Bemidji Resident Joyce Holmstrom Dies, Memorial Service Set

Joyce Marilyn Holmstrom, 83, a Bemidji resident, died at home on December 17, 2025. Her passing was announced this week, and the community will have an opportunity to pay respects at a memorial service planned for Monday, December 29, 2025 at the United Methodist Church in Bemidji. Visitation will be held one hour before the service.

Cease Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the memorial and for family contact. The funeral home can provide full funeral times, details about family contacts and any requests for memorial donations. Those seeking more information are encouraged to contact the funeral home or consult the published obituary online for the most complete and current details.

The memorial at United Methodist Church provides a local setting for family members, longtime neighbors and church members to gather during the holiday week. Memorials and visitations in small communities like Bemidji often serve as an important point of connection for extended family and friends who may not be able to travel frequently. The scheduled service offers an opportunity for community members to support the family and honor Holmstroms life and connections here.

Details released so far focus on arrangements and logistics. No additional biographical details were provided in the initial notice beyond Holmstroms age, residence and place of death. Community members who knew her or wish to send condolences should contact Cease Family Funeral Home for guidance on visitation protocols and any preferred memorial contributions.

With the memorial set for December 29, 2025, local residents may expect a brief period of planning and coordination as family and church leaders finalize the service. For full service times, family contact information and any donation instructions, contact Cease Family Funeral Home or refer to the obituary posted online.