Grand Forks, ND – Barbara Champ passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. An online guestbook can be found at: www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
Category: Obits
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
Cynthia L. Pic – TRF News-Obit
Cynthia “Cindy” Lou Pic, age 62, of Niagara, ND, peacefully departed this life on February 13, 2026, in Fargo, ND, with her husband, Allan, by her side. Cindy was born on December 13, 1963, in Grand Forks, ND, to Richard and Elaine West and was raised on the family farm near Niagara — a place… Continue reading Cynthia L. Pic – TRF News-Obit
Louis Joseph Hamel – TRF News-Obit
On February 17th, 2026, Louis (Louie) Joseph Hamel passed away peacefully at Bethany Retirement Home in Fargo, North Dakota with family by his side. Louis was born on June 26, 1930, near Eckman, North Dakota. After graduating high school, Louis worked as a farm hand for Chris Zurcher Farms. He met Theresa (Stroh) in Minot,… Continue reading Louis Joseph Hamel – TRF News-Obit
Jeffrey Thomasson – TRF News-Obit
Aug. 29, 1964 – Jan. 29, 2026 HALLOCK, Minn. – Jeffrey Thomasson, 61, Hallock, Minn. died Thursday, Jan. 29, in his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27th, at the Carlin Funeral Home in Fosston with Pastor Seth Johnson officiating. Family will greet friends for one hour prior… Continue reading Jeffrey Thomasson – TRF News-Obit
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