Obituaries

Apr 4, 2023

Irene Etterman, 97, longtime resident of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN, with Father Bob Schreiner officiating.  A...

Apr 4, 2023

Scott Helgeland, 46 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Altru Hospital, in Grand Forks, ND.

Visitation for Scott will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN from 2 - 4 PM.

Scott James Helgeland was born on November 29,...

Apr 3, 2023

Gwendean (Gwen) Cox Dyrud

6/21/36 - 4/3/23

Gwen Cox Dyrud of Laurel, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023, at the age of 86 years, 11 months, and 3 days. She was born June 21, 1936, in Loving, Texas, the oldest of three daughters born to Oleta Deering Cox and...

Apr 1, 2023

Peacefully, and surrounded by her family, Gayle (Radniecki) Grossman passed away into the arms of Christ on April 1 st , 2023 at the age of 63 years at Centracare Hospital in St Cloud, MN.

Mass of the Christian burial will be 1:30 PM, Monday, April 10, 2023 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls,...

Mar 31, 2023

Thomas Charles "Tommy" Williams, 75, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Thomas Charles Williams was born December 30, 1947 at Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN the son of Joseph Gordon and Lois...

Mar 29, 2023

Gary Battleson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 80.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, April 3, 2023 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River...

Mar 28, 2023

Janice Ione Melvie, 87, of Thief River Falls, MN, was united in heaven with her husband on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Thief River Falls Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 10 AM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with funeral service to...

Mar 28, 2023

Rose Jesme, 82 of Middle River, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side.

A gathering time for family and friends will be from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 5:00 PM Prayer Service on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Johnson Funeral...

Mar 27, 2023

Violet Barr, of Oak Park Heights, MN, formerly of St. Paul, MN, and Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023 at Boutwells Landing Retirement Community in Oak Park Heights, at the age of 92.

A Memorial Service in honor of Violet will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, April 3, 2023 at...

Mar 27, 2023

Donald Laursen, 88 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston, MN with his loving family by his side.

Donald Laursen was born on August 19, 1934 at St. Michael's Hospital, Grand Forks, ND, son of Carl and Gladys (Spoor) Laursen. He was...

Mar 25, 2023

Arne Orrin Rantanen, 69, of Middle River, MN passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at his residence with his children by his side.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 10am-12pm on Saturday, April 1 st , 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN. The service to celebrate Arne's life...

Mar 23, 2023

DONALD'S OBITUARY

Donald Dennis Rivard Sr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather gained his angel wings on March 23, 2023. He passed away with his family at his side. Donald was 87 years old. Donald was born and raised in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. He was born on August 26, 1935.

He was an honorable man...

Mar 21, 2023

Sharyn "Shari" (Amiot) Larson, 66, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on the morning of March 21, 2023, in the comfort of her home, with family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Zion Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating.

Mar 20, 2023

Richard Haugen, 69, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be from 4-6 PM Sunday, March 26, 2023, with a Prayer Service at 6 PM, St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN, and one hour prior to the service...

Mar 19, 2023

Marlys Diane Maki of Plummer, MN passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 31 st at 3pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer, MN with Reverend Jonathan Dodson officiating. Burial will be held at Emardville Cemetery rural Plummer, MN. Visitation will be...

Mar 18, 2023

Oliver Kimbro of Oklee, died Saturday, March 18 th , 2023 at the age of 86 as a result of a vehicle accident near Thief River Falls.

Visitation for Oliver will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Johnson Funeral Service in Oklee, MN. Oliver will be interred with his beloved...

Mar 17, 2023

Jerry Melvin Holmaas, 70, of Thief River Falls, MN, died on Friday, March 17, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 5 pm to 7 pm and a Prayer Service at 6:30 pm at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral services will be...

Mar 16, 2023

Dorothy Skoglund, of Karlstad, MN passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her residence, at the age of 93.

A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Dorothy May Hanson was born on April 22, 1929 to Fred and Esther (Christensen) Hanson on a farm near Lake Norden, SD. ...

Mar 16, 2023

Nina Bakke, 87, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral service for Nina will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday March 24, 2023  at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jonathan Dodson officiating. Burial will...

Mar 14, 2023

Mary Lundquist, 66, of Middle River, MN passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2023 at her residence.

Burial will be held at Spruce Valley Cemetery, rural Middle River, MN.

Mary was born April 12, 1956 and was raised on a family farm 2 ½ miles southwest of Middle River, MN in Spruce Valley Township. She...