Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Bernie Kenneth Stoulil Jr., 63, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died on December 28, 2025. Early life Stoulil was born on November 20, 1962, in Newton, Iowa. He was the son of Bernie and Patricia (Schrull) Stoulil. He grew up in Newton. He graduated from Newton High School in 1981.… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Bernie Stoulil Jr. Dies at 63
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Thief River Falls: Mark Delage Passes Away, 61
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Mark Alan Delage, 61, died on December 31, 2025. His family said he died at Sanford Thief River Falls Medical Center. Delage was born on March 4, 1964, in Thief River Falls. He was the son of Harvey Delage and Rose (Sorenson) Delage. Life and work Delage attended Knox… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Mark Delage Passes Away, 61
Crookston: Air Force veteran James Kelly dies at 90
Crookston, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — James Donald “Jim” Kelly, 90, died peacefully early Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, his family said. Kelly was born April 15, 1935, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. His parents were James and Dorothy (Webskowski) Kelly. Early life and military service Kelly grew up in Thief River Falls. He attended a local grade… Continue reading Crookston: Air Force veteran James Kelly dies at 90
Thief River Falls: Marlene Owens Dies at 87
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Marlene Owens, who was born in Thief River Falls and spent much of her life on a family farm in Polk County, has died, according to family information. Owens passed away peacefully on Dec. 17, 2025, at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls. She was 87. Owens was born… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Marlene Owens Dies at 87
Goodridge: Eleanor “Ellie” Horachek Dies at 92
Goodridge (trfnews.i234.me) — Eleanor “Ellie” Richards Horachek of Goodridge has died at the age of 92, according to family information. Horachek passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Horachek was born Nov. 11, 1933, in Bolton, England. She was the youngest of four daughters born to James and Eleanor (Crashaw) Richards. She attended schools in… Continue reading Goodridge: Eleanor “Ellie” Horachek Dies at 92
Thief River Falls: Claire Liedberg Dies at 80
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Claire Ann Rae Liedberg died on Dec. 14, 2025. She was 80. Her family said she died at Oakland Park Nursing Home in Thief River Falls. Family members were with her. Service details in Goodridge A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20,… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Claire Liedberg Dies at 80
Grygla: Norris Hagen Dies at 99
Grygla (trfnews.i234.me) — Norris Hagen, of rural Grygla, Minnesota, died on Dec. 12, 2025. He was 99. His family said he died peacefully at the family farm. He was under the care of HIA Hospice. Family members were with him. Service details A funeral service for Norris Hagen will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday,… Continue reading Grygla: Norris Hagen Dies at 99
Thief River Falls: Gary Srnsky Dies at 69
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Gary Srnsky, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died on Dec. 11, 2025. He was 69. His family said he died near Rice, Minnesota, after an automobile crash. Visitation details A visitation honoring Srnsky is scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. It will be held… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Gary Srnsky Dies at 69
Thief River Falls: Robben “Chief” Rux Dies at 68
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Robben Lynn “Chief” Rux of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was 68. The family says a celebration of life service is being planned for the spring. More details are expected at a later date. Life and Background Robben Lynn “Chief”… Continue reading Thief River Falls: Robben “Chief” Rux Dies at 68
Pennington County Remembers Russel Christianson, 81
Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Russel Wayne Christianson as a veteran, leader, and loving family man. He died peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025. Russel was 81 and was surrounded by his family. Russel Wayne Christianson, a longtime Thief River Falls resident and community volunteer. Early Years On A North Dakota… Continue reading Pennington County Remembers Russel Christianson, 81