Fourtown – John Benson, 87, of Fourtown, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Warroad Care Center, Warroad. John Alfred Benson was born March 30, 1938, in Thief River Falls, the son of Alfred and Sylvia (Jokela) Benson. He attended rural school and then attended Goodridge High School in Goodridge. He was drafted into… Continue reading John Benson, 87
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Richard Korpi, 74
Thief River Falls – Richard “Rick” Korpi of Thief River Falls passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls. Visitation will be… Continue reading Richard Korpi, 74
Donald Magner, 89
Donald Lloyd Magner, 89 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Karlstad Healthcare Center in Karlstad, MN with his loving family by his side. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the service to celebrate Donald’s life at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Johnson… Continue reading Donald Magner, 89
Rocky Jesperson, 72
Plummer – Rocky Jesperson, of Plummer, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, MN with his close family and friends at his bedside as he went into the arms of his Everlasting Father. He spent the last two and a half months at Mother of Mercy… Continue reading Rocky Jesperson, 72
Carol Marcotte, 77
Carol Mae Marcotte, Red Lake Falls, MN, age 77 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by family under the care of hospice. Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding.… Continue reading Carol Marcotte, 77
Loretta Hesse, 93
Plummer – Loretta Hesse passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Loretta May Schmelzer Hesse was born on January 3, 1933, to parents, John R. Schmelzer and Laura E. Blair Schmelzer in Kennewick, WA. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Kennewick. She attended Bethlehem Lutheran School for 7 years, and graduated… Continue reading Loretta Hesse, 93
Arnold Narverud, 96
Thief River Falls – Arnold Allen Narverud, affectionately known as Curly, was born on May 31, 1929, in Excelsior. He passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls. Arnie’s life was marked by dedication to family, service to the community, and a commitment to his profession.… Continue reading Arnold Narverud, 96
Wenona “Bunny” Malberg, 88
Bromley Carr Jr., 73
Thief River Falls – Bromley Oren Carr Jr. was born December 16, 1952 in Dickinson, ND to Bromley Oren Sr. and Sara Belle (Thompson) Carr. His family called him Oren. He passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, due to complications of diabetes, and other medical issues related to diabetes such as chronic congestive heart… Continue reading Bromley Carr Jr., 73
Dan Bartsch, 58
Thief River Falls – Dan Bartsch, of Thief River Falls, age 58, died on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Emeralds Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, MN. Dan Paul Bartsch was born September 1, 1967, in Thief River Falls, the son of Wilford and Vivian Luella (Spray) Bartsch. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John… Continue reading Dan Bartsch, 58