Obituaries

James Vedbraaten

James Vedbraaten

Jun 3, 2025

James Wayne Vedbraaten passed away peacefully at his home in Avon, Minnesota, on 3 June 2025. He was 78.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, 9 June 2025, at St. Bernard's Church in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, with Father Rick Lambert officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM,...

Cindy Tsukichi

Cindy Tsukichi

May 30, 2025

Cindy (Lucynda) Tsukichi (née Hansen) A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, dedicated community member, and life-giving organ donor

Cindy Tsukichi passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center on May 30th in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Born on August 1, 1950, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, she grew up surrounded by love and pursued her education at St. Francis High...

Delores Keim

Delores Keim

May 30, 2025

Delores Evangeline Keim of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Lakota, ND passed away at her home in Thief River Falls, MN.

No services are planned.

Delores Miller was born December 12, 1931, near Goodridge, MN daughter of Morris and Signe (Sjulestad) Miller.  She was the eldest of 10, grew up on the family farm....

Annabelle Cuppett

Annabelle Cuppett

May 29, 2025

Annabelle Safira Cuppett, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Oakland Park Nursing Home in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Stephanie White officiating. Burial will be at...

Dennis Klopp

Dennis Klopp

May 29, 2025

Dennis Ernest Klopp, 79, of Newfolden, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 31, 1945, in Warren, Minnesota, he lived a life devoted to his family, his faith, and his passion for farming.

Dennis was baptized and confirmed at Alma Lutheran...

Chad Manning

Chad Manning

May 28, 2025

Chad Eugene Manning, a loving father, devoted husband, cherished son, brother, and faithful friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 53.

Born on December 13, 1971, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Melvin and Shirley (Degroat) Manning, Chad grew up with strong values rooted in faith, family, and community. He loved playing...

Linda King

Linda King

May 25, 2025

Linda King, 71 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her residence with her loving family by her side.

The service to celebrate Linda's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Westaker Cemetery, rural Newfolden, MN with Pastor Betty Johnson officiating. A luncheon will...

Douglas Cullen

Douglas Cullen

May 24, 2025

Douglas Cullen passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service with Father Rick Lambert officiating at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service...

Gerald Schuster

Gerald Schuster

May 23, 2025

Gerald Schuster, 78 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Gerald's life at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with...

Bruce Larson

Bruce Larson

May 22, 2025

Bruce Larson, 57, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at his residence.

Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 AM Friday, June 6, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating. Burial will be held at Black River Church Cemetery West of Red...

Debra Ann Fournier

Debra Ann Fournier

May 19, 2025

Debra Ann Fournier, of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, passed away on May 19, 2025, in Red Lake Falls. She was 62 years old.

Memorial service will be on 11 AM Saturday, June 7, 2025,at the Evangelical Free Church, Thief River Falls, MN. Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 117, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793, and...

Shirley Sorvig

Shirley Sorvig

May 19, 2025

Shirley Sorvig, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, surrounded by her six loving children at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with the service...

Nancy Diane Jensen

Nancy Diane Jensen

May 18, 2025

Nancy Diane Jensen, 68, died on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Sanford Hospital, West Fargo, ND.

On October 12, 1956, Nancy was born to Grant James and Lois Tillie (Russell) Marti in Waukon, Iowa.  She attended school in Waukon, Iowa, graduating in 1975. Nancy attended Calman Vocational Tech, Waukon, Iowa, for nursing.

On October 11,...

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...

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