Eldor “Butch” Engen, 80

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stanley Panek Jr., 85

Thief River Falls – Stanley Panek Jr. passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. A funeral service for Stanley will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be held at Silverton Lutheran Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls. A visitation will be held… Continue reading Stanley Panek Jr., 85

Carmen Rystad, 46

Oklee – Carmen Rystad, 46, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 30, 2026, at her residence near Oklee, due to health-related issues. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., with a funeral service at 2 p.m., on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will be at… Continue reading Carmen Rystad, 46