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...
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...
Dellas Paradis
Jul 4, 2026
Dellas Paradis, age 95, passed from this life on Saturday July 4th, 2026. She was currently residing at Fair Meadows Nursing Home in Fertile, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Brooks, MN with Father Tim Bushy presiding. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM -1:00...
Lana Joy Nelson
Jul 4, 2026
Lana Joy Nelson, 73, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Fargo, ND surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Lana Joy Nelson was born on September 9, 1952, in Pennington County, Minnesota, to Omer Aldean Sorenson and June Violet (Windahl) Sorenson. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Viking,...
Ward Brink
Jul 2, 2026
“Captain Wardo” has left the dock for that big fishing pond above to continue his hunt for a Trophy Walleye. Ward Wilson Brink was born February 16, 1940 in Fresno, California and was immediately welcomed into the arms of his adoptive parents Albert and Ivanette (Wilson) Brink. He grew up in St. Hilaire, was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran...
Patricia "Patty" Hall
Jun 30, 2026
Patricia Hall, of Thief River Falls, MN, formerly of Binford, ND, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, with her daughters by her side, at Karlstad Senior Living in Karlstad, MN, at the age of 79.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Binford, ND, with Rev....
Mike "Karp" Carpenter
Jun 29, 2026
Mike Carpenter, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at Oakland Park Communities, at the age of 70.
Michael "Karp" Carpenter was born on September 12, 1955, in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Robert and Caroline (Rockwood) Carpenter. Karp lived in Fowler, Indiana from 1960-1968. This was where his love of baseball and basketball...
Maynard Duane Jenson
Jun 29, 2026
Maynard Duane Jenson, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Born on May 26, 1940, in Badger, Minnesota, Maynard lived a long and full life defined by love for his family and unwavering kindness to all who knew him.
Throughout his 86 years, Maynard left a profound impact on the lives...
Linda Olson
Jun 29, 2026
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Linda Olson on June 29, 2026, at her beloved home in rural Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. Born on May 12, 1961, in Thief River Falls, Linda’s journey on this earth was defined by her deep sense of love, devotion, and kindness to those she held dear.
Linda’s...
