Obituaries

Orlan Stolaas

Orlan Stolaas

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....

James Stich

James Stich

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...

Barbara Dehaan

Barbara Dehaan

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...

Lester Vad

Lester Vad

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...

Susan Berberich

Susan Berberich

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...

David Strong

David Strong

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....

Dean Lawrenz

Dean Lawrenz

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...

Rachel Fleming

Rachel Fleming

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...

Jeffrey King Jr.

Jeffrey King Jr.

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...

Eugene "Gene" Boyle

Eugene "Gene" Boyle

Nov 4, 2023

Eugene "Gene" Boyle, 85, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

The service to honor Eugene's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with visitation...

Gerald "Jerry" Seyller

Gerald "Jerry" Seyller

Nov 4, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Seyller, 71, of Trail, MN passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Essentia Health in Fosston, MN with his loving family by his side.

The funeral to honor Jerry will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Oak Park Lutheran Church, rural Oklee, MN with visitation one hour prior...

Gloria Rokke

Gloria Rokke

Nov 1, 2023

Gloria Rokke of Bemidji formerly of Newfolden, MN passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Newfolden with Pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating. Visitation will be held one...

Lorraine Mercil

Lorraine Mercil

Oct 31, 2023

Lorraine Bernice Mercil, 95, of Brooks, MN, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at her residence.

Private family service will be held. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, MN.

On July 1, 1928, Lorraine was born to Berlin and Ruth (Jacobson) Hoium in Thief River Falls, MN. She attended school in Thief...

Sheila Peterson

Sheila Peterson

Oct 30, 2023

Sheila Marie Peterson, 49, died on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 PM, with the Memorial Service starting at 2 PM Wednesday, November 8, 2023, both at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN.

On February 25, 1974, Sheila was born to Leland and...

Anthony (Tony) Kozojed

Anthony (Tony) Kozojed

Oct 29, 2023

Anthony (Tony) Kozojed, 82, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Sunday,  October 29, 2023 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Father Rick Lambert will be held 1:30 PM on Friday, November 3, 2023  at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will be held at St. Bernard's...

Renae Vedbraaten

Renae Vedbraaten

Oct 27, 2023

Renae Vedbraaten passed away on 27 October 2023 at Centra Care Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with her family by her side. She was 73.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, 7 November 2023, at St. Bernard's Church in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, with Father Rick Lambert officiating. Visitation will be held from...

Tina-Marie Seng

Tina-Marie Seng

Oct 27, 2023

Tina-Marie Seng, 45, of Brooks, MN, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at her residence.

Funeral for Tina-Marie will be held 4:00 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating. Visitation will be held one hour to the service on Thursday.

Tina-Marie...

Eileen Rhen

Eileen Rhen

Oct 23, 2023

Eileen Rhen, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at her home, at the age of 75.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5:00...

Mark Beito

Mark Beito

Oct 23, 2023

Mark Beito, 37 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 2023 at his residence.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Strathcona, MN....

George Helget

George Helget

Oct 22, 2023

George Helget Sr. of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Memorial service for George will be held 5 PM on Friday October 27, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Red Lake Falls with Pastor Dave Finsaas officiating. Visitation will...

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