Barbara Banaszewski, 87, of Roseau, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau, with her loving family by her side. Barbara Beatrice Blazejewski was born on April 23, 1938, in Wright Township, Marshall County, MN, the daughter of Florian and Clara (Borowicz) Blazejewski. She graduated from Strandquist High School… Continue reading Barbara Banaszewski, 87
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Matt Olson, 37
Matt Olson, 37, of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating. Visitation… Continue reading Matt Olson, 37
Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80
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
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
Gordon St. Michel, 73
Lexington, KY (formerly of Red Lake Falls) – It is with profound sadness and heartfelt appreciation for an extraordinary life that we announce the passing of Gordon A. St. Michel, who departed this world on March 17, 2026, at Baptist Health Lexington, Kentucky. Gordon, born on December 28, 1952, at the Naval Station Great Lakes… Continue reading Gordon St. Michel, 73
Michelle “Micki” Morrissey, 68
Glenwood – Michelle “Micki” Morrissey, age 68, of Glenwood, died surrounded by family on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood. Michelle “Micki” Marie Morrissey was born to Ronald and Celeste (Pierce) Gerardy on November 23, 1957, in Thief River Falls. She was the second born of six children and… Continue reading Michelle “Micki” Morrissey, 68
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
Lawrence Carriere, 90
Lawrence (Larry) Carriere, age 90, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Per Larry’s wishes, no service will be held. Larry loved nature and animals, therefore in lieu of memorials or flower arrangements, please consider donating to your local animal shelter or planting a tree or shrub in his name. Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels, Hillside Chapel,… Continue reading Lawrence Carriere, 90