Obituaries

Sep 9, 2025

Harold Halvorson, 101 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Harold's life at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Our Saviour's Lutheran...

Sep 6, 2025

Lowell Marvin Naeseth was born on October 13, 1938, in Rollis Township, NE of Gatzke, MN on the family farm to Martin and Myrtle (Johnson) Naeseth. He was baptized at United Lutheran Church in Gatzke. Lowell attended the Engevik country school, four miles east of Gatzke, and then Middle River High School through the 9th grade.

After...

Sep 4, 2025

Audrey Johnson of East Grand Forks, MN passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Villa St Vincent in Crookston, MN.

Funeral for Audrey will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Spiritual Care Coordinator Bill Humiston . Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Sep 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jessica Regina Kauppila, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, who left this world on September 2, 2025, at the age of 43.

Born on October 20, 1981, in Lander, Wyoming, Jessica's life was a tapestry woven with love, adventure, and an unwavering spirit of community. Jessica...

Sep 1, 2025

George Pittman passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family.

Mass of Christian burial for George will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Goodridge, MN with Father Bryan...

Sep 1, 2025

Donna Rux, 83 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 1, 2025 at her home.

Funeral for Donna will be held 10:30 AM on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Rance Berggren officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Aug 31, 2025

Michael "Mike" Mongoven, 88 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN.

Michael Jay Mongoven was born July 10, 1937, at Hankinson, ND, the son of Joseph William and Harriet Josephine (Melquist) Mongoven. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Phillips Catholic Church,...

Aug 31, 2025

Gary Bruggeman, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, Minnesota.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. A time of sharing will begin at 2:00 PM, led by Reverend Kristin Ostercamp. Military...

Aug 30, 2025

Bruce Johnson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the St. Catherine's South Nursing Home in Fargo, ND, at the age of 73.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.   Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery...

Aug 28, 2025

Velma Lucille Taggart, age 78, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Velma was born on March 18, 1947, in Xenia, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Andrew and Dorothy Mae (Moore) Hall. She was baptized into the Christian faith and attended...

Aug 28, 2025

Daniel Thomas Cullen was born July 4, 1968, at Northwestern Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN to Joanne (Jan) Cecile (Allen) and John Henry Cullen. He passed away from cancer on August 28, 2025, at his sister, Dianne's home in Grand Forks, ND under the care of Hospice.

He attended school in Goodridge, MN. He graduated from...

Aug 26, 2025

Gale Brekke passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Greenleaf Memory Care Facility, Thief River Falls, MN at the age of 85 years.

Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Matty Towse officiating.  Burial will follow at the Clearwater...

Aug 24, 2025

Wilbert "Bob" Duane Skoglund, age 96, of Holt, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Karlstad Senior Living in Karlstad, MN. Born on December 5, 1928, in Foldahl Township, Minnesota, Bob was the beloved son of E.M. "Manny" Skoglund and Anna Victoria (Anderson) Skoglund.

Bob was baptized and confirmed at Nazareth Lutheran Church, where...

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...