Obituaries

Merlyn Hanson

Merlyn Hanson

Oct 12, 2023

Merlyn Hanson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Thief River Care Center, at the age of 82.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.  Interment will follow...

Eunice Wiskow

Eunice Wiskow

Oct 12, 2023

Eunice Wiskow, 92, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN.

The funeral service to celebrate Eunice's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 19, 2023 with visitation one hour prior to the service, at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River...

Carolyn Halvorson

Carolyn Halvorson

Oct 10, 2023

Carolyn Halvorson, 79, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Service of the Word will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 15, 2023, with visitation one hour prior to the service, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls with Father Craig...

Lois Ann Simons

Lois Ann Simons

Oct 7, 2023

Lois Simons was born on July 7, 1937 to Clarence and Agnes (Mortensen) Hedquist in Warren, MN. She was raised in Warren, MN and graduated from Warren High School with the Class of 1955.

Lois married Marshall Simons in 1958. To this union, three sons were born, Kent, Chris, and Matthew. Lois and Marshall lived in Thief...

Curtis "Jake" Jacobson

Curtis "Jake" Jacobson

Oct 7, 2023

Curtis Steven Jacobson was born on May 19, 1952 to Carl and Mabel (Gullingsrud) Jacobson in Ada, Minnesota. He graduated from Gary High School with class of 1970.

After high school, Curtis entered the United States Navy where he proudly served in Vietnam.

While in the service, Curtis married the love of his life, Sandra...

Joann Thibert

Joann Thibert

Oct 6, 2023

JoAnn Thibert of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls. MN.

Mass of Christian Burial for JoAnn will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob...

Rosemary Demeyere

Rosemary Demeyere

Oct 4, 2023

Rosemary "Rosie" DeMeyere, 86, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Valley Senior Living On Columbia, Grand Forks, ND.

Funeral Service will be at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be one hour before the funeral...

Richard Olson

Richard Olson

Oct 4, 2023

Richard Olson, Thief River Falls, MN, 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral Service will be at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN at 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 7, 2023 with Rev. Stephanie White officiating. Visitation will be one hour...

Gary Smalley

Gary Smalley

Oct 3, 2023

Gary Smalley, of Torrance, CA, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his residence, with his loving wife Marilyn and daughter Kathy by his side, at the age of 77.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Redondo Beach, CA, with Pastor...

Lillian A. Rux

Lillian A. Rux

Oct 1, 2023

Lillian Ann Rux, Erskine and Thief River Falls, MN, 92, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 AM Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN.

Memorial service will be 10:30 AM Saturday, October 7,...

Paulette Grindeland

Paulette Grindeland

Sep 25, 2023

Paulette Faye Grindeland, 80, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side.

Funeral Service will be 5:00 PM with visitation one hour prior, Sunday October 1, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN with Pastors Ollie Urdahl officiating.  Burial...

Matthew Lappegaard

Matthew Lappegaard

Sep 25, 2023

Matthew Dewaine Lappegaard, age 35, passed away unexpectedly Monday September 25, 2023 in Riverton, WY.

Memorial service for Matthew will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday October 21, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kris Snyder officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral...

Lucille Sylvester

Lucille Sylvester

Sep 25, 2023

Lucille Sylvester, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 87.

A visitation in honor of Lucille will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service...

Luverne Lindahl

Luverne Lindahl

Sep 24, 2023

OBITUARY FOR LUVERNE CLAYTON LINDAHL                         SEPT. 24,2023

LUVERNE CLAYTON LINDAHL was born February 6, 1927, to William (Bill) Lindahl & Emma (Braaten) Lindahl in Roseau, Mn.

They lived in Roseau, Newfolden, Thief River Falls, and Middle River. Luverne was one of 6 children.

Luverne was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church.

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Randy Bruggeman

Randy Bruggeman

Sep 24, 2023

Randy Bruggeman, of Thief River Falls, MN, age 69, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his residence, under the care of his wonderful family.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating.  Burial will follow at Greenwood...

Shirley Slininger

Shirley Slininger

Sep 17, 2023

Shirley Ann (Gagner) Slininger, 80, died on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home in Rochester, MN. Shirley was surrounded by her family and friends as the heavenly Angels received her into heaven.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:30 PM, Friday, October 6, 2023 at the St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN...

Bruce Dailey

Bruce Dailey

Sep 17, 2023

Bruce Dailey passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 near Red Lake Falls, MN.

Memorial service will be held 11:30 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Open Arms Christian Fellowship in Thief River Falls with Pastor David Fish officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Bruce Robert...

Kathy Hjelle

Kathy Hjelle

Sep 17, 2023

Kathy Jo King Hjelle, a beloved member of the community and a successful businesswoman, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Montgomery, Alabama. She was born on January 26, 1948, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Service of the Word will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in...

Shirley Vigstol

Shirley Vigstol

Sep 14, 2023

Shirley Vigstol, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 91.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Thief River Falls, MN.  Burial will follow at Emmardville Cemetery, rural Plummer,...

Carroll Buck

Carroll Buck

Sep 10, 2023

Carroll Edward Buck, Thief River Falls, MN 94, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Oakland Park Nursing Home, Thief River Falls, MN.

A private family service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793,...

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