Thief River Falls – Arnold Allen Narverud, affectionately known as Curly, was born on May 31, 1929, in Excelsior. He passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls. Arnie’s life was marked by dedication to family, service to the community, and a commitment to his profession.… Continue reading Arnold Narverud, 96
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Wenona “Bunny” Malberg, 88
Bromley Carr Jr., 73
Thief River Falls – Bromley Oren Carr Jr. was born December 16, 1952 in Dickinson, ND to Bromley Oren Sr. and Sara Belle (Thompson) Carr. His family called him Oren. He passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, due to complications of diabetes, and other medical issues related to diabetes such as chronic congestive heart… Continue reading Bromley Carr Jr., 73
Dan Bartsch, 58
Thief River Falls – Dan Bartsch, of Thief River Falls, age 58, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Emeralds Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, MN. Dan Paul Bartsch was born September 1, 1967, in Thief River Falls, the son of Wilford and Vivian Luella (Spray) Bartsch. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John… Continue reading Dan Bartsch, 58
Mark Charlson, 72 Obit
San Antonio, TX – Mark (“Charlie”) Curtis Charlson died in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born on July 1, 1953, to Curtis and Marilyn (Nesbitt) Charlson in Libertyville, Illinois while his father was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Station. The family moved to Thief River Falls in 1959 where… Continue reading Mark Charlson, 72 Obit
Michael “Mike” O’Shaughnessy – TRF News-Obit
Sep. 06, 1946 – Feb. 14, 2026 FARGO, N.D. – Michael “Mike” O’Shaughnessy, 79, Grand Forks, N.D. died Saturday, Feb. 14, in Fargo VA Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Zion United Methodist Church in Grand Forks, ND. Visitation will begin 1 hour prior to the… Continue reading Michael “Mike” O’Shaughnessy – TRF News-Obit
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Robert “Bob” Urlaub – TRF News-Obit
Apr. 01, 1939 – Feb. 16, 2026 FARGO, N.D. – Robert “Bob” Urlaub, 86, Fargo, N.D. died Monday, Feb. 16, in Sanford Hospital. Funeral Mass: 2 PM Friday, February 20, 2026, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Fargo, ND – with a visitation one hour prior. Burial at Holy Cross South Cemetery in Fargo.… Continue reading Robert “Bob” Urlaub – TRF News-Obit
Luanne Joy Smith – TRF News-Obit
Oh, what a life of adventure! It didn’t start that way. Luanne Joy Smith was born on the first day of the worst year of the Great Depression to Louis and Lillian Arnold. They lived in Langdon, North Dakota, a small rural town with a bowling alley and no stoplights. Luanne graduated first among her… Continue reading Luanne Joy Smith – TRF News-Obit
