Obituaries
Leroy Irlbeck
Dec 5, 2020
Leroy Irlbeck, 55 of Goodridge, MN passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Sanford Broadway Medical Center in Fargo, ND.
Private family services will be held.
Leroy Todd Irlbeck was born December 14, 1964 in Tulia, Texas the son of David and Judith (Dobmeier) Irlbeck. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. In...
Joan Carpenter
Dec 4, 2020
Joan passed peacefully on to her eternal home with her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 69 while at home with loved ones near her side after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brooks, MN...
Olive Rondorf
Dec 3, 2020
Olive Rondorf, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls, MN.
The memorial service to celebrate Olive's life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls. Visitation will...
Elaine Grovum
Dec 1, 2020
Elaine Hope Grovum of Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Anoka, MN, at the age of 86.
A Visitation to honor Elaine will be held from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls,...
Tessie Stoltman - Urbanowich
Nov 30, 2020
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial: 5:15 PM Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Thief River Falls with Father Rick Lambert presiding.
Tessie C. Stoltman-Urbanowich, 103 passed away at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls on Monday, November 30, 2020.
Graveside service will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 at...
Alvin Sunsdahl
Nov 29, 2020
Alvin Sunsdahl of Goodridge, MN passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Graveside service for Alvin will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Ekelund Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rural Goodridge, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating.
Alvin Holver Sunsdahl was born December 19, 1938 at Goodridge, son...
Ann E Peterson
Nov 28, 2020
Ann E. Peterson, 98 passed away peacefully at LifeCare Greenbush Manor on Saturday, November 28, 2020 with her loving husband and daughter at her side.
A private family service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Burial will follow...
Durwood Erickson
Nov 26, 2020
Durwood Erickson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his residence, at the age of 80.
A Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.
Durwood Owen Erickson was born on July 11,...
Eileen Olson
Nov 25, 2020
Eileen Olson passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her rural Oklee home surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 5, 2020 at   2:00 PM  at Zion Lutheran Church in Oklee, MN with Reverend Linda Molitor Officiating. Burial will be held at Zion Lutheran Cemetery near Oklee, MN. Please wear a...
John Sorenson
Nov 25, 2020
John Sorenson, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.
A Memorial Service to honor John's life will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor George Davis officiating.
Visitation will take...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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