Obituaries

Rebekah Knapp

Rebekah Knapp

Jul 27, 2021

Rebekah Joyce Knapp was born in Robbinsdale, MN, on November 9, 1979, and grew up in Karlstad, MN.  She was called home to glory on July 27, 2021.  Her name was a reflection of how she lived: Joyfully (Joyce) Devoted (Rebekah).  Her first devotion was to Christ Jesus, her Lord and from that flowed her joyful devotion to family,...

Leonard "Lennie" Olson

Leonard "Lennie" Olson

Jul 27, 2021

Leonard "Lennie" Olson, 75 of Middle River, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his residence.

The service to celebrate Lennie's life will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at First Lutheran Church in Middle River, MN with Rev. Kevin Hackney officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Strathcona, MN. Visitation...

Rhonda Christine Pilcher

Rhonda Christine Pilcher

Jul 26, 2021

Rhonda Christine Pilcher, 46, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Thief Rivers Falls, MN, died suddenly at her father's home in Thief River Falls, MN, on Monday, July 26, 2021.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 10:30 AM, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation...

Janelle Tvedt

Janelle Tvedt

Jul 23, 2021

Janelle Tvedt, passed away on July 23, 2021 at her home in East Grand Forks, MN.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 3, 2021at St. Joseph catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating. Burial will be held 2:00 PM,  Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 at St. Joseph...

Colleen Holen

Colleen Holen

Jul 23, 2021

Colleen Holen, 90 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Minnesota Greenleaf with her loving family by her side.

The funeral service to celebrate Colleen's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp...

Casey Meyer

Casey Meyer

Jul 22, 2021

Casey Linn Meyer was born on a beautiful autumn day, November 30, 1981, son of Rebecca and Mark Meyer. He joined his heavenly family and friends on Thursday July 22, 2021.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Cathedral of St. Mary, 604 Broadway, Fargo, ND, lunch, and...

Chad Gunderson

Chad Gunderson

Jul 22, 2021

Chad Orley Gunderson, 51 of Hutchinson, MN formerly of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully at Oakland Park Communities on Thursday, July 22, 2021 with his loving family by his side under the wonderful care of the Oakland Park Communities staff and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Chad was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme in January of 2019....

Larae Kaushagen

Larae Kaushagen

Jul 20, 2021

Larae Kaushagen 70 passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her residence in rural Thief River Falls, MN with her loving family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday, July 26, 2021 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert presiding. Burial will be at...

Virgil Mercil

Virgil Mercil

Jul 18, 2021

Virgil Mercil, 95, passed away on Sunday July 18, 2021 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 PM Friday, July 23, 2021 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert officiating. Burial will be held at St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery in Thief...

Martin Cote

Martin Cote

Jul 14, 2021

Martin Lyle Cote passed away on July 14, 2021 at Northern Lights in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Thomas Puffe Officiating. Burial will be held at Immanuel Cemetery at Wylie, MN. Visitation will be...

Bernice Arlene Sistad

Bernice Arlene Sistad

Jul 13, 2021

Bernice Arlene Sistad, 87, of Grygla, MN, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at LifeCare Greenbush Manor, Greenbush, MN.

The funeral service will be at 2 PM Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Grace Lutheran Church, Grygla, MN, with Vicar Marilyn Grafstrom Officiating.

Visitation will be Friday, July 16, 2021, at 5-7 PM with a Prayer...

John Gustafson

John Gustafson

Jul 12, 2021

John Gustafson passed  away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Visitation will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 9 – 11AM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Private burial will be held at a later date at Viking Cemetery.

John Irving Gustafson was born on January...

Patrick Gaffaney

Patrick Gaffaney

Jul 11, 2021

Patrick "Pat" Gaffaney, 71 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on his birthday on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND with his loving family by his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 16, 2021, at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN...

Raymond M. Nelson

Raymond M. Nelson

Jul 11, 2021

Raymond M. Nelson, 87, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 11th, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 23rd, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Ale Tulu officiating. Visitation will be...

Lissette Reinbold

Lissette Reinbold

Jul 9, 2021

Lissette Reinbold, 34 of Oklee, MN passed away tragically on Friday, July 9, 2021 at her residence.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 AM on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding. Burial will follow at St. Peter Cemetery in Gentilly, MN. Visitation...

Robert S Smeby

Robert S Smeby

Jul 7, 2021

Robert Smeby, 93, of Grygla, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN, with Rev. Leroy Flickinger officiating.  Burial will follow at Valle Cemetery, rural Grygla, MN.

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Lorraine Wik

Lorraine Wik

Jul 6, 2021

Lorraine Wik, of Greenbush, MN, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Life Care Medical Center in Roseau, MN, at the age of 89.

A Memorial Service in remembrance of Lorraine will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls,...

Dennis Green

Dennis Green

Jul 5, 2021

Dennis Ray Green of Clarkston passed away on July 5 th , 2021 at age 79, with his family at his side.  Dennis was born October 3, 1941 in Thief River Falls, MN to parents, Deforest S. Green and Maybelle (Rife) Green, joining one brother, Dalen.  His family remained in Thief River Falls and Dennis graduated from Lincoln High...

Travis Harbott

Travis Harbott

Jul 4, 2021

Travis Harbott, 41, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 as the result of an automobile accident.

The service to celebrate Travis' life will be at 5:00 PM on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial...

Harriet Pearson

Harriet Pearson

Jul 4, 2021

Harriet Pearson of Fosston, MN formerly of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Essentia Health in Fosston, MN.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 10:30 AM in Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Gary Graff Officiating. Burial will be held at Union...

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