Kiara Justice Butler, 27, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Kiara was born on April 19, 1999, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Maceo Holland Butler and Lorrie Ann (Ose) Butler. From the very beginning, Kiara brought compassion, creativity, and a beautiful spirit into the lives of everyone who… Continue reading Kiara Justice Butler, 27
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Sharon Burnette Hasby, 61
Sharon Burnette Hasby, born July 28, 1965, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends on August 10, 2026, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Sharon lived a life marked by hard work, creativity, and deep devotion to those she loved. Sharon was born to Jack and Sandy (Helm) Huot and was… Continue reading Sharon Burnette Hasby, 61
Ronald A. Johnson, 92
Little Falls – Ronald A. Johnson, 92, of Little Falls, formerly of Thief River Falls, died on Friday, July 24 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital after a very abrupt illness. Ronald Allen Johnson was born on October 8, 1933, on the family farm in Becker County, the son of Edwin and Alice (Jensen) Johnson. He was… Continue reading Ronald A. Johnson, 92
Howard Hanson, 83
Howard Hanson of rural Trail, MN passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at McIntosh Senior Living in McIntosh, MN. Funeral for Howard will be held 3:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026 at Nazareth Lutheran Church rural Trail, MN with Reverend Peter Estrem officiating. Burial will be held at… Continue reading Howard Hanson, 83
Eric Charles Halvorson, 48
Eric Charles Halvorson, 48, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on August 3, 2026. Eric was born on December 9, 1977, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Morris Leroy Halvorson and Carolyn Mary (Wiener) Halvorson. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls. Eric attended Lincoln High School,… Continue reading Eric Charles Halvorson, 48
Marvin Morrison, 73
Marvin Morrison, of Middle River, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Marvin Warren Morrison was born on March 8, 1953 on Scotia, CA, the son of Glenn Lee Morrison and Eleanor Ruth (Kanen) Morrison. He graduated from the Portland Adventist Academy in Portland, OR.… Continue reading Marvin Morrison, 73
Darrell Allan Stromlund, 74
Strathcona – Darrell Allan Stromlund, 74, of Strathcona, passed away on July 30, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by his loving family. Darrell was born on May 27, 1952, in Roseau County, to Edwin and Delores (Lorenson) Stromlund. He was raised in the Greenbush area and graduated from Greenbush High School… Continue reading Darrell Allan Stromlund, 74
Robert “Bob” Loeffler
Thief River Falls – Robert “Bob” Elgin Loeffler, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. with a 6 p.m. Prayer Service on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at… Continue reading Robert “Bob” Loeffler
John Wayne Geske, 58
Thief River Falls – John Wayne Geske, 58, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at his residence with his loving family by his side. John was born on January 28, 1968, to Arnold and Linda (Bursheim) Geske. John attended St. Hilarie Elementary School, Knox Elementary School, Franklin Middle School, and… Continue reading John Wayne Geske, 58
LaVonne Forsberg, 82
Thief River Falls – LaVonne Forsberg, 82, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls with her loving family by her side. LaVonne Shirley Anderson was born on September 10, 1943, at Mercy Hospital in Thief River Falls, the daughter of Orvin and… Continue reading LaVonne Forsberg, 82