All Obituaries

Ronald Charles Proodian, age 77 of Crosby died on March 24, 2020 at Quiet Oaks in St. Augusta.  Arrangements are pending with the Koop Funeral Home.

Cheryl Marie Buchite, age 58 of Nisswa died on March 20, 2020 at her home.  Arrangements are pending with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

Clarence S. Ahlgrim, age 95 of Crosby died on March 18, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  He was born in Minneapolis on October 17, 1924 to Clarence and Hazel (Rutledge) Ahlgrim. He was a WWII Army veteran.  Clarence is survived by two daughters, Sharon Chase of Baxter and Karen (Ben) Korte of Hillman; one brother, Wayne Ahlgrim of Minneapolis; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceding Clarence in death are his parents and his wife...

Elmer R. Trefethen, age 96 of Crosby died on March 9, 2020 at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.  He was born on September 19, 1923 in Minneapolis to George and Rose (Brosseau) Trefethen.  He was WWII Army veteran, serving at the Battle of Okinawa April 1, 1945, Battles of Kwajalein, Leyte, Ryukyus, Northern Solomons and the Southern Phillipians Liberation.  Elmer married Joyce Anderson on September 28, 1946 in St. Paul.  He was a...

David Fellerman, age 78, of Aitkin died on March 2, 2020 at the Hallett Cottages in Crosby. Dave was born on October 29, 1941 to Arthur and Lydia (Dangers) Fellermann in Crosby.  He married Lynn (Steinke) Fellerman on May 18, 1968 at St John’s Lutheran Church of Cedarbrook.  Dave grew up on the family farm in Rabbit Lake Township.  He was active in 4H, showing many of the farm animals at both county and the state fairs.  Dave graduated from...

Betty Jean Leonard, age 91 of Crosby died on March 1, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on December 17, 1928 in Unorganized Township to Edward and Echo (Britton) Vaars.  Betty was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby, the CCW and the Pasty Group, the Myrin-James American Legion Post 443 Auxiliary and a retired member of the Crosby Fire Department Auxiliary. Betty is survived by three sons, John (Jill) Leonard of Crosby,...

Richard W. “Rick” Stangel, age 75 of Emily died at his home on February 25, 2020.  He was born on June 1, 1944 in Brainerd to Darrel and Norma (Wolford) Stangel.  Rick married Maryetta Fletcher on July 1, 1966 in Emily.  He was an employee of Emily Greens Golf Club.  He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting. Rick is survived by his wife, Maryetta; two sons, Don Stangel of Emily and Barry Stangel of Crosslake; one daughter, Tresa...

Theresa Tysk, age 75 of Menagha, MN died on February 22, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN.  She was born on December 19, 1944 in Crumlin, Northern Ireland to Earl and Teresa (Bell) Wolford.  She married James Tysk on April 25, 1964 in Crosby, MN.  Theresa is a retired Lutheran Pastor with Faith Communities in Stevensville, Missoula and Polson, Montana and Menahga, Minnesota.  She was an avid registered Arabian horse woman. Theresa is...

Faye Marie Carlson, age 82 of Crosby, formerly of Fifty Lakes died on February 26, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. She was born on July 17, 1937 in Rush City to Hubert and Eleanore (Okerstrom) Ranum.  Faye graduated from the Cambridge High School. She married Roger Carlson on April 27, 1957 in Isanti.  She was a member of Crosslake Lutheran, the Fifty Lakes Sportsman’s Club, the Fifty Lakes Helping Hands, the Red Hats Society. Faye was on the...

Michael E. Luby, age 69 of Crosby died on February 25, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  He was born on February 16, 1951 in Crosby to Edward and Ruth (Marsh) Luby.  Mike attended the Crosby Ironton High School.  He was an employee of the City of Crosby and Oberg Fence in Deerwood.  Mike enjoyed going to the Demolition Derby and watching WWF. Mike is survived by three children, Bill and Brian Luby and Ruth Luby; one granddaughter,...