Obituaries

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...

Ricky Gene Eckstein

Ricky Gene Eckstein

May 17, 2021

Ricky Gene Eckstein, 61, of Thief River Falls, MN, died at his residence on Monday, May 17, 2021, of natural causes.

Service 11 AM Friday, May 21, 2021,Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN. Family.

Visitation will be one hour before the service.

Burial will be at...

Steven Ray Carlson

Steven Ray Carlson

May 16, 2021

Steven Ray Carlson, 62, Fertile, MN, died on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at his residence.  He was born February 24, 1959, to Bruce and Eleanor (Dahl) Carlson at Thief River Falls, MN.  Steven attended school in Karlstad, MN, and, after his schooling, he traveled around the United States for several years.  Due to his health, Steven was cared for...

Gerry Peterson

Gerry Peterson

May 14, 2021

Gerald (Gerry) Peterson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on May 14, 2021 at Karlstad Senior Living Center, Karlstad, MN, at the age of 97.

A service to celebrate Gerry's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN,...

Jorde Hemmestvedt

Jorde Hemmestvedt

May 13, 2021

Jorde Hemmestvedt, 34, of Fargo, ND formerly of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. The funeral to celebrate...

Donovan Dyrdal

Donovan Dyrdal

May 12, 2021

Donovan D. Dyrdal, 78, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2075 Highway...

Vikki Card

Vikki Card

May 11, 2021

Vikki Lynn (Francis) Card of Thief River Falls, MN, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls.

Vikki Lynn Francis was born June 11, 1950 in Muncie, IN, the daughter of John and Ida (Shaddle) Boyle.  She attended elementary school and graduated David Douglas High School...

Austin Martell

Austin Martell

May 11, 2021

Austin Russel Martell was born on July 19, 2000, in Thief River Falls, MN son of Brian and Nikki (Konickson) Martell. He was raised in Thief River Falls, MN where he attended Lincoln High School graduating with the class of 2018.

Austin went to work for Digi Key and most recently moved to Fargo where he was...

Tony Jo Johnson

Tony Jo Johnson

May 5, 2021

Tony Jo Johnson, 69, Moorhead, MN, formerly of St Hilaire, MN, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Sanford Health Care, Fargo, ND.

Memorial services will be 11 AM Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Calvary Lutheran Church, St. Hilaire, MN.

Visitation will be from 10-11 AM, May 22, 2021, at Calvary...

Gary Steuck

Gary Steuck

May 4, 2021

Gary Steuck, of Grygla, MN passed away peacefully following a battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial service will be held 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kristan Ostercamp Officiating.  Gary will be buried at...

Ryan Bendickson

Ryan Bendickson

May 3, 2021

Ryan Bendickson, 43 of Minneapolis, MN formerly of Thief River Falls, MN passed away suddenly from natural causes on Monday, May 3, 2021 at his residence.

The service to celebrate Ryan's life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Darrel Cory officiating. Visitation...

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