Obituaries

Mar 19, 2020

Kyle Rokke, 40, of Crystal, MN formerly of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his residence with his loving parents Howard and JoAnne Rokke, fiancée Lauren Virta and her mother Karen Virta by his side.

A gathering time for family and friends will be from 4:00PM until 6:00PM with a 6:00PM...

Mar 17, 2020

Diane Wilson, 81, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND, with her loving family by her side.

Service to be announced at a later time.

Diane Marie Wilson was born on September 27, 1938 in Anoka, MN, the daughter of Mildred L. (Dennis) Dropps...

Mar 17, 2020

Roy Jorgenson, Fergus Falls, MN, formerly Thief River Falls, MN, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 17, 2020 at MN Veterans Home, Fergus Falls, MN.

Military Honors and flag presentation will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 2:15 PM on the East side of Trinity Lutheran Church for family and friends. Singing of Happy...

Mar 15, 2020

Paul Heng, 90, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his residence with his loving wife at his side. Paul had recently been receiving outstanding supportive care from Hospice Red River Valley.

Graveside service with military honors will be held following all of the CDC and State of MN Covid-19...

Mar 11, 2020

Genevieve Jarshaw, 94 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Pastor Alex Amiot officiating.  Interment will follow at...

Mar 7, 2020

Clarice A. Galliher of Thief River Falls, MN went to her Lord peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls, MN.

A private family graveside interment will be held in Guthrie, MN on June 9, 2020 at 2:30PM. Per CDC guidelines, no more than 10 people will be allowed....

Mar 6, 2020

Paul Puppe, 79 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. The funeral to celebrate...

Mar 5, 2020

James "Blondie" Thompson Jr. of Thief River Falls MN passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM until 12:00 noon at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.

James "Blondie" Russell Thompson was born August...

Mar 3, 2020

Melvin Englund, 86 of Grygla, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 03, 2020 at Tender Hearts Assisted Living, Blackduck, MN surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN with Reverend Ken Bowman Officiating. Burial will be at...

Mar 2, 2020

Phyllis Martell of Oklee, MN passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Essentia Hospital in Fosston, MN with her loving family at her bed side.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father Adam Hamness officiating. Burial will...

Mar 1, 2020

Art Hinrichs, 84 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 01, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls with his loving family at his side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief...

Feb 29, 2020

Jack Hansen, 63 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with his loving family at his side.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief...

Feb 29, 2020

Michael Jarshaw, 62 of Newfolden, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his residence.

A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will follow at Rindal Cemetery, New Solum Township, Marshall...

Feb 28, 2020

Rebecca "Becky" Routier, 57 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away suddenly on Friday, February 28, 2020 at her residence.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert presiding. Visitation will be held 5:00 PM until 7:00PM...

Feb 26, 2020

Keith Lindholm, 53, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at his home in Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 Noon – 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN following all MN and CDC Covid-19 requirement. Burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls,...

Feb 26, 2020

Norma L. Hanson, 90, of Goodridge, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center, Erskine, MN.

The Funeral Service to celebrate Norma's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Visitation will take place from...

Feb 25, 2020

Leona Hedeen, 76, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, with her husband and son by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, with Pastor John Voelker officiating.  Interment will follow...

Feb 23, 2020

Doris Smeby, of Grygla, MN, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 89.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN, with Pastor Nathan Satchwill officiating.  Interment will take place...

Feb 23, 2020

George Henrickson, 82 of Strandquist, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN with his loving family at his side.

The service to celebrate George's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Caitlin Jensen...

Feb 22, 2020

Lloyd "Lars" Wiseth, 90, of Goodridge, MN passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

The funeral to celebrate Lars' life will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Faith Lutheran Church, Goodridge, MN with Reverend Kristin...