Myrrhia Kleinbrook, 22

Myrrhia Jean Kleinbrook, age 22, of River Falls, died Friday, Nov. 23, as the result of an auto accident.

Myrrhia was born on April 7, 1990, in Minneapolis, Minn., the daughter of Michael and Jodi (Boney) Kleinbrook. Throughout her high school years, she was an employee of McDonald's in River Falls and enjoyed working with people every day. Myrrhia coached girl's hockey after high school and was a founding member of the Fusion Hockey Team in River Falls. Following graduation from River Falls High School, Myrrhia set out for California, where she attended college at Long Beach Community College and worked at Walmart and Disneyland for 2 years. It was there that she learned a greater appreciation for her family. She recently moved back home to River Falls to be with her immediate family.

Myrrhia was actively involved in the Native American community and danced in powwows and just completed making her own jingle dress this summer. She loved animals, reading, photography, watching musicals, being with her family, traveling, and spending time at home.

Myrrhia was currently attending Inver Hills Community College for nursing.

She is survived by her parents, Michael and Jodi Kleinbrook; brother Ryan and sister, Grace; grandparents James and Linda Kleinbrook; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother “gram” Mary Lou Boney and baby brother Seth.

A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Cashman-Hill Funeral Home, River Falls. Burial will be at the Nett Lake Cemetery, Nett Lake, Minn., on Wednesday. A small service will be held in Nett Lake before her burial.

Online condolences may be sent at www.cashmanhillfuneralservice.com. Cashman-Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Services, River Falls, is serving the family.

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