Douglas Jerome Nephew
May 2, 2026
Douglas Jerome Nephew, 76, died on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, at his residence in Fertile, MN. The funeral service will be on May 9th at 11 a.m. at Hope Evangelical Church in Fertile with a meal to follow. Visitation will be on Friday May 8th at 5 p.m. with prayer service starting at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be Pleasant View...
Loretta Walz
May 2, 2026
Loretta Walz, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved community member, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her family. Born on December 3, 1944, in Roseau, MN, Loretta’s life was a remarkable testament to dedication, love, and service.
Loretta’s early years were shaped in Greenbush, where she attended Greenbush School...
Benjamin Rodelius
May 1, 2026
Benjamin Vaughn Rodelius, 27 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away unexpectedly and went to be with Jesus on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Benjamin was born on November 9, 1998, in Buffalo, MN to Dan and Kathy (Mueller) Rodelius. Benjamin attended school in Buffalo, MN graduating from Buffalo High School in 2017. He was a member of the trap shooting team....
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...
Darlyne Windahl
Mar 18, 2026
Darlyne Windahl, age 85, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on March 18, 2026, after a well-lived life. Darlyne lived a life defined by faith, hard work, and an unwavering love for her family.
Darlyne was born April 15, 1940, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Henry and Gina Hallick. Her childhood was spent trying to keep up with her...
Loretta Hesse
Feb 15, 2026
Loretta May Schmelzer Hesse was born on January 3, 1933, to parent’s John R. Schmelzer and Laura E. Blair Schmelzer in Kennewick, WA. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Kennewick. She attended Bethlehem Lutheran School for 7 years, and graduated from Kennewick High School in May 1950.
Loretta went to work for General Electric Company, contractor to...
Janice A. Olson
Dec 4, 2025
Graveside service for Janice Olson will be held 1:30 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Landstad cemetery rural Thief River Falls, MN.
Janice A. Olson, 85 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away suddenly following heart surgery on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Banner Heart Hospital in Apache Junction, AZ.
Janice Ann Armstrong was born to Frank and Alma (Magsam) Armstrong...
Bonnie Jensen
Apr 25, 2026
Bonnie Jean Jensen
August 8, 1933 – April 25, 2026
Bonnie Jean (Nelson) Jensen entered into eternal life on April 25, 2026 while visiting family in Arizona.
Friends and relatives are invited to a time of visitation at Johnson Funeral Home in Oklee, from 3:00-5:00pm on Sunday, May 17th. A brief service of scripture, prayer and sharing memories will begin at 4:00pm. Visitation...
Charles LaCoursiere
Apr 22, 2026
Charles LaCoursiere of Oklee, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his son’s home in Cotton, MN.
Funeral service for Charles will be held 10:30 AM on Saturday May 2, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Oklee, MN with S.A.M. Lindi Christianson officiating. Burial will be held at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery rural Oklee, MN.
Visitation will be held on...
Gary Arlt
Apr 21, 2026
Gary Ray Arlt, 78, a longtime resident of Plummer, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Funeral service for Gary will be held 11:00 AM Friday, May 1, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will be held at Brooks...
Richard Kjensrud
Apr 17, 2026
Richard Allan Kjensrud, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM with the service to celebrate Richard’s life at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, MN with Russ Steer officiating. Burial will follow at Holt...
Robert Horien
Apr 16, 2026
Robert Earl Horien, 92, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, surrounded by his family.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM with the service to celebrate Robert’s life at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Stephanie White...
Genevieve "Gen" Knott
Apr 16, 2026
Genevieve Knott of Red Lake Falls, MN, 80, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND surrounded by her loving family singing Amazing Grace..
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 pm Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN, with visitation starting one hour before Mass.
Genevieve...
Larry Kruse
Apr 13, 2026
Larry Ross Kruse, 71, passed away on April 13, 2026, at CentraCare in St. Cloud, Minnesota, under Hospice Care.
Larry was born on April 3, 1955, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, to Frank J. Kruse and Rachel (Pray) Kruse. He was raised in Red Lake Falls, where he attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Lafayette High School, graduating in Red Lake...
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
Ruth Avon Mosbeck of rural Red Lake Falls passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls.
Ruth, affectionately known as Ruthie, was born at home in Star Township, Goodridge, Minnesota, on September 14,1938, the youngest of six children to Gust and Jennie Iverson. She attended country school and later graduated from Crookston Agricultural...
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...
