All Obituaries

Timothy Jeffrey “T.J.” Auberger, passed away suddenly on October 16, 2020.  He was born on March 20, 1968.  He enjoyed cooking and being with people.  With all his medical problems he kept his sense of humor.  He cooked for his mom at the Birds Nest in Garrison, for community affairs and fund raisers.  He helped out friends when he could.  He loved kids and dogs and was a big Viking’s fan. T.J. is survived by his uncle and aunt, David and Brenda Crandall; brother-in-law,...

Kathy Ann Wiener, age 57 of Ironton died on July 26, 2021 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. She was born in Minneapolis on September 13, 1963 to Paul and Beatrice (Himango) Blocker.  She married Scott Wiener on June 15, 2015 in Ironton.     Kathy is survived by her husband, Scott; her mother, Jennie Pitlick of Crosby; and one brother, Clayton (Lana) Blocker of Elk River.   A Memorial Gathering will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from...

Joyce Marie Mattsen, 70 of Crosby, passed away on November 18, 2020 at Abbott Northwestern after her life was cut short from Covid-19. She was born August 10, 1950 to Alfred and Gladys (Olson) Van Vickle. After graduating Crosby High School in 1968, she obtained her LPN license. Truly dedicated to nursing, she enrolled into the former Brainerd Junior College and participated in the first ever AD Nursing Program earning her RN. With hardwork and determination, Joyce graduated with...

Warren Dale Hoekstra, age 70 of Deerwood died on July 23, 2021 at his home.  He was born on January 24,1951 in Sioux City, IA to William and Marie (Torgerson) Hoekstra.  Warren was a member of the Son’s of the American Legion, Deerwood.   Warren is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Hoekstra.   A Celebration of Life will be held at the Walter Scott Erickson American Legion Post, Deerwood on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 2:00...

Ronald C. Proodian "Ron/Ronnie" passed away March 24, 2020 at Quiet Oaks Hospice in St Cloud, Minnesota from complications related to advanced kidney disease.     To honor him, a graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 7th at 10:30 at Lakewood Cemetery, 21235 Wood Avenue, Ironton, MN with Deacon Dan Goshey presiding.  Ron was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law: Robert, Merlin (Kip), Bruce “Bud”...

Richard Nortin, 92, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021, at the home of his daughter in Marion, IA, with his family by his side.  Born September 8, 1928, in St Paul, MN, Richard was the second son of Paul and Ida (Wendt) Nortin.  His family moved out of state while he was young while his father looked for work during the Depression.  Eventually returning to the Twin Cities, Richard graduated from Concordia High School in St Paul in 1946, and spent a year at...

Paul W. Chase, 90, of Crosby died July 3, 2021 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Care Center. He was born Jan. 10, 1931 in Crosby to Esther (Snobeck) and Francis Chase. Paul was born and raised in Crosby-Ironton. He graduated from the U of M as an engineer. He was absolutely brilliant. He was known well for his dry sense of humor. He served in the military. He led a lot of people to the Lord. He changed the lives of many people around him. He loved to play music, specifically the...

Kenneth R. Nystrom, age 84 of Prior Lake died on January 14, 2021 in Bell Plain.   A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood. Entombment will be at the Salem Lutheran Church with full military honors presented by the Walter Scott Erickson American Legion Post #557, Deerwood. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.  In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred...

Lisa Marie Finnerty, age 55 of Crosby died on July 18, 2021 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  She was born in Minneapolis on April 30, 1966 to Gerald and Gretchen (Fuller) Finnerty.  Lisa graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1984.  She received a BA degree in Physical Education and Health from the Bemidji State University. Lisa was a former teacher in the Pequot Lakes School District and was a former Chemical Dependency Counselor for the Mille Lacs...

Stephen J. Eisenreich, age 72 of Crosslake died on July 18, 2021 at his home.  He was born on July 19, 1948 in St. Cloud to Joseph and Angeline (Nothnagel) Eisenreich.  Steve married Jane Johnson on December 17, 2012 in Crosslake.  He was a founding partner of Homeless and Wounded Warriors in Minnesota.  Steve was a retired Clinical Social Worker at the VA Health Care System in St. Cloud.   He is survived by his wife Jane; two step sons, Jon...