Vernon Dokkin
Jul 4, 2025
Vernon D Dokkin was born January 31,1935 in Winnepeg, Canada to Mabel Morran and was given the name Sidney Allen. Â He was adopted by Louis and Selena Dokkin and his name was changed to Vernon Dean Dokkin.
Following High School, he joined the Air Force and was enlisted for 8 years. Â He worked in the Intelligence department...
David Stroh
Jun 30, 2025
David Stroh, age 85, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on September 10, 1939, in LaMoure, North Dakota, to Arthur and Adeline (Dathe) Stroh. He was raised in LaMoure as the eldest of five siblings, one brother and three sisters....
Charles "Charlie" Kiesow
Jun 30, 2025
Charles Kiesow, 84, of Goodridge, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will begin...
Michael Holten
Jun 27, 2025
Michael Gene Holten died on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota after his battle with cancer. Â He was 69 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 11, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Home in Thief River Falls, Minnesota with Pastor Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Â Visitation will be...
Linda Schindler
Jun 21, 2025
Linda Bodell Schindler, 76, of Strandquist, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Linda was born on June 23, 1948, in Warren, Minnesota, to Frence Helmer and Agnes Florence (Hanson) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethesda Lutheran Church and attended school in Strandquist.
On May 14, 1967, she...
Roger Lee Solem
Jun 17, 2025
Roger Lee Solem, 87, of rural Newfolden, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his farm, just the way he wanted.
We will celebrate his life on Friday, June 27, 2025, 11 am, at Rindal Lutheran Church, rural Viking, MN, with visitation one hour before the service.
On February 11, 1938, Roger was...
David Jon Wallenberg
Jun 14, 2025
David Jon Wallenberg, 66, died on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence in rural Goodridge, MN.
The service Celebrating the life of David Jon Wallenberg of Goodridge will be held at 2:30 Saturday June 21, 2025 at the Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls.
Family and friends may gather at Johnson Funeral Service...
Jeff Dahl
Jun 14, 2025
Jeffrey Kenneth Dahl, age 70, passed away at his residence in rural Bagley, MN on Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born on December 22, 1954, in Cavalier, ND, to Kenneth and Clarice Dahl.
Jeffrey's life was a testament to faith, hard work, and dedication. Baptized at Walhalla Lutheran Church and later confirmed at Elim Lutheran Brethren...
Jason Grindeland
Jun 14, 2025
Jason Grindeland, 38 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence in Red Lake Falls, MN.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Jason's life at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.
Jason...
Linda Lou Lavigne
Jun 12, 2025
Linda Lou LaVigne, 80, died on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Oakland Park Nursing Home, Thief River Falls, MN.
She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" LaVigne, Red Lake Falls, MN; children: Shanna (John) Engelstad, Thief River Falls, MN, and Brandt (Nana) LaFave, Indonesia.
Donnie Vraa
Jun 7, 2025
Donald Gene Vraa was born on January 28, 1952, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Herbert and Marion (Erickson) Vraa. He was baptized and confirmed at Ekelund Lutheran Church in rural Goodridge, MN. He attended school in Goodridge and graduated in 1970.
In the fall of 1970, Donnie enlisted with the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division,...
James Vedbraaten
Jun 3, 2025
James Wayne Vedbraaten passed away peacefully at his home in Avon, Minnesota, on 3 June 2025. He was 78.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, 9 June 2025, at St. Bernard's Church in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, with Father Rick Lambert officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM,...
Cindy Tsukichi
May 30, 2025
Cindy (Lucynda) Tsukichi (née Hansen) A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, dedicated community member, and life-giving organ donor
Cindy Tsukichi passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center on May 30th in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Born on August 1, 1950, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, she grew up surrounded by love and pursued her education at St. Francis High...
Delores Keim
May 30, 2025
Delores Evangeline Keim of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Lakota, ND passed away at her home in Thief River Falls, MN.
No services are planned.
Delores Miller was born December 12, 1931, near Goodridge, MN daughter of Morris and Signe (Sjulestad) Miller. Â She was the eldest of 10, grew up on the family farm....
Annabelle Cuppett
May 29, 2025
Annabelle Safira Cuppett, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Oakland Park Nursing Home in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Stephanie White officiating. Burial will be at...
Dennis Klopp
May 29, 2025
Dennis Ernest Klopp, 79, of Newfolden, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 31, 1945, in Warren, Minnesota, he lived a life devoted to his family, his faith, and his passion for farming.
Dennis was baptized and confirmed at Alma Lutheran...
Chad Manning
May 28, 2025
Chad Eugene Manning, a loving father, devoted husband, cherished son, brother, and faithful friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 53.
Born on December 13, 1971, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Melvin and Shirley (Degroat) Manning, Chad grew up with strong values rooted in faith, family, and community. He loved playing...
Linda King
May 25, 2025
Linda King, 71 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her residence with her loving family by her side.
The service to celebrate Linda's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Westaker Cemetery, rural Newfolden, MN with Pastor Betty Johnson officiating. A luncheon will...
Douglas Cullen
May 24, 2025
Douglas Cullen passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service with Father Rick Lambert officiating at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service...
Gerald Schuster
May 23, 2025
Gerald Schuster, 78 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his residence with his loving family by his side.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Gerald's life at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with...
