Obituaries

Sep 3, 2023

Herbert Raymond Johanneck, 83, of Red Lake Falls, passed away September 3, 2023 in the memory care unit at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston with family by his side. He was a loving father and devoted husband of strong moral and Christian conviction. His love, wit and unwavering support for his family and friends is deeply missed by those...

Sep 2, 2023

Kenneth Bakke of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Memorial service for Ken will be held 10:30 on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Pete Lee Officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...

Aug 31, 2023

Betty Kezar, 91, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away at her daughters home in Elbert Colorado, surrounded by family August 31st, 2023.

Funeral Services for Betty will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN on September 12th at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Thomas Puffe officiating.

Visitation to celebrate Betty's...

Aug 30, 2023

Raymond Efta of Greenbush, MN passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial for Raymond will be held 1:30 PM on Monday, September 11, 2023 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Craig Vasek officiating. Burial will be held at St....

Aug 30, 2023

George "Kenny" Edgar, 74 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully at his residence with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

A celebration of life gathering for family and friends will begin at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Ralph Englestad Arena, Imperial Room in Thief River Falls,...

Aug 30, 2023

Jason Rux, 49, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

A Visitation in honor of Jason will take place from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.  Burial will follow at...

Aug 27, 2023

William "Bill" F. Desrocher was born July 18, 1934 in Verndale, MN, the son of William J. Desrocher and Alice (Bourqeois)Desrocher.

Bill graduated from Verndale High School in 1952. He then went to Bemidji State University, graduating in 1958. Bill served in the United State Army from 1953 to 1956. He was an intercept operator at Camp...

Aug 27, 2023

Gary LaCoursiere, 73 of Brooks, MN passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brooks, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Aug 27, 2023

Elaine Kruse, 87 of St. Hilaire, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Valley Care and Rehabilitation in Barnesville, MN with her loving family by her side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:30 PM Prayer Service on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief...

Aug 27, 2023

Julie Bakke, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena, MN, at the age of 79.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Stephanie White officiating.  Burial will follow at...

Aug 23, 2023

Arlene Kotrba, 75, Thief River Falls, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral for Arlene will be held 11 AM on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Burial will be held at Highlanding Cemetery, Highlanding,...

Aug 22, 2023

Lyle Ole Austad, 78, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Poplar Meadows Senior Living, McIntosh, MN.

Visitation will be from 4-6 PM on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service, Oklee, MN, with a Prayer Service at 5:30 PM.

Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Monday, August...

Aug 20, 2023

Eddie Severson, 65, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND with his loving daughters by his side.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief...

Aug 19, 2023

Marjorie Nelson, 86 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls with Pastor Pete Lee from Epiphany Station officiating. Visitation will be...

Aug 19, 2023

Milo James Windahl, 87, of Newfolden, MN, died on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by his loving family.

Milo was born on September 13, 1935 to Conrad and Nellie (Lausness) Windahl in Warren, MN. He was raised on his family farm in rural Newfolden, MN. As a boy, he attended Fairview...

Aug 18, 2023

Frank L. Pahlen, 68 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Aug 18, 2023

Donna M. Odberg, 86, Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN with her loving family by her side.

Private Celebration of Life with immediate family will be held.

Memorials suggested to Alzheimer's Foundation of America

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Aug 15, 2023

Haze Beito, Thief River Falls, MN, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

A Visitation in honor of Haze will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.   Burial will follow at Black River Cemetery, rural...

Aug 14, 2023

Arlin Larson, 71, Trail, MN, formerly of Thief River Falls, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at his residence.

Gathering time for family and friends will be held from 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM with a time of sharing at 5:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

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Aug 14, 2023

Ruth Geraldine Austad of Angle Inlet, and formerly Thief River Falls, MN, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 14, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet, MN, at the age of 94 years.

A Memorial Service to honor Ruth will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at...