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Glenice Johnson – OBIT
Glenice Johnson, 83, of Thief River Falls passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Oakland Park in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by her loving family. Glenice Vernae was born December 21, 1942 to Gordon and Gladys (Palm) Rugland in Roseau, MN, the eldest of eight children. She attended the Roseau Public School and
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Dorothy (Socha) Taylor – OBIT
Dorothy (Socha) Taylor, age 88, of Halstad, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Halstad Living Center. Dorothy Socha was born on January 19, 1938, to Gertrude and Walter Socha. She grew up alongside her brother, Dick, and graduated from Minot High School with the class of 1955. She continued her education
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Melvern Keith “Mel” Anderson – OBIT
Melvern Keith “Mel” Anderson passed away on October 29, 2026, in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mel was born December 14, 1942, in Temple, Texas, and briefly met his father before World War II took him overseas. Baby Mel and his mother, Irene, returned to northern Minnesota until
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Kristie Marie Ricard – OBIT
Kristie Marie Ricard, age 63, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born November 26, 1962, in Crookston to parents Sidney and Irene (Rude) Snyder. Kristie’s life was deeply rooted in her community, her work, and her faith. Growing up, she attended McKinley Elementary
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Sandra Bertsch – OBIT
Sandra Bertsch, age 77, of Ada, MN, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Heather’s House Hospice in Fargo, ND. A funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM, on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada, MN. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at