Obituaries

Mar 14, 2024

Orley Arneson of Lexington, SC, formerly of Grygla, MN passed away on March 14, 2024 at Carolina Garden in Lexington, SC.

Funeral service for Orley will be held 10:30 AM Monday, March 25, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN with Reverend Marilyn Grafstrom Officiating. Burial will be held at Our Savior's Church Cemetery rural Grygla,...

Mar 13, 2024

Lynnae Sue Toren, 61, of St. Hilaire, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, with her loving daughter, Jesse, by her side.

Lynnae was born on June 9, 1962, in Thief River Falls, MN, the eldest daughter of Ervin and Mary (Bowen) Ness. She was baptized into the...

Mar 13, 2024

Joshua Ramsey, 40, of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Fargo, ND passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

A gathering time to celebrate Josh's life will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River...

Mar 12, 2024

Dianna Williams, 48, of Badger, MN passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side.

The service to celebrate Dianna's life will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Holt Cemetery in Holt, MN.

Dianna Lynn Erickson was born August...

Mar 10, 2024

Violet Helen "Vi" Grant, 97, of White Bear Lake, MN, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Harbor Crossing in White Bear Lake, MN in the loving care of her family and Gentiva Hospice.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Greenwood...

Mar 10, 2024

Written by Janet

Janet Ann Dahl was born to Emil and Pauline (Wolden) Dahl on June 23, 1940 on the Dahl family farm near Gatzke, Mn.  She was the youngest of nine children with four older brothers and four older sisters.  She was baptized on August 25, 1940 at Moose River Lutheran Church, and confirmed...

Mar 9, 2024

Roger Smith, 83, of Grygla, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls MN.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM with the service to celebrate Roger's life at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev....

Mar 9, 2024

Danielle Vondal, of Newfolden, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at her home in Newfolden, MN, at the age of 38.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

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Mar 4, 2024

John Hagl of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 near Kelliher, MN.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 1:00 PM on Friday, March 8, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery near Red...

Mar 2, 2024

Prestan Marquis passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND surrounded by his family and friends.

On Friday, March 15, 2024, a visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will also be...

Mar 2, 2024

Sandra (Sandy) Maurice Fontaine, 81, of Mentor, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 2, 2024. Sandra was born in Grafton, North Dakota on May 29, 1942 to Orville and Clarice (Hoppe) Ulland.

Sandy married Keith, the love of her life on January 17, 1959 where they eventually settled in Red Lake Falls,...

Feb 29, 2024

Brian Olson, 66, of Thief River Falls, MN, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and caretaker, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

A memorial service to celebrate Brian's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp...

Feb 27, 2024

Dean Harold Hanson, 62, of Goodridge, MN, passed away on February 27, 2024 on the Hanson family farm in Highlanding Township where he lived all of his life. He was born March 24,1961 in Thief River Falls, the son of Orlin and Marcella (Haugen) Hanson.

Dean was baptized on May 14, 1961, confirmed in 1976, and was...

Feb 26, 2024

Judith Bruggeman, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at her residence, at the age of 78.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will take place one hour prior to...

Feb 26, 2024

Warren J. "Walt" Martell, 81 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Riverview Health in Crookston, MN.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 2, 2024 with Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with...

Feb 22, 2024

Wahna J. Smith of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls, MN.

Wahna Jean Torkelson was born November 28, 1938, the sixth of nine children born to Melvin and Helen (Wiken) Torkelson. The last of the children to be born at home instead of a hospital,...

Feb 17, 2024

Andrew Ryan of Newfolden, MN passed away surrounded by his loving family unexpectedly on arrival at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service for Andrew will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Pastor Ollie Urdahl Officiating. Burial will be held at a...

Feb 13, 2024

Elvina Kolden, of Middle River, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 95.

A Gathering for Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Elvina Rasmussen Nelson Kolden was born on August 25, 1928 at home in Middle River,...

Feb 13, 2024

Lois Peterson, of Middle River, MN, passed peacefully at the Thief River Care Center on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, with her family by her side at the age of 85.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Middle River, MN.  Burial will follow at Spruce Valley Cemetery in Middle River.

Visitation...

Feb 11, 2024

Keith Hagen, 76, of Gatzke, MN passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM with a 5:00 PM prayer service on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will also begin at Noon...