Reverend Carl Hansen
May 9, 2026
A Life of Faith and Family
Reverend Carl Gilbert Hansen passed away unexpectedly at the age of 82 in his nursing home in Seguin, Tx on May 9, 2026.
Pastor Carl was born in Moline, IL, on October 6, 1943, to Woodrow and Maxine (McFall) Hansen. Following his seminary studies, Carl’s calling brought him to the Upper Midwest, where he began his...
Beatrice Smith
Jul 8, 2026
Beatrice Smith, Thief River Falls, MN, 79, passed away on Wednesday July 8th, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota surrounded by her loving family.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday July 18th, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery immediately following the service.
Visitation will be on...
Keith Grandstrand
Jul 5, 2026
Keith Laverne Grandstrand,79, of Coon Rapids, MN, died on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his home.
Keith Laverne Grandstrand was born on December 10, 1946, to Melvin and Irene (Lindstrom) Grandstrand. He was born in Warren, MN, and lived in Stephen, MN, before moving to Viking, MN as a young child. He was baptized in Stephen, MN, and later confirmed in...
Hannah Froseth
Jul 5, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we share the passing of Hannah Froseth, who left this world on July 5, 2026, in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 30. Born on March 28, 1996, in Eau Claire, WI, Hannah brought with her a spirit that brightened every gathering, a love that touched every life she encountered, and a...
Arlen Morris
Jul 5, 2026
Arlen Gene Morris, age 87, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away leaving behind a legacy of dedication to education, music, and family.
Arlen was born on April 12, 1939, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Lloyd and Alma Josephine (Hermanson) Morris. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith on May 12, 1946, and confirmed on May 10, 1953, at the Evangelical...
Dellas Paradis
Jul 4, 2026
Dellas Paradis, age 95, passed from this life on Saturday July 4th, 2026. She was currently residing at Fair Meadows Nursing Home in Fertile, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Brooks, MN with Father Tim Bushy presiding. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM -1:00...
Lana Joy Nelson
Jul 4, 2026
Lana Joy Nelson, 73, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Fargo, ND surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Lana Joy Nelson was born on September 9, 1952, in Pennington County, Minnesota, to Omer Aldean Sorenson and June Violet (Windahl) Sorenson. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Viking,...
Ward Brink
Jul 2, 2026
“Captain Wardo” has left the dock for that big fishing pond above to continue his hunt for a Trophy Walleye. Ward Wilson Brink was born February 16, 1940 in Fresno, California and was immediately welcomed into the arms of his adoptive parents Albert and Ivanette (Wilson) Brink. He grew up in St. Hilaire, was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran...
Patricia "Patty" Hall
Jun 30, 2026
Patricia Hall, of Thief River Falls, MN, formerly of Binford, ND, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, with her daughters by her side, at Karlstad Senior Living in Karlstad, MN, at the age of 79.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Binford, ND, with Rev....
Mike "Karp" Carpenter
Jun 29, 2026
Mike Carpenter, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at Oakland Park Communities, at the age of 70.
Michael "Karp" Carpenter was born on September 12, 1955, in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Robert and Caroline (Rockwood) Carpenter. Karp lived in Fowler, Indiana from 1960-1968. This was where his love of baseball and basketball...
Maynard Duane Jenson
Jun 29, 2026
Maynard Duane Jenson, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Born on May 26, 1940, in Badger, Minnesota, Maynard lived a long and full life defined by love for his family and unwavering kindness to all who knew him.
Throughout his 86 years, Maynard left a profound impact on the lives...
Linda Olson
Jun 29, 2026
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Linda Olson on June 29, 2026, at her beloved home in rural Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. Born on May 12, 1961, in Thief River Falls, Linda’s journey on this earth was defined by her deep sense of love, devotion, and kindness to those she held dear.
Linda’s...
Joyce Tougas
Jun 26, 2026
Joyce Tougas, 88, of Fosston, MN formerly of Oklee, MN passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Essentia Sr Living, Fosston, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 3, 2026 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...
Roger Hible
Jun 25, 2026
Roger Hible, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, at Karlstad Senior Living.
Roger was born on May 22, 1943, in Thief River Falls, MN, where he lived his entire life. Roger’s life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and a genuine commitment to those around him.
Roger graduated from Lincoln High School in...
Richard "Dick" Moen
Jun 18, 2026
Richard “Dick” Moen, born September 13, 1943, in New Maine Township, Marshall County, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. His life was a tapestry woven with humor, kindness, and dedication to his family, community, and the land he loved.
Dick was raised on the family farm near Newfolden, one of...
Lois Plante
Jun 12, 2026
Lois Marie Theresa Plante of Winger, MN, formerly of Brooks, MN, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Oklee, MN with Father Bryan Kujawa presiding.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM with a...
Louise Solseng
Jun 10, 2026
Louise Solseng of Thief River Falls, age 88, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Oakland Park Communities surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will begin at 3:00 PM with the service to celebrate Louise’s life at 4:00 PM on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Barb Price and Cindy Ellingson officiating. A...
Dale Narlock
Jun 9, 2026
Dale Narlock, a deeply cherished husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully and suddenly in his sleep on June 9, 2026, at the home where he was raised in rural Alvarado, Minnesota. Born on May 14, 1958, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Dale lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and hard...
Howard Henrickson
Jun 9, 2026
Howard “Howie” Henrickson, a dedicated educator, beloved family man, and respected member of his community, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Born on July 31, 1943, at home in Espelie township with the help of his Aunt Gunda Myrum, Howard lived a life rich with purpose, devotion, and spirited engagement until the age of...
Clifford Olson
Jun 8, 2026
Clifford “Butch” Oscar Olson, 77, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Woodside Village in Grand Forks, North Dakota, after many visits from family and friends in his final days.
Clifford was born on June 12, 1948, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Clifford Maxwell “Kife” Olson and Helen Luverne (Nelson) Olson. He was...
