Obituaries

Mar 2, 2023

Leonilla (Lee) Schey, 98, Thief River Falls, MN went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Karlstad Senior Living, Karlstad, MN.

The funeral service to celebrate Lee's life will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023  at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend George Davis officiating.  Burial will...

Feb 28, 2023

Marvin Engesether, Plummer, MN, 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at North Dakota Veterans Hospital, Fargo, ND with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 5, 2023 with a 5:30 PM Prayer Service at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer, MN and one hour...

Feb 28, 2023

Matthew Nic Carlson, infant son of Jason and Carolyn (Paulson) Carlson, was born on February 28, 2023 in Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND and passed away in the presence of his parents.

A Prayer Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Father...

Feb 26, 2023

Clare Bruggeman, 81, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls Falls, MN with her loving family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with...

Feb 23, 2023

Howard (Rocky) Flateland, 67, of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home.

Services will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 at the Gully Hall, Gully, MN with Pastor Sheila Michaels officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Trail, MN later in the spring.

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Feb 22, 2023

Judith "Judy" Greene of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN with her loving family by her side, at the age of 76.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church...

Feb 20, 2023

Lester "Les" David Sunram, 74, sadly passed away February 20, 2023 in his home near Vergas MN.

Memorial service will be at 6 PM Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Epiphany Station Church, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be from 5 to 6 PM at Epiphany Station Church, Thief River Falls, MN.

Burial...

Feb 18, 2023

Gary Paquin of Oklee, MN passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center at Erskine, MN.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father Bryan Kujawa officiating. Burial will be held at St. Francis Xavier...

Feb 15, 2023

Lester "John" Larson, 76, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his residence.

A celebration of life service will be held from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the American Legion Post in Thief River Falls, MN.

Lester John Larson was born September...

Feb 12, 2023

Beverly Ranum, 85 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN with her loving family by her side.

The Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with...

Feb 11, 2023

Kyle Kaushagen, 61, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Alex Amiot officiating.  Burial will follow...

Feb 10, 2023

Shawn Johnson, 46, of rural Thief River Falls, MN, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 10, 2023 at his residence.

Visitation will be held Friday February 17, 2023 5:00 PM with a prayer service at 6:00 PM at Calvary Lutheran Church in St. Hilaire, MN and also one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

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Feb 7, 2023

Kathryn Nelson, 75, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Silver Creek Lutheran Church near Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Burial will be held at the...

Feb 7, 2023

James Hjelle, 89, of Newfolden, MN. passed away on Tuesday evening, Feb. 7, 2023 at the Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral Service for James Hjelle will be held on Saturday, March 4 th 2023 at 10:30am at Westaker Lutheran Church, Newfolden, MN. with Military Honors. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Feb 3, 2023

Ardelle Hjelle, 82 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

The service to celebrate Ardelle's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Clark Hjelle officiating. visitation will be...

Feb 2, 2023

David Kalbakdalen, 58, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN, with his loving sisters by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Red Lake Falls, MN, with Pastor Jeffrey Lytle officiating....

Feb 1, 2023

Harley Leroy Norberg, 66, of Ellendale, MN died February 1, 2023 at his home. He was born on February 12, 1956, in Badger, Minnesota to Lester and Florence (Skog) Norberg.  He was one of Twelve children.

He graduated from Crookston High School in Crookston, MN. On September 24, 1977, he married Debra Crotteau. They divorced in 1986....

Jan 29, 2023

Gwen Hruby of Goodridge, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side.

The service to celebrate Gwen's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN with Pastor Dawn Hanson officiating.

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Jan 29, 2023

Willis Jacob (Jay) Gamble passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, January 29, 2023.  He was born on January 11, 1974 in Illinois and lived in Florida during his childhood years.  He lived many years in Missoula, Montana before moving to Thief River Falls in November 2021 to be near his family.

Jay graduated from Manatee...

Jan 24, 2023

Ruby Caroline Moen of Thief River Falls, MN, 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be 10 AM Monday, January 30, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating.

Visitation will be from 4-6 PM with a...