All Obituaries

Earl Gilbert Doffing, 83 of Brainerd formerly of Crosby died on July 8, 2020 at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd.  He was born on May 23, 1937 in Hastings, MN to Otto and Marie (Blatz) Doffing.  Earl was a retired local lawncare service man.  He was a member of the Cascade United Methodist Church in Deerwood.   Earl is survived by two brothers, Norbert Doffing of Almena, WI and LeRoy Doffing of Newport; three sisters, Eleanor Ellingson of Lake Hubert, Marlene...

Donald Joseph Stealy, 91 of Brainerd, formerly of Crosby died on August 2, 2020 at the Woodland Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.  He was born on December 27, 1928 in Newton, Iowa to Arthur and Helen (Kern) Stealy.  Don was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He was a retired owner of Stealy Towing and Crane Service.  He was a founding member of the Crosby-Ironton Alcoholics Anonymous program and a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crosby.   Don is...

Leverne Dewain “Vern” Stefan, 81 of Outing died on August 4, 2020 at his home.  He was born September 6, 1938 in Brainerd to Milo and Myrtle (Erickson) Stefan. A graduate of the Crosby-Ironton High School and the University of Minnesota with a BS degree in chemistry.  Vern started his professional career at 3M and Sheldahl Corp. which lead to a variety of entrepreneurial endeavors, the latest being his retirement Hardware Store in Outing.   Vern will...

Shirley J. Malherek, 75 of Riverton, a beloved wife and mother originated from East Chain, MN.  She and husband Tim relocated to Riverton in 1979.  An active outdoor enthusiast, she and Tim regularly camped, hunted, fished and always appreciated the beauty of the Cuyuna Range and the resiliency of it’s inhabitants.  Being adventurist by nature she and her husband of 57 years traveled across the nation and world exploring various environments and...

Katherine L. Prinzing, 88 of Emily died on August 2, 2020 at her home.  She was born on August 29, 1931 in Owatonna, MN to Albert and Mary (Kubicek) Mollenhauer. She was an employee of Control Data in Arden Hills with 23 ½ years of service. With her husband Bernard owned and operated the Trader’s Palace Marine in Outing and was a former owner of Vacation Properties Real Estate in Emily for 12 years. Kay was a member of St. Emily’s in Emily.   Kay is...

Henry J. Hutchison Jr., 83 of Merrifield died on July 25, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  He was born on October 28, 1936 in Detroit, MI to Henry and Amanda Priscilla Hutchison Sr.  Henry was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood.  He was an avid Crosby-Ironton High School athletic fan.  He loved a good story and enjoyed fishing for walleye.    Henry grew up in Hopkins, graduating from Hopkins High School, class...

Jeanette Theresa McGaughey, age 68 of Crosby died on July 19, 2020 at her home.  She was born on March 22, 1952 in Minneapolis to LeRoy and Agnes (Ramsey) Haines.  Jeanette was a retired employee of Grand Casino, Mille Lacs with 22 years of service.   Jeanette is survived by one son, Shawn (Christina) Laughton of Pine River; Daughter-in-law, Shanon Laughton; four brothers,Wayne (Barb) Haines, Al (Bonnie) Haines, Darrell (Pat) Haines and Don (Maureen) Haines; two...

Tricia Fogal of Crosby, passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, leaving behind her husband, Ken and their 5 children; Ben Fogal (Melissa) of Lino Lakes, Sarah Bran de Leon (Oscar) of Belle Plaine, Michelle Bjorklund (Chris) of Baxter, Jackie Fogal of Litchfield and Teresa Fogal of Hopkins and 7 grandchildren and many other loving and supportive friends and family who have been praying and so supportive over the past 9 months since Tricia’s diagnosis of cancer. Thank...

Raymond L. Shankle, age 75 of Deerwood died on April 20, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born on February 16, 1945 in Knife Falls, MN to Oscar and Emma (White) Shankle.  Ray grew up in Deerwood and graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1963. After graduation he left Deerwood, returning in 1989. He was a U.S. Army veteran.  Ray married Rita Kuchel on November 23, 1980 in Plymouth, Indiana. He was an independent over the...

Louis Joseph Mazar, 92 of Crosby, formerly Cuyuna died on July 16, 2020 at Heartwood Senior Living in Crosby.  He was born on September 4, 1927 in Cuyuna to Nicholas and Katherine (Mikulich) Mazar. Louie was a WWII Army AirCorp veteran.  Louie married Delena Harrison on September 26, 1948 in Crosby.  He was local iron ore miner with Pittsburg Pacific and Zontelli Brothers with 26 years of service. He retired from the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s...