Obituaries

Jul 4, 2023

Roger Shaffer, 72 of Thief River Falls, MN was liberated on Independence Day, July 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM time of sharing for family and friends on Wednesday,...

Jun 29, 2023

Richard Rude, Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Villa St Vincent, Crookston, MN

Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday July 5, 2023 at Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls with Reverend Leroy Flickinger officiating. Burial will be held at St. Olaf Cemetery near Grygla, MN.

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Jun 27, 2023

Alan Healy of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at his home in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church  in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating. Burial will be held at a later date....

Jun 26, 2023

Bernice Louise Barth, 96, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be Friday, June 30, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

Prayer Service will be Friday, June 30, 2023...

Jun 25, 2023

Our beloved mother, Lyla M. Vacura, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Lilac Homes in Dilworth, MN.

Lyla was born February 4, 1935 in East Park Township, Marshall County, MN, the daughter of Lloyd and Clara Hansen.  She was baptized in the Lutheran faith and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Viking, MN.  She...

Jun 18, 2023

Margaret Mae Ose, 93, of Thief River Falls, MN, died at her residence on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Graveside services will be 11 AM Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Satersdal Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls, MN.

Margaret M. Anderson was born July 8, 1929, in Thief River Falls, MN.  She attended Northrup Grade School and...

Jun 18, 2023

Carter Hjelle, 76 of Mountain Home, AR formerly of Bemidji and Stephen, MN passed away on June 18, 2023 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, AR.

Service of the Word will be held at 3:30 PM on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Stephen, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding. Visitation...

Jun 11, 2023

Vincent Bernard Hesse, 81, died on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Thief River Falls Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 AM Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be at 11 AM at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN.

Jun 9, 2023

Darleen Chapman of Newfolden, MN, passed away peacefully at home, with her loving family by her side, on Friday, June 9, 2023 at the age of 99 ½.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Westaker Free Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN, with Pastor Kevin Hall officiating.  Darleen's Funeral can...

Jun 4, 2023

Thelma Peterson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on June 4, 2023 at the age of 94.

A service to celebrate Thelma's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, with Reverend Eric Miller officiating. Burial...

May 29, 2023

Alyssa Tillie Rogalla, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and cousin passed away on May 29th at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, the place where she was born.  Her mother and Godmother each held a hand as she took her last breath and floated to heaven.  She was cared for in the hospital and ICU for eight days, surrounded by...

May 28, 2023

Wallace Nelson of Oklee, MN passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Fosston First Care Living in Fosston, MN.

Funeral for Wallace will be held 10:30 AM, on Monday June 5, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oklee, MN with Reverend Linda Molitor officiating. Burial will be held at Zion Cemetery in Oklee.

Visitation...

May 25, 2023

William Kenneth Sylvester of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the age of 89.

A visitation in honor of William will be held from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Johnson Funeral...

May 25, 2023

Joan Koestner, 83, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

The gathering time to celebrate Joan's life will be held from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM with a 6:00 PM Prayer Service on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief...

May 23, 2023

Joseph Pueringer, 69, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023 at Villa St Vincent, Crookston MN.

Per Joe's wishes, a Graveside Service with military honors will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, MN.  All Friends, Family, Veterans, and Bikers are welcome.  Please...

May 22, 2023

Marvin Edward Wangsnes Passed away on Monday, May 21,2023 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN following a brief illness.

Graveside Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 26, 2023 at Saint Hilaire's Community Cemetery. Pastor David Jahn from the Seventh Day Adventist Church will be officiating the services.

Marvin was...

May 21, 2023

Lundin, Janet L. of Thief River Falls, passed away with family at her side on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Janet was born in Ada MN and lived her school age years in Lockhart, MN with her parents Alice and Ed Stauning.

In 1957 she married Marvin Lundin of Warren. She worked for the County Extension office until...

May 20, 2023

Jerol Roy Gilbert, age 62, Thief River Falls, MN, passed away Saturday, May 20, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by his family and best friend.

Visitation will be at 10 AM and Memorial Service at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN.

On July...

May 20, 2023

Mildred Virginia (Rosenbaum) Larson, 85, died peacefully with her family by her side, on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her home in Oklee Minnesota.

Visitation & fellowship will be Thursday, May 25, 5-7 pm at Zion Lutheran Church, Oklee, MN. Funeral service will be Friday, May 26, 10:30 am at Zion Lutheran Church, Oklee, MN with burial...

May 17, 2023

Richard Allen Sorenson, 63 of Grand Forks, ND, died on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023.

Born on July 28th, 1959, in Newfolden, MN. Son of Emil & Edith Sorenson.

He attended school in Thief River Falls, MN.

On November 17th, 1979, Richard was united in marriage to Robin Ann Neelan of Thief River Falls,...