Obituaries

Arlene Panek

Arlene Panek

May 3, 2021

Arlene Rae Panek, 77, rural Goodridge, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 3, 2021.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, May 7, 2021, at Johnson Funeral Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM with a Prayer...

Ralph Routier

Ralph Routier

May 1, 2021

Ralph Routier, 87 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his residence.

The gathering time for family and friends will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM with a 6:00 PM prayer service on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Red Lake Falls, MN with Rev. Timothy...

Eunice Waterworth

Eunice Waterworth

Apr 30, 2021

Eunice Waterworth, 89 of Newfolden, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021 at her daughter's home in Santa Fe, NM with her loving family by her side.

The service to celebrate Eunice's life will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Karlstad Baptist Church in Karlstad, MN. Burial will follow...

Dean Vatthauer

Dean Vatthauer

Apr 30, 2021

Dean Vatthauer, 88, Thief River Falls, MN, formally of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2021. At his request, a private celebration of his life will be held by family members.

Dean Paul Vatthauer was born on September 12, 1932, in Red Lake Falls, MN, the son of Henry and Laura...

Allen Swenson

Allen Swenson

Apr 28, 2021

Allen Swenson of Rosewood, MN peacefully passed away on April 28, 2021 at Karlstad Senior Living in Karlstad, MN.

A service to celebrate Allen's life will be held on May 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Luke Stavos officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Barbara Hoard

Barbara Hoard

Apr 28, 2021

Barbara Hoard, 85 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

The service to celebrate Barb's life will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM...

Tami Ione Trontvet

Tami Ione Trontvet

Apr 25, 2021

Tamera "Tami" Ione Trontvet, 61, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021, surrounded by her family at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Funeral Services will be at 2 PM on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Johnson Funeral Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be from 1 PM to 2 PM on...

Todd Richard Przybylski

Todd Richard Przybylski

Apr 25, 2021

Todd Richard Przybylski, 54, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away after a 3 year battle with brain cancer on Sunday April 25 th 2021, at the Thief River Care Center. His loving family was by his side.

The Memorial Service to celebrate Todd's life will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Johnson...

Ana Guillen Torres

Ana Guillen Torres

Apr 23, 2021

Ana Maria Guillen Torres passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at her home in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by her loving family.

Private family service will be held.

Ana Marie Guillen Torres was born in Jacona, Mexico daughter of Florentino and Ana Maria (Torres) Guillen. She was raised and educated in Mexico.  In...

Marlene Cynthia Harbott

Marlene Cynthia Harbott

Apr 20, 2021

Marlene Cynthia Harbott, 81, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Funeral Services will be at 2PM on Monday, April 26, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be from 1PM to 2PM on Monday,...

Robert "Robb" Brown

Robert "Robb" Brown

Apr 20, 2021

Robert Brown of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home.

A Memorial Service in honor of Robb will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating.  Burial will follow at the Jerusalem Cemetery, rural...

Albert George Fisher

Albert George Fisher

Apr 20, 2021

Albert George Fisher, 77, of Plummer, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Albert was born on October 29, 1943 to Joseph and Bertha (Armbrust) Fisher in Dickinson, ND.  He was baptized and confirmed at St Joseph Catholic Church and attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Dickinson.  In...

Richard Bergland

Richard Bergland

Apr 19, 2021

Richard Bergland passed away peacefully on April 19, , 2021 surrounded by his family at the BeeHive Homes in Maple Grove, MN at the age of 87 years, 9 months and 19 days. The memory and many lessons from Richard will be forever missed.

A Private Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021...

Laurie Duden

Laurie Duden

Apr 16, 2021

Laurie Duden of rural Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by her loving family at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls with Reverend Gary...

Donavon "Don" Brown

Donavon "Don" Brown

Apr 15, 2021

Donavon "Don" Brown, 85 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

The funeral to celebrate Don's life will be held 1:00 PM Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Alex Amiot officiating. Burial will follow...

Suzanne Meekma

Suzanne Meekma

Apr 14, 2021

Suzanne Meekma, 83, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed to her rest on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor David Jahn officiating.  Burial will follow at...

Merlyn Alme

Merlyn Alme

Apr 13, 2021

Merlyn Alme of Greenbush, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his residence in Greenbush, MN, with his loving family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Alex Amiot officiating.  Burial will follow at Bethlehem...

Gladys Amundson

Gladys Amundson

Apr 13, 2021

Gladys Amundson, 86 of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Grygla, MN passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center, Erskine, MN with her loving family by her side.

The funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, April 26, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River...

Robert "Bob" Schindler

Robert "Bob" Schindler

Apr 12, 2021

Robert "Bob" Schindler, 58 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2021 at his residence.

A celebration for Bob will be held on his birthday, April 24, 2021 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

Robert Leo Schindler was born in Thief...

Willadean "Willie" Katschke

Willadean "Willie" Katschke

Apr 12, 2021

Willadean Katschke, 92 of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Brooks, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 10:30 AM in Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer, MN with Rev. Jonathan Dodson officiating.  Burial will be at...

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