Service Schedule

Visitation
There will be a public visitation held at the Springan Stevenson Funeral Home in Stanley, North Dakota from 4:00-6:00 PM on Friday, August 1, 2025 with a Family Service and Rosary Vigil to follow and begin at 6:00 PM.

Service
Mitchell’s Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Stanley, North Dakota.

Father Jason Signalness will officiate.

There will be a luncheon held following the Funeral Mass.

The Funeral Mass will be recorded and uploaded.

Graveside Service
Mitchell will be laid to rest at the Western Fraternal/Bohemian Cemetery in Ross, North Dakota.

The Funeral Mass will be recorded and uploaded.

Mitchell "Mic" Bures
October 18, 1949 - July 28, 2025

Place of Birth: Stanley, North Dakota
Residence: Bismarck, North Dakota (formerly of Ross, North Dakota)
Age: 75

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It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mitchell K. Bures, 75, of Bismarck, ND (formerly of Ross, ND), on July 28, 2025, at the Hay Creek Lodge Senior Living Center in Bismarck, ND.

Mitchell was born on October 18, 1949, to Mary and Leonard Bures. A lifelong farmer, Mitchell was dedicated to the land, spending his entire life maintaining and caring for the farm. He had a deep passion for operating combines and a wide range of other heavy machinery, which he used to harvest a variety of crops. Mitchell took immense pride in the precision and skill required to manage such equipment, often working long hours to ensure that the harvest was timely and bountiful. Mitchell found joy in the simple pleasures of life, particularly fishing on his boat, camping, and spending time with his family. A devoted Catholic, he was a regular attendee at church services, where he found comfort and community.

He graduated from Stanley High School in 1967 and attended Williston College for one year in 1968. Mitchell proudly served in the U.S. Army North Dakota National Guard from August 28, 1969, to August 28, 1975, as a forklift and load operator with the rank of Specialist 5.

On April 11, 1987, Mitchell married the love of his life, Doris, and together they built a beautiful life and family.

Mitchell is survived by his wife, Doris; children, Gary (Mary Jo) Putman, Renae Weatherspoon, Steve (Cathy) Putman, and Mike (Cheryl) Putman; sister, Loni Willis; nieces and nephews, Brandi (Jason) Stensos, Brian (Audra) Willis, and Corey (Ashley) Willis; grandchildren, Katie (Jorrie) Brettin, Nathan Weatherspoon, Jayden Frey, Josh (Courtney) Weatherspoon, Dylan (Rebekah) Putman, Dustin Putman, Alana Putman, Mike Putman, and Michelle (Zach) Siverson; and great-grandchildren, Maeve and Hank Brettin, and Louise Weatherspoon; great nieces and nephews, Sloan, Neve, and Ashton Stensos, Asher and Rowan Willis, and Zoe Kuyath.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Leonard Bures; Son, Randy Putman; and Brother, Leonard Dale.

Memorial Contribution

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity or cause of choice in Mitchell’s memory.

Thank You

The family would like to express their deep gratitude for the love and support they have received during this time.

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Marlene (Bures) Keeling (Chesapeake, VA)
Jul 30, 2025

My sincere condolences go out to you Doris, Loni and families on the loss of your loved one Mic. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. RIP dear cousin Mic.
Marlene and family.

Lynden Johnson
Jul 30, 2025

My condolences to the family. I remember the day Mic and Doris were married. Such a great couple. I have fond memories of flipping quarters every morning with Mic and the bus drivers at the Coop to see who would buy pop! A great guy!
Lynden Johnson

Janice Greenlee (Berthold, ND)
Jul 30, 2025

Condolences to the family. Mitchell was a classmate of mine. Always a pleasant sort of fellow.

Frederick O. Beehler (Lamoure, ND, ND)
Jul 31, 2025

Remember the many good times we had with Mic and Doris on Saturday evening outings. I remember Mic traveling with me to The Consumer Electronics Show in Los Vegas. He always was quite jovial and a wonderfull person to visit with! He will be sadly missed by many!

Carole Bures Ostafin (Seatac, Wa)
Jul 31, 2025

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to all of Mickey’s family and friends. Doris, may God give you the strength to make it through the loss of your beloved husband, and may you find comfort knowing Mickey is now free from pain and suffering. Thinking of all of you.

Marla Kulig (Minot, ND)
Aug 1, 2025

My sincere sympathy to Micky's family. He was so kind to my parents always bringing the Ross Farmers elevator calendar and a poinsettia plant for Christmas. Grew up in Ross always thinking of Micky as Loni's big brother. May wonderful memories help comfort you all.

Tony Meiers (Minot, ND)
Aug 4, 2025

Deepest condolences to Doris, Loni, and their families. Sorry I was not able to attend the funeral. Mickey and his Dad farmed next to my family's farm for many years. His parents and my parents were best friends.

Jeffery Herman (Bismarck, ND)
Aug 5, 2025

To the Bures Family my sincerest of condolences in hearing of your loss. I remember Mic well, and I remember him doing the Santa Claus for my children back when I lived in Ross in the late '80's. God Bless and Godspeed.

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