Obituaries

Clarice Stolaas

Clarice Stolaas

Jun 28, 2021

Clarice Stolaas of Oklee, MN passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Funeral service will be held 10:30 AM Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church rural Oklee, MN with Reverend Jonathan Dodson Officiating. Burial will be held at Ebenezer Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday...

Dolores P. Hirst

Dolores P. Hirst

Jun 27, 2021

DOLORES HIRST (VOLDNESS), 93

Born June 3, 1928, to Norman and Clara (Ostmoe) Voldness on the family farmstead in Norden Township Pennington County; Dolores passed peacefully from complications due to congestive heart failure on June 27, 2021 at LifeCare Manor of Greenbush.

She was the oldest of four children with siblings Joyce (Bonawitz), Norman Jr.,...

Robert "Bob" Davidson

Robert "Bob" Davidson

Jun 23, 2021

Robert "Bob" Davidson, 91 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The service to celebrate Robert's life will be at noon on July 2, 2021 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, MN with Rev. Cathie Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow the ceremony officiated by Sheila Michaels. Visitation will...

Adolph Anderson

Adolph Anderson

Jun 18, 2021

Adolph Roger Anderson was born on April 12, 1934, to the late Andrew and Ruth Anderson on the family farm in Marshall County, Minnesota.  He was the sixth of nine children: Edna, Alice, Alvin, Roy, Elmer, Adolph, Marion, Francis and Fern.  He was baptized and confirmed in Lutheran faith at Zion Lutheran Church.  Adolph (AKA "Ande") attended school in...

John Marcus Nelson

John Marcus Nelson

Jun 17, 2021

John (Mark) Nelson, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Hennepin County Burn Center in Minneapolis, MN, with his family by his side, at the age of 71.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red...

Stephanie Lee Votava

Stephanie Lee Votava

Jun 13, 2021

Stephanie Votava, 34, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Sunday June 13, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND, with her family by her side.

The memorial service to celebrate Stephanie's life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Father Rick...

Joseph Duchamp

Joseph Duchamp

Jun 13, 2021

Joseph A. DuChamp IV, 58, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on June 13, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls.

A Memorial Service to honor Joseph's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Silver Creek Lutheran Church, rural Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Ale Tulu officiating. Burial...

Jay Engelsrud

Jay Engelsrud

Jun 10, 2021

Jay Engelsrud, 50 of Roseau, MN formerly of Newfolden, MN passed away peacefully Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Roseau LifeCare Medical Center.

The service to celebrate Jay's life will be 11:00 AM on Monday, June 14, 2021 at Bethania Free Lutheran Church rural Newfolden, MN with Rev. Dennis Gray and Rev. Kevin Hall officiating. Burial will follow...

Clarinda Stina Johnson

Clarinda Stina Johnson

Jun 9, 2021

Clarinda Stina Johnson, 52, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Karlstad, MN.

Memorial service will be on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 11 AM in First Lutheran Church, Karlstad, MN.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at First Lutheran Church, Karlstad, MN.

Burial ...

Marshall Scott Kays

Marshall Scott Kays

Jun 4, 2021

Marshall Scott "Scott" Kays, 64 of Moorhead, MN passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at his home.

Private Graveside Services will be held at the Bagley City Cemetery in Bagley, MN.

Marshall Scott Kays was born March 20, 1957 in Thief River Falls, MN to Marshall Philip "Phil" Kays and Beverly Jane "Bev" (Vik)...

Kathy Vatthauer

Kathy Vatthauer

Jun 2, 2021

Kathryn (Kathy) Vatthauer of Red Lake Falls passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 2, 2021 at the age of 74.

Funeral service will be held at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls on Wednesday, June 9 at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Gary Graff and Timothy Denney officiating. Interment will...

Everett Leroy Marshall

Everett Leroy Marshall

Jun 1, 2021

Everett Leroy Marshall, 82, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully at Villa St.

Vincent, Crookston, MN, on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021, from 2:00 until 4:00

PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will be...

Lowell Burkel

Lowell Burkel

Jun 1, 2021

Lowell Gene Burkel, known by most as Gene, passed away on June 1st, 2021.

Funeral will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Darrel Cory Officiating. Burial will be held at St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery, Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be held...

Ralph Hunt

Ralph Hunt

May 26, 2021

Ralph Hunt of Thief River Falls, age 97, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

A Private Family Mass of Christian Burial will be held with Father Rick Lambert presiding.

Ralph Thomas Hunt was born on January 7, 1924 in Boyceville, WI, the son of Ralph N. Hunt and...

Doris Ruby (Hesse) Malwitz

Doris Ruby (Hesse) Malwitz

May 21, 2021

Doris Ruby (Hesse) Malwitz, 95, passed on Friday, May 21, 2021, at the Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Plummer, MN. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at...

Gordon Bring

Gordon Bring

May 21, 2021

Here is the link to the livestream for Gordon's funeral. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE36KGPY6gc

Gordon Bring, 98 of Newfolden, MN passed away peacefully Friday, May 21, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center Fargo with his loving family by his side.

The funeral to celebrate Gordon's life will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Westaker Free...

Edward Lien

Edward Lien

May 19, 2021

Edward Lien, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on May 19, 2021 at his home, at the age of 71.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at First Lutheran Cemetery in Middle River, MN, with Rev. Mary Lundquist officiating.  Military honors will be provided by the Middle River...

Karen Hruby

Karen Hruby

May 19, 2021

Karen Hruby, of Goodridge, MN, passed away at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the age of 65.

A Memorial Service to honor Karen's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN, with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating.

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Sandra Sorter

Sandra Sorter

May 18, 2021

Sandra Sorter of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating.  Burial will follow at...

Eldon Leroy Groven

Eldon Leroy Groven

May 18, 2021

Eldon Leroy Groven, 79, of Elk River, MN, formerly of Goodridge, MN, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Beehive Homes, Elk River, MN.

On March 30, 1942, Eldon was born to Bennie and Lorraine (Nelson) Groven in Thief River Falls, MN.  He attended school in Goodridge, MN, graduating in 1960.  Eldon went to work at...

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