Obituaries

Michael Hart

Michael Hart

Feb 11, 2021

Michael Francis Hart, 75 of Lakeland, FL passed away on February 11, 2021 at Good Shephard Hospice House in Auburndale, FL.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery...

Pauline Vatsaas

Pauline Vatsaas

Feb 9, 2021

Pauline Vatsaas, Thief River Falls, MN, 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

A private memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

Public visitation will be held from 8:30...

Tamara Nelson

Tamara Nelson

Feb 7, 2021

Tamara Rae Nelson, 35, of Thief River Falls passed away on Feb 7 th at her home.

Memorial Service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home Thurs, Feb 25th at 2:00pm with visitation from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com .

Tamara Rae Nelson was born March 23 rd , 1985 to Dave and...

Mark Kays

Mark Kays

Feb 6, 2021

Graveside service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Bagley City Cemetery at the family plot with Reverend Darrel Cory Officiating.

Mark Lewis Kays was born April 25, 1952 in Thief River Falls, MN to Marshall "Phil" and Beverly "Bev" (Vik) Kays. He was baptized July 20, 1952 and confirmed October...

Megan Monson

Megan Monson

Feb 5, 2021

Megan Monson, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home, at the age of 33.

There are no services planned at this time.

Megan Marie Monson was born January 6, 1988 in Crookston, MN, the daughter of Troy and Lisa (Aune) Monson. She was raised in Fertile, MN, graduating from...

Marlene Beedy

Marlene Beedy

Feb 1, 2021

Marlene Susan Danielson Beedy was born May 10, 1940 in Grand Forks, ND to Truman and Bernice Danielson.  She was baptized and confirmed at Bygland Lutheran Church in rural Fisher, MN.  She attended a one-room school, Timberline 93 and graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School in 1958.  Marlene attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis for nursing and trained...

Dolly Shetler

Dolly Shetler

Jan 31, 2021

Darlene Shetler passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 1:30 PM at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert Officiating. Visitation will be...

Bruce Knutson

Bruce Knutson

Jan 27, 2021

Bruce Knutson of Newfolden, MN, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Phil Rokke. officiating.  Burial will follow at Westaker Cemetery, rural Newfolden, MN.

Visitation will take place from...

Austin Glenn Kalsnes

Austin Glenn Kalsnes

Jan 27, 2021

Austin Kalsnes, 32 of Fargo, ND passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 after a long struggle with mental health. Although he had overwhelming support from his family, ultimately, the system failed him.

A visitation and prayer service will be held Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 PM, with prayer service beginning at 6:30 PM.  Public visitation...

Roger Kriel

Roger Kriel

Jan 25, 2021

Roger Kriel of Goodridge, MN, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, at his home.

A Memorial Service in honor of Roger will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating.  Burial and Honor Guard Service will be held at a...

Timothy Mark Whalen

Timothy Mark Whalen

Jan 24, 2021

Heaven was in for one heck of an awakening when Timothy Mark Whalen Sr. showed up suddenly on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He passed away at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN of natural causes. With his sense of humor and gift of storytelling, the angels are sure to be kept on their toes in a constant state...

Jordan Nelson

Jordan Nelson

Jan 23, 2021

Jordan Nelson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

A Visitation in honor of Jordan will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.  Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Jordan Lee Nelson was...

Kristina Marie Donarski

Kristina Marie Donarski

Jan 23, 2021

Kristina Marie Donarski, 30 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Please wear your mask and practice social distancing.

Kristina...

Dorothy Patnode

Dorothy Patnode

Jan 21, 2021

Dorothy Patnode, 93, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Private family Mass of Christian burial will be held on  Monday, January 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating. Burial will be held at St. Joseph...

Dr. Maile Jean Roper

Dr. Maile Jean Roper

Jan 19, 2021

Dr. Maile Jean Roper, 74, died of natural causes January 19, 2021. She was born 1946 in Hawaii and spent her childhood in Kansas, and was a resident of Baudette, MN since 2014. She often laughed that she was "Pineapple bred, corn fed."

Maile fought hard to become a doctor in the 1970's. Often facing discrimination as...

Victor Schiefert

Victor Schiefert

Jan 19, 2021

Victor Schiefert, Plummer, MN, age 71, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

Public Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN.  Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing.

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Kenneth Vevea

Kenneth Vevea

Jan 19, 2021

Kenneth VeVea passed away on January 19, 2021 at South View Acres in West St. Paul, MN.

Burial was held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN.

Kenneth Lyle VeVea was born March 29, 1929 in Oshkosh, WI., grew up in Thief River Falls Minnesota, graduated from Central High School, and University North Dakota...

Dorothy Plante

Dorothy Plante

Jan 18, 2021

Dorothy Plante of Oklee, MN passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Essentia Health in Fosston, MN.

No service is planned at this time.

Dorothy Ruth Plante was born February 10, 1935 in Chief Township, near Mahnomen, MN daughter of Adolph and Lydia (Mueller) Gitz. She attended Wren Country school in Mahnomen county. The...

Cedric Johnson

Cedric Johnson

Jan 17, 2021

Cedric (Rick) Johnson, Pequot Lakes MN, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Visitation will be held one hour before services held at 10:00 am at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls MN, with a Burial Service to follow at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN on Saturday, February 6, 2021, with...

Bradley Johnson

Bradley Johnson

Jan 16, 2021

Bradley Johnson passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 23 2021,3:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Justin Dietel officiating. Burial will be held at Satersdal Cemetery near Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

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