Obituaries

Norman Adams

Norman Adams

Jan 22, 2017

Norman Adams, 74, of Goodridge, MN lost his battle with lung cancer on January 22, 2017 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN with his family at his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in...

Mary Bernadette Swanson

Mary Bernadette Swanson

Jan 21, 2017

Mary Bernadette "Bernie" Swedenburg Swanson was born on August 10, 1947 in Kenmare North Dakota, to her loving parents Donald and Dorothy "Dottie" (Rowe) Swedenburg.  This is where her story Begins.

At the age of Nine, Bernie and her family moved to Thief River Falls, MN where she attended elementary school at St....

Roger Heyn

Roger Heyn

Jan 17, 2017

Roger L. Heyn, 77, of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Littleton, CO passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Thief River Falls, MN with his loving family at his side.

A Liturgy Of The Word will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at St. Bernard's Catholic...

Eldor Westman

Eldor Westman

Jan 15, 2017

Eldor Westman, Strandquist, MN, age 85, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his residence at Strandquist, MN.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Bethseda Lutheran Church, Strandquist, MN with Reverend Bert Foster officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Newfolden, MN. A time of...

Roger Reuter

Roger Reuter

Jan 14, 2017

Roger Joseph Reuter, 74, passed away suddenly while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

Memorial Mass will take place at 1:30 PM on Friday, April 21, 2017 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Father Rick Lambert Presiding.  Interment will...

Mathilda Sund

Mathilda Sund

Jan 14, 2017

Mathilda Sund 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 14, 2017 at Valley Elder Care Center in Grand Forks, ND with her loving grand-daughter, Andrea Dahlen and her husband, Tanner Dahlen at her side.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 21, 2016 at Johnson...

Dennis Erickson

Dennis Erickson

Jan 10, 2017

Dennis Erickson, 74, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN, with Larry Myhrer officiating. A private burial will be held in the Spring at Rosewood Cemetery, New Solum...

Jamison Swanson

Jamison Swanson

Jan 9, 2017

Jamison Michael Swanson, infant son of Shania Swanson and Edgar Delgado was born on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

On January 4, 2017 Jamison was baptized in the Christian faith with the support of his proud Godparents, Jasmine Swanson, Nick...

Vincent Horachek

Vincent Horachek

Jan 8, 2017

Vincent Horachek, 52, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at his home in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM in Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp...

Frances Parsley

Frances Parsley

Jan 7, 2017

Frances Corean Amundson was born June 30, 1921 at home in McIntosh, MN, the daughter of Alma Amundson. She attended country school through the 8 th grade.

On November 4, 1939, Frances was united in marriage to Harley Parsley. The couple enjoyed living on the farm near Oklee and...

Wilson Galland

Wilson Galland

Jan 7, 2017

Wilson Galland 94, of Mentor, MN passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM in Faith Lutheran Church in Mentor, MN with Reverend Mike Sletto...

Willia Prestegaard

Willia Prestegaard

Jan 5, 2017

Willia Mrytle Prestegaard, a life-long resident of the Thief River Falls area, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Oakland Park Communities at age 97.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 9, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. John Wollenzien Officiating. Interment will...

Agnes Hemly

Agnes Hemly

Jan 3, 2017

Agnes (Paradis) Hemly, Vancouver, WA, formerly Plummer, MN, beloved mother and grandmother, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Funeral Service will be 11 AM, Friday, January 13, 2017 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Vancouver, WA

Agnes Estelle Paradis was born July 25,...

Julian Gwaltney

Julian Gwaltney

Dec 29, 2016

Julian Gwaltney Jr., Thief River Falls, MN, age 60, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his residence. Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday January 11, 2017 at Greenwood Cemetery Thief River falls, with Rev. Frank Ehling Officiating.

Clinton Castle

Clinton Castle

Dec 29, 2016

Clinton "Kinky" Castle 90, of Holt, MN died peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Essentia First Care Hospital in Fosston, MN.

Funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, MN with Rev. Cathy Rhodes officiating. Burial will...

Kenneth Strand Jr.

Kenneth Strand Jr.

Dec 26, 2016

Kenneth John Strand, Junior was born August 12, 1988 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Kenneth John, Senior (Angie) Strand and Renae Ann (Slininger-Strand) Cooley. Kenneth Jr. lived in Rochester, MN. until December 26, 2016 when he passed away peacefully in his sleep at home.

Ken Jr. grew...

Leo Lacoursiere

Leo Lacoursiere

Dec 25, 2016

Leo LaCoursiere of Brooks, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Johnson Funeral Service, Oklee, MN with Larry Myhrer officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial...

Gladys Larson

Gladys Larson

Dec 25, 2016

Gladys Larson of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, at the age of 93.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with...

Kenneth Sanders

Kenneth Sanders

Dec 25, 2016

Kenneth Sanders, 79, of Goodridge, MN died peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2016 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with his loving family at his side.

Funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN with Rev....

Luane Hanson

Luane Hanson

Dec 23, 2016

Luane "Lu" Hanson, age 38, died unexpectedly Friday, December 23, 2016 at his home in rural Trail.

Funeral service to celebrate Luane's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen and Rev. John Voelker officiating. Burial...

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