Obituaries

Ivette Garrett

Ivette Garrett

Sep 22, 2022

Ivette DeVerne Garrett (Torkelson)

May 28, 1946 - September 22, 2022

Ivette DeVerne Torkelson was born May 28, 1946, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the eighth of nine children of Melvin and Helen (Wiken) Torkelson. Raised on a farm in Smiley Township, Ivette attended country school with her siblings. The only one in her class,...

Thomas Derouin

Thomas Derouin

Sep 22, 2022

Thomas Derouin, 67 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 with his loving wife Deb at his side in Hillcrest Senior Living, Red Lake Falls MN.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, September 30, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner...

Shelley A Haats

Shelley A Haats

Sep 20, 2022

Shelley (Dahl) Haats passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 54 years old.

She is survived by her husband, Myron, sons: Ryan (Sarah) Dahl and Gavin Haats, granddaughter: Rylie, step-daughters: Alicia and Jennifer, step-grandchildren: Jaden, Tessa, and Lily, and parents: Norman and Leona Dahl.

No services will be held per her wishes.

Cecilia Christianson

Cecilia Christianson

Sep 18, 2022

In Loving Memory of

Cecilia Mae (Sis) Dessellier

Cecilia Mae Dessellier was born December 15, 1929, in Brooks, Minnesota (MN), Red Lake County to parents Andrew & Alexina (Carriers) Dessellier. Better known as Sis, she was baptized on December 23, 1929. Father Victor Cardin conducted the ceremony...

Corlan Magnell Kleinschmidt

Corlan Magnell Kleinschmidt

Sep 16, 2022

Corlan Kleinschmidt, 84 of Oklee, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN with her loving family by her side.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM with the funeral service to celebrate Corlan's life at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church...

John Rausch

John Rausch

Sep 16, 2022

John Rausch, 68 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022 at The Meadows on University in Fargo, ND.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM with the service to celebrate John's life at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls with Msgr. Timothy...

Johan Engevik

Johan Engevik

Sep 15, 2022

Johan Engevik unexpectedly passed away on September 15, 2022 in St. Paul, MN.

Memorial service will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...

Eugene Wavra

Eugene Wavra

Sep 15, 2022

Eugene Wavra of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating and Deacon John...

Orris "Slim" Stengrim

Orris "Slim" Stengrim

Sep 14, 2022

Orris "Slim" Stengrim, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Dennis Gray officiating.  Interment will follow at the...

Corinne Opdahl

Corinne Opdahl

Sep 13, 2022

Corinne Opdahl, 79 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center, Erskine, MN with her loving family at her side.

The funeral service to celebrate Corinne's life will be held 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with...

Dina O'Brien

Dina O'Brien

Sep 13, 2022

Dina O'Brien, 69 of Grygla, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at North Star Manor, Warren, MN.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday 5 – 8 PM with...

Robert "Bob" Rendulich

Robert "Bob" Rendulich

Sep 11, 2022

Robert "Bob" Rendulich, 66 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 11, 2022 with his loving wife by his side.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will be...

Lawrence "Bud" Johnson

Lawrence "Bud" Johnson

Sep 9, 2022

Lawrence "Bud" Johnson, age 82, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center, Erskine, MN.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Bud's honor on  Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 2:30 PM St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church....

Gay Sommerfeld

Gay Sommerfeld

Sep 9, 2022

Gay Sommerfeld, of St. Cloud, MN, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away at home on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the age of 75.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September16, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.  Burial will follow at the Eidsvold Cemetery...

Michael Liden

Michael Liden

Sep 4, 2022

Michael "Mike" Liden, age 68, passed away September 4, 2022, at his home in Crookston, MN.

Memorial services will be 4:30 PM Friday, September 9, 2022, at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be from 3 to 4:30 PM Friday, September 9, 2022, at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Thief...

Adelore Plante

Adelore Plante

Sep 4, 2022

Adelore Plante of Oklee, MN passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home in Oklee, MN.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 9. 2022 at 1:30 PM in Johnson Funeral Service in Oklee, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating. Burial will be held at St Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery near Oklee, MN. Visitation...

Alesia Limesand

Alesia Limesand

Sep 4, 2022

Alesia Limesand, 35 of Goodridge, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND with her loving family by her side.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls,...

William "Bill" Hoglo

William "Bill" Hoglo

Sep 2, 2022

William "Bill" Hoglo, 91, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

The service to celebrate Bill's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Rindal Lutheran Church, rural Newfolden, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation will...

Faith Guillemette

Faith Guillemette

Sep 1, 2022

Faith Guillemette, 90, of Plummer, MN was called home on Thursday, September 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

Memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Plummer with Reverend Jeffrey Lytle Officiating. Burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery near Red Lake...

Jerry Altendorf

Jerry Altendorf

Aug 31, 2022

Jerry Altendorf, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 75.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Msgr. Timothy McGee presiding. Due to renovations,...

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