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

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

Phyllis Linder, 82

Plummer – Phyllis Linder, of rural Plummer passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with her loving family by her side. The funeral service to celebrate Phyllis’ life will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Oklee. Burial will follow… Continue reading Phyllis Linder, 82

John Bjorsness, 80

John Bjorsness, 80

Newfolden – John Donald Bjorsness, age 80, of Newfolden, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at North Valley Hospital in Warren. John was born on October 8, 1945, in Thief River Falls, to Edwin and Pearl Mary (Conklin) Bjorsness. He grew up in Newfolden alongside his brother, Larry, and graduated in 1964 from… Continue reading John Bjorsness, 80

Gerald Sanders, 90

Gerald Sanders, 90

Thief River Falls – Gerald William Sanders, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Sanford Hospital in his hometown of Thief River Falls. Born on February 4, 1935, Gerald was a lifelong resident of Thief River Falls, where he dedicated his life to various pursuits that highlighted… Continue reading Gerald Sanders, 90

Cecelia Schnebly (née Gall), 87

Cecelia Schnebly (née Gall), 87

Shorewood, WI – Cecelia “Ceil” Ann Schnebly (née Gall), 87, of Shorewood, WI, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was surrounded by loved ones and caring professionals in her final days. She will be remembered and missed by many. She loved and was loved by many. Cecelia was born in… Continue reading Cecelia Schnebly (née Gall), 87

Alan Leigh, 79

Alan Leigh, 79

Chugiak, AK – Alan Francis Leigh, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home in Chugiak, Alaska. His life was defined by service, generosity, and a gentle humor that made people feel instantly at ease. Born in Polson, MT, and raised on various farms in and… Continue reading Alan Leigh, 79

Sharon Nelson, 72

Thief River Falls – Sharon Rose Nelson, gracefully departed this world on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family. Family and friends are invited to come together to celebrate the beautiful life of Sharon Rose Nelson. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with the memorial service… Continue reading Sharon Nelson, 72