Obituaries

Diane Jury

Diane Jury

Nov 18, 2021

Diane Jury, 69, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Minnesota Greenleaf in Thief River Falls, MN following a long battle with dementia, surrounded by her loving family.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Trinity...

John "Bud" Kruse

John "Bud" Kruse

Nov 14, 2021

John "Bud" Kruse passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at home.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Frank Ehling Officiating. Burial will be held at Community Cemetery near St. Hilaire, MN.

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Virgil Erickson

Virgil Erickson

Nov 12, 2021

Virgil Erickson, 91, of Holt, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 of natural causes at his home in East Valley Township, Marshall County, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Middle River, Minnesota with Father Duane Pribula officiating.

Visitation will...

Harold Kees

Harold Kees

Nov 12, 2021

Harold Kees, 68 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

The funeral service to celebrate Harold's life will be 11:00 AM Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Reverend Mark Helgeland officiating.  Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River...

Kathryn Ann Sundstedt

Kathryn Ann Sundstedt

Nov 10, 2021

Kathryn Ann (Dunrud) Sundstedt, 71, of Thief River Falls, MN, died on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be from 2 PM to 5 PM, Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Johnson Funeral Services, Thief River Falls, MN, and 1 hour before the service on Monday, November 22, 2021....

Darrell Jack Charles Herdt

Darrell Jack Charles Herdt

Nov 5, 2021

Darrell Herdt, 48 of Brooks, MN passed away tragically in an automobile accident on Friday, November 5, 2021 along with his mother-in-law, Kathy Jenkins of East Grand Forks, MN.

The service to celebrate Darrell's life will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service, 216 7 th Street North, Red Lake Falls, MN with...

Eva Mae Bernard

Eva Mae Bernard

Nov 5, 2021

Eva Mae Bernard, 92, died on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN.

Thief River Falls, MN, Johnson Funeral Service.

Funeral Services will be 1PM Monday, November 22, 2021, at the Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be from Noon to 1 PM at Johnson...

Richard "Rick" Dwayne Johnson

Richard "Rick" Dwayne Johnson

Nov 2, 2021

Richard "Rick" Dwayne Johnson, 67, died on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his residence in Thief River Falls, MN.

3 PM Graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, MN.

Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion, National Guard, and VFW....

Douglas Hoverson

Douglas Hoverson

Nov 1, 2021

Douglas Hoverson, 60, of Strathcona, MN, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Grace Evangelical Church in Strathcona, MN, with Pastor Curt Johnson and Pastor Tate Stephens officiating.  A private burial will take place at...

Bradley Roger Peterson

Bradley Roger Peterson

Oct 31, 2021

Bradley Peterson passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2021, at his home in Grygla.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 6:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Dawn Hanson officiating. Burial will be held at Elkwood Cemetery, Beltrami Island State Forrest. Visitation will be held one...

Gaylen Quam

Gaylen Quam

Oct 29, 2021

Gaylen Quam, 75 of Goodridge, MN passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 of natural causes.

The service to celebrate Gaylen's life will be 11:00 AM on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Ekelund Lutheran Church, rural Goodridge, MN with Pastor Dawn Hanson officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service on...

Sandra Nelson

Sandra Nelson

Oct 29, 2021

Sandra Nelson, 66 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, October 29, 2021 at her daughter Kristie's home near Grygla, MN.

The service to celebrate Sandra's life will be at 2:00 PM Friday, November 5, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Vicar...

Kathleen Erickson

Kathleen Erickson

Oct 28, 2021

Kathleen Rae "Kicky" (Wicks) Erickson, 74, of Solway, MN died October 28 th , 2021, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND due to a month-long fight with COVID-19, Pneumonia, and associated complications.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 13 th , 2021, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; Located at 301 Governor Street, Oklee, MN....

David Klein

David Klein

Oct 27, 2021

David Klein, 53, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, as a result of a seizure related incident.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Pete Lee officiating. Lunch will be served...

Juanita "Hon" Turner

Juanita "Hon" Turner

Oct 26, 2021

Juanita Turner, age 82 of Oklee, MN passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Essentia Health, Fosston MN.

The service to celebrate Juanita's life will be at 4:00 PM on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Oklee, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial...

Aaron Knott

Aaron Knott

Oct 25, 2021

Aaron Knott of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 25, 2021 in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, October 30, 2021 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Gentilly, MN with Father Joe Richards Officiating and Deacon Denny Bivens. Burial will be held at St. Peter...

Betty Swan

Betty Swan

Oct 22, 2021

Betty M. (Nelson) Swan, 93 of Newfolden, MN passed away peacefully with her children at her side on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls MN.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM at New Hope Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating. Burial...

Billy "William" Owen Peterson

Billy "William" Owen Peterson

Oct 21, 2021

Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN

Billy Owen "William" Peterson, age 85, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at MN Greenleaf, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral Service at 11 AM on Friday, October 29, 2021, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Plummer, MN.

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Ray Mcmillin

Ray Mcmillin

Oct 20, 2021

Ray McMillin, 92 of Grygla, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his rural residence.

Public visitation will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

Private family service will be held at 1:00...

Lynette Jewel Eychaner

Lynette Jewel Eychaner

Oct 17, 2021

Lynette Jewel Eychaner, 73, of Thief River Falls, MN, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at her residence.

On February 20, 1948, Lynette was born to Edwin and Marion (Wells) Sjulstad at Thief River Falls.  As an infant, Lynette was baptized and, later, confirmed at Eklund Lutheran Church, rural Goodridge, MN.  She grew up in Star Township,...

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