Obituaries

Everett Kompelien

Everett Kompelien

May 26, 2019

Everett M. Kompelien, 82, of Harlingen, TX, formerly of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away at Solara Hospital in Harlingen, TX, on Sunday, May 26, 2019.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Evangelical Free Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Pastors: Kevin Kompelien, Brent Kompelien, Kevin MacLean and Kent Hudson officiating....

Theodore "Ted" Curfman

Theodore "Ted" Curfman

May 24, 2019

Theodore "Ted" Curfman, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019 at his home, at the age of 68.

The memorial to celebrate Ted's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Epiphany Station, 403 N. Main in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Matty Towse officiating. ...

Judith Christy

Judith Christy

May 23, 2019

Judith Christy, of Oklee, MN passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her home at the age of 69.

A memorial service will follow at a later date.

Judith Ann (Nestrud) Christy was born on June 3, 1949 in Stillwater, MN.   She was the third of thirteen children born to Truman and Monna (Wulf)...

Kenneth Gervais

Kenneth Gervais

May 18, 2019

Kenneth Gervais passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the...

Vernon Schindler

Vernon Schindler

May 18, 2019

Vernon Schindler, of rural Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Service of the word will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Johnson Funeral Service in Red Lake Falls with Father Bob Schreiner officiating. Burial will be held at St. Anthony Catholic...

Joan Hjelle

Joan Hjelle

May 14, 2019

Joan Delores Hjelle was born September 13, 1933 in Walker, MN the daughter of Thomas and Nona (Tucker) O'Brien.

On October 7, 1967, Joan was united in marriage to Clayton Hjelle in Watertown, SD and they made their home near Newfolden.

She enjoyed gardening, fishing, painting and her family.

Survivors include children, Christ...

Lavina Swenson

Lavina Swenson

May 10, 2019

Lavina Swenson's spirit returned to God gracefully, in full faith, love, peace and thankfulness accompanied by beloved friends and co-workers in one of her many homes in McKinney, TX on Friday, May 10 th , 2019 at 11:29 am at the age of 92 years, 1 month, 8 days.

Funeral service for Lavina will be held at...

Don Lunke

Don Lunke

May 9, 2019

Don Arthur Lunke was born November 24, 1954 in Thief River Falls, MN the son of Arthur and Verna (Peterson) Lunke. He was baptized and confirmed at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Holt, MN. He attended grade school, Holt, MN and graduated Marshall County Central High School, Newfolden, MN with the class of 1972. Following school, Don worked a short time...

Virginia "Ginny' Armstrong

Virginia "Ginny' Armstrong

May 6, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" Armstrong, 75 of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. John Golv and Rev. Ale Tulu officiating. Burial will be at St. Pauli Church Cemetery, rural Thief River...

Karen York

Karen York

May 3, 2019

Karen York, 70, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Oakland Park communities in Thief River Falls, MN.

A Memorial Service to honor Karen's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Open Arms Christian Fellowship, 401 St. Paul Avenue South, Thief River Falls with Pastor...

Clayton "Bud" Thompson

Clayton "Bud" Thompson

Apr 28, 2019

Clayton "Bud" Thompson, 82, of Thief River Falls, MN died on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at his daughter's residence.

The service to Celebrate Clayton's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. John Golv & Rev. Ale Tulu officiating. Burial will be...

Arlyn Nelson

Arlyn Nelson

Apr 27, 2019

Arlyn Nelson, of Rosemount, MN, passed away at the VA Health Care Center in Minneapolis, MN, on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the age of 67.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Fort Snelling, MN, Assembly Area #4.

Arlyn DuWayne Nelson was...

Lawrence Berberich

Lawrence Berberich

Apr 24, 2019

Lawrence Berberich of Brooks, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brooks with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating and Deacon John Bruggeman. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic...

Lois Beier

Lois Beier

Apr 24, 2019

Lois Beier, 80, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 1:30 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend John Voelker Officiating. Burial will be held...

Annette Magnell

Annette Magnell

Apr 23, 2019

Annette Magnell, 59, of Goodridge, MN passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND with her loving family at her side.

Funeral service to celebrate Annette's life will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Burial...

Loris Parr

Loris Parr

Apr 22, 2019

Loris Parr, 92, passed away on Monday April 22, 2019 at Valley Eldercare, Grand Forks, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 4, 2019  at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Mentor, MN with Father Joseph Richards Officiating. Burial will be held at First English Cemetery, Mentor, MN (private).

Loris Swain Lindemoen was...

Donald Kringstad

Donald Kringstad

Apr 19, 2019

Donald (Don) Kringstad, 70, of West Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019 at the Veterans Hospital in Fargo, ND with his loving family by his side.

Donald Robert Kringstad was born on November 18, 1948 in Devils Lake, ND and the son of Clarence and Florence (Alm) Kringstad. He attended Devils Lake Central...

Doret Burnett

Doret Burnett

Apr 19, 2019

Doret Meeker Burnett died April 18, 2019 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.  She was 94 years old.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, Doret grew up in Groton, NY. She graduated from Keuka College and received her M.A. in English literature from Cornell University where she met her husband.  Peter preceded Doret in death in...

Ramona Marie Mclaughlin

Ramona Marie Mclaughlin

Apr 16, 2019

Ramona Marie McLaughlin, 61, of Hopkins, Minnesota, lost her battle with lung cancer on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, she passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends.

Born November 15, 1957 in Hibbing, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Clifford Vernon Thompson and Joyce Esther Urness.

Survived by her 2 sons, David and...

Joanna Smith

Joanna Smith

Apr 16, 2019

Joanna Smith, 47, of Grygla, MN died suddenly on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

The Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church in...

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