Loretta Walz, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved community member, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her family. Born on December 3, 1944, in Roseau, MN, Loretta’s life was a remarkable testament to dedication, love, and service. Loretta’s early years were shaped in… Continue reading Loretta Walz, 81
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Marcella Kazmierczak, 82
Marcella Kazmierczak Obituary Marcella Kazmierczak, 82, of Stephen, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Villa St. Vincent of Crookston. Marcella Theresa “Marcie” Nowacki was born on May 16, 1943, in Argyle, MN, to Arnold and Theresa (Przekwas) Nowacki. The second of seven children, Marcie was raised on the family farm where she… Continue reading Marcella Kazmierczak, 82
Bonnie Jensen, 92
Bonnie Jean Jensen August 8, 1933 – April 25, 2026 Bonnie Jean (Nelson) Jensen entered into eternal life on April 25, 2026 while visiting family in Arizona. Friends and relatives are invited to a time of visitation at Johnson Funeral Home in Oklee, from 3:00-5:00pm on Sunday, May 17th. A brief service of scripture, prayer… Continue reading Bonnie Jensen, 92
Raymond “Ray” Darwin Troy, 68
Raymond “Ray” Darwin Troy, 68, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully, May 4th, 2026, in Fargo, ND, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Ray was born on September 25, 1957, in Anoka, Minnesota to Darwin Melvin and Lorraine Doris (Hagen) Troy. He grew up in Northome, MN, and later attended ATI… Continue reading Raymond “Ray” Darwin Troy, 68
Benjamin Vaughn Rodelius, 27
Benjamin Vaughn Rodelius, 27 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away unexpectedly and met his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 1, 2026. A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Evangelical Free Church in… Continue reading Benjamin Vaughn Rodelius, 27
Loretta Langaas, 87
Greenbush – Loretta Virginia Langaas, 87, of Greenbush, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Funeral services will be held at Oiland Free Lutheran Church, rural Greenbush, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11 a.m., with visitation held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Greenbush.… Continue reading Loretta Langaas, 87
Lucille Kvasager, 91
Plummer – Lucille Kvasager, of Plummer, passed away at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND on Thursday, March 26, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Lucille Kvasager was born on December 14, 1934 to Bennie and Olga Mahla. She grew up on the family farm with her three older sisters. She graduated from… Continue reading Lucille Kvasager, 91
Scott King, 75
Moorhead – Scott King, 75, of Moorhead, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial for Scott will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery near Red Lake Falls. Visitation will… Continue reading Scott King, 75
Shirley Leach, 93
Thief River Falls – Shirley Leach, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. A memorial service for Shirley will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. Visitation will start at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at Abundant Life… Continue reading Shirley Leach, 93
Wayne Paulson, 85
Eveleth – Wayne Arden Paulson, age 85, of Eveleth, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, and deep love for family, friends, and the outdoors. Wayne was born on August 16, 1940, to Kernel and Edna Paulson in Grygla, where he grew up. His education… Continue reading Wayne Paulson, 85