Obituaries

Lucille Sylvester

Sep 25, 2023

Lucille Sylvester, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, on Monday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 87.

A visitation in honor of Lucille will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service...

Luverne Lindahl

Sep 24, 2023

OBITUARY FOR LUVERNE CLAYTON LINDAHL                         SEPT. 24,2023

LUVERNE CLAYTON LINDAHL was born February 6, 1927, to William (Bill) Lindahl & Emma (Braaten) Lindahl in Roseau, Mn.

They lived in Roseau, Newfolden, Thief River Falls, and Middle River. Luverne was one of 6 children.

Luverne was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church.

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Randy Bruggeman

Sep 24, 2023

Randy Bruggeman, of Thief River Falls, MN, age 69, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his residence, under the care of his wonderful family.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating.  Burial will follow at Greenwood...

Shirley Slininger

Sep 17, 2023

Shirley Ann (Gagner) Slininger, 80, died on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home in Rochester, MN. Shirley was surrounded by her family and friends as the heavenly Angels received her into heaven.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:30 PM, Friday, October 6, 2023 at the St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN...

Bruce Dailey

Sep 17, 2023

Bruce Dailey passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 near Red Lake Falls, MN.

Memorial service will be held 11:30 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Open Arms Christian Fellowship in Thief River Falls with Pastor David Fish officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Bruce Robert...

Kathy Hjelle

Sep 17, 2023

Kathy Jo King Hjelle, a beloved member of the community and a successful businesswoman, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Montgomery, Alabama. She was born on January 26, 1948, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Service of the Word will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in...

Shirley Vigstol

Sep 14, 2023

Shirley Vigstol, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 91.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Thief River Falls, MN.  Burial will follow at Emmardville Cemetery, rural Plummer,...

Carroll Buck

Sep 10, 2023

Carroll Edward Buck, Thief River Falls, MN 94, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Oakland Park Nursing Home, Thief River Falls, MN.

A private family service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793,...

Herbert Johanneck

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...

Kenneth Bakke

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...

Betty Kezar

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...

Raymond Efta

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....

George "Kenny" Edgar

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,...

Jason Rux

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...

William Desrocher

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...

Gary Lacoursiere

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...

Elaine Kruse

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...

Julie Diann Bakke

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...

Arlene Kotrba

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,...

Lyle Ole Austad

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...