Obituaries

Jan 2, 2021

Joyce Hardecopf of Oklee, MN passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Oklee, MN.

Services are planned for later in the spring of 2021.

Joyce Ordella Hardecopf was born on February 3, 1931 on the family farm in Highlanding Township, MN to Ernest and Rhoday (Thompson)...

Jan 2, 2021

Ernie William Mostrom, 92, of Oklee, MN passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN.

No services at this time, family gathering will be held at a later date.

Ernie William Mostrom was born August 15, 1928 near Oklee, MN...

Dec 31, 2020

Veral Mosbeck of rural Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his rural Red Lake Falls home.

A  Private Family Graveside Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Black River Church Cemetery.

Veral Oscar Mosbeck was born May 7, 1926 in Polk Centre...

Dec 28, 2020

LuAnn M. Giles, Loving Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister, and Friend, of Forest Lake MN, formerly of Thief River Falls MN, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2020 at the age of 77.

A Celebration of LuAnn's life will be held at 11 AM Thursday, January 7 th , with visitation beginning at 10 AM, at...

Dec 28, 2020

Joyce Burkel of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Sanford Hospice in Fargo, ND, after a short illness, with her loving family by her side, at the age of 72.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls,...

Dec 26, 2020

Irvin Schmitke, Thief River Falls, MN, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota.

Visitation and Prayer Service will be on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 with the Visitation beginning at 4:00 pm and the Prayer Service beginning at 7:00 pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN. ...

Dec 23, 2020

DelRay Ruud, 65 of Gatzke, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from Noon – 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Please wear your mask and practice social...

Dec 22, 2020

Carolyn Sue Simmons passed away on December 22, 2020 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral service in Thief River Falls, MN.

Carolyn Sue Cutbirth was born on May 17, 1946 at Hartville, Missouri daughter of...

Dec 20, 2020

Dona Gagner passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Hillcrest Nursing home in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Service of the word will be held on Saturday, January 2. 2021 at 10:00 AM at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schriener Officiating. Burial will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery...

Dec 19, 2020

Celebration of Life: Sunday, June 13, 2021 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM with a time for sharing at 12:00 Noon at Heritage Community Center, 301 4th Street East, Thief River Falls, MN. Lunch will be provided.

On Saturday, December 19, Dick Sculthorp, passed away peacefully at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND with his son Tony,...

Dec 19, 2020

Gerald Odegaard 94 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday. December 19, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be held on January 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Mark Helgeland officiating.  Visitation will...

Dec 18, 2020

Lowell Smeby of Grygla, MN. passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND. at the age of 66.

Public visitation will be held from Noon until 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with a 2:30 Private Family Service led...

Dec 17, 2020

Laverne Eugene Kappedal 75 of rural Plummer, MN went home to be with the LORD on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Due to the covid-19 pandemic Interment of Laverne's ashes was held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM by Johnson Funeral Service in at Emardville Cemetery near Plummer, MN....

Dec 16, 2020

Wendell Wegge of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday December 16, 2020 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN.

Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Ale Tulu Officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Dec 15, 2020

David Filas of Middle River, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his residence with his loving wife by his side, at the age of 74.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for David at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick...

Dec 14, 2020

Mitchell Stewart Skeim was born October 5, 1943 in Greenbush, MN (in Grandma Hagen's house) the son of Adolph and Doris (Hagen) Skeim. He was baptized into the Christian faith. He attended school in International Falls, MN graduating with the class of 1962. Mitch was a tremendous athlete in high school in football and track & field and was...

Dec 14, 2020

Arden Lundeen, 70 of Oklee, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. The service to celebrate Arden's life...

Dec 10, 2020

Ronald Rustan, Oklee, MN, 66, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, with his loving family by his side.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at River of Life Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Timothy Self officiating. Burial will follow at...

Dec 9, 2020

Donald Wahlbeck, 83, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:30 PM on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with a...

Dec 8, 2020

Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN

Dennis Brinkman, 92, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 in Oak Park, MN, surrounded by his loving family.

A gathering time for family and friends will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Johnson Funeral...