Waldo Ellard Thompson, 89, of Thief River Falls, MN, died on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Thief River Falls, MN. Funeral services will be 2PM Friday, January 20, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service Chapel, Thief River Falls, MN. Visitation will be from 1PM to 2PM at the funeral home. Lunch will follow the service… Continue reading Obituary | Waldo Thompson of Thief River Falls, Minnesota
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BEVERLY J. SJOQUIST-FROM, 80
Beverly June Sjoquist-From, age 80, St. Cloud, MN died Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Quiet Oaks Hospice, St. Augusta, MN. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 12:00 Noon at Atonement Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. Burial will be in… Continue reading BEVERLY J. SJOQUIST-FROM, 80
Baseball player dies at 78
Denny Doyle was a second baseman with the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Boston Red Sox. Baseball career Doyle played baseball and basketball at Morehead University before his professional career. He signed with the Phillies in 1965 and made it to their major league team in 1970. He was traded to the Angels in 1973… Continue reading Baseball player dies at 78
Obituary | Albin “Cougar” Chaplinski of Middle River, Minnesota
Our darling “Cougar”, Albin Chaplinski, 83, of Middle River, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St.… Continue reading Obituary | Albin “Cougar” Chaplinski of Middle River, Minnesota
Obituary | Sherman Plante
Sherman Plante, Red Lake Falls, MN passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN, with his loving family by his side. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, January 16, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner… Continue reading Obituary | Sherman Plante
Elaine Irene Morvig – Obit
Elaine Irene Morvig, 91 rural Winger, MN died on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Perham Living Center, Perham, MN with her family around her. Elaine was born on October 12, 1931, in rural Crookston, MN to Arthur and Louise (Demarais) Solie. Elaine was baptized on January 2, 1932, and confirmed on May 20, 1945,… Continue reading Elaine Irene Morvig – Obit
“Klute” actress dies at 88
Dorothy Tristan was an actress and screenwriter known for performances in movies including “Klute” and “Scarecrow.” Acting career Tristan made her screen debut in the 1970 cult classic, “End of the Road.” She had a key role in the 1971 thriller “Klute” and in 1973 appeared in another cult classic, “Scarecrow.” Tristan’s other films included… Continue reading “Klute” actress dies at 88
BTO drummer dies at 69
Robbie Bachman was the drummer for Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO), known for 1970s hits including “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.” Musical career Bachman and his brother, Randy Bachman, founded Brave Belt in 1971 in their home of Winnipeg, Manitoba, on the heels of Randy’s departure from the Guess Who. After two albums, Brave Belt morphed into… Continue reading BTO drummer dies at 69
Football player dies at 64
Charles White was a football player who won the 1979 Heisman Trophy while playing for the University of Southern California and went on to an NFL career. Football career After excelling in both football and track and field in high school, White had an exceptional career as a tailback with the USC Trojans. His 1979… Continue reading Football player dies at 64
Barbara Bjorkman Peterson
Peterson, Barbara Bjorkman age 87, of Bloomington, died peacefully on January 10, 2023, with family by her side. Barb was born in Thief River Falls, MN on May 19, 1935, to Lawrence and Thelma (Langlie) Bjorkman. She graduated from Lincoln High School and from St. Olaf College where she majored in English. At St. Olaf,… Continue reading Barbara Bjorkman Peterson