Obituaries

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,...

May 16, 2023

Beulah Jane Vad, 82, of rural Oklee, MN, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, surrounded by her family at home.

Visitation will be on Monday, May 22, 2023, from 5 to 7 PM, with a Prayer Service at 6:30 PM, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN.

May 16, 2023

Beverly Elaine Fallon, 72, died May 16, 2023 at her home in Tara Village, Leesburg, Florida.

Memorial Mass for Beverly will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brooks with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating and Deacon John Bruggeman. Burial will be held at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Cemetery in...

May 15, 2023

Walter Leach Jr., of East Grand Forks, MN, formerly of Holt, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the age of 76.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, MN, with Shawn Wagner officiating. Interment...

May 15, 2023

Gary Warren Mosbeck, 64, of rural St. Hilaire, MN, died on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Vibra Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 4-6PM, with a Prayer Service at 5:30 PM at Black River Lutheran Church, St. Hilaire, MN.

Funeral service will be Monday, May 22, 2023,...

May 14, 2023

Our beloved mother, Delores Ione Owen, 92, of Bellingham, Wa. passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2023.  Delores was born September 22, 1930, to parents Gustave and Valeria (Reller) Vad in Thief River Falls, MN.   She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948.  On August 31, 1952, she was united in marriage to Morris Owen Jr, her high school...

May 12, 2023

Dennis Sullivan, 76, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at his residence.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:30 AM at St. Bernard's Catholic...

May 11, 2023

Edward Cota, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away from Alzheimers on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Villa St Vincent, Crookston, MN at the age of 90 years, 3 months and 14 days, surrounded by his loving family. May the memory of Ed be blessed.

Mass of Christian burial for Ed will be held 11:00...

May 11, 2023

Lorraine Cote passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the First Care Living Center in Fosston at the age of 90.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday June 24, 2023, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Oklee. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 AM with service at 11:00 AM. The burial will be at the church...

May 11, 2023

Sharon Kozojed, 82, of Crookston, MN, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Villa St Vincent, Crookston, MN.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 17, 2023 starting at 5:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls,...

May 9, 2023

Steven Wayne Opdahl was born March 3rd, 1962, in Fosston, MN to parents Ardell and Lloyd Opdahl.

Steven grew up in Oklee and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Zion Church. He had a love of sports and played varsity basketball for Oklee High School and was part of a softball league with his...

May 9, 2023

Andy Sherman Furuseth, 45, of Kud Joe Key, Fl, went to heaven May 9th, 2023, and joined his soul family; mom Kristi (Kaushagen)Furuseth, Jon Furuseth, both sets of grandparents; Gordon Kaushagen and Lavonne Thune, step-grandfather Donald Thune.  Leonard Furuseth, and Millie Furuseth.  Uncle Kyle Kaushagen.  Aunt Larae Kaushagen and Cousin Lona Moen.

We are comforted by thoughts...

May 3, 2023

Janice Sheridan, 85, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief...