Obituaries

Blanche Constance Lofstrom

Blanche Constance Lofstrom

Jan 10, 2023

Blanche Constance Lofstrom, 96, of Karlstad, MN, passed away at Karlstad Senior Living, Karlstad, MN on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Funeral services will be 11:30 AM Saturday, January 21, 2023 , at Johnson Funeral Services Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN.

The visitation will be one hour before the service.

Lunch will follow the...

Gary Lane

Gary Lane

Jan 10, 2023

Gary Lane, 71, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away with his loving family by his side at his residence on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Funeral service will be held 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp Officiating. Burial will be held later in...

John Grillo

John Grillo

Jan 7, 2023

John L. Grillo – 91, Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the Thief River Care Center with family by his side.

A celebration of life will be January 21, 2PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Thief River Falls, MN.

John Luigi Grillo was born on...

Myron Anderson

Myron Anderson

Jan 6, 2023

Myron Anderson, 82 of Thief River Falls passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at his residence in Thief River Falls, MN with his loving wife by his side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Johnson Funeral service in Thief River...

Darrell Glass

Darrell Glass

Jan 5, 2023

Darrell Glass, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his home, with his loving family by his side.

A private memorial service will be held in the spring.

Darrell Vincent Glass was born to John and Myrtle Rustad Glass on January 27, 1925 at their home on the farm...

Arlene Benoit St. Marie

Arlene Benoit St. Marie

Jan 5, 2023

Arlene Benoit St. Marie, 85 longtime resident of Red Lake Falls passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating. Burial will follow at...

Janice Delong

Janice Delong

Jan 2, 2023

Janice DeLong, 83 of Goodridge, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM with the service to celebrate Jan's life at 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN....

Maynard Peters

Maynard Peters

Jan 2, 2023

Maynard W. Peters, 82, Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Maynard's life at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with...

Cynthia Marie Lafontaine

Cynthia Marie Lafontaine

Jan 1, 2023

Cynthia Marie LaFontaine, 68, of Red Lake Falls, MN, formerly of Menomonie, WI, died suddenly on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Sandford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Services will be held at a later date.

On October 14, 1954, Cynthia was born to Roy and Dorothy (Trnka) Smith, at Okinawa, Japan, where her father...

Debra "Debbie" Ann Limesand

Debra "Debbie" Ann Limesand

Dec 29, 2022

Debra Limesand, 66 of Goodridge, MN passed with her loving family by her side on Thursday, December 29 th at her home in rural Goodridge.

Debra Ann Olson was born September 15, 1956 in Cudahy, WI the daughter of Norman Arthur Olson and Delores Jean (Wynne) Olson. She was baptized into the Catholic faith and attended Catholic...

Tom Miller

Tom Miller

Dec 28, 2022

Thomas Miller of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, MN.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, January 2, 2023 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with MSGR Timothy McGee Officiating. Burial will...

Carol Elaine Benitt

Carol Elaine Benitt

Dec 28, 2022

Carol Elaine (Smith) Benitt, 89, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Hillcrest Senior Living, after a brief time in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Funeral Services will be at 11 AM Friday, January 6, 2023 Nazareth Lutheran Church, Holt, MN.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Johnson Funeral...

Marie Chaput

Marie Chaput

Dec 25, 2022

Marie Chaput, Red Lake Falls, MN, 88, passed away on Sunday December 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her residence near Red Lake Falls, MN

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Friday, December 30, 2022 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Gentilly, MN with MSGR. David Baumgartner Officiating. Burial will be at St....

Delores Ann Olson

Delores Ann Olson

Dec 23, 2022

Delores Ann Olson, 73, Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN, surrounded by her loving family.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Stephanie White officiating.

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Lorraine Mathieu

Lorraine Mathieu

Dec 20, 2022

Lorraine Mathieu, 82 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN and one hour prior to the service.

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Duane Kotrba

Duane Kotrba

Dec 20, 2022

Duane Kotrba, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at his home, at the age of 78.

Graveside Service for Duane will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Northwood Cemetery, rural Grygla, MN.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Duane's life will be held at...

Mary Lou Brosseau

Mary Lou Brosseau

Dec 19, 2022

Mary Lou Brosseau, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday December 19, 2022, at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 89.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Monsignor Timothy McGee...

Lorraine Cota

Lorraine Cota

Dec 18, 2022

Lorraine Cota, 80, of St. Hilaire, MN, passed away on Sunday December 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in St Hilaire, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM on Friday, December 23, 2022 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with MSGR. Timothy McGee Officiating. Burial will...

Jerome La Fontaine

Jerome La Fontaine

Dec 16, 2022

Jerome Donald La Fontaine passed away at his rural Thief River Falls, MN residence on Friday December 16, 2022.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday December 31 st , 2022  at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating.

Jerome Donald La Fontaine was born April 3,...

Michael Englund

Michael Englund

Dec 15, 2022

Michael Englund, 61 of Warroad, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2022 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

The service to celebrate Mike's life will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Warroad Baptist Church (34649 County RD 5) with Frank Norling officiating. Visitation will be held one...

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