Obituaries

Arnold Stanley

Arnold Stanley

Jan 29, 2009

Arnold Stanley, 76, died at his home near Grygla, MN on Thursday, January 29, 2009 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, February 2, 2009 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN with Pastor Mary Ronning Gilthvedt officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 P.M. until 4 P.M. on Sunday,...

Jerome Batalden

Jerome Batalden

Jan 29, 2009

Jerome Dale Batalden, 58, of Thief River Falls, died Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Jerome Jerry Batalden was born in Lamberton, MN on November 8, 1950 to Vernon Spencer and Bernice Alva (Kleven) Batalden. He was baptized and confirmed at Highwater Lutheran Church, rural Lamberton, MN. Jerome attended and graduated from Lamberton Public...

Rabecca Gaffaney

Rabecca Gaffaney

Jan 29, 2009

Rabecca Ann Gaffaney joined God January 29, 2009. She passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 P.M. Tuesday, January 3, 2009 at St. Bernards Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN. with Monsignor Timothy McGee presiding. Visitation will be 5-8 P.M. on Monday, January 2, 2009 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River...

Leah Johnson

Leah Johnson

Jan 27, 2009

Leah Victoria Magnell was born to Carl and Betsy Magnell in rural Garnes Township, Red Lake County on May 7, 1913. She was the youngest of seven children. Her brothers and sisters were Amanda Magnell Hegtvedt, Dora Magnell Lovaas, Clarence Magnell, Beatrice Magnell Strom, Otto Magnell and Joseph Magnell. She attended rural school. She was baptized and confirmed in...

David Ness

David Ness

Jan 25, 2009

David Ness, 74, of Holt, died at the Karlstad Healthcare Center on Sunday, January 25, 2009. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Jim Robberstad officiating. Burial will be in Holt Cemetery, this spring Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday. David Duane Ness...

Agnes Post

Agnes Post

Jan 23, 2009

Agnes Post, 99, died on Friday, January 23, 2009 at Thief River First Care in Thief River Falls, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at St. Bernards Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Monsignor Timothy McGee presiding. Burial will be at St. Bernards Cemetery, Thief River Falls. Visitation will be...

Estella Helgenset

Estella Helgenset

Jan 22, 2009

Estella Mae Helgenset, 96, died Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Melrose Pine Villa Care Center, Melrose, MN. Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM Monday, January 26, 2009 at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Reverend Greg Schram officiating. Burial will be the Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM...

Leland "Bud" Enge

Leland "Bud" Enge

Jan 20, 2009

Leland Bud Enge, 82, died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at St. Bernards Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Monsignor Timothy McGee presiding. Burial will be in St. Bernards Catholic Cemetery in Thief...

Raymond Lessard

Raymond Lessard

Jan 18, 2009

Raymond Lessard, 82, died Sunday, January 18, 2009 at MeritCare Northwest Campus, Thief River Falls, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 23, 2009 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father John Kleinwachter presiding. Burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Oklee, MN. Visitation will from 5:00...

Barbara Restad

Barbara Restad

Jan 17, 2009

Barbara Ann Restad, 78, of Thief River Falls, died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at MeritCare Northwest Campus in Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Zion Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be held from 5-7 P.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Johnson Funeral Service...

William Anderson

William Anderson

Jan 16, 2009

William H. Anderson, 76 of Thief River Falls, MN died Friday, January 16, 2009 at MeritCare Northwest Campus in Thief River Falls. William Henry Billy Anderson was born on July 17, 1932 in Thief River Falls to John and Ellen (Richardson) Anderson. Billy was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. In the 1950s Billy moved to the farm...

Lloyd Philion

Lloyd Philion

Jan 16, 2009

Lloyd Philion, 92, died on Friday, January 16, 2009 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Red Lake Falls, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, January 19, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Gerald Noesen presiding. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Red Lake Falls, MN with military...

Ruby Torgrimson

Ruby Torgrimson

Jan 16, 2009

Ruby Fern Torgrimson, 93, died at Havenwood Nursing Home in Bemidji, MN. on Friday, January 16, 2009. Ruby was born on August 27, 1915 in New Solum Township, Marshall County to Arthur O. and Kerrie Thompson. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1933. Ruby was united in marriage to Gust Torgrimson on January 25, 1935 in Thief River...

Gordon Knott

Gordon Knott

Jan 15, 2009

Gordon Knott, 76, died on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at his home in Red Lake Falls, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 19, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Gerald Noesen presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Red Lake Falls, MN. Military...

Estelle Grinde

Estelle Grinde

Jan 12, 2009

Estelle Grinde, 96, died Monday, January 12, 2009 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral service will be held at 1 P.M. Friday, January 16, 2009 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River...

Leslie Kulseth

Leslie Kulseth

Jan 10, 2009

Leslie Kulseth, 96, died on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the North Valley Health Center, Warren, MN. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Zion Lutheran Church in Viking, MN with Rev. Rena Peterson and Pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethlehem of New Solem Cemetery, rural Viking, MN. Visitation will be...

Maurice "Red" Benson

Maurice "Red" Benson

Jan 3, 2009

Maurice Red Benson, 84, died on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN. with Pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-8 P.M. on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Johnson...

Kathryn Walters

Kathryn Walters

Jan 1, 2009

Kathryn Katie Walters, 84, died January 1, 2009 at Villa St. Vincent Care Center, Crookston, MN. Funeral service will be 11 AM, Monday, January 5, 2009 at Johnson Funeral Service, Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Denny Bivens officiating. Burial will be at First English Cemetery, Mentor, MN. Visitation will be 9-11 AM prior to the service at the...

Roy Roppe

Roy Roppe

Dec 31, 2008

Roy Roppe, 87, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at the Veterans Hospital in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Rev. Curtis Matz, officiating. Burial will follow at Opdahl Cemetery, New Maine Township, Marshall County, MN. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM...

Herbert Zinter

Herbert Zinter

Dec 31, 2008

Herbert E. Zinter, 80, of Thief River Falls, formerly of Grygla, died December 31, 2008 at Meritcare Northwest Campus in Thief River Falls. Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Faith Lutheran Church, Goodridge, MN with Pastor Bob Dahlen officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be...

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