McGregor – Richard “Dick” Vigstol, age 82, of McGregor Minnesota, passed away March 4th, 2026, surrounded by his family. Dick was born in Grand Forks, ND to Nels and Effie Vigstol January 10, 1944. They eventually moved to Plummer, where he attended school. He met the love of his life Valerie at a wedding dance… Continue reading Richard Vigstol, 82
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Marian Loken, 94
Wannaska – Marian A. Loken, 94 of Wannaska passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026 at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau with family by her side. Marian Agnes Loken, 94, of Roseau, passed away in Roseau. Marian was born on September 27, 1931, in Warren. She grew up in Roseau County and attended through the… Continue reading Marian Loken, 94
Gregory Walter Holmes, 68
Plummer – Gregory Walter Holmes, 68, of Plummer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Gregory was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, on June 13, 1957, to Roy Walter Holmes and Vivian Mavis (Lien) Holmes. He grew up in Minnesota and graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1975, and went… Continue reading Gregory Walter Holmes, 68
Betty Troska, 91
Minneapolis – Betty Antoinette Troska, age 91, of Minneapolis, (formerly of Goodridge), passed away surrounded by the love of her family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on April 7, 1934, in rural Florian, she was the daughter of Stanley Szczepanski, Jr. and Clara Irene (Price) Szczepanski. Raised in a close-knit Polish Catholic… Continue reading Betty Troska, 91
Donald Carlson I, 86
Strandquist – Donald “Donnie” Carlson I, passed away peacefully on Wednesday. March 4, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND with family by his side. He touched the lives of many through his dedication to education and his community, leaving a legacy that will be cherished by his family and friends. Donnie was born… Continue reading Donald Carlson I, 86
Cody Teie October 20, 1992 – February 28, 2026
Cody Logan Teie, 33, of rural Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away on February 28, 2026. He was born on October 20, 1992, in Thief River Falls to Corey Lynn and Hillary Hope (Peterson) Teie. Cody was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. He grew up in Pennington County, attending… Continue reading Cody Teie October 20, 1992 – February 28, 2026
Annette “Chickie” Peterson March 16, 1961 – February 28, 2026
Chickie Peterson was born on March 16, 1961, the youngest of twelve children born to Harold and Gladys (Skallet) Walseth. From the very beginning, she carried with her an old soul, one that would grow into a life marked by love, resilience, creativity, and deep connection to others. She was married for 28 years to… Continue reading Annette “Chickie” Peterson March 16, 1961 – February 28, 2026
Jeffery Redden July 4, 1967 – February 26, 2026
Jeffery Redden, also known as “Nightowl,” was born on July 4, 1967, in Fort Benning, Georgia, and passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at Willow, his home in Crookston, Minnesota, surrounded by his loving caregivers. Funeral service for Jeffery will be held at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, MN, on Tuesday, March 10,… Continue reading Jeffery Redden July 4, 1967 – February 26, 2026
Gary York, 82
Minot, ND – Gary G. York, 82, of Minot, ND, formerly of Thief River Falls, died on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. Gary was born March 16, 1943, in Rugby, ND to William and Elaine (Frishman) York. He grew up in Minot, ND, and graduated from Minot High School… Continue reading Gary York, 82
Donald Mosbeck, 92
Red Lake Falls – Donald Mosbeck of rural Red Lake Falls passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. A memorial service for Donald will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Black River Lutheran Church, rural Red Lake Falls. Burial will be held in the spring at Black River Church Cemetery.… Continue reading Donald Mosbeck, 92