Plummer – Rocky Jesperson, of Plummer, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, MN with his close family and friends at his bedside as he went into the arms of his Everlasting Father. He spent the last two and a half months at Mother of Mercy… Continue reading Rocky Jesperson, 72
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Carol Marcotte, 77
Carol Mae Marcotte, Red Lake Falls, MN, age 77 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by family under the care of hospice. Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding.… Continue reading Carol Marcotte, 77
Loretta Hesse, 93
Plummer – Loretta Hesse passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Loretta May Schmelzer Hesse was born on January 3, 1933, to parents, 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… Continue reading Loretta Hesse, 93
Arnold Narverud, 96
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
Wenona “Bunny” Malberg, 88
Thief River Falls – Wenona “Bunny” Malberg, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 88. As per Bunny’s wishes, no services will be held. In the future, the family will have a gathering to celebrate Bunny’s life.
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
Thief River Falls: Yvonne Philipp Dies at 92
Thief River Falls, Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Yvonne Philipp, 92, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. She lived in Thief River Falls and was formerly from rural Goodridge. She was under care at Oakland Park Nursing Home and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Life in the Thief River Falls area Yvonne Elizabeth Mead was born… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Yvonne Philipp Dies at 92
Oklee, MN: Carmen Rystad Dies at 46
Oklee, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Carmen Jodelle Rystad, 46, died Friday, January 30, 2026. She died in her sleep at her residence near Oklee. Family members said health issues were a factor. Service details Visitation begins at 1 PM Saturday, February 7, 2026. The funeral service follows at 2 PM. The service is set for Johnson… Continue reading Oklee, MN: Carmen Rystad Dies at 46