Obituaries

Paul Puppe

Paul Puppe

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...

James Thompson Jr

James Thompson Jr

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...

Melvin Englund

Melvin Englund

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...

Phyllis Martell

Phyllis Martell

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...

Arthur Hinrichs

Arthur Hinrichs

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...

Jack Hansen

Jack Hansen

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...

Michael Jarshaw

Michael Jarshaw

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...

Rebecca Lynn Routier

Rebecca Lynn Routier

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...

Keith Paul Lindholm

Keith Paul Lindholm

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,...

Norma Lee Hanson

Norma Lee Hanson

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...

Leona Hedeen

Leona Hedeen

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...

Doris Smeby

Doris Smeby

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...

George Henrickson

George Henrickson

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...

Lloyd "Lars" Wiseth

Lloyd "Lars" Wiseth

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...

Theresa Melvie

Theresa Melvie

Feb 15, 2020

Theresa K. Melvie, 81, of Viking, MN passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN, with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the Viking Covenant Church in Viking, MN, with Pastor Jim Robberstad officiating.  Interment will follow...

Erick Olaf Olson

Erick Olaf Olson

Feb 15, 2020

Erick Olaf Olson, 41, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at  11:00 AM in Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend John Voelker officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood...

Erling Lian

Erling Lian

Feb 11, 2020

Erling Lian, 84, of Thief River Falls, MN and Gatzke, MN passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Sanford Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM with a 5:00 PM prayer service on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation...

Gerald Cote

Gerald Cote

Feb 10, 2020

Gerald Cote passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at the First Care Living Center in Fosston at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 5 days.

Funeral services are schedule for Saturday, February 22, 2020. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM at the St Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Oklee and funeral to follow at...

James Sauve

James Sauve

Feb 3, 2020

James D.  Sauve, 82 of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Monday, February 03, 2020 at his residence.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 PM on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on...

Jeanne Williams

Jeanne Williams

Feb 3, 2020

Jeanne Williams, 86 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, MN.

The service to celebrate Jeanne's life will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. John Golv and Rev. Ale...

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