Obituaries

Maurice Cote

Maurice Cote

Aug 21, 2024

Maurice Gene Cote passed away on Wednesday, August 21st at 8pm surrounding by family at Benedictine Living Community in Crookston, MN.

Maurice was born on September 23rd, 1936, to Aristide and Agnes Cote at home in rural Terrebonne Township in Red Lake County, Minnesota. He grew up on a farm just outside Terrebonne, Minnesota where he was...

Adeline Olson

Adeline Olson

Aug 17, 2024

Adeline Olson, 66 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 with her loving family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, August 26th, at 10:30am at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Craig Vasek presiding. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until...

Ilene Bergerson

Ilene Bergerson

Aug 14, 2024

Ilene Bergerson, 77, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Thief River Care Center with her loving family by her side following a 12-year battle with cancer.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:00 PM Prayer Service on Monday,...

Marcella "Marcy" Dunrud

Marcella "Marcy" Dunrud

Aug 14, 2024

Marcella "Marcy" Dunrud, 95, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Thief River Care Center with her loving family by her side.

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, a 9:30 AM rosary will be recited with the visitation to follow, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Bernard's...

Janice Olson

Janice Olson

Aug 12, 2024

Janice Olson, 74, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 16, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jeff Lytle officiating. Visitation will be held one hour...

Donna Marie Paradis

Donna Marie Paradis

Aug 11, 2024

MaDonna "Donna" Marie Paradis, Terrebonne, MN, age 83, died on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home, Crookston, MN.

Celebration of Life service will be 5 PM Sunday August 18, 2024, at Johnson Funeral Home, Thief River Falls, MN with Father Brian Kujawa officiating.

Burial will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic...

Mavis Arvidson

Mavis Arvidson

Aug 7, 2024

Mavis Arvidson of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Villa St. Vincent in Cookston, MN.

Funeral service for Mavis will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jonathan Dodson officiating. Burial will...

Leslie Rogalla

Leslie Rogalla

Aug 6, 2024

Leslie Ann Rogalla, 49, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

A memorial service will be held in honor of Leslie at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 16th, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church in Thief River Falls, MN with...

Joyce Meekma

Joyce Meekma

Aug 4, 2024

A kind and gentle soul, Joyce Meekma, age 80 of Newfolden, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor David Jahn and Pastor David Fish...

Steven Kriel

Steven Kriel

Jul 31, 2024

Steven Kriel, of Goodridge, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at his home in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 55.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Ekelund Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN, with Rev. Kris Snyder officiating.  Burial will follow at...

Lawrence "Larry" Mcdowell

Lawrence "Larry" Mcdowell

Jul 31, 2024

Lawrence (Larry) McDowell, 80, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Lawrence (Larry) Allen McDowell was born on December 17, 1943, son of James and Francis (Carter) McDowell. He was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Bemidji, MN. He attended Bemidji Central School,...

Little Bobby Houle

Little Bobby Houle

Jul 29, 2024

Little Bobby Houle, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2024 at his residence in McIntosh, MN.

Gathering time for family and friends will be held 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. The service to celebrate Little Bobby's life will be held at...

Richard “Jake” Martell

Richard “Jake” Martell

Jul 28, 2024

Richard "Jake" Martell passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Essentia Hospital in Fosston surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian burial for Jake will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, August 2, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father Bryan Kujawa officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Ryan "Casey" Solberg

Ryan "Casey" Solberg

Jul 28, 2024

Ryan "Casey" Solberg, 22, of Goodridge, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He was a loving soon to be husband, devoted father, loved son, brother and uncle.

A Memorial Service in honor of Casey will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Ekelund Lutheran Church, rural Goodridge, MN, with Pastor...

Gerald "Jerry" Owen

Gerald "Jerry" Owen

Jul 28, 2024

Gerald Theodore Owen was born October 20, 1951, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Llewelyn and Laura "Bulke" Owen. From that day on, we all knew him as Jerry.

Jerry passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, July 28th, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and...

Dianne Frazer

Dianne Frazer

Jul 27, 2024

Dianne Frazer of Thief River Falls, MN passed away at the age of 80 on Saturday, July 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service for Dianne will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with...

Edwin Yager

Edwin Yager

Jul 26, 2024

Edwin Edward Yager of rural Grygla, MN took his life due to his medical pain, depression and suffering to find peace and comfort, Friday, July 26, 2024 at his home near Grygla, MN.

Memorial service for Edwin will be held 2:00 PM Sunday August 11, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will...

Dorothy “Bonnie” Heng

Dorothy “Bonnie” Heng

Jul 25, 2024

Dorothy "Bonnie" Heng of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.

Funeral service for Bonnie will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jeffrey Lytle officiating....

Luverne Mathson

Luverne Mathson

Jul 25, 2024

LuVerne Mathson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and distinguished member of the community, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was a remarkable man who dedicated his life to his country, his family, and his passions.

LuVerne honorably served in the United States Army, retiring after a commendable career marked by his unwavering dedication and...

James Sauve

James Sauve

Jul 24, 2024

James Sauve, 60 of Bloomington, MN formerly of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday July 24, 2024 at St John's Hospital, Maplewood, MN.

Service of the word for James will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating. Burial...

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