Obituaries

Jul 14, 2025

Michael "Mike" Paquin, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society, Waconia, MN where he had resided the last three weeks, and prior to that lived with his daughter and her family in Waconia since last fall.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, July 25, 2025, with military...

Jul 12, 2025

Dale MacQueen Folger ,95, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away at the Grapevine Medical Lodge in Grapevine, TX, on July 12, 2025

Dale Folger was born July 1, 1930 at Fargo, ND, the son of Francis Virgil and Irene Francis (Ritteman) Folger.  He was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church, Hawley, MN.  He graduated...

Jul 11, 2025

Ruth Ann Gackstetter, age 96, passed away on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her family. Funeral service will be July 20th at 2:00 pm with Visitation one hour before at the First Presbyterian Church, Red Lake Falls, MN. Burial will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, Red Lake Falls, MN.

Ruth Ann Saone Morrissey was born May...

Jul 11, 2025

Phyllis Schmitz, 87, of Red Lake Falls, MN, was called home on Friday, July 11,2025 surrounded by her daughter at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25,2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding. The Visitation will be...

Jul 10, 2025

Theresa Mutnansky of Bemidji, Minnesota formerly of Goodridge, Minnesota was called home to Jesus at 3 o'clock on Thursday, July 10, 2025 (Divine Mercy Hour) surrounded by her loving family at GoldPine Home Assisted Living in Bemidji. "Oh, for land's sake!" (This was one of Theresa's favorite sayings.)

Mass of Christian burial for Theresa will be held...

Jul 10, 2025

Yvonne Ellis, 75, of Watertown, SD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD.

Yvonne Kathryn Ellis was born on October 5, 1949, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to John Brateng and Elizabeth (Nielsen) Brateng. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith on October 30, 1949, and confirmed at St....

Jul 8, 2025

James "Jim" Lloyd Larson, Newfolden, MN, age 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Westaker Free Lutheran Church, Newfolden, MN with Reverend Kevin Hall officiating. The Burial and Military Honors will...

Jul 8, 2025

Nathan Robert Keller, age 45, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at the Mayo Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born on May 25, 1980 at St. Andrew's Hospital in Bottineau, North Dakota to Bruce and Kathy (Marquardt) Keller.

Nathan's early life took him across the country, attending schools in Bottineau, ND; Colorado Springs, CO; Farmington,...

Jul 4, 2025

John Patrick Doppler was born on November 12, 1943, in Bismarck, North Dakota, the son of Lawrence and Margaret (Moran) Doppler.

John was a proud graduate of St. Mary's Catholic Schools, attending St. Mary's Grade School and St. Mary's High School, and later graduating from St. Mary's Catholic School in New England, North Dakota. He continued his...

Jul 4, 2025

Vernon D Dokkin was born January 31,1935 in Winnepeg, Canada to Mabel Morran and was given the name Sidney Allen.  He was adopted by Louis and Selena Dokkin and his name was changed to Vernon Dean Dokkin.

Following High School, he joined the Air Force and was enlisted for 8 years.  He worked in the Intelligence department...

Jun 30, 2025

David Stroh, age 85, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on September 10, 1939, in LaMoure, North Dakota, to Arthur and Adeline (Dathe) Stroh. He was raised in LaMoure as the eldest of five siblings, one brother and three sisters....

Jun 30, 2025

Charles Kiesow, 84, of Goodridge, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will begin...

Jun 27, 2025

Michael Gene Holten died on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, Minnesota after his battle with cancer.  He was 69 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 11, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Home in Thief River Falls, Minnesota with Pastor Kristin Ostercamp officiating.  Visitation will be...

Jun 21, 2025

Linda Bodell Schindler, 76, of Strandquist, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Linda was born on June 23, 1948, in Warren, Minnesota, to Frence Helmer and Agnes Florence (Hanson) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethesda Lutheran Church and attended school in Strandquist.

On May 14, 1967, she...

Jun 17, 2025

Roger Lee Solem, 87, of rural Newfolden, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his farm, just the way he wanted.

We will celebrate his life on Friday, June 27, 2025, 11 am, at Rindal Lutheran Church, rural Viking, MN, with visitation one hour before the service.

On February 11, 1938, Roger was...

Jun 14, 2025

David Jon Wallenberg, 66, died on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence in rural Goodridge, MN.

The service Celebrating the life of David Jon Wallenberg of Goodridge will be held at 2:30 Saturday June 21, 2025 at the Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls.

Family and friends may gather at Johnson Funeral Service...

Jun 14, 2025

Jeffrey Kenneth Dahl, age 70, passed away at his residence in rural Bagley, MN on Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born on December 22, 1954, in Cavalier, ND, to Kenneth and Clarice Dahl.

Jeffrey's life was a testament to faith, hard work, and dedication. Baptized at Walhalla Lutheran Church and later confirmed at Elim Lutheran Brethren...

Jun 14, 2025

Jason Grindeland, 38 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his residence in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Jason's life at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

Jason...

Jun 12, 2025

Linda Lou LaVigne, 80, died on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Oakland Park Nursing Home, Thief River Falls, MN.

She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" LaVigne, Red Lake Falls, MN; children: Shanna (John) Engelstad, Thief River Falls, MN, and Brandt (Nana) LaFave, Indonesia.

Jun 7, 2025

Donald Gene Vraa was born on January 28, 1952, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Herbert and Marion (Erickson) Vraa. He was baptized and confirmed at Ekelund Lutheran Church in rural Goodridge, MN. He attended school in Goodridge and graduated in 1970.

In the fall of 1970, Donnie enlisted with the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division,...