Obituaries

Aug 7, 2025

Donald Gene Ray, age 68, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on November 11, 1956, in Red Lake, Minnesota, Donald was the son of Donald Gene Ray Sr. and Audrey Johnson (née Holthusen).

Donald...

Aug 5, 2025

Joel Olson, of Newfolden, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the age of 65.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN, with a Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Sheila Michaels officiating.  A sunset...

Aug 5, 2025

Clara Galland, 100, of Mentor, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center, Bagley, MN.

Funeral service for Clara Galland will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Faith Lutheran Church in Mentor, MN with Reverend Mike Sletto and Reverend Timothy Lundeen...

Aug 4, 2025

Rosalie Wilson of Thief River Falls, MN passed away with her loving son Dave by her side on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN.

A private family service is being planned.

Rosalie Vivian Hruby was born December 18, 1920 at Mavie, MN, the daughter of James V. and Anntonia N....

Aug 1, 2025

Glen Arneson of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Roseau, County, MN passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, starting at 4 PM with a 6 PM prayer service at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls,...

Jul 24, 2025

Tony Kiesow, 48 of Goodridge, MN passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his residence.

Visitation will be held 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate...

Jul 24, 2025

Kaye Turnwall, 78, died suddenly on Thursday, July 24, 2025 with her loving family by her side, at Sanford Hospital, Thief River Falls, MN.

A gathering time for family and friends to celebrate Kaye's life will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls,...

Jul 23, 2025

Randy LaVerne Owens, 66 of Euclid, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 23, 2025, at Catholic Eldercare on Main, Minneapolis, MN.

The service to celebrate Randy's life will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Stephanie White officiating.

Visitation will...

Jul 22, 2025

Trevis James Rothschadl, 47, of Roberts, Wisconsin, formerly of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will...

Jul 19, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Knutson, 80 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at LifeCare Greenbush Manor with her loving family by her side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls,...

Jul 18, 2025

Edward George Moe

Feb. 11, 1938 - Jul 18, 2025

Edward "Eddie" Moe, 87, passed away peacefully at the Greenbush Manor nursing home, with family by his side, after a 5-year battle with prostate cancer.

Eddie was born on February 11, 1938, to Albert Casper and Emma Elizabeth (Cuno) Moe, at home in...

Jul 17, 2025

LoAnne (Cerny) Lokken passed away on Thursday, July 17th, in her home in River Falls, WI, surrounded by loving family members. The service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday, August 15th at 4:00 p.m. in Thief River Falls, MN, at Johnson's Funeral Service with Kevin Reich officiating. A light lunch will follow. Visitation will be held...

Jul 17, 2025

Alvina M. Hanson was born on September 4, 1923 at home in Star Township, Pennington County to Eddie and Hannah (Bakken) Arveson. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith in her Bakken grandparents' home on October 17, 1923, and she was confirmed on July 18, 1937. She attended country school until 4th grade and graduated from Goodridge High School...

Jul 16, 2025

Elmer William Rustan, 101, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home, Crookston, MN.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 AM Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will begin at 11 AM Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River...

Jul 14, 2025

Gunhild "Bunny" DuChamp, Plummer, MN, age 103, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Greenleaf Assisted Living in Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM with the funeral service to celebrate Bunny's life at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Plummer, MN, with Reverend Jonathan Dodson officiating....

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...