Obituaries

Eleanore Rantanen

Eleanore Rantanen

May 16, 2025

Eleanore Rantanen passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, where she resided at the time of her death, at the age of 92.

Eleanore Agnes Bukowski was born on November 6, 1932 at her farm home near Middle River in Marshall County. She grew up with her siblings, enjoying...

Harlan Halvorson

Harlan Halvorson

May 15, 2025

Harlan Halvorson of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday May 15, 2025 at North Star Manor in Warren, MN.

Funeral service for Harlan will be held 11:00 AM on Monday May 19, 2025 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Alex Amiot officiating. Burial will be held at Rindal Church...

Mavis Langaas

Mavis Langaas

May 14, 2025

Mavis Elaine Langaas, 104, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Kittson Healthcare, Hallock, MN.

Funeral service will be 10 AM, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN, with Reverend Terri Cuppett officiating.  The burial will be at Norden Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls.

Visitation will be from 9 to 10...

Odette Abboud Semaan

Odette Abboud Semaan

May 14, 2025

Odette Abboud Semaan

January 1st, 1928~May 14th, 2025

Odette Abboud Semaan, 97 years old of El Jdeide Bekaa/Lebanon, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, at home on her bed in her room, in Grygla, MN with her loving family by her side.

A Funeral Service to celebrate her...

Eilene Hutchinson

Eilene Hutchinson

May 9, 2025

Eilene Joan Hutchinson passed away on May 9, 2025, at Bethany on University Skilled Care in Fargo, North Dakota, with her loving husband by her side.

Born on April 10, 1945, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Eilene was the daughter of Raymond and Sybil (Nelson) Knutson. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Silver Creek Lutheran Church,...

Marlys Lefrooth

Marlys Lefrooth

May 9, 2025

Marlys Iris Lefrooth, of rural Strandquist, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota surrounded by her family and friends. She was 83 years old.

Born on August 14, 1941, in Greenbush, Minnesota, Marlys was the daughter of Melvin and Anna Elizabeth Brekke (née Anderson). She grew up in...

Doris Florence Eggen

Doris Florence Eggen

May 9, 2025

Doris Florence Eggen, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away with her family by her side on May 9, 2025, at her residence at the age of 92 years, 1 month, and 19 days.

Visitation will start at 10 AM on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Johnson Funeral Services.

Funeral services will be at...

Justin Underdahl

Justin Underdahl

May 9, 2025

Justin Underdahl, 43 of Newfolden, MN passed away suddenly on Friday, May 9, 2025 as the result of an accident.

The service to celebrate Justin's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Russ Steer officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service....

Harvey Hagl Jr.

Harvey Hagl Jr.

May 8, 2025

Harvey Louis Hagl Jr., of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of the Red River.

Born on July 20, 1978, in Thief River Falls, Harvey was the son of Harvey Louis and Violet Norma (Larson) Hagl Sr....

Bennet Larson

Bennet Larson

May 5, 2025

Bennet Larson, Oklee, Minnesota, was born July 10, 1937 in Garnes Township, the 10th of 11 children born to Bennet & Helga (Larson) Larson. He attended Oklee Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1955. He set off for Montana and worked as a ranch hand--yes, he was a cowboy--and also did custom harvesting for the summer. Here...

Charlotte Spong

Charlotte Spong

May 2, 2025

Charlotte Sylvia Spong of Oklee, MN, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN.

Services for Charlotte will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Oklee, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Derek Michael Alby

Derek Michael Alby

May 2, 2025

Derek Michael Alby, 35, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on May 2, 2025, in Fargo, North Dakota.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. The service to celebrate Derek's life will be held...

Royce Muzzy

Royce Muzzy

Apr 28, 2025

Royce Tylor Muzzy passed away at his residence in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, on April 28, 2025, at the age of 32.

Born on April 18, 1993, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Royce was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church in St. Hilaire, Minnesota. He attended Challenger Elementary School, Franklin Middle School, and graduated from Lincoln...

Eldor "Speed" Ornquist

Eldor "Speed" Ornquist

Apr 26, 2025

Eldor (Speed) Ornquist, 95, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota with his family by his side.

A celebration of Speed's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, with...

Wayne Allen Jagol

Wayne Allen Jagol

Apr 26, 2025

Wayne Allen Jagol passed away on April 26, 2025, at his residence in Fertile, Minnesota, with his beloved significant other, Melody and his family, at his side. He was 73 years old.

Graveside Service will be 2:30 PM Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Fertile Cemetery, Fertile, MN.

Fellowship and Lunch will...

Thelma "Marian" Franzman

Thelma "Marian" Franzman

Apr 25, 2025

Thelma "Marian" Franzman, 97, formerly of Grygla, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, Minnesota with her loving family by her side.

A celebration of Marian's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, with Rev....

Emil Harbott, Jr.

Emil Harbott, Jr.

Apr 24, 2025

Emil "Jr." Harbott, 89 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM with the memorial service at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Thomas Puffe officiating....

Mary L Burnell

Mary L Burnell

Apr 24, 2025

Mary Burnell of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Graveside service for Mary will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 1 PM in Forrest Hill Cemetery at International Falls, MN. Lunch will follow at the VFW in International Falls, MN.

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Robert "Bob" Homme

Robert "Bob" Homme

Apr 22, 2025

Robert "Bob" Homme, 76 of Goodridge, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN with his loving family by his side. He never gave up fighting! Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM with a 4:30 PM prayer service on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service...

Norman Brenna

Norman Brenna

Apr 17, 2025

Norman Otto Brenna, 73, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on April 17, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Norman lived a life of quiet strength, generosity, and devotion to those he loved.

Norman was raised in Ulen, Minnesota, and graduated from Ulen High School in 1969. Following graduation, he...

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