Obituaries

David Morken

David Morken

Dec 14, 2022

David Morken, 90 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Thief River Care Center with his loving family by his side.

The service to celebrate David's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls with Rev. Mark...

Carolyn Schmitz

Carolyn Schmitz

Dec 14, 2022

Carolyn Schmitz of Fosston, MN formerly of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob...

William "Bill" Gustafson

William "Bill" Gustafson

Dec 11, 2022

William "Bill" Gustafson, 67, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN.

William Robert Gustafson was born November 12, 1955, in Virginia, MN the son of Wilho Engelbert and Bernice Lillian (Martinson) Gustafson. He attended Cook, MN High School and made his home in...

Anna Schear

Anna Schear

Dec 10, 2022

Anna Mae Schear, 84 of Mentor, MN passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 with her loving family near her side at Villa St Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Mike Sletto Officiating. Burial will...

Geraldine "Gerry" Mae Lindemoen

Geraldine "Gerry" Mae Lindemoen

Dec 10, 2022

Geraldine "Gerry" Lindemoen, 90 years, 11 months, and 10 days old, of Newfolden, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be from 5–7 pm, with a Prayer Service at 7 pm, Monday, December 19, 2022, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Middle River, MN....

Ione Syverson

Ione Syverson

Dec 8, 2022

Ione Syverson, 81 of Karlstad, MN passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Karlstad Senior Living, Karlstad, MN with her loving family by her side.

The service to celebrate Ione's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Strandquist, MN with Rev. Amber Arlien officiating. Visitation will...

Shirley Busse

Shirley Busse

Dec 8, 2022

Shirley Busse of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN officiated by Reverend Thomas Puffe. Burial...

Laura Sue Dodson

Laura Sue Dodson

Dec 7, 2022

Plummer, Minnesota – Laura Sue Dodson returned to God peacefully at a hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, on December 7, 2022, at age 86. Her loving family was with her during her last hospital stay and held her hand at the time of her death.

A Memorial Service will be held on December 21 st...

Audrey Miller

Audrey Miller

Dec 7, 2022

Audrey Miller, 70, passed away on December 7, 2022 at her residence.

The service to celebrate Audrey's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating.

Audrey Sheryl Gustafson was born April 24, 1952 in Thief River Falls,...

Annette Timm

Annette Timm

Dec 6, 2022

Annette Timm, 64 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls surrounded by her loving family.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River...

Valerie Diana Engelman

Valerie Diana Engelman

Dec 6, 2022

Valerie Diana Engelman, 69, died at her residence in Thief River Falls, MN, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Visitation will be held at 10 AM until 11 AM, Monday, December 12, 2022, at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral Service will follow the visitation at 11 AM on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Johnson...

Rosalie Burda

Rosalie Burda

Dec 4, 2022

Rosalie Burda, of Middle River, MN, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 89.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 12, 2022 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Middle River, MN, with Father George...

Linda Lou Anderson

Linda Lou Anderson

Dec 4, 2022

Linda Lou Anderson, 61, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away at her residence on Sunday, December 4, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Heritage Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Linda Lou Anderson was born in 1961 in Minneapolis, MN...

Tina Kostrzewski

Tina Kostrzewski

Dec 3, 2022

Tina Kostrzewski, 56 of Argyle, MN formerly of Strandquist, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Cedar South Group Home with her loving family and caregivers by her side.

The service to celebrate Tina's life will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls,...

Donna Larson

Donna Larson

Dec 1, 2022

Donna Larson, 61, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND after a lengthy illness.

The Memorial Service to celebrate Donna's life will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 19, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp...

Arnold Peterson

Arnold Peterson

Nov 29, 2022

Arnold Peterson, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN at the age of 90.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM with a 5:00 PM prayer service on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service...

Neil Carlson

Neil Carlson

Nov 26, 2022

Neil Carlson, the former "RadioGram Man" of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Karlstad Senior Living, at the age of 81.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:30 PM on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Kristin Ostercamp...

Beverly Swenson

Beverly Swenson

Nov 24, 2022

Beverly Swenson, 85 of Newfolden, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Karlstad Senior Living.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Westaker Free Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at church....

Cheryl Thorpe

Cheryl Thorpe

Nov 24, 2022

Cheryl Ann Thorpe, born May 20 th , 1970 in Banbury Oxon, England daughter to Carol Olson and step daughter to Gene Olson. She was the sister of Debbie, Mark and Dean Thorpe. Mother of 3 beautiful children, Yamaya Thorpe 29, Devon Thorpe 26 and Keshawn Thorpe 20, and grandma of 2 beautiful grandchildren Lorenzo Valerio 5 and Eliana...

Alma Phelps

Alma Phelps

Nov 23, 2022

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother

Alma passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 in Lake Elmo, MN. She was born to Robert and Margaret Asp in Little Falls, WI and married Gordon Phelps in 1946. Preceded in death by her parents; husband; siblings, Robert Asp and Mary Wallace. She will be deeply missed by those who survive...

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