Donna L. Reed, 87    

    Thief River Falls - Donna Reed, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Oakland Park Nursing in Thief River Falls, with her loving family at her side.
    Funeral service will be held Friday, August 4, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Thief River Falls, with Reverend Matthew Howe officiating. Burial will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday.
    Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com

Thomas Homme, 92    

    Thief River Falls - Thomas Homme, born in  Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his son’s home in Spanish Springs, NV.
    Funeral arrangements  are pending with Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls.

    Thief River Falls - Donna Reed, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Oakland Park Nursing in Thief River Falls, with her loving family at her side.
      Funeral services were held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in Thief River Falls. Burial was held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls.
    Donna LaVonne Reed was born November 21, 1929, the daughter of Gunder and Gladys (Johnson) Grovum in Grygla. She was born in Grygla where she lived for 9 years before moving to Thief River Falls.
    On September 15, 1950, she was united in marriage to William “Bill” Reed at Thief River Falls. The couple made their home in Thief River Falls where Donna worked with her family at “The Club.” She was also a secretary at Falls Clinic.
    She enjoyed playing piano and listening to music, going to the casino, bingo, and working crossword puzzles. In her early years, Donna enjoyed time spent at the family cabin on Pine Lake.
    Donna was always thinking of others, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she always greeted with a smile and a “wave.”
    Donna’s faith was very important to her and she was an active member of Methodist Church, Eagles Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary.
    She is survived by her sons, Gary Reed of Thief River Falls, and Scott Reed of Pine Lake; grandchildren Casey (Travis) Norris of Thief River Falls; Meghan (Michael) Finch of Fargo, ND; Steven Reed of Scottsdale, AZ; Brett (Ashley) Reed of Thief River Falls; Wyatt Reed of Thief River Falls; Sidney Reed of Mahnomen; great-grandchildren Hailie Reed, Emma Reed, Ellie Finch, Tucker Norris, Mason Reed, Chase Norris, and Tegan Norris; along with many nieces and nephews.
    Donna is preceded in death by her husband Bill in 2006, her parents Gunder and Gladys Grovum; brothers Wally Grovum and Ronnie Grovum; sister Marvel VanRooy.
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    Thief River Falls - Duane Nelson passed away at Eventide Lutheran Home in Moorhead the morning of Friday, August 4, 2017, with family members by his side.
       A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead. Visitation was held Tuesday evening, and will also be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
    Duane Clayton Nelson was born on February 22, 1931, in Barnesville, to Hartvig and Mabel (Solum) Nelson. He grew up on the family farm, attended country school until 8th grade and was a member of the Rollag Lutheran Church. He completed his high school education at Barnesville High School and the Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston.
    Duane married Inez Arneson on June 14, 1953, at Rollag Lutheran Church. The couple made their first home at the Nelson farm.
    In 1954, Duane was drafted into the Army and left for his basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Duane returned home on leave when the couple was blessed with their first child, Debra Mae.  
    Duane was next stationed in Fort Hood, TX, where he and Inez welcomed their second daughter, Patricia Kay. Honorably discharged from the Army in 1956, Duane began classes at Concordia College, Moorhead, where the couple’s family continued to grow with the birth of daughter, Beth Renee. Duane graduated from Concordia in 1960 and from the Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, in 1963.
    Ordained at Rollag Lutheran Church, Duane answered his first call to the parishes of First Lutheran Church, Middle River, and Gustav Adolph Lutheran Church, Strathcona, where Duane and Inez’s son, David Martin, was born.
    In 1966, the family left Minnesota to serve four years of missionary work in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. In 1970, Duane accepted his next call to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Pequot Lakes, where he served the congregation for 27 years.
    The family was, again, blessed with the addition of two more daughters, Susan Marie and Lori Ann. Duane and Inez retired to Moorhead in 1997, where they continued to celebrate a life of blessings.
    Duane’s passion for his Christian faith, singing, and laughter was best summed up by him in his writings about Christmas gatherings growing up: “We would all gather around the piano and sing and sing until we couldn’t sing anymore. Then we would indulge in another gift… a sense of humor. We could spend a lot of time laughing until our eyes were full of tears. But it was always in the context of giving honor to Christ. That taught me where real humor was found, and that is in the context of the joy of living in the Christian faith and life.” Passing along his love of faith, song and laughter will surely be his legacy.  Soli Deo Gloria.
    He is survived by his wife Inez, daughters Debra (David) Bottem, Barnum; Patty (Kris) Gulsvig, Moorhead; Beth (Tom) Iverson, Moorhead; son David (Anne) Nelson, Vadnais Heights; daughters Susie (Aaron) Enright, Princeton; Lori (Natty) Messick, Fertile; nine grandchildren, Becky (Tyler) Fisher, Peter Gulsvig, Kyle, Mick and Siri Nelson, Annika, Zoe and Bjorn Messick, Lily Enright; one great-grandchild Hazel Fisher; and his brother Harland Nelson, Decorah, IA, as well as nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Curtis; sisters-in-law Mary and Corinne; and brother-in-law Wayne.
    An online guestbook and video tribute are at www.wrightfuneral.com.
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    Thief River Falls - Thomas Homme 92, formerly of Thief River Falls, passed away on August 1, 2017, at the home of Jeffrey and Tannia Homme in Spanish Springs, NV, where he had resided for the last four years.
       A funeral service to celebrate Tom’s life will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Bethany Lutheran Church, rural Thief River Falls, with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating.  Burial will be at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, rural Thief River Falls.
    Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
    Thomas Homme was born January 16, 1925 in Thief River Falls, the son of Ole and Tori (Roysland) Homme (both of Valle, Norway).
    Tom was united in marriage to Laverne Sales for 30 years. The couple raised their five children in Juneau, AK. The family moved back to Thief River Falls in 1980.
    Tom was a veteran of World War II. He was a charming man with a great sense of humor. He had more energy than men half his age. He enjoyed his life and loved spending time with his family and Chaweenie dog Lily. His grandchildren loved his youthful spirit and adored his silly sense of humor.  
    Tom is survived by his children, Reinhard Seyff, Linda West, Roberta (Bobbie) Murtha, Mike Homme, Jeffrey Homme and Mark Homme; grandchildren, Kristine Homme, Norbert Seyff, Elisabeth Seyff, Cynthia Murtha, David Murtha, Hayley (West) Hubbard, Bret West, Ryan West, Britny Homme, Kayla Homme, Taylor Homme, Sierra Homme, and Hunter Homme. Tom was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren.
    Tom is preceded in death by his wife, Laverne; son, David Homme; his parents; brothers, Theodore, Gust, Obert, Clarence and Ole; sisters, Anne, Thora and Thelma and partner, Melda Marciniak.
    Tom will be forever in our hearts!
    Family condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
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John J. Paradis, 50    

    Plummer - John Joseph Paradis age 50 of Plummer, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 following  a courageous 27 month battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
    Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday August 14, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brooks, with Father Bob Schreiner officiating and Deacon John Bruggeman. Burial will be held at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Cemetery at Plummer. Lunch will be held at the Plummer Community Hall following the burial.
    Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brooks 5 - 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service and also one hour prior to the service at the church.

Elizabeth Sauve, 76    

    Red Lake Falls - Elizabeth Sauve, 76, of Red Lake Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday August 7, 2017 at her residence in Red Lake Falls, with her loving family at her side.  
    Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, August 11, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls.

Kristi Westman, 58    

    Thief River Falls - Kristi Westman, of Thief River Falls, passed away at Altru Hospital on Monday,  August 7, 2017 at the age of 58.
    A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will follow at Bethania Cemetery in Marsh Grove Township, Marshall County.

Berton Amundson, 92    

    Grygla - Berton Amundson of Grygla, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, at the age of 92.
    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, with Rev. Vicki Worthington officiating. Interment will follow at Emardville Cemetery in Plummer.
    Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. with a 6 p.m. Prayer Service on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Visitation will also take place one hour prior to the funeral service on Monday at the church.

Dale Comstock    

    Thief River Falls - Dale Comstock, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.
    A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Monday, August14, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls.  

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    Thief River Falls - Kathryn Chalmers, 67, of Thief River Falls, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at her residence in Thief River Falls.
 

Grygla - Berton Amundson of Grygla, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, at the age of 92.
    Funeral services were held on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, with Rev. Vicki Worthington officiating. Interment followed at Emardville Cemetery in Plummer.
    Bert was born February 2, 1925 in Ivanhoe, to Martin and Mary (Willman) Amundson. He was baptized and confirmed at Hemnes Lutheran Church in rural Minneota. He attended rural schools in Lincoln County, and graduated high school in 1943. He worked the family farm until he was drafted into the US Army, serving with the 10th Mountain Division in Alaska from 1950-52.
    Bert began his career in the banking industry at age 27, and held several positions all over Minnesota, most notably as a bank examiner for 87 banks in 5 states, and as Vice President of American State Bank, Grygla.
    For a few years in the early 80s, he owned and operated Bert’s Market in Plummer. He and Gladys lived in Grygla, for 29 years and during that time, he retired from the bank in 1990 and worked part-time at the Grygla Co-op Store.  They were members of Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla, as well as Redeemer Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls.
    Bert married his first wife, Mary Lee Strand, in 1953. They had 2 children, Brent and Kimberly, and were married for 17 years.  
    In 1975, Bert met Gladys (Fredrickson) Borsheim and they married on October 23, 1976. Through this marriage, he gained a stepdaughter, Lynette (Borsheim) Dennis and step-son, Murray Borsheim. His family grew to include many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
    Bert loved to spend time with his loved ones, family and friends alike. He enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, and tending to his garden. Many hours were spent in his woodworking shop on special projects for others. He knew every bird he saw and could whistle you their song.
    Bert belonged to the American Legion and Lions Club and was a very active member of his community.  Any time a volunteer was needed, he was happy to lend a hand. He dedicated lots of time driving veterans and neighbors back and forth to out of town appointments.
    If you knew Bert, you were surely served a cup of coffee and cookies by Gladys while he told you one of his many stories of memories he held dear to him.
    Bert was preceded in death by his brothers Melvin and Henry Amundson; sister, Juliet (Amundson) Peterson and son, Brent Amundson.
    He is survived by his wife, Gladys Amundson; daughter, Kimberly Luoto; stepdaughter, Lynette Dennis; stepson, Murray (Laurie) Borsheim; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; sister Lona Van Deelan; 3 sisters-in-law, Hazel Amundson, Merlyn Perreault and Clarice Wilcox.
    Family condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com
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    Thief River Falls - Dale Comstock, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.
    A gathering time for family and friends was held on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls.  
    Dale Wayne Comstock was born April 1, 1952 in Thief River Falls, the son of Howard and Delpha (Anderson) Comstock. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls. He attended Knox Elementary, Franklin Middle School and graduated Lincoln High School all in Thief River Falls.
    Dale was proud to have served his country as a Marine. He entered the service at Camp Pendleton, CA on May 14, 1973 and was honorably discharged on May 13, 1978. During his service, he received the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and Frame, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Meritorious Mast.
    In 1971, Dale was united in marriage to Laurel Reagan. To this union 3 daughters were born: Jennifer, Mandy and Christi.  They lived in Cove, OR. In 1980, Dale returned to Thief River Falls.
    Dale met Fay Johnson and to this union two daughters, Melissa and Megan, were born.
    In July 1999, Dale met Dianne Gilbertson and they have been together ever since.
    Dale worked as an over the road trucker for over 1,000,000 miles, then went into construction and worked throughout Minnesota, Iowa and North Dakota, including on the Old Arena roof in Thief River Falls and he also worked at the Air Force Base in Grand Forks, ND.
    Dale enjoyed wood-working, fishing and hunting in his earlier years. He especially enjoyed spending time at the cabin at Waskish.  Dale was a life member of VFW Post 2793 where he had served as Past District Commander from 2010-2011, a member of American Legion Post 117, Elks, serving as Past Exalted Ruler, and a member of Cooties.  He helped military honors for hundreds of fellow veterans.
    Survivors include daughters, Jennifer, Mandy, Christi, Melissa and Megan; 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; brothers and sister, Dennis, Daryl, Arden and Sandy and special friend Dianne Gilbertson.
    Dale was preceded in death by his parents.
    In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the VFW Post 2793 of Thief River Falls.
    Family condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfunerlservice.com      A000032017AG16

    Thief River Falls - Richard George Erickson of Thief River Falls, passed peacefully at sunrise in his home with his wife and children at his side on Friday, August 11, 2017 at the age of 59.
    Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, with Rev. John Wollenzien officiating.  Interment followed at the Viking Cemetery in rural Viking.
    Richard George Erickson was born on September 6, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of George O. and Emma A. (Bennett) Erickson. He was baptized in Milwaukee and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Viking.
    Rick graduated from Warren High School with the class of 1975. Following graduation, he attended school for drafting and tool design.
    On June 24, 1978, Rick was united in marriage to Sally Ann Nepper at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls. They were blessed with two children: Benjamin George born in 1980 and Trudy Beret born in 1987.
    Rick and Sally lived for a brief time in Minneapolis where Rick worked as a draftsman for FMC Corporation. In 1979, they returned to Thief River Falls and Rick joined his father, George at Ericco Tool and Manufacturing.
    In the early years, the company focused on building specialized custom machines for companies all over the United States. Through the years, the business evolved with the needs of area businesses, especially Arctic Cat, into the current company Ericco Manufacturing.
    Rick learned both skills and passion from his father through their years in business together and has passed these skills and this passion to his children, who will continue to carry his legacy through the family business.
    Rick was a talented, intelligent man who enjoyed his work and was humble, but proud of his accomplishments. He enjoyed working with his customers and suppliers, turning many of these relationships into lasting friendships.
    Music was a great enjoyment throughout his life. In high school, Rick was on stage for all of the high school musicals and also sang with a small gospel group. In the 80s, Rick and Sally played together in the band “County Line.” In 1992, Rick, Mike Sorteberg and Jay Forney began playing music together and became the “Trinity Trio.” They provided gospel bluegrass music for many, many people and functions through the years.  
    Rick also enjoyed snowmobiling, traveling and spending time with his family at the lake. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, serving as church council president and soundboard operator. As a member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge #1308, Rick served as Exalted Ruler, DDGER, and other state offices. He was also a member of the Pennington County Fair Board.
    Rick is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sally Ann; his son, Ben and wife, DeeAnn and their children, Lucas Dean and Britta Ann; his daughter, Trudy and husband Josh Veselka and their daughter, Nora Ruth; father, George; sister, Kathy (Wayne) Liden; brothers, Russell (Nancy) Erickson, Joel (Rhonda) Erickson, and Jeffrey (Becky) Erickson; brother-in-law, Tom (Roxi) Nepper; sisters-in-law, Gayle (Alan) Brus, Kathy Nepper, Lisa (Brad) Berg; aunt, Marilyn Bennett; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and his 2008 Harley Davidson Edition Ford F150.
    Rick is preceded in death by his mother, Emma; grandparents; aunts and uncles; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ruth and James Nepper; sister-in-law, Barb Nepper; brother-in-law, John McLaughlin; and nephew, Chad Kelly.
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    Thief River Falls - Kristi Westman, of Thief River Falls, passed away at Altru Hospital on Monday, August 7, 2017 at the age of 58.
    A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Burial will follow at Bethania Cemetery in Marsh Grove Township, Marshall County.
    Kristi Ann Phillips was born February 6, 1959 in Hallock, the daughter of Harold and Joan (Anderson) Phillips. She was baptized on December 15, 1960 and confirmed on May 18, 1975 – both at Grace Lutheran Church in Hallock. Kristi also attended school in Hallock.
    On August 8, 2009, Kristi was united in marriage to Del Ray Westman.
    She was employed for 13 years at Valley Home in Thief River Falls, until November 25, 2015, when she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Prior to that, she worked at the nursing home at Karlstad. Kristi enjoyed her work with the elderly.
    Kristi enjoyed campfires, gardens and gardening.  She especially loved spending time with her grandkids and learning about their hobbies and interests. She was proud of them, more than they would ever know.
    Survivors include children: Michael Powell, Wisconsin, Melissa Kuznia, Thief River Falls, Jo Ann (Travis) Foss, Thief River Falls, Raymond Powell, Thief River Falls and Jeremy Westman, Thief River Falls; grandchildren: Michael Last-Huade, Tavia Foss, Jace Foss, Tate Foss and Tatum Powell; her mother, Joan Phillips, Moorhead; brothers and sisters: Keith (Julie) Phillips, Moorhead, David Phillips, Shakopee, Robert (Christine) Phillips, Kevin Phillips, Jon Phillips, Thief River Falls, Marlene Rodriguez, Grand Forks, ND, Karen (Doug) Henrickson, Strandquist, MN and many other family and friends… she may have never realized she meant so much to them.
    Kristi is preceded in death by her husband, Del Ray; granddaughter, Kia Powell; father, Harold Phillips; her grandparents; and brother, Dale Phillips.    
    Family condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com      A000032017AG16

Helen D. Wang, 97    

    Oslo - Helen D. Wang, 97, long-time resident of Oslo, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Goldpine Home in Bemidji.
    Funeral service was held on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oslo. Interment followed at Bigwoods Cemetery in rural Oslo.
    A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Baker Park Apartments in Bemidji.

Connie Ferber, 91    

    Thief River Falls - Connie Ferber of Thief River Falls, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 with her family by her side at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls at the age of 91.
    A memorial service will be held at a later date, with her obituary being released at that time.

Kathryn Chalmers, 91    

    Thief River Falls - Kathryn Chalmers, 69, of Thief River Falls, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at her residence in Thief River Falls.
    A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks, ND. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.
 

Wilma D. Bornholdt, 90

    Thief River Falls - Wilma Bornholdt, 90, of Thief River Falls, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls.
    A private burial service was held for the immediate family on Friday, August 18, 2017, at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls.
    Memorials may be sent to Oakland Park Communities or the United Methodist Church, Thief River Falls.
    Family condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com

Blanche Palm, 88    

    Thief River Falls - Blanche Palm, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls.
    The service to celebrate her life will be 10:30 a.m. on  Monday, August 21, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, with Rev. Alex Amiot officiating.  
    Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Graveside will follow at Ringbo Cemetery rural Holt.
 

Thief River Falls - Wilma Bornholdt, Thief River Falls, age 90, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Oakland Park Communities, Thief River Falls.
    A private burial service was held on Friday, August 18, 2017, at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, with Pastor Matthew Howe officiating.
    Wilma Dorthea Ostenson Bornholdt was born September 4, 1926, to Bennie T. Ostenson and Ida (Miland) Ostenson in Elbow Lake.
    She graduated from Elbow Lake High School and attended Fargo Business College. While there, Wilma met a Thief River Falls businessman, Mr. Peterson of Peterson-Biddick, who interviewed her for their bookkeeper/accountant position.  He hired her and she moved to Thief River Falls. It was here that she met a tall, dark stranger, who became the love of her life.
    On September 2, 1951, Wilma married John Emery Bornholdt at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Barrett. She became the bookkeeper for John’s road construction business. They moved from their country home (at which they lived the majority of their married life) to Pioneer Court in April 2012.
    In December 2015, they moved to Oakland Park Communites where they lived together 10 days prior to John’s death. Wilma continued to live there for 1 ½ years until her death on August 15, 2017.
    As outgoing and gregarious as John was, Wilma was friendly but quieter. She dearly loved her children and extended family members. She enjoyed working at the fair, working the tax season for the Farm Management program at the college, and being a member of the Thief River Falls United Methodist Church.  She was an avid reader and seamstress.  
    Wilma also loved music, playing cards, dancing and spending time with friends and family. Two of Wilma’s biggest joys were her grandsons, Philip and Peter. Her other joy was holding hands with and talking to her husband.
    Survivors include her two children: Heidi (Bornholdt) Hoks of Waconia, and Scott Bornholdt of Thief River Falls; grandchildren: Philip Hoks of Minneapolis, and Peter Hoks of Bloomington; several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
    Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and three sisters.
    As per her request, only a graveside service for immediate family was held. Any memorials may be sent to Oakland Park Communities or the United Methodist Church, Thief River Falls.
    Family condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com    
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Thief River Falls - Alexander Omar Guerrero, son of Jorge Guerrero and Cassie Maurstad, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017.
    A private family service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, with Pastor Cathie Rhodes officiating.
    Alexander is survived by his parents, Jorge Guerrero and Cassie Maurstad; brother, Aaden Guerrero; grandparents, Jerry and Connie Hesse and Jose and Felicitas Guerrero; great-grandparents, Carol Benitt, uncles and aunts, Brandon, Jacob and Anthony Hesse, Brittany (Jon) Hesse, Jenny (Chris) Schultz, Joey (Julie) Pederson, Yessenia (Scott) Needham, Jose (Jessica) Guerrero, Miguel Guerrero; cousins, Milo, Aracely, Adrian, Sabian, Jasmine, baby Jose, Jerome, Xavier, Kelsi, and Tucker.
    Preceding him in death is his grandmother, Mary Pederson; grandfather, David Sorum; great-grandfathers, Elroy Benitt and Jorgen Sorum.
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    Thief River Falls - Millicent Paulson, 89, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, with her loving family at her side.
    Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service at Johnson Funeral Service on Friday, August 25, 2017. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls.
    Millicent F. Rondorf was born on March 1, 1928 in Thief River Falls, the daughter of William and Matilda (Hawkinson) Rondorf. She grew up on a farm in Rocksbury Township, Pennington County, and attended school in St. Hilaire.
    On July 16, 1950, Millie was united in marriage to Allan C. Paulson in Thief River Falls, MN.  To this union five children were born, Larry, Geraldine, Jerry, Linda and June.  The family lived for a time in Glenwood, MN and in the mid-1950s made their home in Thief River Falls, where they have continued to reside.
    Millie enjoyed going out for lunch and coffee with her friends and family, going for an evening drive, cooking, baking, fishing, playing cards, camping and vacationing with the family, and in her earlier years enjoyed square dancing with Allan.
    Millie worked at Arctic Cat for a short time and worked for the Thief River Falls School District for over 20 years as a cook. She was known by her students as the “Cool Cook.”
    Millie was thoughtful, kind hearted, always willing to help, and enjoyed visiting with family and friends.
    She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
    Survivors include her loving husband of 67 years, Allan of Thief River Falls; children, Larry (Marian) Paulson of Lancaster, Geraldine “Geri” (Wayne) Stavenes of Thief River Falls, Jerry (Michelle “Bucket”) Paulson of Detroit Lakes, June (Jon) Sundberg of Thief River Falls; grandchildren, Brandy (Kjell) Johnsrud, Kelly (Jose) Martinez, Sheena (Justin) Esparza, Bruce Carter, Summer Day (Brett) Brockman, Nicholas (Katie) Paulson; great-grandchildren, Bailey Johnsrud, Alexis Eubanks, Mason Perfecto, Arianna Esparza, Jaxon Esparza, Bree Brockman, Kenzie Brockman, Jace Brockman; great-great-grandchild, Angel Eubanks; along with many other relatives and friends.
    She is preceded in death by her daughter, Linda in 1960; great-grandson, Isaac Eubanks; and her parents.
    Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com
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    Thief River Falls - Adeline Moe, 99, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Thursday August 17, 2017 at the Broen Home, Fergus Falls, with her loving family at her side.
    Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, with Rev. Alex Amiot and Rev. Wes Langaas officiating. Burial will be at Satersdal Cemetery, Excel Township, Marshall County.
    Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls.  Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service.
    Martha Adeline Nabben was born October 25, 1917 at Agdar Township, Marshall County, the daughter of Haagen and Martha (Mortenson) Nabben. She was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Agdar Township on November 17, 1917 and confirmed on November 4, 1930. She grew up and attended elementary school in rural schools and graduated from Lincoln High School in1936.
    On May 26, 1937, Adeline was united in marriage to Joseph Manvel Moe. The couple lived on the farm until Joseph’s death in 1978, when she moved into Thief River Falls. She was employed at Northwest Medical Center in sterile supply and as a nurse’s aide for 13 years, retiring in 1983.
    Adeline was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Our Saviour’s Women’s Missionary Federation and Silver Creek Homemakers. She served as organist at the Satersdal Lutheran Church for about 15 years.  
    Adeline enjoyed flower gardening, music, sewing and genealogy. She especially enjoyed being with family.
    Adeline is survived by children, Marilyn (Roger) Nygaard, Bloomington, Ronald (Barbara) Moe, Dalton, and Lorna Larsen, Rio Rico, AZ; 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
    She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Henry, Mathis, Alfred, Harold, Victor, Erland, and Percy; sisters, Josephine Dunbar and Johanna Green; two brothers in infancy; and son-in-law, Daniel Larsen.  
    Condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com
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    Thief River Falls - Blanche Palm, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls.
    A service to celebrate her life was held on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, with Rev. Alex Amiot officiating. Graveside services followed at Ringbo Cemetery rural Holt.
    Blanche Olive Erickson was born January 6, 1929 in Marshall County, near Holt, the daughter of Oscar Frederik and Myrtle Isabelle (Knutson) Erickson. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. She attended Ringbo School for 8 years and graduated from Middle River High School, Middle River in 1947. Some of her friends and family called her Peach.
    Blanche worked as waitress, did factory work, worked in childcare at Discovery Place and was a volunteer at Challenger Head Start. She especially enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, Kasey Sophia Erickson.
    Blanche is survived by a son, Gerald “Jerry” Erickson, Thief River Falls; a granddaughter, Kasey Sophia Erickson, Thief River Falls; brothers and sisters, Irene Molskness, Marlow Anderson, Delano Erickson, Garner Erickson, Donald Erickson, Wavel Erickson, June Sipkens, and Grace Olson, along with many nieces and nephews.
    She is preceded in death by parents, sister, Carmen Schultz and brothers, Oliver, Harold, Galen and Roy Erickson.
    “Goodbye God Bless Angels Watch”
    Condolences may be sent by visiting www.johnsonfuneralservice.com
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    Red Lake Falls - Bret Colden, 51, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at his residence in Red Lake Falls.
    A gathering time for family and friends will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls.  
    Bret Ervin Colden was born on September 2, 1965 in Warroad, to Daryl and Sharon (Johnston) Colden.  He attended school in Warroad and Thief River Falls.  
    He enjoyed working on cars, spending time with family, music and football.
    Survivors include his daughter, Brianna Colden; step-mother, Shirley Colden and step-father, Larry (Dianne) Seurer; brothers, Brandon Seurer and Bart Colden; step-siblings, Jeannie Seurer, Brandi Decker, Jessica Nicole Reese, Valerie Jorstad, Ardella Smith; uncle, Spencer (Carol) Johnston; aunt, Barb Robison; many nieces and nephews.
    Bret is preceded in death by mother, Sharon Seurer; father, Daryl Colden; brothers, Lenny Colden and Lonnie Colden; step-brother, Larry Seurer Jr.; grandparents, Vernon and Alma Johnston and Ervin and Gertrude Colden.
    Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com
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    St Louis Park - Denis “Pedro” Gerszewski, 65, of St. Louis Park, passed away on August 17, 2017, surrounded by family.
    Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on  Friday, August 25 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 145 Jersey Ave S, Golden Valley, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, to follow.
    Denis was a graduate of Newfolden High School. While Denis enjoyed bowling and ice fishing, and especially his weekly 500 card group. Denis was, at heart, devoted to his family. He was sensitive, with a big heart, and always willing to help.
    Denis is survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda Gerszewski; brother, Edward (Margaret “Peggy”) Gerszewski; niece & nephew, Sara and Michael Gerszewski; a large family of aunts, uncles and cousins.
    Preceded in death by father, Peter Gerszewski; nephew, Scott Gerszewski; grandparents, Alexander and Stella Gerszewski, Bernard and Tillie Slominski; parents-in-law, Clarence and Leona Bentzer.
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    Naperville, IL - Elaine F. Scarborough, 93, resident of Naperville since 1976, died at her home on August 3, 2017.
    Friends and family are invited to a service of remembrance in celebration of the life of Elaine F. Scarborough at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville, IL on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 4:30 pm. Visitation will be held from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home. No flowers, please. 
    Born on March 18, 1924 in Thief River Falls, Elaine was the oldest child of Willis Powell and Frances Corrigan.
    In 1951, Elaine married James Mott Scarborough in Palo Alto, California. They had two children, Clay (died 1989) and Eva-Genevieve, and two grandchildren, James and David. 
    James (Jim) Scarborough died in 1995. Throughout her life, Elaine read widely and enthusiastically—fiction, biography, poetry, politics, history, geography, and much more. She strongly supported public libraries and served on the Board of the Naperville Public Library from June 1986 to May 1992. 
    Earlier this year, in honor of Elaine’s 93rd birthday, family and friends donated funds that will be used to equip the children’s room in the Nichols Library. An avid follower of politics and an advocate of good government, Elaine was a lifetime member of the League of Women Voters. She served as Co-President of the Naperville League from 1982 to 1984.
    Elaine delighted in good food and good conversation about current events, world affairs, books, art, words, and popular culture. She and like-minded friends enjoyed these pursuits in Sophia’s Salon, a reading and discussion group they formed in the 1990s and continued for many years. 
    Using the iPad she acquired at age 89, Elaine not only kept in touch with family and friends around the country, but also expanded her researches across the World Wide Web.
    Memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity, Doctors Without Borders, or the Naperville Public Libraries. For more information please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call 630/355-0213.
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    Redwood City, CA - J. Evangelyn “Dolly” Boice, 86, of Redwood City, CA, died peacefully at Gordon Manor Residential Care Home in Redwood City, CA on April 11, 2017.
    A memorial will be held on September 24, 2017 at the home of their long-time neighbors and special friends, Gary and Teresa Godfrey, 20 Tynan Way in Portola Valley, CA.
    Dolly was the daughter of Elling O. and Mary N. Iverson and was born and raised in Thief River Falls.
    Dolly graduated from Lincoln Senior High School in Thief River Falls in 1948, and the University of Minnesota in 1952 with a B.B.A. in Economics and Business Administration.  During her college years and while working a summer job at Lutsen Resort, she met her future husband and life-long partner, John, from Minneapolis. They were united in marriage in Thief River Falls on August 8, 1952.  
    After working a few years in Minneapolis, the couple moved to the Bay Area in 1956. After a couple of different positions, Dolly joined Stanford Research Institute in Menlo Park, CA in 1959.  She retired from SRI as Senior Business Manager.  Along the way, while comfortable that her niece and nephews thought she was a secretary, Dolly actually had a TOP SECRET Government Security Classification while working on the study of Naval Anti-air Warfare, Artillery Mobility, Submarine Personnel Costs and Ground- and Air-based Reconnaissance and Surveillance Systems.
    Dolly and John loved living in the Bay Area and eventually moved into their Portola Valley home in 1964.  Their home was a constant source of pleasure for them, as was walking the hills of Portola Valley and Woodside.
    The couple was very active and volunteered endlessly for the Woodside Highlands Improvement Club, their homeowners association. They were leaders in working with neighbors during the semi-annual road days and setting up and maintaining an emergency response network for the Highlands and Portola Valley.
    They lived their lives to the fullest. After retiring, they traveled the world and especially enjoyed African safaris. They loved to hike, cross country ski and camp in the Sierra Mountains. Both loved to watch a variety of sports and for several years were season ticket holders for Stanford Women’s Basketball.    
    They loved walking the hills of their neighborhood and could be seen hiking the trails in the early morning hours as well as the afternoon - always with a smile on their faces. It was indeed a sad day in August of 2015 when the decision was made to move Dolly into a care facility as she continued to battle Alzheimer's Dementia.
    Dolly was a favorite of many of the staff at Gordon Manor. Her personality and wit attracted workers and volunteers to her. After a weeklong stay at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA as the result of renal failure in early April, she returned to Gordon Manor under Hospice Care, peacefully passing away shortly thereafter.
    Dolly is survived by her sister-in-law Mary Lou Boice, Lincoln City, OR, nephews Peter (Emilyn) Iverson, Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines, Scott (Peggy) Iverson, Apple Valley, Keith Iverson, Thief River Falls, niece Karen (Chris) Jenson, Thief River Falls, cousin Marilyn Perasco, Arnold, CA, and the many neighbors and friends of Woodside Highlands, Portola Valley and beyond.   
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John R. Boice, and brother and sister-in- law Elling T. and Joyce M. Iverson.
    The family requests that any memorials be directed to the Pennington County Humane Society, 15598 US Hwy 59 NE, PO Box 64, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 (www.pawstrf.org).
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