Obituaries

Emil Harbott, Jr.

Emil Harbott, Jr.

Apr 24, 2025

Emil "Jr." Harbott, 89 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM with the memorial service at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Thomas Puffe officiating....

Mary L Burnell

Mary L Burnell

Apr 24, 2025

Mary Burnell of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Graveside service for Mary will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 1 PM in Forrest Hill Cemetery at International Falls, MN. Lunch will follow at the VFW in International Falls, MN.

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Robert "Bob" Homme

Robert "Bob" Homme

Apr 22, 2025

Robert "Bob" Homme, 76 of Goodridge, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN with his loving family by his side. He never gave up fighting! Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM with a 4:30 PM prayer service on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service...

Norman Brenna

Norman Brenna

Apr 17, 2025

Norman Otto Brenna, 73, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on April 17, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Norman lived a life of quiet strength, generosity, and devotion to those he loved.

Norman was raised in Ulen, Minnesota, and graduated from Ulen High School in 1969. Following graduation, he...

Mark Langevin

Mark Langevin

Apr 15, 2025

Mark Dennis Langevin passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. He was 82 years old.

Mark was born on November 17, 1942, to Dennis and Doris (Wiener) Langevin in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. He attended school in Thief River Falls and graduated from...

Kenneth Myron Sorenson

Kenneth Myron Sorenson

Apr 11, 2025

Kenneth Myron Sorenson passed away on April 11, 2025, at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, Minnesota.

Kenny was born in Trail, Minnesota, to Paul and Margaret (Knutson) Sorenson. After completing his high school education, he proudly served in the United States Army. Following his military service, Kenny built a career in the auto repair industry as an...

Kenneth "Ken" Jones

Kenneth "Ken" Jones

Apr 11, 2025

Kenneth Dean "Ken" Jones passed away on April 11, 2025, at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, at the age of 77.

Ken was born on December 21, 1947, in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Grand Hubert Jones and Elizabeth Betty McDaniel. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Neil Konickson

Neil Konickson

Apr 9, 2025

Neil Ross Konickson, of Plummer, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home.

Funeral service for Neil will be held on Thursday, April 17th at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer, MN with Rev. Jonathan Dodson & Samantha Umber officiating. Burial will be held at Clara Cemetery...

Orvis Mossestad

Orvis Mossestad

Apr 9, 2025

Orvis Mossestad of rural Plummer, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by his family in a place he called home almost his entire life – the family farm.

Born on July 25, 1946, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Orvis was the son of Oscar and Ruby (Anderson) Mossestad. He began his education in...

Janice Ione Olson

Janice Ione Olson

Apr 8, 2025

Janice I. Olson, 79, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Janice's life at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev....

Larry Korpi Sr.

Larry Korpi Sr.

Apr 8, 2025

Larry Korpi Sr., 75 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Larry's life at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating....

Scott Larson

Scott Larson

Apr 8, 2025

Scott Larson, 39, of Waverly, MN passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

A celebration of life for Scott will be held at Noon on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will follow at Holt Cemetery, Holt,...

Lorraine Miller

Lorraine Miller

Apr 4, 2025

Lorraine Miller, 97, formerly of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away at Warroad Senior Living Center, Warroad, MN on Friday, April 4, 2025.

A funeral service for Lorraine will be held 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jonathan Dodson Officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove...

Lorraine Benoit

Lorraine Benoit

Apr 2, 2025

Lorraine Amelia Benoit, 84, of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Funeral service for Lorraine will be held 10:30 AM on Monday, April 7, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jeffrey Lytle...

Justin Brierly

Justin Brierly

Apr 2, 2025

Justin Keith Brierly suddenly passed away on April 2, 2025, at his residence with his fiancé Cyler Buenconsejo and special friend Christine Johnson in Roseau, Minnesota. He was born on May 27, 1968, in Great Falls, Montana.

Justin attended school at Northrup Elementary and Lincoln High School and was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Thief...

Wayne Tieman

Wayne Tieman

Mar 30, 2025

Wayne Wallace Tieman of Bemidji, MN passed away on Sunday March 30, 2025. Wayne was born May 13, 1950, to Wallace and Agnes Tieman in Thief River Falls, MN.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.  From early childhood, Wayne's parents instilled in him a love of learning and knowing, through Sunday School, the great stories of...

Carol Marie Clark

Carol Marie Clark

Mar 30, 2025

Carol Marie Clark passed away at Altru Hospital on March 30, 2025, in Grand Forks, North Dakota with her loving family by her side.

Funeral service for Carol will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Alex Amiot officiating. Burial will be held...

Rose Marlene Schmitz

Rose Marlene Schmitz

Mar 26, 2025

Rose Marlene Schmitz, Thief River Falls, MN, age 89, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Thief River Falls Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 1:30 PM at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN.  Burial will be at St. Bernard's Catholic Church Cemetery, Thief...

Joan Roppe

Joan Roppe

Mar 25, 2025

Joan Roppe, 90, of Newfolden, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls with her loving family by her side.

Joan Elaine Nelson was born on September 4, 1934, at home in New Maine Township, north of Newfolden, MN. She was the third child of eight born to...

Ronald "Ron" Engelstad

Ronald "Ron" Engelstad

Mar 25, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Edward Engelstad, 84, of Grygla, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at his residence with his loving wife by his side.

Ron was born on October 12, 1940, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Edward and Nora (Leshar) Engelstad. He was baptized at Landstad Lutheran Church on November 17, 1940 in Gatzke, MN,...

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