Mark Schindler, 67

Mark Schindler, 67

Mark Schindler, 67, of Mentor, MN passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, at HIA Heather’s House in Fargo. Mark was born on April 10, 1959, in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, to Eugene and Patricia (Amiot) Schindler. He was raised and educated in Red Lake Falls. He graduated from Climax High School in 1978. Mark… Continue reading Mark Schindler, 67

James Allen Sagstuen, 61

James Allen Sagstuen, 61

James Allen Sagstuen, 61, of rural Newfolden, Minnesota, passed away on September 18, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Holt,… Continue reading James Allen Sagstuen, 61

Kent Sylvester Schmitz, 67

Kent Sylvester Schmitz, 67

Red Lake Falls – Kent Sylvester Schmitz, 67, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Mass of Christian burial for Kent will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery near Red Lake Falls. Visitation will… Continue reading Kent Sylvester Schmitz, 67

Christopher Chad Walseth, 49

Christopher Chad Walseth, 49

Christopher Chad Walseth was born on March 27, 1977, to Lee and Hollie (Baker) Walseth. He passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the age of 49, surrounded by his loved ones. Chris was a proud father to his daughters, Summer Dawn, Autumn Rayn, and August Lily. He was also a proud grandpa to… Continue reading Christopher Chad Walseth, 49

Evelyn Marie Eskeli, 88

Evelyn Marie Eskeli, 88

Evelyn Marie Eskeli, 88, passed away August 30, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN. She was born June 2nd, 1938, in Thief River Falls, MN, to parents Woodrow and Laina (Kauppila) Eskeli. She was baptized and confirmed at the Immanual Lutheran Church in Plummer, and she attended school in Plummer, graduating with the class of 1956. Following… Continue reading Evelyn Marie Eskeli, 88

Thomas Roy Srnsky, 72

Thomas Roy Srnsky, 72

Thief River Falls – Thomas Roy Srnsky, 72, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born March 12, 1954, in Thief River Falls, the son of Louis and Mildred (Bye) Srnsky. He was baptized at Calvary Lutheran Church in St. Hilaire. Thomas attended grade school in St. Hilaire… Continue reading Thomas Roy Srnsky, 72

Donald LaCoursiere, 81

Donald LaCoursiere, 81

Donald LaCoursiere, 81, of Oklee, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 9, 2026 at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, MN surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Oklee, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating.… Continue reading Donald LaCoursiere, 81

Thomas Joshua (TJ) Koop

St. Cloud – Thomas Joshua (TJ) Koop was born to Joshua and Emily Koop on August 15, 2026 at 11:04 a.m. in St. Cloud. He was 4 pounds, 15.3 oz. TJ passed away peacefully in Minneapolis on the evening of August 21, 2026 in his mother’s arms surrounded by his father, both sets of grandparents,… Continue reading Thomas Joshua (TJ) Koop

Michael Dennis Conners, 70

Michael Dennis Conners, 70, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, at Billings Clinic Hospital due to complications of pneumonia. Born on January 26, 1956, in Thief River Falls to Timothy and Betty (Gulrud) Conners. Michael was an extraordinary man whose greatest pride and joy was his family. He cared deeply for his wife and… Continue reading Michael Dennis Conners, 70

Michael “Mike” Johnson, 69

Strandquist – Michael “Mike” Johnson, 69, of Strandquist, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Michael James Johnson was born on November 8, 1956, to Ole and Gladys (Foster) Johnson in Thief River Falls. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith. He… Continue reading Michael “Mike” Johnson, 69