All Obituaries

Irma Albie Gagnon, age 95, formerly of Crosby died at her daughter’s home in Kinnickinnic, WI on March 7, 2023. Irma was born on February 6, 1928, to Isaac and Ida Talvitie at home above Talvitie’s Shoe Shop on Main Street in Crosby.  She graduated from C-I High School, class of 1946, and went on to study Nursing at Hamline University in St. Paul.  She worked as a Nurse at Asbury Hospital in Minneapolis before moving back to Crosby to marry and raise her three...

Allen William Wink, age 83 of Deer River formerly of Brainerd died on March 13, 2023 at the Essentia Health Deer River.  He was born on April 24, 1939 in Arlington, South Dakota to William and Eva (Klindt) Wink.  He was a retired U.S. Marine Corp veteran.  Allen married Marcia Wood on January 12, 1963 in Minneapolis.  He was a retired owner of Wink Construction. Allen is survived by his wife Marcia; one son, Rod (Janell) Wink of Brainerd; one daughter, Angie (Mark) Theis...

John Steven Iverson, 75, of Aitkin, MN, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at his home on Mille Lacs Lake due to complications from RSV.  A service to celebrate his life will be held in the spring.  More information and a full obituary will be posted at the time.

Wilmina Mae Nystrom “Mina” (age 94) of Crosby passed away on February 11, 2023.  Mina was born October 16, 1928 in Mora, Minnesota to Luella (Kreisel) and Irl Hoffman.  She lived on a farm to the age of 7 but her father died and she moved into the town of Mora with her mother and two younger sisters.     She grew up rather poor with no indoor plumbing but her mother always found a way to make ends meet by renting rooms and maintaining a large...

Robert Leonard Kirby II, age 87 of Crosby died on March 2, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Miami, Florida on April 24, 1935 to Robert and Dendella (Kay) Kirby. Robert is survived by his son, Jeffre Kirby of Crosby; three grandchildren, Patrick, LeAnne and Brenden Kirby; and one great grandchild, Dustyn Worden. Preceding Robert in death are his parents and his wife, Barbara A private service is being held.  Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

Gerald David Sanderson, age 85 of Baxter, formerly of Crosby died on February 26, 2023 at Diamond Willow in Baxter.  He was born on February 21, 1938 to David and Irene (Lound) Sanderson.  Jerry married Donna Hofmann on December 27, 1959 in Crosby.  He was a retired Potlatch employee with 31 years of service.  He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood. Jerry is survived by his wife Donna; one son, Mark (Bev) Sanderson of Baxter and one...

Ray George Augustson, age 90 of Hazelton Township died at his home on February 13, 2023.  He was born on June 3, 1932 in Primghar, Iowa to George and Velma (Hawley) Augustson.  Ray was a U.S. Air Force Korean War veteran.  He was a retired United Telephone employee with 30 years of service.  He was a member of Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in Garrison.   Ray is survived by his wife Linda; three sons, Vernon Augustson of Rochester, Dennis Augustson of Litchfield...

Colleen Evelyn Lange, age 86 of Little Falls, formerly of Crosby died on February 2, 2023 at her home.  She was born in Balaton, Minnesota on March 2, 1936 to Henry and Florence (Semans) Girard. Colleen was a former attender at the Bible Baptist Church in Crosby; a former bartender and waitress at the Ironton Legion and was the former cleaning service at the Crosby City Hall. Colleen is survived by four sons, Daniel (Esther) Lange of Doon, IA, John (Kathy) Lange and James (Kelly)...

John P. “Jack” Lysne Jr., age 79 of Outing died at his home on February 8, 2023.  He was born in Northfield, MN on December 30, 1943 to John and Jane (McGuire) Lysne.   He graduated from the White Bear High School, class of 1961. John has been a millwright with Local 548 for 48 years, retired for 22 of those years in Outing.  He was employed with Lovegreen Industrial Services and subcontracted to work at 3M plants all over the United States...

James Randolph Akers, age 35 of Cuyuna died at home on January 14, 2023.  He was born on May 21, 1987 in Metairie, Louisiana to James and Carolyn (Brammer) Akers. He graduated from Chaska High School, class of 2005. After graduation, he was employed as the GM at Jimmy Johns of Overland Park, KS and most recently worked as a Service advisor for Burnsville Toyota and Luther Burnsville Hyundai.   James is survived by his wife Kelly; his parents, James and Carolyn Akers; his...