Obituaries

Ruby Tanner

Ruby Tanner

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...

Joanne Voeltz

Joanne Voeltz

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....

William Nelson

William Nelson

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...

Joy Gillespie

Joy Gillespie

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,...

Dennis Duane Cloud

Dennis Duane Cloud

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...

Carol Bjornrud

Carol Bjornrud

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...

Edward “Ed” Dahle

Edward “Ed” Dahle

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...

William "Junior" Olson

William "Junior" Olson

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,...

Gordon Peterson

Gordon Peterson

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...

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 to the service.

Debra was...

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....

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