Obituaries

Jul 18, 2023

Gene Engen, 84, of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Gatzke, MN passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Karlstad Senior Living, Karlstad, MN.

The service to honor Gene's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with visitation one hour prior to...

Jul 18, 2023

Donald Gagner of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 25, 2023  at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating and Deacon John Bruggeman. Burial...

Jul 18, 2023

Kent Michael Hamre, 53, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the Sanford Hospital, Thief River Falls, MN.

On January 2, 1970, Kent was born to Leighton and Marilyn (Salvhus) Hamre in Thief River Falls, MN. He attended school in Thief River Falls, MN. Over the years, Kent had many jobs but was employed by Textron, and...

Jul 17, 2023

Peder Dake Furuseth, loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend was born January 13, 1947 in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Paul Oscar Furuseth and Sadie Iris (Ayers) Furuseth. At the age of three, Peder and family moved from Thief River Falls to the family farm that would later become known as Paradise Acres, three...

Jul 17, 2023

The funeral service to celebrate Emery's life will be held 2:00 PM on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, MN, with Reverend Sheila Michaels Officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday, July 28, 2023. The burial will be held at the Holt Cemetery, Holt,...

Jul 16, 2023

John Kevin Conway, 64, of Thief River Falls, MN, died at his home on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Family and Friends will gather at John's home on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 2 PM until 5 PM.

On March 21, 1959, John was born to Donald and Delores (Olson) Conway in Pipestone, MN.  The family...

Jul 14, 2023

Wayne Francis Cameron, 66, of Thief River Falls, MN, died on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Thief River Falls Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the VFW Post in Thief River Falls, MN on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 1-4.

Burial will be at a...

Jul 5, 2023

Our dear mother and grandmother, Marie Seeger, went home to her lord and

savior and was reunited with her loving husband, Wally on July 5, 2023, at the age

of 101.

Funeral service for Marie will be held   11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 11, 2023  at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls,...

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...