Obituaries

Sep 18, 2021

Allen Steinhauer, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at his residence.

Allen Dale Steinhauer (Al) was born on June 28, 1939 in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Adolph and Muriel (Lubitz) Steinhauer.  Al grew up in Holt, with sister, Janice Svensgaard, and brothers Gail and Tom.  He went to...

Sep 17, 2021

Ervin Ness, 87 of Middle River, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021 at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau, MN.

The service to celebrate Ervin's life will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Mary Lundquist officiating. Visitation will be from...

Sep 15, 2021

Ardell Opdahl 90 of Oklee, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Poplar Meadows Senior Living in McIntosh, MN.

The service to celebrate Ardell's life will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oklee, MN with Rev. Linda Molitor officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery...

Sep 14, 2021

Stanley Olaf Olson, 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, in Thief River Falls, MN.  He was born on September 20, 1935, to Joel and Matilda (Tiesch) Olson, in Minneapolis, MN.

Stanley attended Roosevelt High School, Minneapolis, MN.  From there he worked on his brother-in-law's farm (Ben Nett) in Foxholm, ND, until he enlisted in the...

Sep 14, 2021

Robert "Bob" Hansen of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away at his home, with his loving family by his side, on September 14, 2021, at the age of 66.

Per family wishes, no services will be held at this time due to Covid.

Robert Allen Hansen was born on January 30, 1955 in Dawson, MN,...

Sep 12, 2021

Harold Cyr 92 of Oklee, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 24, 2021 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father Adam Hamness presiding. Visitation will be one...

Sep 11, 2021

Kerry Newland (50) of Thief River Falls, MN passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side.

On Monday, September 20, 2021 at 10:30 AM, Rev. Jonathan Dodson will officiate the celebration of Kerry's life at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer, MN.  Visitation will be offered beginning...

Sep 9, 2021

Arlene Huseth, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 89.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Mark Helgeland officiating. ...

Sep 8, 2021

Donald Raymond Steinhauer passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN with Sandra by his side.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM at New Hope Church in Newfolden, MN with Ollie Urdahl Officiating. Burial will be at Bethania Church Cemetery West of...

Sep 6, 2021

Bruce Jon Benitt, 68, of Holt, MN, died on Monday, September 6, 2021, peacefully at his home surrounded by family.  He was born on November 7, 1952, at Thief River Falls, MN, to Orvus and Aileen (Corriveau) Benitt.  He attended school in Newfolden, MN.

On June 3, 1972, Bruce was united in marriage to Geraldine Ann Johnson...

Sep 6, 2021

Edward Constant, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN.

Graveside service with Military Honors will be 1:00 PM Sunday, September 12, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Red Lake Falls, MN with Deacon John Bruggeman Officiating. A Luncheon will be held after the...

Sep 5, 2021

M.A. "Tony" Dorn passed away peacefully with family by his side at Oakland Park Communities on September 5th, 2021 at the age of 94 years.

Tony was born in Thief River Falls, MN to A.H. (Tony) and Louise (Majeres) Dorn. As a child, Tony moved to Moorhead, MN for two years before returning to Thief River Falls...

Sep 4, 2021

Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN

Wade Johnson, 58, of Thief River Falls, MN, died on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Wade Lee Johnson was born on October 25, 1962, in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Richard and Esther (Foss) Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at...

Sep 3, 2021

Emalyn Madonna Sullivan, 89 of Mpls, formerly of Red Lake Falls, passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

She was a devout member of the St Raphael's adoration team, member of the Red Lake Falls Blueline Club hockey hall of fame and a member of Sacred Heart's Choir of Robbinsdale.  She was also a member of a Mpls...

Sep 1, 2021

Donald Laidley, 89 of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief...

Sep 1, 2021

Patricia (Pat) Ann Byron, 89, of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Edgewood Vista in East Grand Forks, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 4, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating. Burial will be at...

Aug 31, 2021

Darryl Heden of Brooks, MN, passed away on August 31, 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Bemidji, MN, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 62.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Oklee, MN, with Rev. Tim Lundeen officiating.  Burial will follow at St....

Aug 30, 2021

Renee Ness of Thief River Falls, MN, formerly of Middle River, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 30, 2021.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the American Legion in Middle River, MN, on Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.  Lunch will be served.

Renee...

Aug 29, 2021

Mark Hultgren of Viking, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 3:00 PM at First Lutheran Church in Karlstad, MN with Reverend Caitlin Jensen Officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on...

Aug 29, 2021

Midge Green of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the age of 71.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM...