Obituary | Beatrice Kruse | Obit

Beatrice Kruse, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her residence in St Hilaire, MN after a 2 ½ year battle with ALS. Memorial Mass for Bea will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Rick Lambert officiating.… Continue reading Obituary | Beatrice Kruse | Obit

Obituary | Loretta Prenevost | Obit

Loretta Mae Prenevost of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away at the age of 93 on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Hillcrest Senior Living, Red Lake Falls, MN, where she had resided for approximately 5 months. A private family service will be held for Loretta. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, near… Continue reading Obituary | Loretta Prenevost | Obit

Obituary | Lorraine Halvorson | Obit

Lorraine Halvorson, 76 of Newfolden, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral for Lorraine will be held 2:00 PM on Monday, July 8, 2024 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating. Visitation will be held one hour… Continue reading Obituary | Lorraine Halvorson | Obit

Obituary | Shirley Strand | Obit

Shirley Strand, 87 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN. Private family services will be held at Obit in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will be held at the Presbyterian Cemetery in Brooks, MN. Shirley Maurreen Friese Strand was… Continue reading Obituary | Shirley Strand | Obit

Obituary | Darlene Roseland | Obit

Darlene Maxine Roseland, 87, of Newfolden, MN, died on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Thief River Falls Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church in Newfolden, MN, with Pastor Gary Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery of New Solum,… Continue reading Obituary | Darlene Roseland | Obit

Obituary | Merton Hutchinson | Obit

Merton Ray Hutchinson, 84, of Thief River Falls, MN, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his residence. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with a prayer service at 6:30 PM Monday, June 17, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 18, 2024,… Continue reading Obituary | Merton Hutchinson | Obit

Obituary | Dean Nelson | Obit

Dean Nelson, 57, of Wirt, MN passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Aspirus St Lukes Hospital, Duluth, MN. Funeral service for Dean will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Strandquist, MN with Reverend Amber Arlien officiating. Burial will be held at Zion Cemetery rural Strandquist.… Continue reading Obituary | Dean Nelson | Obit

Obituary | Lucille Kjos | Obit

Lucille Kjos of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at St. Catherine’s Living Center in Wahpeton, ND, at the age of 86, with her daughter Kris at her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 14, 2024 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church… Continue reading Obituary | Lucille Kjos | Obit

Obituary | Arley Schultz | Obit

Arley Schultz, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Villa St Vincent, Crookston, MN. Funeral service for Arley will be held 10:30 AM, Monday June 10, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jeffrey Lytle officiating. Burial will be held at Immanuel Cemetery… Continue reading Obituary | Arley Schultz | Obit

Obituary | Steven Soiney | Obit

Steve Soiney of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Oakland Park Community in Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral service for Steve will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Obit in Thief River Falls, MN with Dr. Reverend Betty trfnews.i234.me officiating. The family is asking… Continue reading Obituary | Steven Soiney | Obit

Obituary | Judith Bruggeman | Obit

Judith Bruggeman, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at her residence, at the age of 78. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Obit in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Celebration… Continue reading Obituary | Judith Bruggeman | Obit

Obituary | Evert Langelett | Obit

Evert Lorence Langelett of Thief River Falls, MN, was born December 20, 1936, in Bray Township, Pennington County, MN to August and Claire (Wesenberg) Langelett. Evert was the youngest of twelve children. At age 7, his father passed away from an infection. He had to man up and help take care of the farm. Evert… Continue reading Obituary | Evert Langelett | Obit

Obituary | Joan Kalbakdalen | Obit

Joan Kalbakdalen, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2024 at Hillcrest Senior Living, with her loving family by her side, at the age of 88. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Obit in Thief River Falls, MN, with her son, Jeff Kalbakdalen officiating.… Continue reading Obituary | Joan Kalbakdalen | Obit

Obituary | Mitch Dicken | Obit

Mitchell “Mitch” Dicken, of Brooklyn Park, MN, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 18, 2024, with his loving family by his side, at the age of 65 following a courageous 15 year battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, rural… Continue reading Obituary | Mitch Dicken | Obit

Obituary | Sharon Deogny | Obit

Sharon Diane Thygeson Deogny of Thief River Falls passed away Thursday May 16, 2024.  A graveside service will be held at Thief Lake Cemetery at 2 PM Sunday, May 19, 2024.   Sharon was born January 4,1940 at Thief River Falls to Hollis and Ida Mae (Curtiss) Thygeson. She attended Middle River High School and… Continue reading Obituary | Sharon Deogny | Obit

Obituary | Larry Wilhelm | Obit

Larry Wilhelm of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Funeral service for Larry will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Obit in Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Clark Hjelle officiating. Burial will be held at Holt Cemetery,… Continue reading Obituary | Larry Wilhelm | Obit

Obituary | Lowell Swanson | Obit

Lowell Swanson passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND.  Funeral service for Lowell will be held 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Faith Lutheran Church in Goodridge, MN with Reverend Kris Snyder officiating. Burial will be held at the Goodridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday… Continue reading Obituary | Lowell Swanson | Obit

Obituary | John Erickson | Obit

John Erickson, 80, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 10, 2024 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN, with Pastor Ollie Urdahl officiating.  Burial will follow at Black River Cemetery, rural… Continue reading Obituary | John Erickson | Obit

Obituary | Kyle Schmitz | Obit

A prayer service and luncheon in memory of Kyle will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls on Saturday, May 11 at 11 am with his cousin, Father Adam Hamness, officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Interment will take place in a private ceremony this summer in Red Lake… Continue reading Obituary | Kyle Schmitz | Obit

Obituary | Matthew Proulx | Obit

Matthew Daniel Proulx, 56, of Red Lake Falls, MN (formerly Houston, TX), passed away on April 1, 2024 with his daughter Megan, and ex-wife, Donna, by his side. He succumbed to death in the hospital after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He fought his cancer battle with faith and strength and will be deeply… Continue reading Obituary | Matthew Proulx | Obit

Obituary | Harvey Lund | Obit

Harvey Lund of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN. Celebration of life for Harvey will be held 10:00 AM Saturday May 4, 2024 at Obit in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Mark Helgeland officiating. Burial… Continue reading Obituary | Harvey Lund | Obit

Obituary | James Swan | Obit

James Swan, 82, of Thief River Falls, MN formerly of Holt, MN passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2024 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND. The service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt, MN with Shawn Wagner officiating. Visitation will… Continue reading Obituary | James Swan | Obit

Obituary | Cleta Ralph | Obit

Cleta Anna Ralph of Oklee, MN passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN.  Memorial service for Cleta will be held 2 PM on Saturday May 4, 2024 at Salem Lutheran Church near Oklee, MN with Reverend Linda Molitor officiating. Burial will be held at Clearwater… Continue reading Obituary | Cleta Ralph | Obit

Obituary | Richard Richards | Obit

Richard W. Richards was born January 25, 1951, to Maurice and Edna ‘Elaine’ (Besgrove) Richards in Mt. Vernon, Washington.   He was one of eight children that tended to the family farm just outside of Bow, Washington. Among the 3 farms, they primarily raised and milked Jerseys cows.  Every chance he could, he talked about… Continue reading Obituary | Richard Richards | Obit

Obituary | Theresa Vatthauer | Obit

Theresa Vatthauer, 91, passed away on April 16, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Maple Grove, MN surrounded by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4:00 PM on April 23, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating and John Bruggeman Deacon.… Continue reading Obituary | Theresa Vatthauer | Obit

Nancy Elaine Anderson – OBIT

Nancy Elaine Anderson, 71, Fertile, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, MN, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on March 18, 1953, in Fargo, ND, to Carl & Georgie Fuchs. Nancy lived in Felton, MN, with her family until her completion of 4th grade, when her… Continue reading Nancy Elaine Anderson – OBIT

Jean Susan Pfau – OBIT

Jean Susan Pfau, age 70, of Fargo, ND, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home.  Funeral services will be held Friday, April 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm, visitation will be one hour prior, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ulen, MN.  Interment will be at North Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Ulen. Arrangements entrusted to Anderson… Continue reading Jean Susan Pfau – OBIT

Obituary | Wayne Kilen | Obit

Wayne Arnold Kilen, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Fargo Veteran’s Medical Center, Fargo, ND at the age of 78. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church in Newfolden, MN, with Pastor Gary Barrett officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM… Continue reading Obituary | Wayne Kilen | Obit

Obituary | LeRoy Carriere | Obit

LeRoy Carriere, 76, of Roseau, MN, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Mass of Christian burial for LeRoy will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, April 12, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schriner officiating and Deacon John Bruggeman. Burial will… Continue reading Obituary | LeRoy Carriere | Obit

Obituary | Mark Skibicki | Obit

Mark Skibicki, 67, of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN on April 22, 2024 at 1:30 PM with Father Rick Lambert presiding. Visitation will be… Continue reading Obituary | Mark Skibicki | Obit

Obituary | Alice Spears | Obit

Alice Roseline Spears of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on April 6, 2024 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.  Funeral for Alice will be held 5:00 PM, Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Sunview Center gathering room in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jeffrey Lytle Officiating. Burial will be held at Holt Cemetery,… Continue reading Obituary | Alice Spears | Obit

Obituary | Wendell Opdahl | Obit

Wendell Roger Opdahl, 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Villa St Vincent of Crookston, MN. Memorial service will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Vernes Lutheran Church, rural McIntosh, MN.  Visitation will be one hour before the service. The interment will be at Vernes Lutheran Cemetery, rural McIntosh,… Continue reading Obituary | Wendell Opdahl | Obit

Obituary | Ryan Mattison | Obit

Ryan Gene Mattison, born in Thief River Falls, MN February 18, 1986, to James and Teresa (Ness) Mattison. Ryan graduated from Lincoln Senior High School and Northland Community College in 2004, where he excelled in science and mathematics. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota Duluth and double majored in Bachelor of Sciences… Continue reading Obituary | Ryan Mattison | Obit

Obituary | Donald Schirrick | Obit

Donald K. Schirrick, 92, of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Villa St Vincent, Crookston, MN. Mass of Christian burial for Don will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday  April 13, 2024  at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating, MSGR. Timothy… Continue reading Obituary | Donald Schirrick | Obit

Obituary | Prestan Marquis | Obit

Prestan Marquis passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND surrounded by his family and friends. On Friday, March 15, 2024, a visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will… Continue reading Obituary | Prestan Marquis | Obit

Obituary | Danielle Vondal | Obit

Danielle Vondal, of Newfolden, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at her home in Newfolden, MN, at the age of 38. A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Obit in Thief River Falls, MN. Danielle Marie… Continue reading Obituary | Danielle Vondal | Obit

Obituary | Dianna Williams | Obit

Dianna Williams, 48, of Badger, MN passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND with her loving family by her side. The service to celebrate Dianna’s life will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Holt Cemetery in Holt, MN.  Dianna Lynn Erickson was born August… Continue reading Obituary | Dianna Williams | Obit

Obituary | Orley Arneson | Obit

Orley Arneson of Lexington, SC, formerly of Grygla, MN passed away on March 14, 2024 at Carolina Garden in Lexington, SC. Funeral service for Orley will be held 10:30 AM Monday, March 25, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, MN with Reverend Marilyn Grafstrom Officiating. Burial will be held at Our Savior’s Church Cemetery… Continue reading Obituary | Orley Arneson | Obit

Obituary | Sharon Wayne | Obit

On March 15 2024, Sharon Ann Wayne gracefully passed away in the comforts of her riverside home in Thief River Falls, surrounded by her husband, children, and spouses.   Sharon was born on December 1, 1945, to Margaret and Howard Greenwald.  She grew up in multiple places including Arizona and Minnesota, but most of her… Continue reading Obituary | Sharon Wayne | Obit

Obituary | Jacob DeHaan | Obit

Jacob Henry DeHaan, 84, lifelong resident of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2024 at the Villa St Vincent, Crookston, MN with his loving family at his side. Jacob Henry DeHaan was born on October 20, 1939 in Crookston, MN son of John and Gertrude (Perrin) DeHaan. He was baptized and… Continue reading Obituary | Jacob DeHaan | Obit

Obituary | David Olson | Obit

David Olson , 77, of Red Lake Falls, MN  passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community of Crookston. Memorial service for David will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, March 25, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Jeffrey Lytle officiating. Visitation will be held… Continue reading Obituary | David Olson | Obit

Obituary | Donald Omdahl | Obit

Donald Omdahl, 84, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 following an aggressive battle with Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma cancer. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who was always there when we needed him.  Celebration of life honoring Don will take place from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on… Continue reading Obituary | Donald Omdahl | Obit

Obituary | David DeHaan | Obit

David DeHaan of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at his rural home. Mass of Christian burial for David will be held 10:30 on Wednesday March 27, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating. Burial will… Continue reading Obituary | David DeHaan | Obit

Obituary | Betty Hjelle | Obit

Betty Hjelle, 87, Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls, MN.   Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Betty Hjelle at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Westaker Free Lutheran Church… Continue reading Obituary | Betty Hjelle | Obit