Anchorage – Nancy Louise Olson passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 3, 2026. Nancy was born on March 27, 1950 and raised in Thief River Falls by Wendell and Aileen Olson. She attended elementary and high school in Thief River Falls before going to the University of Minnesota in 1968, graduating with a… Continue reading Nancy Louise Olson, 76
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Allen “Al” Jenson, 77
Erskine – Allen “Al” Jenson, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Fargo, ND with his family by his side. Allen Ray Jenson was born on December 8, 1948, in Altona, Manitoba, Canada, to parents Clayton and Della (Karel) Jenson. At the age of three, he moved… Continue reading Allen “Al” Jenson, 77
Gail Tischler, 76
St. Paul – Gail Margaret Tischler passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 76, following a ten-year battle with endometrial cancer. Gail was born on a snowy March 3, 1950, in Faribault to Robert and Adelaide (Winkel) Tischler. Weather would often disrupt her birthday celebrations for years to come. One of her… Continue reading Gail Tischler, 76
Ronald L. Aase, 96
Roseville – Ronald L. Aase, age 96, passed away on August 24. He was born in Thief River Falls on January 6, 1930. Ron was a longtime railroader working for the Soo Line, Great Northern, and BNSF. He is survived by his wife, Donna (nee Ballingrud); sons Mitchell (Karen) and Stuart; grandchildren Bridgette, Ernie, and… Continue reading Ronald L. Aase, 96
Russell “Russ” Landrus, 66
Russell Landrus was born on October 3, 1959 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and passed away on October 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. On December 20, 1989, Russell married the love of his life, Sandy (Sandra) Landrus. Together,… Continue reading Russell “Russ” Landrus, 66
Megan Joan Peterson, 36
Megan Joan Peterson, 36, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. She was born on December 1, 1989, in Thief River Falls to proud parents Therese and Scott Peterson. Megan and her family moved to Middle River shortly after she was born, where she grew to adulthood and graduated… Continue reading Megan Joan Peterson, 36
Thomas Phillip Jorgens, 79
Long Lost Lake – Thomas Phillip Jorgens, 79, died August 26, 2026, at his winter home in Roseville. Born to Joseph and Anna Jorgens in Bertha, Tom grew up on the family farm. He studied agricultural economics at the University of Minnesota, where he met Michal Kulenkamp. They married in 1970 and shared 56 years… Continue reading Thomas Phillip Jorgens, 79
Salvinus “Sal” Hoffert
Thief River Falls – Salvinus “Sal” Hoffert passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, under the care of Hospice at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born during a New Year’s Eve blizzard in Esmond, ND, and delivered by his grandmother, Sal began life in a humble dugout lined with stones gathered by hand… Continue reading Salvinus “Sal” Hoffert
Goodridge-Area Fatal Crash Case Ends in Guilty Pleas
Justin David Shultz pleaded guilty to three felonies in a 2024 Pennington County crash near Goodridge that killed Mary Jean May and injured two.
Zona “Zonie’ Easton, 90
Zona Gayle “Zonie” Walker Easton was born to William and Lillian (nee Behrenfeld) Walker on October 29, 1935 in Mott, North Dakota. She passed away September 21, 2026 at the Benedictine Living Community in Osseo, Minnesota. She grew up and was educated in Mott and Bismarck. She attended the college of St. Theresa in Winona,… Continue reading Zona “Zonie’ Easton, 90