Obituaries

Aug 21, 2025

Oscar "Eugene" Borgie passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the age of 95.

A Graveside Service, with military honors, will take place at St. Hilaire Community Cemetery in St. Hilaire, MN on September 4th at 11:00 AM.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Eunice Borgie; his wife, Gertrude (nee...

Aug 19, 2025

Sandra Kay Parker, age 85 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on 8/19/25.

Sandra (Sandy) was born in Wadena, MN on June 21st, 1940, to Mark (Pete) Isherwood and Ione Isherwood (Ahlin), and was raised in Sebeka, MN.

Sandy met the love of her life, Mike (Michael) at an early age. Their childhood friendship...

Aug 18, 2025

Arlene Joan Prestebak, 93, of Goodridge, MN died on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Green Leaf Assisted Living, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Friday, August 22, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, Goodridge, MN.

Memorial Service will be at 10:30 AM Friday, August 22, 2025, Faith Lutheran Church,...

Aug 17, 2025

Wayne Byron Lunsetter, age 89, of Gatzke, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community in Crookston, MN.

Wayne was born on October 2, 1935, in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Melvin Otinus and Esther Elizabeth (Karlstrom) Lunsetter. He graduated valedictorian from Middle River High School with the Class of...

Aug 17, 2025

Margaret (Margie) Jane Rendulich, 66, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Villa in Crookston, MN, with her loving family by her side.

Born on December 21, 1958 in Thief River Falls, MN, Margie was the beloved daughter of Norman and Eunice (Hjelle) Sorenson. Margie was baptized and confirmed...

Aug 17, 2025

Orville Stiner Skadsem, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by his loving family. He was 94 years old.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM, with a prayer service at 6:30 PM, and one hour before the funeral service, at Redeemer...

Aug 12, 2025

Carol Maureen Waswick February 21, 1939 – August 12, 2025

Carol Maureen Waswick, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by love and family. She was born on February 21, 1939, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Miles Bismarck Benz and Beatrice Marian Hardland Benz.

Carol's life was filled with dedication to her family, her...

Aug 12, 2025

Jason Wade Aubol, age 54, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN on Thursday, August 21st at 11:00am. Visitation will take place at 10:00am, and Jason will be laid to rest at...

Aug 12, 2025

Patricia Briggs passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fosston, Minnesota.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will follow at...

Aug 12, 2025

Kyle Andrew Kisch, age 56, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on August 12th, 2025.

Kyle was born on December 31st, 1968 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Culver Dean Kisch and Betty Ann Kisch (née Rude). He grew up with his parents and younger brother, Brandon Kisch, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. He attended Lincoln High...

Aug 11, 2025

Milton "Scout" Grant Bakken, age 71, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Karlstad Senior Living.

Funeral service for Scout will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Oak Ridge Lutheran Church near Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Caitlin Jensen officiating....

Aug 7, 2025

Joyce Ramserran (Ekeren), 86, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at her retirement home in Inlet Beach, FL, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 27, 1939, in Barataria, Trinidad, to Rajranie and Ramsaran Rampersad, Joyce was one of 13 children and grew up with a deep love of...

Aug 7, 2025

Donald Gene Ray, age 68, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 11, 1956, in Red Lake, Minnesota, Donald was the son of Donald Gene Ray Sr. and Audrey Johnson (née Holthusen).

Donald...

Aug 5, 2025

Joel Olson, of Newfolden, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the age of 65.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with a Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Sheila Michaels officiating.  A sunset...

Aug 5, 2025

Clara Galland, 100, of Mentor, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center, Bagley, MN.

Funeral service for Clara Galland will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Faith Lutheran Church in Mentor, MN with Reverend Mike Sletto and Reverend Timothy Lundeen...

Aug 4, 2025

Rosalie Wilson of Thief River Falls, MN passed away with her loving son Dave by her side on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

A private family service is being planned.

Rosalie Vivian Hruby was born December 18, 1920 at Mavie, MN, the daughter of James V. and Anntonia N....

Aug 1, 2025

Glen Arneson of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Roseau, County, MN passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, starting at 4 PM with a 6 PM prayer service at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls,...

Jul 24, 2025

Tony Kiesow, 48 of Goodridge, MN passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his residence.

Visitation will be held 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate...

Jul 24, 2025

Kaye Turnwall, 78, died suddenly on Thursday, July 24, 2025 with her loving family by her side, at Sanford Hospital, Thief River Falls, MN.

A gathering time for family and friends to celebrate Kaye's life will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls,...

Jul 23, 2025

Randy LaVerne Owens, 66 of Euclid, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 23, 2025, at Catholic Eldercare on Main, Minneapolis, MN.

The service to celebrate Randy's life will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Stephanie White officiating.

Visitation will...