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

Polk County Mourns Gamer Josh Russ Miller

Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Josh Russ Miller as a kind son, loyal friend, and devoted Vikings fan. Josh, 48, of Crookston, died Thursday, November 6, 2025. He passed away after a hemophilia medical emergency at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, with his mother at his side. Early Life and School Years Josh was… Continue reading Polk County Mourns Gamer Josh Russ Miller

Marshall County Remembers Banker Edward Turn

Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends in Marshall County are remembering Edward “Ed” Turn. He was 79 and died unexpectedly on Thursday morning, November 20, 2025. His passing came at Encompass Health in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Edward Charles “Ed” Turn, longtime banker and community volunteer. Early Life and Education Edward Charles Turn was… Continue reading Marshall County Remembers Banker Edward Turn

Polk County Mourns Ruthie Rystad, 89

Fosston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends in Polk County are remembering Ruth Marie “Ruthie” Rystad. She died on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at The Meadows of Wadena in Wadena. Ruthie was 89. Ruth Marie “Ruthie” Rystad, longtime Fosston resident and beautician. Early Years and Faith in Fosston Ruth Marie (Hanson) Rystad was born July 28, 1936.… Continue reading Polk County Mourns Ruthie Rystad, 89

Pennington County Honors Matthew Paul Lewis

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Matthew Paul Lewis as a loyal worker, skilled tinkerer, and caring husband, stepfather, and grandfather. Matthew Paul Lewis, remembered by family across Minnesota, North Dakota, and beyond. Early Life and Family Matthew Paul Lewis was born on October 18, 1968, in Petoskey, Michigan. Friends and family called him… Continue reading Pennington County Honors Matthew Paul Lewis

Marshall County Mourns Douglas A. Anderson

Oslo, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Douglas A. Anderson of Oslo as a gentle husband, father, and grandfather. Doug entered eternal life peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was 81 years old and had just shared a Thanksgiving meal at the Feltman farm in rural Warsaw, North Dakota. Douglas A. Anderson, 81, of… Continue reading Marshall County Mourns Douglas A. Anderson

Pierce County Remembers Henrietta “Hank” Ness

River Falls, WI (trfnews.i234.me) – Family and friends are remembering Henrietta Mae “Hank” Ness as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She died peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at age 87. Her passing came at the Sycamore Memory Center in River Falls, Wisconsin. Henrietta Mae “Hank” Ness, remembered for her warmth, humor, and service to others.… Continue reading Pierce County Remembers Henrietta “Hank” Ness

Obituary | Kyle Kisch | Johnson Funeral Service

  Kyle Andrew Kisch, age 56, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on August 12th, 2025. Kyle was born on December 31st, 1968 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Culver Dean Kisch and Betty Ann Kisch (née Rude). He grew up with his parents and younger brother, Brandon Kisch, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. He… Continue reading Obituary | Kyle Kisch | Johnson Funeral Service