Obituaries

Dec 4, 2025

Delbert Lowell Christianson, 82, of Weslaco, TX , passed away peacefully at his home with his family along his side on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Delbert Lowell Christianson was born on September 14,1943 in Roseau, MN, the son of Julius and Ruby (Lovejoy) Christianson. He was baptized and confirmed at Pine Grove Lutheran Church.  Delbert attended school...

Dec 3, 2025

Janice Peterson of Staples, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Lakewood Health Center in Staples, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial for Janice will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating. Burial will be held at St. Dorothy...

Nov 30, 2025

Barbara Jean Housey, 75, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. A celebration of life will follow at 3:00...

Nov 28, 2025

Marcie Lee Moe age 65, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, formerly of Grygla, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 10, 1959 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Marcie was the beloved daughter of Adrian Severance Johnson and Edna Irene (Christianson) Johnson.

Marcie was baptized at St. Petri Lutheran Church in rural Grygla and...

Nov 27, 2025

Carole Mae Glass, 84, of Thief River Falls, MN, died on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM Thursday, December 4, 2025, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN. Monsignor Timothy McGee will preside.

Visitation will be one hour...

Nov 25, 2025

Sonja Knaack, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at her home, at the age of 55.

The family is planning for a celebration of life service in the Spring.

Daughter of Philip Roy Torgerson and Sandra Kay (Skaaren) Cobb, Sonja was born on July 31, 1970.  ...

Nov 24, 2025

Mark James Counter passed away on November 24, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota. He was born on January 26, 1971, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to James Lenard Counter and Marilyn Rosella (Lodermeier) Counter.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service...

Nov 21, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Bragg

Age 78 | Grygla, Minnesota

Sandra "Sandy" Bragg, 78, of Grygla, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at her home with her loving family by her side.

Sandy was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Harry and Mabel (Levang) McLean, and was the third...

Nov 20, 2025

Richard Jorde, born August 27, 1942, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old.

Richard was the son of Clifford Thomas Jorde and Marzella (Rondorf) Jorde. He was raised in rural Excel Township in Marshall...

Nov 19, 2025

John George Kruta, 80, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.  Burial will follow at the Gust National Cemetery, rural Strathcona, MN.  Following the burial, everyone...

Nov 19, 2025

Robert Anthony "Tony" Goosen, also known as Tony Timm, passed away on November 19, 2025, at Riverview Health in Crookston, Minnesota.

Tony was born September 7, 1975, in Warren, Minnesota, to William Goosen and Annette (Micka) Timm. He grew up in Thief River Falls and attended Northrop Elementary School and Lincoln High School.

He enjoyed...

Nov 18, 2025

John Hill, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Oak Crossing Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes, MN.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

John R. Hill moved to Thief...

Nov 18, 2025

Gerard "Gerry" Anthony DeHaan, 92, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN, surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father...

Nov 12, 2025

Kevin Duane Brown, age 61, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Kevin was born on June 9, 1964, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Duane Glenn and Linda Marie (Johnson) Brown.

Kevin grew up in Thief River falls, graduating from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1982. He continued his education...

Nov 11, 2025

Robert "Bob" Baune of Plummer, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Plummer.

Funeral service for Bob will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday November 18, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer with Jonathan Dodson officiating, a luncheon and cards will be held at the...

Nov 10, 2025

Janet "Jan" Osborn, 82, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Black River Lutheran Church, rural Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Frank Ehling and Reverend Sheila Micheals...

Nov 9, 2025

Clarence Christianson of Oklee, MN passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the Karlstad Senior Living in Karlstad, MN.

Funeral for Clarence will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oklee, MN with SAM Lindi Christianson officiating. Burial will be held at St. Francis...

Nov 5, 2025

Neil Erickson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the age of 53.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.  Burial will follow at the St. Hilaire Community Cemetery...

Nov 2, 2025

Elaine Wentzel, 100 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Thief River Care Center.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 7, 2025 at St. John Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Jeffrey Lytle officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial...

Oct 29, 2025

Deborah Larson, 61, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at her home.

Born on July 27, 1964, in Minneapolis to Jack and Mary Lou Rindahl, Debbie moved with her family shortly after birth to the Oklee area and later to a farm north of Gully where she spent her formative years helping...