Chickie Peterson was born on March 16, 1961, the youngest of twelve children born to Harold and Gladys (Skallet) Walseth. From the very beginning, she carried with her an old soul, one that would grow into a life marked by love, resilience, creativity, and deep connection to others. She was married for 28 years to… Continue reading Annette “Chickie” Peterson March 16, 1961 – February 28, 2026
Category: Obits
Jeffery Redden July 4, 1967 – February 26, 2026
Jeffery Redden, also known as “Nightowl,” was born on July 4, 1967, in Fort Benning, Georgia, and passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at Willow, his home in Crookston, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving caregivers. Funeral service for Jeffery will be held at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN, on Tuesday, March 10,… Continue reading Jeffery Redden July 4, 1967 – February 26, 2026
Gary York, 82
Minot, ND – Gary G. York, 82, of Minot, ND, formerly of Thief River Falls, died on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Gary was born March 16, 1943, in Rugby, ND to William and Elaine (Frishman) York. He grew up in Minot, ND, and graduated from Minot High School… Continue reading Gary York, 82
Donald Mosbeck, 92
Red Lake Falls – Donald Mosbeck of rural Red Lake Falls passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. A memorial service for Donald will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Black River Lutheran Church, rural Red Lake Falls. Burial will be held in the spring at Black River Church Cemetery.… Continue reading Donald Mosbeck, 92
Marilyn Hudson, 95
Thief River Falls – “Bold power and glorious majesty are wrapped around her as she laughs with joy over the latter days. Her teachings are filled with wisdom and kindness as loving instruction pours from her lips. She watches over the ways of her household and meets every need they have. Her sons and daughters… Continue reading Marilyn Hudson, 95
Michael Misson, 76
Plummer – Michael “Mike” Misson passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 76. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at the visitation on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 4–6 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, followed by a prayer service at 6 p.m. A visitation will… Continue reading Michael Misson, 76
Emil Magnuson, 92
Andover – Emil Victor Magnuson, of Andover, joined his beloved Joan in heaven on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after a short battle with COVID and pneumonia. He was born to Anna (Hanson) and John Magnuson on the family farm in Thief River Falls, on May 25, 1933. Emil graduated from high school in 1951 and… Continue reading Emil Magnuson, 92
Janice Carlson, 86
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.
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.