Obituaries

Oct 15, 2025

Robert "Bob" Anderson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his home, at the age of 85.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Fr. Craig Vasek presiding.  Burial will follow at...

Oct 15, 2025

Joan Marie Minks, age 74, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Oakland Park Nursing Home in Thief River Falls.

Born in Cloquet, Minnesota, on July 22, 1951, to Reuben and Rose Marie (Nelson) Liimatainen, Joan was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Cloquet. She graduated from...

Oct 12, 2025

Russell Jasperson, of Plummer, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at First Care Living Center in Fosston, MN, at the age of 85.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating.  Burial will follow at Greenwood...

Oct 12, 2025

Gary Bert Johnson, 85, died on October 12, 2025 at his home in rural Goodridge, Minnesota. Gary was born on March 22, 1940, to Bert and Josie (Lendobeja) Johnson.

In his youth, he played war with his two older brothers. They used their mom's kitchen utensils for helmets, sticks for weapons in the summer and icicles in...

Oct 9, 2025

Alan Keith Hyland, age 82, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by loved ones.

Alan was born in Marysville, California, on September 29, 1943, while his father, Alvin Hyland, was stationed there with the United States Army. During Alvin's overseas deployment, Alan...

Oct 3, 2025

Yvonne Habedank, age 99, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls. Her birth name, given to her by her mother and each of her sisters was Oreal Kathleen Genevieve Yvonne Thomalla . She was baptized into the Christian faith, which remained a guiding light...

Sep 29, 2025

Joel James Wiener, 79, of Willmar, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, MN.

Joel was born on November 14, 1945, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Joseph and Florence (Fontaine) Wiener. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1963.

Sep 28, 2025

Gloria Ann Brule, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the home of her daughter Vickie, surrounded by love. She was 92.

Born on February 3, 1933, to Melvin Julius Olson and Alphild (Martinson) Olson, Gloria entered the world under extraordinary circumstances. Born prematurely, she was initially thought to...

Sep 24, 2025

Leonard Roy Twete, age 69, of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Leonard was born in 1956 to Louis and Frieda (Vatthauer) Twete. He spent his early childhood in Red Lake Falls, attending school there through the 5th grade before the family relocated to Glencoe, Minnesota. He graduated from Glencoe High...

Sep 24, 2025

Harry Donald Sjulson was born September 21, 1921 at the family homestead in McKinley Township, Kittson County, Minnesota, the son of Sivert and Cora (Evenson) Sjulson. He was baptized at the age of 12 by Rev. Peter Thompson of the Karlstad Assemblies of God Church in 1933; this took place in the Pelan River north of Karlstad. For most...

Sep 23, 2025

Wes Norris, age 72, died on September 23, 2025 at his home in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.

Wes was born on May 19, 1953 in Port Angeles, Washington. He was the youngest of four in his family and raised by a single mom. After graduating high school, he ventured to Alaska where he met his bride, Coleen...

Sep 22, 2025

Rev. Richard David Lambert, affectionately known as Father Rick, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, at the age of 72.

Born on August 19, 1953, in Fosston, Minnesota, he was the beloved son of Walter J. Lambert and Evelyn S. (Voxland) Lambert. He...

Sep 22, 2025

Orrin Aune, 83, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

A Memorial Service in honor of Orrin will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Jared Clausen...

Sep 21, 2025

Gary Luther Anderson, 73, of Grygla, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family, on September 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Gary Luther Anderson was born February 19, 1952, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Luther and Evelyn (Mattison) Anderson. Gary spent his life deeply rooted in faith, family, farming and service.

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Sep 21, 2025

Harlan "Chip" Almen of Thief River Falls, MN, age 66, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

A Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until 1 PM, Monday, September 29, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.  Interment will follow at St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery in Plummer, MN.

Harlan William...

Sep 19, 2025

Charles Schear of Mentor, MN passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Graveside service for Chuck will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at First English Cemetery at Mentor, MN with Reverend Timothy Lundeen officiating. Lunch and Fellowship will follow at the Mentor Community Center.

Sep 16, 2025

Brian Frederic "Bird" Peterson, age 52, of Oklee, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 5, 1973, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, Brian was the cherished son of Ronald Leon Peterson and Jeanette Rae (Berberich) Peterson. He was baptized and...

Sep 14, 2025

Bethel Anne Blankenfeld, age 92, of Fourtown, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at North Star Manor in Warren, MN, with her loving husband, Billie, by her side.

Private family services and burial will be at Lone Oak Cemetery, rural Fourtown, MN at a later date.

Sep 11, 2025

Shirley Ann Richter, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Shirley was born on November 17, 1940, in Wahpeton, North Dakota, the beloved daughter of Ernest and Olive (Nygaard) Stenson. She was baptized and confirmed at DeLamere Lutheran Church, where her faith began and remained a quiet source...

Sep 10, 2025

Fred Violette, 97, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls with his loving family by his side.

Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner...