Obituaries

Sep 21, 2025

Gary Luther Anderson, 73, of Grygla, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family, on September 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Gary Luther Anderson was born February 19, 1952, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Luther and Evelyn (Mattison) Anderson. Gary spent his life deeply rooted in faith, family, farming and service.

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Sep 21, 2025

Harlan "Chip" Almen of Thief River Falls, MN, age 66, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

A Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 1 PM, Monday, September 29, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.  Interment will follow at St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery in Plummer, MN.

Harlan William...

Sep 19, 2025

Charles Schear of Mentor, MN passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Graveside service for Chuck will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at First English Cemetery at Mentor, MN with Reverend Timothy Lundeen officiating. Lunch and Fellowship will follow at the Mentor Community Center.

Sep 16, 2025

Brian Frederic "Bird" Peterson, age 52, of Oklee, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 5, 1973, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, Brian was the cherished son of Ronald Leon Peterson and Jeanette Rae (Berberich) Peterson. He was baptized and...

Sep 14, 2025

Bethel Anne Blankenfeld, age 92, of Fourtown, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at North Star Manor in Warren, MN, with her loving husband, Billie, by her side.

Private family services and burial will be at Lone Oak Cemetery, rural Fourtown, MN at a later date.

Sep 11, 2025

Shirley Ann Richter, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Shirley was born on November 17, 1940, in Wahpeton, North Dakota, the beloved daughter of Ernest and Olive (Nygaard) Stenson. She was baptized and confirmed at DeLamere Lutheran Church, where her faith began and remained a quiet source...

Sep 10, 2025

Fred Violette, 97, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls with his loving family by his side.

Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner...

Sep 9, 2025

Harold Halvorson, 101 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Harold's life at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Our Saviour's Lutheran...

Sep 6, 2025

Lowell Marvin Naeseth was born on October 13, 1938, in Rollis Township, NE of Gatzke, MN on the family farm to Martin and Myrtle (Johnson) Naeseth. He was baptized at United Lutheran Church in Gatzke. Lowell attended the Engevik country school, four miles east of Gatzke, and then Middle River High School through the 9th grade.

After...

Sep 4, 2025

Audrey Johnson of East Grand Forks, MN passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Villa St Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Funeral for Audrey will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Spiritual Care Coordinator Bill Humiston . Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Sep 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jessica Regina Kauppila, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, who left this world on September 2, 2025, at the age of 43.

Born on October 20, 1981, in Lander, Wyoming, Jessica's life was a tapestry woven with love, adventure, and an unwavering spirit of community. Jessica...

Sep 1, 2025

George Pittman passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian burial for George will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Goodridge, MN with Father Bryan...

Sep 1, 2025

Donna Rux, 83 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 1, 2025 at her home.

Funeral for Donna will be held 10:30 AM on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Rance Berggren officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Aug 31, 2025

Michael "Mike" Mongoven, 88 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN.

Michael Jay Mongoven was born July 10, 1937, at Hankinson, ND, the son of Joseph William and Harriet Josephine (Melquist) Mongoven. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Phillips Catholic Church,...

Aug 31, 2025

Gary Bruggeman, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, Minnesota.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. A time of sharing will begin at 2:00 PM, led by Reverend Kristin Ostercamp. Military...

Aug 30, 2025

Bruce Johnson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the St. Catherine's South Nursing Home in Fargo, ND, at the age of 73.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.   Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery...

Aug 28, 2025

Velma Lucille Taggart, age 78, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Velma was born on March 18, 1947, in Xenia, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Andrew and Dorothy Mae (Moore) Hall. She was baptized into the Christian faith and attended...

Aug 28, 2025

Daniel Thomas Cullen was born July 4, 1968, at Northwestern Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN to Joanne (Jan) Cecile (Allen) and John Henry Cullen. He passed away from cancer on August 28, 2025, at his sister, Dianne's home in Grand Forks, ND under the care of Hospice.

He attended school in Goodridge, MN. He graduated from...

Aug 26, 2025

Gale Brekke passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Greenleaf Memory Care Facility, Thief River Falls, MN at the age of 85 years.

Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Matty Towse officiating.  Burial will follow at the Clearwater...

Aug 24, 2025

Wilbert "Bob" Duane Skoglund, age 96, of Holt, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Karlstad Senior Living in Karlstad, MN. Born on December 5, 1928, in Foldahl Township, Minnesota, Bob was the beloved son of E.M. "Manny" Skoglund and Anna Victoria (Anderson) Skoglund.

Bob was baptized and confirmed at Nazareth Lutheran Church, where...