Obituaries

Feb 19, 2025

Etta Arlo Holen infant daughter of Tyler and Jenna Holen passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Etta Arlo Holen was born on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 daughter of Tyler and Jenna (Dokkin) Holen. She is survived by her parents Tyler and Jenna Holen of St. Hilaire, MN; Big brother...

Feb 19, 2025

Carolyn Orpha Gunufson, 83, of Fertile, Minnesota, was called home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Carolyn was born to Obert and Clara (Svenby) Ystenes on May 9, 1941, the sixth of thirteen children. She was baptized and confirmed at Faaberg Lutheran Church, Rindahl, MN. She attended Hazel...

Feb 19, 2025

Reinold David Lambert, age 76, of Oklee, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. Reinold was born on July 29, 1948, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Dewey and Dorothy (Boucher) Lambert.

Reinold grew up in the small town of Oklee, where he developed a love for fishing and hunting, pastimes that he cherished throughout his life. He...

Feb 18, 2025

Dale Charles Svendsgaard, 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, surrounded by family at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Dale was born on June 26, 1934, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Charles and Marie (Wayne) Svendsgaard. He attended country school through the eighth grade before dedicating his life to farming and Auctioning.  He was...

Feb 17, 2025

Delton Joseph Sebenaler passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025 at the age of 95. He was born on June 16, 1929 in Mentor, MN to parents Peter and Hazel (Bouffler) Sebenaler. Delton was raised on the family farm with five siblings and graduated with the Mentor class of 1947.

Delton worked at the local creamery for...

Feb 13, 2025

Ranae Diane Knaffla (Rux) was born on February 10, 1959, in Thief River Falls. She grew up with her parents, Elaine and Wayne Kruse, and her siblings, Randy, Rick, Rob, Penny, and Jon.

In May 1990 she married Michael "Mick" Knaffla, and they shared 32 years together until he passed in October of 2022, after which Ranae...

Feb 13, 2025

Sharon Rae Hanson, 57, of Summerville, SC, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 13, 2025, at her residence.

Sharon was born on June 23, 1967, in Walhalla, ND, to Marvin and Gloria (Bourbanis) Rostvet. She was raised on a farm in East Valley Township near Middle River, MN, and was confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic...

Feb 12, 2025

Marie Alice Engen, born March 27, 1932, in Viking, MN, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025 in Fargo, ND. She was the youngest of six children born to Albert and Gina (Nelson) Halvorson and was raised on the family farm. She was baptized on June 30, 1932, and confirmed on October 28, 1945, at Zion Lutheran Church in...

Feb 11, 2025

Patsy Jane (Lenhart) Elliott, 87, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls.

Patsy was born on April 19, 1937, in Comstock Township, Marshall County, MN, the youngest of eleven children born to Gardy Wilfred and Verna (Porier) Lenhart. She was baptized and confirmed...

Feb 9, 2025

Pamela "Pam" Jean Hamilton (Rux) passed away at Altru Hospital on February 9, 2025, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. On April 11, 1962, she was born to Orlie Serguis and Donna Mae (Scott) Rux in Key West, Florida, Pam lived a life dedicated to caring for others and making a difference in the lives of those around her.

Feb 9, 2025

Sharyl Kay Sunsdahl, 84, of Roseau, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Roseau LifeCare Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Sharyl was born on July 15, 1940, in Grygla, Minnesota, to Adelbert Hesse and Ruth Hook. She grew up in the area and graduated from Goodridge High School. She was baptized and confirmed...

Feb 8, 2025

Ruby Junell Tanner passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Per Ruby's request no services are planned at this time. A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will be held at First Lutheran Cemetery in Middle River, MN.

Ruby was born on...

Feb 8, 2025

Joanne Gloria Voeltz, born on February 27, 1938, on the family farm in Johnson Township, Polk County, passed away peacefully at her home in rural Oklee, Minnesota, on February 8, 2025.

Funeral Service for Joanne will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 23 2025 at the RLCC High School in Oklee, MN with Eric Mickelson officiating....

Feb 7, 2025

William George Nelson, 81, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on February 7, 2025, at his residence.

A visitation will be held from 4-6 PM with a memorial service beginning at 6 PM on Monday April 7th 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service Thief River Falls with Reverend Stephanie White Officiating.

William was born on...

Feb 4, 2025

Joy Diane Noel Gillespie, born on October 25, 1944, in New York City, NY, to Duane and Alverda (Lund) Noel, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls,...

Feb 4, 2025

Dennis Duane Cloud, born on December 26, 1965, in St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at the age of 59, on February 4, 2025, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Dennis was the son of Frank Mason and Darlene Cloud. He spent much of his early life in Los Angeles, California, where he attended...

Feb 3, 2025

Carol Jean Schweitzer Bjornrud, born October 14, 1941, in Kenmare, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, North Dakota surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old.

Carol was the daughter of Wilbert and Maffie (Nelson) Schweitzer and grew up in Tolley, North Dakota, alongside her...

Feb 1, 2025

Edward "Ed" Dahle, 85, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Riverview Health in Crookston, MN surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral service for Ed will be held 4:00 PM on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jonathan Dodson officiating. Visitation will...

Jan 29, 2025

William "Junior" Olson Jr., 88, of Newfolden, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM with a 5:00 PM Prayer Service on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls,...

Jan 28, 2025

Gordon Jerome Peterson, 93, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota.

Gordon was born on August 29, 1931, in Portal, North Dakota, to Arlie H. and Olga C. (Efteland) Peterson. He grew up in Pembina, North Dakota, and graduated from Pembina High School in...