Obituaries

Nov 22, 2023

Melvin Johnson Jr., of Thief River Falls, MN, formerly of Brooks, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 87.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in McIntosh, MN, with Rev. Bruce Blocker...

Nov 22, 2023

Betty Elaine Harder, 81, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully at the Thief River Care Center on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Stephanie White officiating.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM...

Nov 21, 2023

Byron "Buzz" Wilson, 70, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away suddenly and peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at his residence.

The service to celebrate Buzz's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with his brother, Father Richard Wilson and Rev. Jonathan...

Nov 18, 2023

Virgil Dean Wagner of Middle River, MN passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, on arrival at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service for Virgil will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Our Saviors Thief Lake Church rural Middle River with Reverend Kevin Hackney Officiating. Burial will follow at...

Nov 14, 2023

Robert Martinson, 61, of Karlstad, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Karlstad Senior Living with his loving family by side.

The service to celebrate Robert's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Stephanie White officiating. Visitation will be...

Nov 14, 2023

Gerald Nelson of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Funeral for Jerry will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jeffrey Lytle Officiating. Burial...

Nov 14, 2023

Janet Berg, 86 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Thief River Care Center with her loving family by her side.

The service to celebrate Janet's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 18, 2023 with a visitation beginning at noon, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief...

Nov 11, 2023

Courtney Kleven "Corky", 75 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away suddenly on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2023 at his Lake Sarah home, rural Erskine, MN.

The service to celebrate Corky's life will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Rev. Jonathan Dodson officiating....

Nov 11, 2023

Ferrl Ranum, 95 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

The service to celebrate Ferrl's life will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Mark Helgeland officiating. Visitation will be...

Nov 10, 2023

Loretta Christine (Lien) Sourdif, 93 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away Friday, November 10th, 2023 at the Thief River Care Center.

The service to celebrate Loretta's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 20, 2023 with visitation one hour prior to the church at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with...

Nov 9, 2023

Judith Ann "Johnnie" Martin Chaplinski, 81, of Middle River, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus, in Rochester, MN surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at St....

Nov 9, 2023

Orlan Stolaas, 89 of rural Oklee, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church rural Oklee, MN with Reverend Jonathan Dodson Officiating. Burial will be held at Ebenezer Church Cemetery....

Nov 8, 2023

Life of James Stich

James "Jim" Joseph Stich was received into Christ's loving arms on November 8, 2023, passing away at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 10:30am. Visitation will be an hour before the funeral. Jim will...

Nov 7, 2023

In Loving Memory of Barbara Jean DeHaan

Memorial Mass for Barbara will be held 2:00 PM on Monday, November 13, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating and John Bruggeman Deacon. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery near Red Lake Falls, MN. Visitation will be...

Nov 6, 2023

Lester Vad, 87 of rural Oklee, MN died on Monday, November 6, 2023 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, MN.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 14th  from 5 to 7 PM, with a Prayer Service at 6:30 PM, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be held at Ebenezer...

Nov 5, 2023

Susan Berberich of Brooks, MN passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at The Commons on Marice in Eagan, MN.

Memorial service will be held for Susan on Monday November 13, 2023, 11 AM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at...

Nov 5, 2023

David K. Strong, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 94.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the United Methodist Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev....

Nov 5, 2023

Dean (Deano) Lawrenz, age 82, of Thief River Falls passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service.  Burial will be held at a later...

Nov 5, 2023

Rachel Lea (Noreikis) Fleming, 34 was residing with her mother in Thief River Falls, MN, formerly of Grand Forks, ND and Warren, MN passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Johnson Funeral...

Nov 4, 2023

Jeffrey Lynn King Jr., known as Jeff, passed away on November 4, 2023, at the age of 42 in Newfolden, Minnesota.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

Following the visitation, Jeff will be...