Avis Goddard Fagerlund
Jan 26, 2026
Avis Marie Halleland Goddard Fagerlund danced her way into heaven on January 26, 2026, at the age of 99. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Johnson Funeral Home in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will take place one hour before the service and burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Avis...
Darrell Stromlund
Jul 30, 2026
Darrell Allan Stromlund, 74, of Strathcona, Minnesota, passed away on July 30, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota, surrounded by his loving family.
Darrell was born on May 27, 1952, in Roseau County, Minnesota, to Edwin and Delores (Lorenson) Stromlund. He was raised in the Greenbush area and graduated from Greenbush High School in 1970. Following high school,...
Donna Peterson
Jul 29, 2026
Donna Margie Peterson, beloved mother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Newfolden, MN, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the age of 94. Having lived a life rich with faith, love, and quiet accomplishment, Donna’s presence touched many near and far. She now rests with her Lord.
Born on June 2, 1934, in Folden Township, Donna was...
Connie Faye Prickett
Jul 27, 2026
Connie Faye Prickett, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the age of 79, after a courageous battle with cancer. Connie was born on May 3, 1947, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Carl and Doris Hallquist. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at First Lutheran Church in Middle River,...
Marlys Johnsrud
Jul 25, 2026
Marlys Gwendolyn Kleven was born January 12, 1934, in Lakota, ND, the daughter of Carl and Selma (Kilen) Kleven. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1952.
On June 22, 1968, Marlys was united in marriage to Clayton Eugene Johnsrud. Together, they raised Marla, Vicki, Kenneth, and Randy on the...
Gloria Mathson
Jul 21, 2026
Gloria Eileen Mathson, age 86, of Delafield, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.
Gloria was born on May 23, 1940, to Oscar and Gertrude (Kolshus) Anderson. She was raised in the Trail and Gonvick area, where she attended school and graduated from Gonvick High School. Of Norwegian heritage, Gloria was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith,...
LeRoy Christensen
Jul 20, 2026
LeRoy Clarence Christensen, of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. LeRoy was born on November 9, 1945, to Clarence Christensen and Sylvia Kliner Diedrich. He was raised in the Euclid, Minnesota area, where he attended elementary school, and Agricultural High School in Crookston.
On his life's journey, LeRoy found both love and purpose. He...
Harold Kokesch, Sr.
Jul 19, 2026
Harold Rudolph Kokesch Sr.
September 27, 1931 – July 19, 2026
Harold Rudolph Kokesch Sr., age 94, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, formerly of Spring Park Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls.
Harold was born on September 27, 1931, to Arthur Joseph and Veronica Evelyn (Grosam) Kokesch. He was...
Bruce Cross
Jul 17, 2026
Bruce Carl Cross, 86, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Bruce was born on July 9, 1940, in Wayzata, Minnesota, to Chester Gerald Cross and Jessie Irene (Van Divier) Cross. He was raised with strong values of faith, hard work, and devotion to family that guided him throughout his life.
Bruce attended College View Academy...
Victor Graf
Jul 16, 2026
Victor Keith Graf
June 17, 1968 – July 16, 2026
The sky was painted beautifully on the late afternoon of July 16 as Keith left this earthly world. With him, he leaves behind a legacy that is larger than life.
Keith was a loving husband to Tami, a dedicated brother to his twin, Kurt (Dani) and his big sister, Karen (Mark – deceased),...
Lowell Scramstad
Jul 16, 2026
Lowell Earl Harlan Scramstad, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Lowell was born on July 25, 1936, in Como Township, Minnesota, to Henry and Effie Rosella (Ruud) Scramstad.
Lowell was baptized in the Lutheran faith and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Middle River. He attended Shady Nook...
Keyarah Necole Verdell
Jul 13, 2026
Keyarah Necole Verdell, age 17, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away at her home on Monday, July 13, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Community Church International in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will follow at St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery in Thief River Falls. Visitation will be held one...
Orrin Linder
Jul 12, 2026
Orrin Linder, 83 of Plummer, MN passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Northstar Manor in Warren, MN with his loving family by his side.
Funeral Service to celebrate Orrin’s life will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Oklee, MN with S.A.M. Lindi Christianson officiating. Burial will follow at Salem Lutheran Cemetery,...
Aileen Mae Benitt
Jul 11, 2026
Aileen Mae Benitt, 94, of Holt, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and unconditional love for her family.
Aileen was born on April 13, 1932, in Lambert Township near Oklee, Minnesota, to Armond J. and Elvie V. (Bremseth) Corriveau. She was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith in Oklee and attended Catholic school in...
Mark Hanson
Jul 8, 2026
Mark Philip Hanson, 77, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away at his residence on July 8, 2026.
Celebration of life for Mark will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the Evangelical Free Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Kent Hudson officiating. Burial will be at Silverton Lutheran Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls, MN.
Visitation...
Beatrice Smith
Jul 8, 2026
Beatrice Smith, Thief River Falls, MN, 79, passed away on Wednesday July 8th, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota surrounded by her loving family.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday July 18th, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery immediately following the service.
Visitation will be on...
Janice Marlene Hanson
Jul 6, 2026
Janice Marlene Hanson, 88 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN.
Funeral service for Janice will be held 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the Evangelical Free Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Kent Hudson officiating. Burial will be held at Oak Grove...
Keith Grandstrand
Jul 5, 2026
Keith Laverne Grandstrand,79, of Coon Rapids, MN, died on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his home.
Keith Laverne Grandstrand was born on December 10, 1946, to Melvin and Irene (Lindstrom) Grandstrand. He was born in Warren, MN, and lived in Stephen, MN, before moving to Viking, MN as a young child. He was baptized in Stephen, MN, and later confirmed in...
Hannah Froseth
Jul 5, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we share the passing of Hannah Froseth, who left this world on July 5, 2026, in Thief River Falls, MN, at the age of 30. Born on March 28, 1996, in Eau Claire, WI, Hannah brought with her a spirit that brightened every gathering, a love that touched every life she encountered, and a...
Arlen Morris
Jul 5, 2026
Arlen Gene Morris, age 87, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away leaving behind a legacy of dedication to education, music, and family.
Arlen was born on April 12, 1939, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Lloyd and Alma Josephine (Hermanson) Morris. He was baptized into the Lutheran faith on May 12, 1946, and confirmed on May 10, 1953, at the Evangelical...
