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Obituaries

Online obituaries date back to Sept. 2004. The TRF Library and Peter Engelstad Pioneer Village have papers that date back farther available for research.

Bradford Ames, 82

Crookston - It is with great sadness that we announce that Bradford Adelbert Ames, a beloved father and grandfather known for his quick wit, humor, and generosity, passed away at his home in Crookston, on March 14, 2025, at the age of 82. You could always count on Brad to...

Robert Ayers, 59

Thief River Falls - Robert “Rob” Ayers, of rural Thief River Falls, passed away at Paradise Acres on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Robert Dake Ayers was born July 19, 1965, the son of Dake and Eva (Armstrong) Ayers in Thief River Falls. He was raised in Thief River Falls graduating...

Roger Novak, 79

Thief River Falls - Roger Novak, 79, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Thief River Care Center. Roger Edward Novak was born on June 28, 1945, to Edward and Elsie (Vanek) Novak in Warren. He spent his early years attending school in Warren before...

Kathleen Miller, 95

Crookston - Kathleen (Kay) Miller, 95, of Crookston, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Her services will be held at a later date in the spring.

Sr. Anne Geray, 97

Crookston - Sister Anne Marie Geray, age 97, passed away on March 7, 2025. Services will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Mount Saint Benedict Monastery in Crookston. A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2...

Gladys Opperud, 94

Crookston - Gladys Laverne Opperud, 94, of Crookston, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. A prayer service will be held at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 7 p.m., with visitation two hours prior. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 14,...

John LaCrosse, 86

Red Lake Falls - John LaCrosse, 86, of Red Lake Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, with his loving family by his side. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with the Mass of Christian Burial at 7 p.m. on Friday, March...

Susan Holen, 67

Grand Forks, ND - Susan Ranae Holen passed away on March 8, 2025, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, ND. Visitation will begin at noon with the service to celebrate Susan’s life at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, with...

Ordean Nelson 86

Oklee - Ordean Nelson, 86, of Oklee, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fosston. Ordean Leroy Nelson was born June 13, 1938, on the family farm in Chester township near Oklee, the son of Tommy and Edna (Thorpe) Nelson. Ordean was baptized and confirmed at...

Marilyn Rugland, 94

New Hope - Marilyn Alice (Wold) Rugland passed away on February 25, 2025, at Woodlake in New Hope, weeks prior to her 95th birthday. Marilyn was born on March 7, 1930, to Adolph C. Wold and Evelyn Brandt in Minneapolis. Marilyn moved to Malung, in 1944. On November 6, 1949, she...
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