Obituaries

Oct 9, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that the children of Yvonne Mavis McHam, 85, of Thief River Falls, announce her death on October 9, 2022.

Fitting that it was the morning of a full moon and the fall colors stood in full beauty and grandeur.

Yvonne was born on September 24, 1937 to Conrad and Myrtle...

Oct 7, 2022

Kelly Jean-Comstock Bren, 35, passed away on October 7, 2022, surrounded by her family at her parent's residence in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral Services will be on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 10:30 AM at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 5 to...

Oct 2, 2022

Omer Olson, 92 of Thief River Falls, formerly Trail, MN passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls from 5 – 8 PM.

Omer was born June...

Sep 25, 2022

Rose Marie Bergerson, of Thief River Falls, MN, formerly of Two Harbors, MN, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Karlstad Senior Living in Karlstad, MN, at the age of 86.

A Memorial Service in honor of Rose Marie will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in...

Sep 23, 2022

Linda Louise Hornseth, age 73, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at her home.

Funeral services will held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Alex Amiot officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls,...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...