Duane Vernon Vatsaas
Apr 7, 2026
Duane Vatsaas, Thief River Falls, MN, age 92, passed away on Tuesday April 7, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral Service for Duane will be held 1:00 PM on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Timothy Lundeen officiating. Burial will be held at Oak Ridge Lutheran Church Cemetery...
Scott Alan King
Mar 27, 2026
Scott King, 75, of Moorhead, MN passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Mass of Christian burial for Scott will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating and John Bruggeman Deacon. Burial will...
Matt Olson
Apr 13, 2026
Matt Olson, a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished son, and treasured member of the Thief River Falls community, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 12, 1988, in Thief River Falls, MN, Matt's life was a vibrant tapestry of love, laughter, and unwavering commitment to...
Gerald "Jerry" Wigness
Apr 12, 2026
Gerald (Jerry) Arthur Wigness, a longtime resident of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN Sunday April 12th 2026 surrounded by family. He and his wife Marilyn have been living in Bemidji since September of 2020. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather/great grandfather and trusted friend to many. He was 90...
Ruthie Mosbeck
Apr 12, 2026
Ruthie Mosbeck of rural Red Lake Falls passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls.
Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Black River Lutheran Church, rural Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Sheila Michaels and Reverend Frank Ehling officiating. Visitation one hour prior to the...
Mable Anderson
Apr 11, 2026
Mable Alvina Anderson, née Merrill, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the Thief River Care Center following a brief battle with Parkinson's disease. Born October 1, 1943, in Goodridge, MN, Mable lived a life marked by unwavering energy, a generous spirit, and an infectious smile that brightened the lives of all who knew...
Eldor "Butch" Engen
Apr 10, 2026
Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80 of Newfolden, MN passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Butch’s life at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Russ Steer officiating. Burial will be at Viking Cemetery, Viking,...
John Pendelton
Apr 8, 2026
John Fitzgerald Pendelton was born December 14, 1963 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles Ray and Colleen Faye (O’Dell) Pendelton.
John was raised in several states while growing up with his most memorable states that he lived in being Michigan, Florida, and Colorado. During this time he attended several different schools, completing school through the 10th grade. Following school, John worked various...
Sydney Hopkins
Apr 6, 2026
Sydney Charles Hopkins, age 41, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away at his home on April 6, 2026, just a few days after celebrating his birthday.
Visitation will be held Friday April 17, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Evangelical Free Church in Thief River Falls, MN.
Sydney was born on April 2, 1985, in Deschutes, South Dakota,...
Myron Cote
Apr 5, 2026
Myron James Cote, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by his loving family.
Myron was born on September 23, 1936, at the family home near Terrebonne, Minnesota, to Aristide Joseph and Agnes Ann (Thibert) Cote. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Terrebonne. Myron...
David Larson
Apr 3, 2026
David (Dave) A. Larson of Newfolden, MN passed away peacefully at the age of 61 years at HIA Hospice (Heather’s House) in Fargo, ND, on April 3, 2026 at 4:30 in the afternoon. His life was cut short, but he lived it “wide open,” as he would say, making the most of every moment he had.
A Celebration of Life Service...
Gary Brantl
Apr 3, 2026
Gary Lee Brantl, 77 of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Plummer, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Brooks, MN. Visitation will also begin at 10:00 AM with the...
Jim Scheef
Apr 1, 2026
Jim Scheef, 46, of Fisher, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at his home from natural causes.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, MN.
Visitation will be held on...
Joanne Schultz
Apr 1, 2026
Joanne Schultz, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. Born on June 5, 1947, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Lester and Mabel (Walker) Gutheridge, Joanne lived a life marked by warmth, dedication, and an unwavering love for her family and friends.
A...
Lucille Kvasager
Mar 26, 2026
Lucille Kvasager of Plummer, MN passed away at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND on Thursday March 26, 2026 with her loving family by her side.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plummer, MN with Reverend Jonathan Dodson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will be...
Loretta Langaas
Mar 24, 2026
Loretta Virginia Langaas, 87, of Greenbush, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, MN.
Loretta was born on February 17, 1939, in Kittson County, Minnesota, to Julius Herman and Estella Caroline (Peterson) Fossell. She grew up in the Kennedy, Stephen and Karlstad areas and graduated from Karlstad High School...
Donald Hejlik
Mar 24, 2026
Donald “Don” William Hejlik
Donald “Don” William Hejlik, age 86, of rural Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at his home.
Don was born on January 9, 1940, in North Dakota to Joseph and Annie (Trhlin) Hejlik and was raised in the Lawton area, where he was baptized and confirmed at Lomnice...
Shirley Ann Leach
Mar 23, 2026
Shirley Odegaard Leach, 93, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo, ND wrapped in the love of her family and under the care of Bethany on 42nd and Ethos Hospice.
The funeral service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be at 1pm on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, at Abundant Life Church...
Lewis Dean Doyea
Mar 22, 2026
Lewis Dean Doyea, was born on July 11, 1947, at St. Francis Hospital in Crookston, MN to Raymond and Lorraine (Kennedy) Doyea. Lewis passed away on March 22, 2026 at home surrounded by his family at the age of 78. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend whose strength, generous heart, and zest for life left...
Shirley Ann Moser
Mar 21, 2026
Shirley Moser, Red Lake Falls, MN, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls, MN with her loving family by her side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating....
