and partnership with Paul Monzelowsky, whom she wed on October 16, 1945. Together, they raised seven children on their family farm, where Maggie was as much a steward of the land as she was a homemaker. She took great pride in working outdoors alongside Paul; spending countless hours helping repair machinery or mending fences, though her favorite post was always atop the swather. Her greatest joy, however, was found at the family table, where she served home-cooked meals made with love and shared with those she held dear.

Her hands were rarely still. When she wasn't in the fields, Maggie was tending to her garden, canning its bounty, or sewing and doing a myriad of other crafts at night. In her later years, even with failing eyesight and hands, she embroidered more than 550 dish towels that remain treasures for her family.

Following Paul’s passing in 1990, Maggie moved to Mandan and discovered a new passion: the world. She traveled extensively across many states and countries, with a pilgrimage to Jerusalem serving as the spiritual highlight of her life. A devout Catholic, she was an active member of Christ the King Church, the Christian Mothers, and the Catholic Daughters. She also enjoyed the community and friendship found at the Moose Club and the Eagles, often spending afternoons playing cards with friends.

In her last months, Maggie aspired to reach her 100th birthday—and she achieved that goal just twelve days before she passed away.

Maggie is survived by 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ron (Evelyn) Monzelowsky, Bismarck, ND, and Robert (Kristen) Monzelowsky, Indian Hills, CO; 4 daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria (Jerry) Roberts, Cathlamet, WA; Janet (Jim) Tenneson, Binford, ND; Joyce (Darrell) Bauer, Mandan, ND; and Leah (Rod McGilliard), OK; 12 grandchildren, Cara (Jim) Murez, OR; Heather (Troy) Johnson, ND; Laura (Fabron) Biederman, OR; Jayme (Amy) Tenneson, ND; Paul (Shannon) Monzelowsky, ND; Jaclyn (Andrew) Hadlich, ND; Stephanie Bauer, OR; Tara (Geoffrey) Moser, OR; Levi (Cassi) Magilke, ND; Sarina (Brian) Smith, MN; Tucker Monzelowsky, CO; and Madelyn Monzelowsky, CO; 12 Great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Maggie is preceded in death by her husband Paul, her parents Joseph and Mathilda Kary, her daughter Judy, grandson Nevada, and great-grandchild Raelyn; all of her siblings and their spouses.

The family extends their deepest gratitude to the staff of the Missouri Slope Care Facility for the compassionate care and kindness shown to Maggie during her stay.

Mass of Christian Burial honoring Maggie's life will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will immediately follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery.

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03/09/2026

Frances "Fran" Boehm

Frances V. “Fran” Boehm, 88, died on March 8, 2026, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, where she was grateful for the kindness and care she received.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Mandan, with Pastor Phil Leer officiating. Interment will follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Weigel Funeral Home in Mandan and continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Fran was born on March 6, 1938, in Napoleon, North Dakota, to Vincent and Ann (Schutt) Schmidt. She was the oldest of five children and graduated from St. Mary’s Central High School in Bismarck.

On June 20, 1959, she married Robert “Bob” Boehm. They were married for 52 years, until his death in 2011. Together they raised seven children, spending a short time living in Fargo before making their home in Mandan.

Fran worked at Bell Telephone for a time and then spent many years as a homemaker. She later enjoyed working as a custodian for Mandan Schools. Much of what Fran gave came quietly, through the ordinary work of showing up, taking care of things, and helping life move forward.

She loved her family, but she was also fully human—strong in some ways, stubborn in others, and not someone who fit neatly into polished descriptions. The people who knew her best knew her as she was. And that, in the end, is part of what made her memorable.

Some of Fran’s best years were spent camping and fishing with her family. What began in a cozy camper later became years at the family cabin on Lake Tschida. She and Bob spent countless hours fishing, and their children were taught not only how to fish, but how to play pinochle—another pastime Fran enjoyed for many years.

Fran and Bob lived at Liberty Heights for roughly 15 years, where they became a familiar part of the community they enjoyed. At one point, they were named Queen and King of the Fourth of July parade by the Golden Age Club, an honor they enjoyed. They spent a number of years wintering in Arizona, where they appreciated the sunshine and friendships they found in their 55+ community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ann and Vincent Schmidt and by her husband, Robert “Bob” Boehm.

Fran was a faithful Christian and believed that death was not the end. She looked forward to being reunited with her Savior and with Bob when her time came.

Fran is survived by her children: Sheila Dixon (Bill Huffine), Shannon Boehm, Sandie (Kurt) Ehrmantraut, Steve (Teresa) Boehm, Shawn (Lynn) Boehm, Scott (Lisa) Boehm, and Shane (Jen) Boehm; as well as 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and her siblings: Mavis (Gene) Yantzer, Joe (Patty) Schmidt, Ellie (Rich) Stroh, and Patty Roberson. Fran leaves behind a large family, a long marriage, many years of shared memories, and a life that was real and fully lived.

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03/06/2026

Let's Go BRAVES!! Best of luck from all of us at Weigel Funeral Home. Mandan Braves Swim & Dive Livestreaming