Austin – It is with deep sadness the family of Allen Sheldon Horning, 90, announce his passing on April 7, 2026, at his home in Austin. Allen was born on February 21, 1936, to Alvin and Sigrid Horning. He was raised on a farm near Goodridge. After graduating from Goodridge High in 1954, he enlisted… Continue reading Allen Horning, 90
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Kenneth Lindquist, 73
Thief River Falls – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth George Lindquist, 73, of Thief River Falls, who passed away on April 22, 2026, at HIA Heather’s House, Fargo, ND. Kenny was born to Ame and Esther (Johnson) Lindquist on January 15, 1953, in Thief River Falls, where he… Continue reading Kenneth Lindquist, 73
Charles LaCoursiere, 84
Oklee – Charles LaCoursiere of Oklee, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his son’s home in Cotton. Charles Allen LaCoursiere was born June 5, 1941, on the farm near Oklee, son of the late Albert and Thora (Ramse) LaCoursiere. He attended school in Oklee. In 1964, Charles was united in marriage to Diane… Continue reading Charles LaCoursiere, 84
Diane Bjorgan, 75
Diane Lynn Bjorgan (née Lutz) passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Diane was born October 1, 1950, to Henry and Jeanine Lutz in Thief River Falls. Shortly after, her family moved to the Twin Cities area, where she graduated from Burnsville High School in 1968. Growing up, she was a natural caretaker to… Continue reading Diane Bjorgan, 75
Sonja Knaack, 55
Red Lake Falls – Sonja Knaack, 55 year old resident of Red Lake Falls, passed away Tuesday November 25, 2025 from natural causes at her home. Sonja Rae Knaack was born July 31, 1970 in Thief River Falls, daughter of Philip and Sandra Torgerson. She was baptized at Silver Creek Church and confirmed at Abundant… Continue reading Sonja Knaack, 55
Gary Arlt
Plummer – Gary Arlt of Plummer, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The funeral service for Gary will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be held at Brooks Plummer Presbyterian Cemetery near Brooks. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30,… Continue reading Gary Arlt
Larry Kruse, 71
Larry Ross Kruse, 71, passed away on April 13, 2026, at CentraCare in St. Cloud, Minnesota, under Hospice Care. Larry was born on April 3, 1955, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, to Frank J. Kruse and Rachel (Pray) Kruse. He was raised in Red Lake Falls, where he attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and Lafayette… Continue reading Larry Kruse, 71
Gerald Wigness, 90
Gerald (Jerry) Arthur Wigness, a longtime resident of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji, MN Sunday April 12th 2026 surrounded by family. He and his wife Marilyn have been living in Bemidji since September of 2020. He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather/great grandfather and trusted friend… Continue reading Gerald Wigness, 90
Mable Anderson, 82
Thief River Falls – Mable Alvina Anderson, née Merrill, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Thief River Care Center following a brief battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born October 1, 1943, in Goodridge, Mable lived a life marked by unwavering energy, a generous spirit, and an infectious smile… Continue reading Mable Anderson, 82
Duane Vatsaas, 92
Thief River Falls – Duane Vatsaas, of Thief River Falls, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Duane Vernon Vatsaas was born August 29, 1933 in Clay County, MN, the son of Bendick and Bernice (Olsen) Vatsaas. He was baptized in 1934 and confirmed in… Continue reading Duane Vatsaas, 92