Obituaries

Beatrice Froelich

Beatrice Froelich

Feb 21, 2021

Beatrice Froelich of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Greenleaf Assisted living in Thief River Falls, MN.

Memorial service to celebrate Beatrice's life will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert presiding. Burial will follow...

Ella Ingeborg Boen

Ella Ingeborg Boen

Feb 19, 2021

Ella Boen, 100, of Karlstad, MN, died on Friday, February 19, 2021, at the Karlstad Healthcare Center, Karlstad, MN.

A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Kevin Hall officiating.  Private visitation will be held one hour prior...

William "Bill" Dormady

William "Bill" Dormady

Feb 19, 2021

William "Bill" Dormady of St. Hilaire, MN, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home, at the age of 79.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, March 12, 2021 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Fr. Rick Lambert presiding.  Burial will take place at a...

Sharon Ann Brahosky

Sharon Ann Brahosky

Feb 18, 2021

Sharon Brahosky, 81, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center.

Private family services will be held on April 9, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will follow at the Viking Cemetery.

Sharon Berg was born August 27, 1939 in Thief...

John Lubitz

John Lubitz

Feb 17, 2021

John Lubitz, 73 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls with his loving family by his side.

The funeral to celebrate John's life will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with...

Curtis Thompson

Curtis Thompson

Feb 16, 2021

Curtis Thompson, 89, of Newfolden, MN passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

The funeral service to celebrate Curt's life will be held at Westaker Free Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 20, 2021 with Pastor Kevin Hall officiating.  Burial will be at Westaker...

Ruth Hanson

Ruth Hanson

Feb 15, 2021

A gathering time for family and friends will be held starting at 1:30 PM on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.

Ruth Hanson, age 95, of New Hope, MN, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on February 15, 2021 at the Jones-Harrison Nursing Home, Minneapolis, MN....

Edwin Olson

Edwin Olson

Feb 15, 2021

Edwin Olson, 77, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

The funeral to celebrate Edwin's life will be held at 11AM Friday, February 19, 2021 at Oak Park Lutheran Church, rural Oklee, MN with interment at Oak Park Cemetery. Military honors will...

Lottie Ann Sistad

Lottie Ann Sistad

Feb 14, 2021

Lottie Ann Sistad, (Laudy) 88, of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Grygla, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her dear family, on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls. Stewart received a very special Valentine's gift in heaven this year.

On Lottie's 89 th birthday, a private family...

Charlotte Fuentes

Charlotte Fuentes

Feb 14, 2021

Charlotte Fuentes, 76, of Plummer, MN, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her residence.

The service to celebrate Charlotte's life will be 2:00 PM on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will be at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine River, MN.

Charlotte J. (Wiese) Fuentes was born...

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...

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