Obituaries

Jan 6, 2025

Frieda Kenner of Thief River Falls, Minnesota passed away at home on Monday, January 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial service for Frieda will be held 11:00 AM on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Carl Clark officiating. Burial will be held at Landstad Cemetery near Gatzke,...

Jan 5, 2025

Janice Schwartz, 78, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will begin at noon with the service to celebrate Jan's life at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. LeRoy Flickinger...

Jan 4, 2025

Faye Annette Emmons, born on August 26, 1949, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at North Star Manor in Warren, Minnesota. She was the beloved daughter of Walter Lloyd Smith and Aloise Opal (Ross) Smith.

Faye grew up in Middle River, Minnesota, where she attended school. She was baptized on May...

Jan 4, 2025

Olive H. Eckstein, 94 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Arbor Lane Memory Care in Burnsville, MN. Where she resided with kind and compassionate care since November 2018.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the funeral service at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Johnson Funeral...

Jan 4, 2025

Wyatt Sauve, 25, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 as a result of an automobile accident.

Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Rev. Jonathan Dodson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Jan 1, 2025

Robert Paul Hamlin Jr., 52, of Warroad, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, with his loving family by his side.

Robert was born on November 15, 1972, in New Orleans, LA, to Robert Paul Hamlin Sr. and Linda Lou (Boutain) Hamlin. He spent many years as an...

Jan 1, 2025

Joseph Henry Hagl passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner  Officiating. Burial will...

Dec 31, 2024

Irene Rosten of Oklee, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Poplar Meadows in McIntosh, MN.

Celebration of life for Irene will be held 11 AM on Saturday January 11, 2025 at Salem Lutheran Church near Oklee, MN with Reverend Timothy Lundeen officiating. Burial will be held at Salem Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Dec 29, 2024

David Mark Forsberg, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on December 2, 1946, in Gully, Minnesota, to Palmer and Ethel (Nelson) Forsberg, David lived a life defined by service, dedication, and love for those around him.

David attended Northrop Elementary School and Lincoln High...

Dec 25, 2024

Ruth Barbara (Solvik) Helm, age 82, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at the Thief River Care Center.

Ruth was second born out of eight siblings, in Marshall County, Warren, MN on October 24, 1942, to Edi and Alice (Wimpfheimer) Solvik.

Ruth graduated from Warren High School in...

Dec 25, 2024

Beverly Jean Jablinske, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.

A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Beverly will be laid...

Dec 24, 2024

Arlene Lee, 84, of Bemidji, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Altru Rehab Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

A graveside service will be held in the spring of 2025 at Landstad Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls, MN

Arlene Ione Lee, née Anderson, born August 30th, 1940, and baptized January 14th, 1941, at...

Dec 23, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Lee Kuske (née Zabel), beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 23, 2024 at her residence in Goodridge, MN. Born on October 4, 1957, in Minneapolis, MN, Becky was the cherished daughter of Charles Zabel and Mary Anne Zabel (née Houck).

Becky graduated from Osseo High School and went on to work her...

Dec 22, 2024

Skip Swanson, 89, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Oliver Clayton Swanson was born July 29, 1935 in Sanders Township, Pennington County, MN the son of George C. and Katherine (Anton) Swanson. He was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church in St....

Dec 21, 2024

Rick Woodruff, 72, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Thief River Falls with his loving family at his side.  This came after a courageous 16-month battle against Glioblastoma stage 4 brain cancer.

There will be no visitation or funeral service.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later...

Dec 20, 2024

Brad Gunderson, 62, of Trail, MN passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at his residence with his loving wife by his side.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oklee, MN with Rev. Tim Lundeen officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery, Rural Oklee.

Dec 18, 2024

Norman Opdahl, 77, of Middle River, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Norm's life at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 3, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Middle River, MN with Rev. Alex...

Dec 9, 2024

Irene Smith, 89, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday December 9, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls.

Celebration of life for Irene will be held at 11:00 AM on December 26, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN with Rev. Marilyn Grafstrom officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Dec 9, 2024

Frederick Paul "Fred" Grant, 97, of Thief River Falls, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at Eventide Care Center, Moorhead, MN in the care of his family and Hospice of Red River Valley.

Fred was born June 11, 1927, in Moorhead, MN. He was the son of Paul and Nora (Wangen) Grant. Due to the illness of...

Dec 7, 2024

Robert "Bob" Prestebak, 97, of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Goodridge, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Minnesota Greenleaf in Thief River Falls, with his loving family by his side.

The service to celebrate Robert's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Faith Lutheran Church in...