Obituaries

Dec 9, 2023

Tillie Irene Holmstrom, 101, of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Newfolden, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Thief River Care Center with her loving family by her side.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM with a 5:00 PM Prayer Service on...

Dec 7, 2023

Gladys Narverud, 92, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, surrounded by her loving family.

The service to celebrate the life of Gladys Narverud will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, December 22, 2023 at United Methodist Church in Thief River...

Dec 7, 2023

Mark Rindahl, 73 of Goodridge, MN passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023.

The service to celebrate Mark's life will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 15, 2023 at Ekelund Lutheran Church, rural Goodridge, MN with Pastor Dawn Hanson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Little Oak Cemetery, Hickory...

Dec 5, 2023

L. Dennis Sundberg, 87, of Grygla, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with a celebration of Dennis's life at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Service, 420 LaBree Avenue North, Thief River Falls, MN with Rev....

Dec 4, 2023

Melvin Stenberg, 84 Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

The service to celebrate Melvin's life will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Visitation will be one...

Dec 3, 2023

James Lee Taggart, of Newfolden, MN, passed away peacefully at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, on December 3, 2023, with his loving wife at his side, after a day spent with his children and grandchildren.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Newfolden,...

Dec 2, 2023

Jonette Palma Staie, 75, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral Service will be at 11 AM Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Westaker Free Lutheran Church, Newfolden, MN.

Visitation will be from 5 – 7PM with a Prayer Service at 6:30 PM on Friday,...

Nov 28, 2023

Hailey Ann Czapiewski, 28, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

Visitation will be from 2-4PM Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN.

Burial will be at a later date.

On September 24, 1995, Hailey was born to Michelle (Burkholder) and Paul Czapiewski...

Nov 24, 2023

Allan Steenerson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away at his home on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 91.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating.  Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River...

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....