Strandquist – Janice Laura Carlson passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. A celebration of Janice’s life was held at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Strandquist on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Burial took place at Mission Cemetery, rural Strandquist.
Category: Obits
Larry Johnson, 86
Thief River Falls – Larry Douglas Johnson of Thief River Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Thief River Care Center at the age of 86 years. Larry was born on March 7, 1939 to Lloyd and Emily (Jacobson) Johnson in Thief River Falls. He was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran… Continue reading Larry Johnson, 86
Barbara Champ, 88
Grand Forks, ND – Barbara Champ passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. An online guestbook can be found at: www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
Lawrence Carriere, 90
Lawrence (Larry) Carriere, age 90, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Per Larry’s wishes, no service will be held. Larry loved nature and animals, therefore in lieu of memorials or flower arrangements, please consider donating to your local animal shelter or planting a tree or shrub in his name. Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels, Hillside Chapel,… Continue reading Lawrence Carriere, 90
Stanley Panek Jr., 85
Thief River Falls – Stanley Panek Jr. passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. A funeral service for Stanley will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be held at Silverton Lutheran Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls. A visitation will be held… Continue reading Stanley Panek Jr., 85
James Nelson, 88
Thief River Falls – James R. Nelson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Thief River Falls, surrounded by family. Born on October 20, 1937, in St. Paul. He lived a full life marked by dedication to both his profession and his loved… Continue reading James Nelson, 88
Shirley Rivera, 79
Bagley – Shirley Jean Olson, daughter of August and Lottie Olson, was born on June 16,1946. She was raised in Bagley, and graduated from Bagley High School. She received her cosmetology license at the Area Vocational Technical Institute (AVTI) in Thief River Falls. She later went on to long term substitute teach cosmetology at the… Continue reading Shirley Rivera, 79
Carmen Rystad, 46
Oklee – Carmen Rystad, 46, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 30, 2026, at her residence near Oklee, due to health-related issues. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., with a funeral service at 2 p.m., on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be at… Continue reading Carmen Rystad, 46
Shirley Cyr, 94
Oklee – Shirley Cyr, 94, of Oklee, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the… Continue reading Shirley Cyr, 94
Phyllis Linder, 82
Plummer – Phyllis Linder, of rural Plummer passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with her loving family by her side. The funeral service to celebrate Phyllis’ life will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Oklee. Burial will follow… Continue reading Phyllis Linder, 82