Obituaries

Mar 14, 2023

David Veselka, of Middle River, MN, passed away on March 14, 2023 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND, at the age of 63.

Per David's final wishes, there will be no service planned.

David Carl Veselka was born on February 22, 1960 in Greenbush, MN, to Donald and Christine (Rud) Veselka.  He was baptized at...

Mar 13, 2023

Dwight Bruggeman, 70, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at  Villa St Vincent, Crookston, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, March 20, 2023 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert presiding. Visitation will be held from 3:00...

Mar 11, 2023

Norma Dahle of Holt, MN passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, with her loving husband at her side at  Karlstad Healthcare Center, Karlstad, MN, at the age of 88.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, MN, with Rev. Sheila Michaels officiating.  Burial will...

Mar 10, 2023

Eunice Schulz, 83,  of Grygla, MN passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at  Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side.

The service to celebrate Eunice's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN with Vicar Marilyn Grafstrom officiating. Visitation will...

Mar 8, 2023

Linda (Holte) Efteland ("Gigi" to her grandsons) went to be with her Lord on March 8 th 2023 at the age of 73.

Linda was born on November 19, 1949 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm outside Grygla, Minnesota with her mother, father and 3 sisters and 3 brothers....

Mar 5, 2023

Rodney Hoffman Funeral service has been postponed until Monday, March 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Ekelund Lutheran Church rural Goodridge. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Rodney Hoffman of Goodridge, MN passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND with his loving wife...

Mar 5, 2023

Theodore Stoltman 82 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his home.

Mass of Christian burial will be 1:30 pm on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert Officiating. Burial will be held at...

Mar 5, 2023

Mom's Obituary

Arlyne Mae Forsberg passed away on March 5, 2023 at the age of 94.

She was born November 25, 1928 and raised in Thief River Falls.

Preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Ida Robinson (Klungness),

And her brother Jack (Barbara) Robinson.

Attended Lincoln High School...

Mar 2, 2023

Robert Burstad, Fergus Falls, MN, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN 88, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Minnesota Veterans Home, Fergus Falls, MN.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Eric Miller Officiating. Visitation will be held...

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...