All Obituaries

Shirley Ann (Erckenbrack) Savaloja, 93, of Deerwood passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 23, 2024.  She was born in Wadena to Guy and Sophia (Von Engeln) Erckenbrack on July 17, 1930.  She was 12th in a family of 14 children.  Recently she had been living with her daughter Linda, in Deerwood.  Shirley attended and graduated from Wadena High School.  The fondest memories of school were cheerleading and working at the Dairy Bar.  She met Harold in...

Linda Lauraine Lundquist Lintgen, age 77 of Circle Pines transitioned from this life on March 30, 2024.  Linda was born in Crosby on January 12, 1947.  She was the eldest daughter of Emil and Lauraine (Nelson) Lundquist. Linda graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School in 1965.  She continued her education at the Brainerd Junior College, St. Cloud State University, Hamline University and the University of California Berkley.  Linda taught in the St. Francis School...

Mae Elizabeth Heglund, 97, of Crosby died Monday, March 4, 2024 with her family by her side at her son’s home in Ironton. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Cascade United Methodist Church in Deerwood with Rev. Gary Taylor officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial of the urn will be at the Bay Lake Township Cemetery after the service with a luncheon served at 1 p.m. at Ruttger’s Bay Lake...

Gabriel Allan Aldridge "Gabe," passed away on April 25, 2024, at the age of 42, in Ironton, MN. Born on August 25, 1981, in Duluth, MN, he was the beloved son of Barry and Alana (Chambers) Aldridge. Gabe exchanged vows with Michelle Silitz on March 10, 2001, in Brainerd, marking the beginning of a beautiful journey together. Gabe embodied the meaning of his name, "strong man of God," living with unwavering faith in Jesus, and serving as a steadfast pillar for his wife...

Michael Scott “Mick” Lind, age 69 of Crosby died on April 8, 2024.   He was born on August 20, 1954 in Crosby to Clarence “Skip” and Marie (Eastham) Lind.  Mick married Rene Rude on May 1, 2004 in Crosby.  He was a retired Crosby Fire Fighter with 30 years of service and was a retired custodian for the Crosby-Ironton School District with 32 years of service. Mick is survived by his wife Rene; his daughter Amy (Joseph) Eberly of Brainerd; step...

Ronald “Ron” Becker, 84 of Deerwood passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2024 at his home.  Ron was born in Manannah Township, MN to John and Katherine (Hennen) Becker.  He graduated in 1957 from Eden Valley High School, Eden Valley, MN and then joined the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1965. He married JoAnne “Jo” on October 20, 1962. Ron’s greatest joy came from his family, especially in watching his grandkids...

Craig Alan Huxford, 59 of Ironton passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024.  He was born in Mankato on April 16, 1964 to Gerald and Shirley (Burmeister) Huxford. Craig graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1982.  He was a former employee of Trus Joist Weyerhaeuser with 20 years of service. Currently he was employed with Anagram International in Eden Prairie as plant coordinator.  Craig found enjoyment in hunting, fishing and being at his cabin. Craig is...

Darlene Barbara Christopherson, age 83 of Dilworth formerly of Crosby died at her home on March 28, 2024.  She was born in Crosby on February 15, 1941 to Leslie and Irene (George) Lueck.  Darlene married Curt Christopherson on December 19, 1981 in Deerwood.  For 28 years she was employed at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  She was a former member at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crosby; and was an assistant Scout Master and Den Leader with Troop 100 of the...

Rev. Nordean A. “Dean” Stolz, age 83 of Deerwood died at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on March 18, 2024.  He was born in Waseca on March 20, 1940 to Charles (Adeline) (Priebe) Stolz.  Dean married Janet Wilson in Pomona, CA on February 18, 1961.  He was ordained a LCMS pastor with 43 years of ministry, pastoring congregations in Ogilvie, MN, Pana, IL, Crosby and Iron Hub. Pastor Dean is survived by his wife Janet; one son, Travis (Kristin) Stolz of...

Beverly Jayne Troyer, age 97 of Crosby died at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby on April 6, 2024.  She was born on May 6, 1926 in Crosby to Stanley and Mildred (Young) Troyer. No services will be held.  Burial will be at the Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.