Obituaries

Thief River Falls – Ron Holmstrom, 82, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. A gathering time for friends and family celebrating the life of Ron Holmstrom and Shirley Johnson will be held from 5–7 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Service in…

Sherman DuRose, a man known for his warmth, humor, and dedication to family and friends, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the Kittson County Health Care in Hallock. Born on July 6, 1953, in Buffalo, MN, Sherman lived a life marked by hard work, compassion, and a deep…

Thief River Falls – Joan “Joni” Jones, a beloved homemaker known for her outspoken nature and sharp sense of humor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Oakland Park Nursing Home in Thief River Falls. Joni was born on May 11, 1940, to Arlos and Margaret (O’Hara) Amundson.…

St. Hilaire – Shirley Nelson, a devoted mother and grandmother, and beloved sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Grand Forks, ND with her family by her side. Born on November 6, 1944, in Roseau, Shirley’s life was marked by kindness, dedication, and a welcoming spirit that…

Thief River Falls – Dean Hams passed away peacefully at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, on May 15, 2026, surrounded by family. Dean Larin Hams was born in Karlstad on November 1, 1935, to Orville and Tillie (Anderson) Hams. He was welcomed home by five sisters and three brothers.…

Thief River Falls – With faith in God’s promise of eternal life, we celebrate the life of Mary Beth Hruby, who was called home to the Lord on April 24, 2026 at the age of 64. Mary Beth was born on August 22, 1961 in St Paul to Albert and…

Kalamazoo, MI – Viola May Johnson was born on January 3, 1929 in Fremont, Michigan, to Albert and Orpha (Crummel) Johnson, the seven of eight children, and went to her eternal reward on Saturday, May 23, 2026. She attended Lordon School in Fremont, MI, Walkerville, MI, Consolidated School before returning…

Oklee – William “Bill” Brandt, 82, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Oklee Community Center from 1-4 p.m. All who knew Bill are welcome to join in honoring a life well lived. Food and refreshments…

Lake Havasu City, AZ – Ronald J. Olson of Lake Havasu City, AZ, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Crookston – Dennis Hanson of Crookston, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial for Dennis will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gentilly. Burial will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Gentilly. Visitation will be held…