Obituaries

Jan 24, 2024

DelRay Allen Rux, 57, of Holt, MN, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, surrounded by family at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Visitation and Service will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Reverend Stephanie White...

Jan 19, 2024

Dennis Ray McCauley, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the age of 76.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating.  Burial will be held at...

Jan 17, 2024

John Sherack, Thief River Falls, MN, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert presiding.  Burial will follow at...

Jan 14, 2024

Ordell Solberg, 93 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by her loving family.

The funeral service to celebrate Ordell's life will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Ekelund Lutheran Church near Goodridge, MN with Reverend Kris...

Jan 12, 2024

Alice Stancyk, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday January 12, 2024 at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial for Alice will be held 1:30 PM on Friday, January 19, 2024 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert...

Jan 11, 2024

James Goldesberry, 82, Thief River Falls, MN passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be held on Friday evening starting at 5:00 PM with a prayer service at 6:00 PM and a Masonic Service to follow, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN.

Jan 11, 2024

Rosemary Naeseth, 80 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN with her loving family by her side.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service led by Rev. Dr. Betty...

Jan 10, 2024

Connie Jean Engen of rural Newfolden, MN passed away on Wednesday January 10, 2024 at her home near Newfolden, MN.

Funeral Service for Connie will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Stephany White officiating. Burial will be held at East Bethlehem Cemetery...

Jan 7, 2024

Alice Marion Thune passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Greenleaf Assisted living in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service for Alice will be held 2:00 PM on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls with Reverend Betty Johnson officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Greenwood Cemetery...

Jan 7, 2024

Glenn Allen Kalsnes, 64, of Tampa, FL, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on January 7, 2024, in Largo, FL, with his loving son by his side.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. A prayer service will begin at...

Jan 5, 2024

Henry Linder, Oklee, MN, 82 passed away on Friday January 5, 2024 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

The service to celebrate Henry's life will be on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Oklee, MN at 11:00 AM and will be led by Henry's friend, Ronald E. Skallet. Burial will follow...

Jan 4, 2024

Phil Kvalvog, of Middle River, MN, formerly of Wanamingo/Cannon Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at home, at the age of 87.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Tom Johnston officiating.

Visitation will take...

Jan 3, 2024

Steve Morinville, 66 of Brooks, MN, went home to be with our Lord, on Wednesday January 3, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND with his loving family by his side.

Per Steve's wishes, no services will be held.

Steven Paul Morinville was born November 1, 1957 in Red Lake Falls, MN the son of...

Jan 1, 2024

Verna Christensen, 91 of Thief River Falls, MN went to meet her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2024, at Oakland Park Communities 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, January 5, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church. The...

Dec 30, 2023

Gary Hamness, aged 80, passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center on December 30, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, Minnesota with Rev. Terri Cuppett officiating. Visitation from 3:00 to 6:00 PM with a prayer service at 5:00 PM at Johnson Funeral...

Dec 27, 2023

Jean Plante of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at her home in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 AM on Wednesday, January 3, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating and Deacon John Bruggeman. Burial...

Dec 24, 2023

Anna Marie (Mary) DeMarais (77) of Bemidji, Minn. passed into eternal rest on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023.

Service of the word for Mary will be held 1:00 PM on Saturday December 30, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery...

Dec 23, 2023

Mary L. Johnson,78, Roseau, formerly of Salol, MN passed away December 23, 2023.

Mary grew up on a farm by Goodridge, MN, the daughter of Henry and Blenda Lease. She attended Goodridge School. On April 20, 1966, Mary married Stanley Johnson from Gatzke, MN; they raised 2 children, Bobby Johnson and Susan Johnson. They lived on a...

Dec 22, 2023

Wayne Otto Schultz, Sr. passed away on December 22, 2023, at the age of 92 in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. He was born on October 23, 1931, in Grafton, ND, US. Wayne was a hardworking, respectful, and no-nonsense type of man who took deep pride in these qualities.

A Celebration of Life will be held on January...

Dec 19, 2023

Cecilia A. Stoltman, 88 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at her residence.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Craig Vasek presiding.

Visitation will be...