Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gary Peters
Jul 23, 2024
Gary Peters, 84 of Viking, MN passed away on Tuesday July 23, 2024 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND with his loving family by his side.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 29, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM (lunch will be served), at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. The service to celebrate...
Beatrice Kruse
Jul 21, 2024
Beatrice Kruse, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her residence in St Hilaire, MN after a 2 ½ year battle with ALS.
Memorial Mass for Bea will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert officiating. Burial will...
Martha "Marty" Torgerson
Jul 19, 2024
Martha "Marty" Torgerson, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls, MN.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Martha's life at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Silver Creek Lutheran Church, rural Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Burial...
Gordon Peterson
Jul 15, 2024
Gordon Ernest Peterson, 87, of Middle River, MN passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Gordon's life at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. A...
Hilda Caroline Opdahl
Jul 13, 2024
Hilda Caroline Opdahl, 86, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center, Bagley, MN.
Memorial service will be at 3pm Friday, July 26, 2024, at Vernes Lutheran Church, rural McIntosh, MN.
Visitation will be one hour before the service.
The interment will be at Vernes Lutheran Cemetery, rural...
Cynthia Lou Nomeland
Jul 9, 2024
Cynthia Lou Nomeland, 61, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Unity Medical Center, Grafton, ND.
A Celebration of Life Lucheon will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Riverside Terrace in Thief River Falls, MN. Cynthia's favorite Pastor Pete will be the attending.
On November 23, 1962, Cynthia was born...
Colin Ray Wilde
Jul 9, 2024
Colin Ray Wilde, aged 27, passed away on July 9, 2024, in Fargo, North Dakota. Born on March 7, 1997, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and baptized August 17th of 1997 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in rural Oklee, Minnesota, Colin was known for his deep love for his family and his pets.
Colin had recently started as...
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