Obituaries

Henry Panek

Henry Panek

Oct 1, 2021

Henry Panek, 96, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls, MN with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief...

Judith May Hendrickson

Judith May Hendrickson

Sep 29, 2021

Judith Hendrickson, 79 of Grygla, MN passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at St. Clements Catholic Church in Grygla, MN with Father Adam Hamness presiding. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial...

Kimberly Foster

Kimberly Foster

Sep 29, 2021

Kimberly Foster, 57, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND, with her family by her side.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

A visitation will...

Marge Stenberg

Marge Stenberg

Sep 28, 2021

Marge Stenberg, 96, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully at Bethany on University on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

A private family memorial service celebrating Marge's life will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel in Oklee, MN with Reverend Timothy Lundeen Officiating.  Burial will take place at Zion Cemetery in Oklee, MN....

Mona Loe

Mona Loe

Sep 28, 2021

Mona Loe, 51, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Altru Medical Center, Grand Forks, ND.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Evangelical Free Church, 211 Arnold Avenue N, Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Kent Hudson officiating.  Mona's service can be...

Mark Thygeson

Mark Thygeson

Sep 28, 2021

Mark Allen Thygeson Sr. "Thyge", 61, was suddenly taken from us on September 28, 2021 in Glennallen, Alaska.  Mark was born January 3, 1960 in Thief River Falls, MN to DuWayn and Wenda Thygeson.  Mark graduated from Middle River High School in 1978.  He married the love of his life, Roxanne Anderson on August 21, 1981 at Zion Lutheran...

Linda Flatland

Linda Flatland

Sep 26, 2021

Linda Kay Flatland, 50, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

A Memorial Service to honor Linda will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Evangelical Free Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Kevin MacLean officiating.  Burial...

Maria Reopelle

Maria Reopelle

Sep 21, 2021

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Maria Aldia Reopelle, formerly of Red Lake Falls, MN, died at Oakland Park Communities, on September 21, 2021, at the age of 101.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM   at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert...

Sheldon Peterson

Sheldon Peterson

Sep 19, 2021

Sheldon Peterson, 84, of Grygla, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with ALS. He was diagnosed in fall of 2019 and was able to remain at home being cared for by his loving wife of 60...

Winton Dahlin

Winton Dahlin

Sep 19, 2021

Winton Dahlin 91 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Riverview Health in Crookston, MN.

The service to celebrate Winton's life will be Wednesday, September 22, 1:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls with Rev. John Wollenzein officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service....

Allen Steinhauer

Allen Steinhauer

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...

Ervin Ness

Ervin Ness

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...

Ardell Opdahl

Ardell Opdahl

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...

Stanley O Olson

Stanley O Olson

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...

Robert Hansen

Robert Hansen

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,...

Harold Cyr

Harold Cyr

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...

Kerry Newland

Kerry Newland

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...

Arlene Huseth

Arlene Huseth

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. ...

Donald Steinhauer

Donald Steinhauer

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...

Bruce Jon Benitt

Bruce Jon Benitt

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...

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