Thief River Falls, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Dorene Enge, 94, of Thief River Falls, has died. She passed away on January 6, 2026. She died at Oakland Park Community in Thief River Falls.
Service details
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The service will be held at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls.
- Visitation: One hour before the Mass, at the church.
- Service: 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026.
- Officiant: Father Craig Vasek.
Organizers ask guests to arrive early. Winter roads can slow travel. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Burial and meal
Burial will follow at St. Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery. After the burial, family and friends are invited to lunch. The meal will be served in the church dining hall.
Remembering Dorene Enge
Dorene Enge is remembered for grace and kindness. Loved ones describe her as warm and patient. Many say she made others feel welcome.
Her life spanned 94 years. She witnessed big changes in the region. Through it all, her steady spirit remained.
This notice is intended to help the community share support. It also helps people plan attendance. It will be updated as new details arrive.
Full obituary pending
A full obituary will be released at a later time. Additional details may include survivors and life highlights. This notice will be updated when that information is available.
Locations and contact information
St. Bernard’s Catholic Church is located at 105 Knight Ave N in Thief River Falls. The parish office phone number is (218) 681-3571. More details are posted on the church website.
Oakland Park Community is located at 123 Baken Street in Thief River Falls. The main phone number is (218) 681-1675. Location details are available at oaklandparktrf.com.
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I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Sending our sympathy and prayers to her family !