Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80 of Newfolden, MN passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Butch’s life at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Russ Steer officiating. Burial… Continue reading Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80
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Randy Marcotte, 38
Randy Marcotte, 38, of Karlstad, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026. Randy David was born on March 9, 1988, in Delta, CO, the son of Terry and Christine (Elvestad) Marcotte. He was raised in Minot, ND, where he graduated from Minot High School in 2007. Following graduation, Randy attended Northland Community &… Continue reading Randy Marcotte, 38
Jim Scheef, 46
Jim Scheef, 46, of Fisher, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at his home from natural causes. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River… Continue reading Jim Scheef, 46
Gary Brantl, 77
Thief River Falls – Gary Lee Brantl, 77, of Thief River Falls, formerly of Plummer, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Gary Lee Brantl was born May 12, 1948 in Grand Forks, ND, son of Elmer and Fern (Christian) Brantl. The family lived on a… Continue reading Gary Brantl, 77
Joanne Schultz, 78
Red Lake Falls – Joanne Schultz, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Hillcrest Senior Living in Red Lake Falls. Born on June 5, 1947, in Crookston to Lester and Mabel (Walker) Gutheridge, Joanne lived a life marked by warmth, dedication, and an… Continue reading Joanne Schultz, 78
Jeffery Redden, 58
Crookston – Jeffery Redden, also known as “Nightowl,” was born on July 4, 1967, in Fort Benning, GA, and passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Willow, his home in Crookston, surrounded by his loving caregivers. Jeff attended Smith Station Elementary School in Smith Station, AL, Warren Elementary School in Warren, Viking Elementary… Continue reading Jeffery Redden, 58
Annette “Chickie” Peterson, 64
Thief River Falls – 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… Continue reading Annette “Chickie” Peterson, 64
Jack Nelson, 98
Caledonia – Jack Everette Nelson was born on October 29, 1927, in LaCrosse, WI to Everette and Josphine (Williams) Nelson and raised in Brownsville, MN. He graduated from Caledonia Public High School in 1945. After graduation Jack went to work on the Mississippi River before enlisting in the Navy, serving as an engineer on whaleboats… Continue reading Jack Nelson, 98
Dale Hanson, 66
Crosslake – Dale Robert Hanson, of Crosslake, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. Dale was born on July 26, 1959, at 4:12 a.m. in Thief River Falls, weighing 6 lbs. 10½ oz. and measuring 20½ inches long. He was baptized on October 18, 1959, and confirmed on May 5, 1974, milestones that shaped the… Continue reading Dale Hanson, 66
Donald “Don” William Hejlik, 86
Donald “Don” William Hejlik, age 86, of rural Thief River Falls, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at his home. Don was born on January 9, 1940, in North Dakota to Joseph and Annie (Trhlin) Hejlik and was raised in the Lawton area, where he was baptized and… Continue reading Donald “Don” William Hejlik, 86