Obituaries

Mar 6, 2025

Ordean Leroy Nelson was born June 13, 1938 on the family farm in Chester township near Oklee, MN son of Tommy and Edna (Thorpe) Nelson. Ordean passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Essentia Health in Fosston, MN.

Funeral service for Ordean will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Zion...

Mar 6, 2025

John LaCrosse, 86 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN with his loving family by his side. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM with the Mass of Christian Burial at 7:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls,...

Mar 5, 2025

Robert "Rob" Ayers of rural Thief River Falls, MN passed away at Paradise Acres on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Memorial service for Robert will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Our Savior's Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Alex Amiot officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...

Mar 5, 2025

Troy David Paulson, 47, of Goodridge, MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

A visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with a prayer service at 5:00 PM.

The Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM...

Mar 3, 2025

Gordon Leroy Johnson, 94, of St. Hilaire, MN, went home peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Gordon was born on June 28, 1930, in Woodside Township, Polk County, MN, to Alfred Peter and Gladys Rudella (Strand) Johnson. He was baptized...

Mar 3, 2025

Leona Eleanor Christianson, age 104, of McIntosh, Minnesota, passed away on March 3, 2025, at Popular Meadows Senior Living, in McIntosh, Mn.

Leona was born on June 15, 1920, in Oklee, Minnesota, to Ferdinand Marsonette and Alma Grimm. She was baptized on July 11,1920. She attended school through the 8th grade. In October 1936, she married Herbert...

Feb 28, 2025

Donna Bergeron, 95, of Thief River Falls, MN, and formerly of Oklee, MN, died peacefully, with family at her side, Friday, February 28, 2025, at Thief River Care Center.

Donna Mae Bergeron was born on April 11, 1929, in Brooks, MN, to Louis and Louise (Champagne) Mercil. She was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith and...

Feb 28, 2025

Susan "Sue" Kay Hanson, 74, of Thief River Falls passed away on February 28, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, surrounded by loving family.

A private family burial will take place at Emardville Cemetery in rural Plummer, Minnesota.

Sue was born on April 1, 1950 in Appleton, MN to Lawrence and Jean Stock....

Feb 28, 2025

Bernard "Pete" Plante of Warroad, MN formerly of Oklee, MN passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025  at the Life Care Manor in Roseau, MN

Mass of Christian Burial for Pete will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father Bryan Kujawa officiating.

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Feb 25, 2025

Donavin Hemp, 49, of Thief River Falls passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his residence.

Donavin Scott Hemp was born on August 19, 1975, to Dean and Debra (Veselka) Hemp at Northwest Medical Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. He was raised in Thief River Falls, where he attended Mark Twain...

Feb 21, 2025

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM with the service to celebrate Irene's life at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. Rev. Alex Amiot will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls.

Irene Amanda Nelson was born on July 27, 1929, at home in...

Feb 20, 2025

Gloria Marie Lee, 85, died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Thief Falls Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN, surrounded by family.

The service to honor Gloria will be 2 PM Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor LeRoy Flickinger officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Feb 20, 2025

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Karen will be held 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery near Red Lake Falls, MN at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

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...