Obituaries

Oct 17, 2024

Jean Carpenter of Plummer, MN passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Greenleaf Assisted Living in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral for Jean will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer, MN with Reverend Jonathan Dodson officiating. Burial will be held at Emardville Cemetery rural Plummer, MN.

Oct 16, 2024

Rachel Louise Dahl, 43, of Newfolden, MN, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Sanford Hospital, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11AM Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Karlstad Baptist Church, Karlstad, MN.

Funeral service will be 11 AM Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Karlstad Baptist Church, Karlstad, MN.

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Oct 16, 2024

Korydon Chervestad, 79, of Oklee, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Oak Park Lutheran Church, rural Oklee, MN with Pastor Jeffery Merseth officiating. Burial will be held at Oak Park Lutheran Church Cemetery.

A visitation will...

Oct 13, 2024

Harold Green, 73, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls with his loving family by his side.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls with Rev. Tim Lundeen officiating. Visitation...

Oct 10, 2024

Janice "Jan" Johnson, 81, of Brooks, MN passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM with the service to celebrate Jan's life at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer, MN with Rev. Jonathan Dodson and Rev. Timothy...

Oct 10, 2024

Marvin H. Torkelson

June 30, 1937 – October 10, 2024

Marvin Harlan Torkelson was born at home in rural Thief River Falls on June 30, 1937, the fifth of nine children born to Melvin and Helen (Wiken) Torkelson.

Marv (as he preferred being called) attended Washington District 221 country...

Oct 10, 2024

Marlin Mattson, 70, of Newfolden, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service on Thursday October 17, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN....

Oct 10, 2024

Julieta Dela Cruz Nelson, 84, of Middle River, MN formerly of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side.

A private Celebration of Life Service will be held by her family.  She will later be interred in the Philippines.

Julieta Dela...

Oct 9, 2024

Erick Verner Rhen, 32, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

The family will receive visitors on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN with the Funeral Service to celebrate Erick's life at 3:30 PM with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating....

Oct 8, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Nelson, 77, reached the end of a long battle with numerous health ailments on October 8, 2024. She inspired many with her strong faith and happy anticipation of heaven (even though her family said 20 more years).

Patricia Susan Halldin was born on January 23, 1947, to Kenneth and Beth (McLoad) Halldin. She was able...

Oct 6, 2024

Edgar Miller, 90 of Goodridge, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Neilson Place in Bemidji, MN with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Edgar's life at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls,...

Oct 3, 2024

Beverly Halfaday of Florence, SD, formerly of Newfolden, MN, passed away at Ava's Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Funeral service for Beverly will be held 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Westaker Free Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Reverend Kevin Hall Officiating. Burial will be held at Oak...

Oct 2, 2024

Donna Manning, 94, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Greenleaf Assisted Living, Thief River Falls, MN.

Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN on Monday, October 14, 2024 with Pastor Clay Ellingson officiating. Visitation will...

Sep 28, 2024

Stephanie Dagen of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Thief River Care Center at the age of 59.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Stephanie White officiating.

Stephanie Lynn Dagen...

Sep 28, 2024

Karyl Diane Kveton, 71, of Goodridge, MN, gained her angel wings while holding her sister's hand on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Visitation will be on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10 to 11 AM at Faith Lutheran Church, Goodridge, MN.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11 AM Faith Lutheran Church, Goodridge,...

Sep 25, 2024

Richard H. Schuldt of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the age of 79.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sonja (Sue); children, Rebecca (John) Swanberg, Beth (Mark) Schuldt, and Robert (Amy) Schuldt; grandchildren, Allison (Drew) Wallace, Jack (Rachel) Swanberg, and Kate (Hayden) Rasmussen; brother, Harvey (Donna)...

Sep 24, 2024

Ronald Winter, 78 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service on Friday, September 27, 2024 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the...

Sep 24, 2024

Gary Grove, 91 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN with his loving family by his side.

The service to celebrate Gary's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls,...

Sep 19, 2024

Rodger Borgen, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, at the age of 74.

Military Honors will be held at 1:00 PM on October 19, 2024 at the VFW in Thief River Falls, MN

A Celebration of Life Service will be held immediately following...

Sep 18, 2024

Carol Violette, 69, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Service of the Word will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating. Visitation will be...