Obituaries

Patricia Szymanski

Patricia Szymanski

Jan 28, 2025

Patricia Ann Szymanski, 91, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Benedictine Living Community in Crookston, MN.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father David Super officiating. Visitation will be held...

Violet Cote

Violet Cote

Jan 27, 2025

Violet Cote, 91, of Oklee, MN passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side.

The funeral service to celebrate Violet's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oklee, MN with Eric Mickelson officiating. Burial will...

Susan "Susie" Koland

Susan "Susie" Koland

Jan 23, 2025

Susan Koland, 77, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Oakland Park Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.

A Memorial Service will be held at 5:30 PM on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Jeff Gustafson officiating. Visitation time will...

Marie Konickson

Marie Konickson

Jan 17, 2025

Marie Konickson, 84 of Grygla, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service on Friday, January 24, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN with...

Ambrose Bergeron

Ambrose Bergeron

Jan 16, 2025

Ambrose Bergeron of Oklee, MN passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Essentia Hospital in Fosston, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial for Ambrose will be held 10:00 AM on Monday, January 20, 2025 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father Bryan Kujawa officiating. Burial will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic...

Darryl Boutain

Darryl Boutain

Jan 14, 2025

Darryl Lynn Boutain, 52, of Roseau, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau, MN surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 11, 1972, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Darryl was the son of Lawrence Leroy Boutain and Evelyn Theresa (Currie) Boutain.

Darryl attended Goodridge Public School and later dedicated...

Sharon Burkholder

Sharon Burkholder

Jan 13, 2025

Sharon Burkholder, 77, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Sharon was born on April 15, 1947, to Ival and Wanda (Fuglseth) Bennes in Crookston, Minnesota. She grew up in rural Fertile, Minnesota, where she was baptized and confirmed at Little Norway Church. Sharon attended school in Fertile and...

Margie Josephson

Margie Josephson

Jan 13, 2025

Margie Josephson of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. Surrounded by her loving family; her sharp mind was both a comfort and blessing as it allowed the last days with family to be spent reminiscing about fond memories.

A memorial service for Margie will be held...

Debra Holmgren

Debra Holmgren

Jan 12, 2025

Debra Kay Holmgren, 65, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her residence.

The service to celebrate Debra's life will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Audrey Berard

Audrey Berard

Jan 11, 2025

Audrey Jean Berard, 97, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls.

Audrey was born on June 15, 1927, in Grand Forks, ND, to Rock and Josephine (Sherette) Dumontet. She grew up in East Grand Forks, MN, where she attended Sacred Heart School....

Marion Sorenson

Marion Sorenson

Jan 6, 2025

Marion Sorenson, 79, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation one hour prior to the service....

Frieda Kenner

Frieda Kenner

Jan 6, 2025

Frieda Kenner of Thief River Falls, Minnesota passed away at home on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial service for Frieda will be held 11:00 AM on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Carl Clark officiating. Burial will be held at Landstad Cemetery near Gatzke,...

Janice Schwartz

Janice Schwartz

Jan 5, 2025

Janice Schwartz, 78, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will begin at noon with the service to celebrate Jan's life at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. LeRoy Flickinger...

Faye Emmons

Faye Emmons

Jan 4, 2025

Faye Annette Emmons, born on August 26, 1949, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at North Star Manor in Warren, Minnesota. She was the beloved daughter of Walter Lloyd Smith and Aloise Opal (Ross) Smith.

Faye grew up in Middle River, Minnesota, where she attended school. She was baptized on May...

Olive Eckstein

Olive Eckstein

Jan 4, 2025

Olive H. Eckstein, 94 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Arbor Lane Memory Care in Burnsville, MN. Where she resided with kind and compassionate care since November 2018.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the funeral service at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Johnson Funeral...

Wyatt Sauve

Wyatt Sauve

Jan 4, 2025

Wyatt Sauve, 25, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 as a result of an automobile accident.

Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Rev. Jonathan Dodson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Robert Paul Hamlin Jr.

Robert Paul Hamlin Jr.

Jan 1, 2025

Robert Paul Hamlin Jr., 52, of Warroad, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, with his loving family by his side.

Robert was born on November 15, 1972, in New Orleans, LA, to Robert Paul Hamlin Sr. and Linda Lou (Boutain) Hamlin. He spent many years as an...

Joseph Hagl

Joseph Hagl

Jan 1, 2025

Joseph Henry Hagl passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner  Officiating. Burial will...

Irene Rosten

Irene Rosten

Dec 31, 2024

Irene Rosten of Oklee, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Poplar Meadows in McIntosh, MN.

Celebration of life for Irene will be held 11 AM on Saturday January 11, 2025 at Salem Lutheran Church near Oklee, MN with Reverend Timothy Lundeen officiating. Burial will be held at Salem Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

David Forsberg

David Forsberg

Dec 29, 2024

David Mark Forsberg, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on December 2, 1946, in Gully, Minnesota, to Palmer and Ethel (Nelson) Forsberg, David lived a life defined by service, dedication, and love for those around him.

David attended Northrop Elementary School and Lincoln High...

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