Jamestown Resident Joanne Soulis Dies at 84; Services Pending

Joanne Soulis, a longtime resident of Jamestown, died Dec. 31, 2025, at Edgewood - Jamestown. Born Feb. 22, 1941, Soulis was 84 at the time of her passing. An obituary notice released following her death stated that funeral arrangements were pending and that services would be held at a later date; Eddy Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

The announcement formalizes a loss for family members and community networks in Stutsman County. Obituaries and the scheduling of memorial services are a primary means by which local residents and civic organizations coordinate condolences and public remembrances. With arrangements still pending, neighbors, former colleagues and civic groups will need to await the funeral home’s schedule to determine when and how to gather.

Eddy Funeral Home, listed as the caretaker for arrangements, typically provides public notices and service details when they are finalized. Residents seeking information about visitation, memorial services or opportunities to send condolences should contact the funeral home or monitor local community announcements for updates. Timely communication from the funeral home will also guide organizations that may wish to join or defer public observances to allow family privacy.

The death of a local elder underscores ongoing community needs for clear, accessible information about end-of-life services and support for surviving relatives. Funerals and memorials often mobilize volunteer networks, faith communities and civic groups, making prompt and transparent scheduling important for coordinated community response. For households with ties to the deceased, the weeks ahead will likely involve practical planning and private mourning before public services are announced.

Further details on services for Joanne Soulis will be made available as arrangements are finalized. Residents who knew her or wish to extend sympathy are advised to await those announcements before making plans to attend or to send remembrances. Eddy Funeral Home will provide the confirmed schedule and any guidance on visiting hours or charitable preferences once decisions are complete.