Tom Puppe
Aug 20, 2026
Tom Puppe of Thief River Falls, MN passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026 due to complications of Pneumonia at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN with his loving wife, Zeffy; daughter, Pam; and son, Billy and his wife, Wendy by his side. Private graveside services will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls.
Ronald Holthusen
Aug 18, 2026
Ronald Holthusen, of Fourtown, MN, passed away peacefully at the family farm on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on December 11, 1942, in Thief River Falls, MN, Ronald’s life was deeply rooted in the land and community that shaped him from his earliest days.
Ronald was the cherished son of Johnny Holthusen and Hazel Salveson Holthusen,...
Linda Kolseth
Aug 17, 2026
Linda Kolseth, 84 of rural Plummer, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at her residence.
The service to celebrate Linda’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Timothy Lundeen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be...
David Qualey
Aug 15, 2026
David Oscar Qualey, 68, of Goodridge, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
David was born on November 14, 1957, to Oscar Theodore Qualey and Inga Helen (Tinnesand) Qualey. He grew up in the Gully and Gonvick area, attending Gully Elementary School and later graduating from Gonvick High School, Class of 1976.
In January of 1978 David was united in marriage...
Rebecca Barry
Aug 15, 2026
Rebecca Barry (age 69) passed away at her Thief River Falls home on Saturday, August 15, 2026 following a courageous battle with Leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Rebecca Marie Barry was born on May 17, 1957, to Kenneth Joseph and Rita Marie (Huot) Hagl in Moorhead, MN. She was raised in Red Lake Falls, MN, where she graduated...
Brenda Kaye Walberg
Aug 11, 2026
Brenda Kaye (Muzzy) Walberg, formerly of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully at her home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Brenda was born to Lester and Violet (Hanson) Muzzy on August 18, 1952, the eldest of five children. She grew up in Thief River Falls and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970.
In 1971, Brenda married LeRoy Walberg. The couple moved to...
Sharon Hasby
Aug 10, 2026
Sharon Burnette Hasby, born July 28, 1965, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends on August 10, 2026 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Sharon lived a life marked by hard work, creativity, and deep devotion to those she loved.
Sharon was born to Jack and Sandy (Helm) Huot and was raised in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota,...
Howard Hanson
Aug 8, 2026
Howard Hanson of rural Trail, MN passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, MN.
Funeral for Howard will be held 3:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Nazareth Lutheran Church rural Trail, MN with Reverend Peter Estrem officiating. Burial will be held at Nazareth Church Cemetery near Trail, MN.
Visitation...
Kiara Justice Butler
Aug 4, 2026
Kiara Justice Butler, 27, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Kiara was born on April 19, 1999, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Maceo Holland Butler and Lorrie Ann (Ose) Butler. From the very beginning, Kiara brought compassion, creativity, and a beautiful spirit into the lives of everyone who knew her.
Kiara spent her childhood and...
Eric Halvorson
Aug 3, 2026
Eric Charles Halvorson, 48, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on August 3, 2026 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND with his loving family by his side.
Eric was born on December 9, 1977, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Morris Leroy Halvorson and Carolyn Mary (Wiener) Halvorson. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in...
John Geske
Aug 2, 2026
John Wayne Geske, 58, of Thief River Falls died on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at his residence with his loving family by his side.
The service to celebrate John’s life will be held at 11 AM Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service, in Thief River Falls, MN.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 AM at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief...
Marvin Morrison
Aug 2, 2026
Marvin Morrison, of Middle River, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Marvin Warren Morrison was born on March 8, 1953 on Scotia, CA, the son of Glenn Lee Morrison and Eleanor Ruth (Kanen) Morrison. He graduated from the Portland Adventist Academy in Portland, OR.
In 1971 Marvin was married to Clydean...
LaVonne Forsberg
Jul 30, 2026
LaVonne Forsberg, 82, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN with her loving family by her side.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, with a 6:00 PM Prayer Service on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls,...
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,...
Robert "Bob" Loeffler
Jul 29, 2026
Robert "Bob" Elgin Loeffler, 78, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Bob was born on August 15, 1947, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Elgin Joseph and Gladys Fern (Bakke) Loeffler.
Bob grew up in Thief River...
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 92. 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...
