Obituaries

May 5, 2024

John Erickson, 80, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 10, 2024 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN, with Pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating.  Burial will follow at Black River Cemetery, rural St. Hilaire,...

May 3, 2024

Helen Wilson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 71.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Father...

May 1, 2024

Edward "Sonny' Sjulestad, 86, of Goodridge, MN , passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral for Sonny will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Ekelund Lutheran Church rural Goodridge, MN with Reverend Kris Snyder officiating. Burial will be held at Star Cemetery rural Goodridge, MN.

Visitation will...

May 1, 2024

Frederick Jorgensen, 87, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Fred will be laid to rest at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls on the Jorgensen family plot with Rev. Jonathan Dodson officiating.

Frederick...

May 1, 2024

A prayer service and luncheon in memory of Kyle will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls on Saturday, May 11 at 11 am with his cousin, Father Adam Hamness, officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Interment will take place in a private ceremony this summer.

Kyle Lee Anthony Schmitz was...

Apr 30, 2024

Virginia Lee Martinez passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Reading Hospital in Reading, PA, at the age of 80 years, 7 months, and 30 days. Born on September 1,1943, in Killeen, TX, to Frank and Isabelle (Seeger) Knott. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and attended Washington Elementary and Lafayette Secondary School in...

Apr 29, 2024

Clifford Dahle, 93, of Holt, MN, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Karlstad Senior Living , Karlstad, MN.

The funeral service to celebrate Cliff's life will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, MN with Rev. Sheila Michaels officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Apr 29, 2024

The youngest and last of the Cyr boys, Frankie Joseph, passed away on April 29, 2024 at the McIntosh Senior Living Center.  He was born June 16, 1932 in Crookston, MN to parents Frank and Lottie (Beaudin) Cyr.  Frankie's older brothers were Harold, Bradford, and Lloyd.  He lived most of his life in Oklee except for the 15 months...

Apr 28, 2024

Keith Ardell Fontaine, 88, of Mentor, MN, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2024.

Keith was born in rural Whitman, North Dakota on April 5, 1936 to Isadore J. and Frieda W. (Kelley) Fontaine.  Keith was baptized at Quale Lutheran Church in Fordville, ND and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Manvel, ND. He grew...

Apr 27, 2024

Harvey Lund of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Celebration of life for Harvey will be held 10:00 AM Saturday May 4, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Mark Helgeland officiating. Burial...

Apr 27, 2024

Ramona Alessia-Ann Castillo, infant daughter of Nikki (Foty) and Mauricio Castillo gained her angel wings on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:51 AM in Thief River Falls.

A gathering time for family and friends to celebrate Ramona's life will be held from 1:30 PM until 3:30 PM on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in...

Apr 26, 2024

Kynsleigh Marie Feller daughter of Brady Feller and Kaylynn Grochow was born asleep and received her wings surrounded by her loving mommy, daddy and grandparents on Friday April 26, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

A private family service will be held on Friday, June 7th, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief...

Apr 24, 2024

James Swan, 82, of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Holt, MN passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2024 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

The service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, MN with Shawn Wagner officiating. Visitation will be one...

Apr 17, 2024

Thomas Huot of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian burial for Tom will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob...

Apr 16, 2024

Theresa Vatthauer, 91, passed away on April 16, 2024 at her daughter's home in Maple Grove, MN surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4:00 PM on April 23, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating and John Bruggeman Deacon. Visitation will...

Apr 16, 2024

Julie Ann Paquin, 72, of Brooks, MN, passed away on April 16, 2024, peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer, which she fought valiantly and without complaint.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM Friday, April 26, 2024, and a Prayer Service at 6:30 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN....

Apr 15, 2024

Angela 'Angie' Joy Geddes-Klemz, 56 years old, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, April15th, 2024 at Vibra Hospital inside of Sanford Medical Center in West Fargo, North Dakota.

Angie's Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at the St. Hillaire, MN Community Center. Visitation began at 11 am followed with Celebration...

Apr 14, 2024

Cleta Anna Ralph of Oklee, MN passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Memorial service for Cleta will be held 2 PM on Saturday May 4, 2024 at Salem Lutheran Church near Oklee, MN with Reverend Linda Molitor officiating. Burial will be held at Clearwater Cemetery rural...

Apr 14, 2024

Richard W. Richards was born January 25, 1951, to Maurice and Edna 'Elaine' (Besgrove) Richards in Mt. Vernon, Washington.

He was one of eight children that tended to the family farm just outside of Bow, Washington. Among the 3 farms, they primarily raised and milked Jerseys cows.  Every chance he could, he talked about the hard work...

Apr 13, 2024

Wayne Arnold Kilen, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Fargo Veteran's Medical Center, Fargo, ND at the age of 78.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church in Newfolden, MN, with Pastor Gary Barrett officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM...