All Obituaries

Lawrence E. “Larry” Schul age 79 of Emily died on April 16, 2019 at his home.  He was born on April 17, 1939 in Troy, Ohio to Willard and Catherine (Keyser) Schul.  Larry married Carolyn Krueger on December 26, 1959 in Springfield, Ohio.   He was science teacher and coach serving the school districts of Tecumseh High School, New Carlisle Ohio and Swanville, Minnesota. Larry was a longtime Lion with Clarissa and Emily-Outing-Fifty Lakes Lions...

Joan T. Wiggs age 76 of Cambridge formerly of Emily died on April 10, 2019 at Grace Pointe Crossing Gables West in Cambridge.  She was born on November 7, 1942 in Lansing, IA to Clarence and Edna (Moore) VanBrocklin. Joan was a retired Real Estate Agent and Broker with Lake Country Properties.  She was a member of St. Emily’s Catholic Church and the Emily-Outing-Fifty Lakes Lions Club.   Joan is survived by three daughters, Sara (Joshua) Lindsey of Oak...

James “Jim” Albert Bendorf age 84 of Bay Lake Township died on April 16, 2019 at his home.  He was born on March 18, 1935 in Claremont to Albert and Ruth (Hanson) Bendorf.  Jim married Kay Wobig on December 23, 1988 in Owatonna.  He worked at Jostens in Owatonna for 39 years.  He was a volunteer fireman for Claremont for 24 years, a Scout Master for 38 years, an active school board member and church council member at Peace Lutheran Church...

Florian E. Lange age 91 of Deerwood died on April 16, 2019 in Tucson, AZ where he has spent the last 11 winters. He was born February 25, 1928 in Little Sauk Township, MN to William and Ethel (Martenson) Lange. Florian was an Army veteran in the 42nd Airborne. Florian married his high school sweetheart Eileen Smith in Long Prairie on August 30, 1948.  They lived happily together for 58 years. He attended Long Prairie High School and graduated from St. Cloud State in 1951....

Eldon A. Reeves of Bay Lake Township, formerly of Bloomington, passed away on March 26, 2019 at age 87. Preceded in death by his parents, Arno and Averil Reeves of Windom, MN.  Eldon worked as Controller and Secretary for Toro Credit Company until he retired and moved “up north” with his wife, Lavonn. As a private pilot and amateur (ham) radio operator, Eldon was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the Brainerd Area Amateur Radio Club. He was also...

Cindy Sue (Foote) Nelson age 62 of Crosby died on April 5, 2019 in her home.  She was born in Crosby, MN on August 27, 1956 to Gene and Joan (Raymond) Foote.  Cindy married Barry Nelson on December 17, 1976 at the Crosby-Ironton Presbyterian Church in Crosby. She graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1974. She was employed by the City of Crosby from 1990 to 2000 as Police & Fire Dispatcher and served as Clerk/Treasurer from 2000 to 2011.  She was an active member of...

Gary L. Anderson age 83 of Bay Lake Township died on April 2, 2019 at his home.  He was born on September 15, 1935 in Minneapolis.  Gary was a founding member of the New Hope Alcoholics Anonymous.  Celebrating 50 plus years of sobriety. He was a member of Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in Garrison and the local 633 union.  Gary was the creator of the fishing lure display at the Minnesota Fishing Museum in Little Falls.   Gary is survived by...

Alex A. “Jim” Griffin age 94 of Perry Lake Township died on March 25, 2019 at the Sunrise of Minnetonka. He was born in St. Cloud on June 15, 1924 to Andrew and Marie (Rausch) Griffin.    Jim is survived by three daughters, Maureen Griffin of Minnetonka, Gwen (Ken) Schoen of Duluth, Jill (Dennis) Griffin-Skovsted of St. Paul; seven grandchildren, Bryant, Zach, Alexandra, Patrick, Aily, Ian and Katie Rose; seven great grandchildren, Nola, Carolyn, Jackson, Ava,...

Barbara Jo Blood age 70 of Crosby died on March 20, 2019 as a result of an automobile accident.  Barb was born on October 10, 1948 in Crosby to William and Elaine (Evans) Robinson. She graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1966. Barb married John Blood on August 13, 1966 in Ironton.  She was an area cook. Her employment includes; Roy’s Café, Sun Down Café, North County Café, Jim’s Lunch, Timber’s Diner and the...

Judith Ann Dick age 77 of Emily died on March 6, 2019 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. She was born on April 19, 1941 in Minneapolis to Ralph and Berteele (Anderson) Bowman.  Judi was a retired medical records clerk at Children’ s Hospital in Minneapolis.  She was a member of the Emily Outing Fifty Lakes Lions Club and the Cuyuna Gem, Rock and Mineral Society.   Judi is survived by her husband, Ronald; four sons, Randy (Gloria) Lathrop of...