Obituaries

Scott Klopp

Scott Klopp

Nov 25, 2020

Scott Klopp, 57 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Scott Loren Klopp was born on July 27, 1963 in Fosston, MN the son of Loren and Helen (Qualey) Klopp. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. Scott attended schools...

Mae Borreson

Mae Borreson

Nov 25, 2020

Mae Borreson, of Strathcona, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, MN, at the age of 85.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Mary Lundquist officiating.  Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery...

Chester Dyrud

Chester Dyrud

Nov 20, 2020

Obituary: Chester "Chet" Ardean Dyrud

Chester "Chet" Ardean Dyrud, of Laurel, Maryland, formerly of Thief River Falls, passed away November 20, 2020, at the age of 83.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, August 14, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. Alex Amiot officiating. The committal...

Lucille Haugen

Lucille Haugen

Nov 18, 2020

Lucille Haugen, 94, formerly of Strandquist, MN, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at the Karlstad Healthcare Center, Karlstad, MN. May her memory be blessed.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020, at 10:00 AM at Westaker Free Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN, with Pastor Kevin Hall officiating. Burial will be in the Hegland...

William Besch

William Besch

Nov 18, 2020

Willam (Bill) Earl Besch 02/03/1951 - 11/18/2020

William Besch passed away November 18th, 2020 due to a heart condition at the age of 69 in Thief River Falls, MN.

Due to Covid-19 concerns, memorial service for William (Bill) Besch will presumably be held in Spring/Summer 2021.  We will post information as soon as it becomes...

Audrey Brinkman

Audrey Brinkman

Nov 15, 2020

Audrey Brinkman, 90 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Valley Assisted Living in Thief River Falls.

A gathering time for family and friends will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. A private family service...

Francis Anderson

Francis Anderson

Nov 14, 2020

Francis Anderson, 80 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Minnesota Greenleaf in Thief River Falls.

Public visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. The Private Family Memorial Service will be held on Saturday...

Ruth Sustad

Ruth Sustad

Nov 13, 2020

Ruth Sustad, 98 of Viking, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Minnesota Greenleaf in Thief River Falls, MN.

The funeral to celebrate Ruth's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls with Pastor Jim Robberstad officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00...

Ralph Wilde

Ralph Wilde

Nov 12, 2020

Ralph Wilde passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Jonathan Dodson Officiating. Burial will be held at Ebenezer Church Cemetery near Oklee, MN. Masks are required...

Zola Bleth

Zola Bleth

Nov 12, 2020

Zola Belle (Holmes) Bleth

July 31, 1932 – November 12, 2020

Zola Belle Holmes was born in Bemidji, Minnesota on July 31, 1932 to Lord Jay and Laurel (Radford) Holmes and grew up on their small family farm. She was active in the 4-H Club of Beltrami County, was named Outstanding 4-H Member of Beltrami...

Raymond S Olson

Raymond S Olson

Nov 12, 2020

Raymond S. Olson, 95 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls with his loving family by his side.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery on November 28, 2020 with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Memorial services will be...

Keith Matthew

Keith Matthew

Nov 12, 2020

Keith Matthew passed at his home in Goodridge, MN on November 12, 2020.

Keith Allen Matthew was born December 2, 1960 at Thief River Falls, MN son of Kenneth Sr. and Sharon (Lee) Matthew. He was raised in the Hallock and later moved to Goodridge, MN and attended school in Thief River Falls, MN. Keith was a...

Janice Semanko

Janice Semanko

Nov 9, 2020

Janice Semanko, 82 of Fargo, ND formerly of Thief River Falls, MN passed away of Covid-19 on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo with her loving family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial for immediate family will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in...

Charles Thorn

Charles Thorn

Nov 8, 2020

Charles Thorn passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Memorial service with Military Honors will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls with Reverend Justin Dietel officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Robert "Bob" Pahlen

Robert "Bob" Pahlen

Nov 6, 2020

Robert "Bob" Pahlen, 81 of Plummer, MN passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, MN.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service on Friday, November 13, 2020, with Father Bob Schreiner presiding at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

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Dustin Mosbeck

Dustin Mosbeck

Nov 6, 2020

Dustin Mosbeck of Fargo, ND passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home in Fargo, ND.

Visitation will be held 1-4 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2020 with a prayer service at 4:00 PM at the family farm 17174 120 th ST SW Red Lake Falls, MN 56750.  Burial will be held at a...

Gerald "Jerry" Andrew Johnson

Gerald "Jerry" Andrew Johnson

Nov 6, 2020

Jerry Johnson, 76 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020 at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, November 13, 2020 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert presiding. Visitation will be one...

Donald Knutson

Donald Knutson

Nov 5, 2020

Donald J. Knutson, 60 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM with a 3:00 PM prayer service on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in...

Robert J. Johnson

Robert J. Johnson

Nov 5, 2020

Robert J. Johnson, 91, of Thief River Falls, MN, died at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in Bullhead City, AZ, November 5, 2020.

Memorial service will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 11 AM, with a one-hour visitation beginning at 10 AM in St. Bernard Catholic Church, Thief River Falls, MN.

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Ardith Anne Olson

Ardith Anne Olson

Nov 5, 2020

Ardith Olson 90 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on November 5, 2020 at Villa St Vincent, Crookston, MN with her loving family by her side.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Oak Ridge Lutheran Church with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

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