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...
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, 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, MN. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:00 PM Prayer Service on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in...
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...
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...
Tricia Parcell
Jul 15, 2026
Tricia LeeAnn Parcell (1974-2026)
Tricia LeeAnn Parcell, age 52, of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, passed away at home on July 15, 2026.
She was born in Richland, Washington on February 18,1974 to Leona Briley and Terry Parcell. She grew up in Pasco with her mother and step-father Richard Folta, Sr., her brother Sheldon, sister Candice, and step-brothers Richard Folta, Jr. and Christopher...
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...
