Obituaries

Bernice Berget

Bernice Berget

Nov 5, 2019

Bernice Berget, 99, of Bemidji, MN formerly of Oklee, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Havenwood Care Center in Bemidji, MN.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Service in Oklee, MN, with Pastor Jeffery Merseth officiating.  Burial will follow at Clearwater Cemetery,...

Earl Bernell Swenson

Earl Bernell Swenson

Nov 4, 2019

SWENSON, Earl Bernell, age 98, passed away November 4, 2019 at his home in Oklee, Minnesota.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Oklee School. This will be preceded by a visitation at 12:30 PM at the Oklee School.  Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery, rural McIntosh.

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Avis Frazer

Avis Frazer

Nov 1, 2019

Avis Frazer, of Goodridge, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Goodridge, MN with Father Adam Hamness celebrating.  Burial will be held at St. Bernard's Cemetery...

Carol Jean Lambert

Carol Jean Lambert

Nov 1, 2019

Carol Jean Lambert, 79 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls with her loving family at her side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with...

Sharon Lee Iverson

Sharon Lee Iverson

Oct 30, 2019

Sharon L. Iverson, 78, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with her loving husband, daughters, grandchildren & great-grandchildren by her side.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM with a 5:00 PM prayer service on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Johnson...

Clarice Miller

Clarice Miller

Oct 29, 2019

Clarice Miller, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Greenleaf Assisted Living in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service for Clarice will be held 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend John Voelker Officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood...

Lawrence Hemmesch

Lawrence Hemmesch

Oct 28, 2019

Lawrence Hemmesch was born February 26, 1932 in Thief River Falls, MN the son of Theodore and Mary Delphine (Louze) Hemmesch. He was baptized and confirmed in the catholic faith. Lawrence attended St. Bernard's School from kindergarten through the eighth grade and then attended Lincoln High School.

On September 22, 1951, Lawrence was united in marriage to...

Susan Angela Stenzel

Susan Angela Stenzel

Oct 27, 2019

Susan Stenzel, 58, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND with her loving family at her side.

The service to celebrate the life of Susan will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 1, 2019 at the Epiphany Station in Thief River Falls with...

Donna Mae Presnell

Donna Mae Presnell

Oct 25, 2019

Donna Presnell, 75, died peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2019 in her home in Grand Forks, ND, with family by her side.

Donna Mae Hagl was born on April 16, 1944 in Crookston, MN, the daughter of George and Amelia (Desautel) Hagl.  She was baptized and confirmed into the catholic faith at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Sylvester "Buddy" Hemp

Sylvester "Buddy" Hemp

Oct 22, 2019

Sylvester Hemp, 75, Middle River, MN, passed away at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

Memorial service will be held on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 3:00 PM at First Lutheran Church in Middle River, MN with Pastor Ollie Urdahl Officiating. Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Middle...

Ursula Marie Dahl

Ursula Marie Dahl

Oct 21, 2019

Ursula Dahl 95, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert presiding. Burial will follow at...

Eddie Blilie

Eddie Blilie

Oct 21, 2019

Eddie Blilie, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND on Monday, October 21, 2019, at the age of 72.

A visitation honoring his life will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.  Burial will follow at...

Clarence Semanko

Clarence Semanko

Oct 20, 2019

Clarence Semanko, 83, of Fargo, ND formerly of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Bethany On University in Fargo with his loving family at his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN...

Robert "Bobby" Houle

Robert "Bobby" Houle

Oct 16, 2019

Robert "Bobby" Houle Jr., 64, of Plummer, MN passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his residence in the arms of his loving wife.

The funeral to celebrate Bobby's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will follow at Telemarken...

Richard Bjerken

Richard Bjerken

Oct 15, 2019

Richard Bjerken, also known as Lee Richards, of Thief River Falls, MN, 79, passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Reverend John Voelker officiating.  Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River...

Adeline Ruth Midthun

Adeline Ruth Midthun

Oct 15, 2019

Adeline Midthun, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2019 at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 95.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. John Golv officiating.  A Graveside Service...

Payton Grandstrand

Payton Grandstrand

Oct 15, 2019

Payton Carl Grandstrand was born April 20, 2001 to Brenda and Jeremy Grandstrand in Fargo ND.    Payton died unexpectedly Tuesday October 15, 2019, in Thief River Falls MN, where he was a college student.

He grew up in Fargo.  As a young boy he loved fishing, especially with his dad and grandpa.  He was adventurous as he...

C. Edward Carlson

C. Edward Carlson

Oct 12, 2019

Edward Carlson, 83 of Strandquist, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN with his loving family at his side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Strandquist, MN....

John St Marie

John St Marie

Oct 11, 2019

John St. Marie, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 at his residence with his loving family at his side.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating and Deacon John Bruggeman. Visitation will...

Lola Perry

Lola Perry

Oct 9, 2019

Lola Mae Perry (Mom) was born to Isom and Laura Hudson on December 23, 1931 in Knott County Kentucky at a rural house in the country.  The house was along the banks of Troublesome Creek so named for the often flooding that occurred when the creek overflowed its banks.  This is Appalachian coal mining country and she was indeed...

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