All Obituaries

Frederick A. “Fritz” Barrett, age 83 of Emily formerly of North Minneapolis and Fridley died on September 10, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  He was born on January 15, 1937 in Minneapolis.  Fritz was a US Navy veteran.  He was retired from St. Paul Metalcraft/Diecasting with 40 years of service. Fritz was a former morning bartender at the Log Cabin Bar in Emily. He was a proud member of the Zuhrah Shrine,...

Ronald Lyle Weber, age 63 of Crosby died in Garrison Township on September 13, 2020. He was born on October 24, 1956 in Blue Earth to Lyle and Shirley (Berndt) Weber. Ron was the owner of Weber Construction in Emily and was a medical driver of Almond House in Brainerd.   Ron is survived by his mother; Shirley Weber of Crosby; two sons, Charles (Sarah) Weber of Garrison and Steven Christenson of Waco, TX; four brothers, Richard (Pam) Weber of Northup, Raymond (Sarah) Weber of...

Douglas Raymond Brower, age 29 of Fort Collins, Colorado died on May 13, 2020 due to injuries from an automobile accident.  Doulas was born on July 19, 1990 at the Whidbey Island Naval Hospital in Oak Harbor, WA to Sharon (Rhode) and Charles “Chuck” Brower Jr.  Doug attended the K-4 Emily Charter School, 5-12 at the Pequot Lakes Schools.  He Graduated from the Pequot Lakes High School, class of 2008.  He attended CLC in Brainerd, playing...

Mark S. Peterson, age 67 of Crosby died on September 13, 2020 at his home.  He was born on May 15, 1953 in Crosby to Earl and Dolores (Anttila) Peterson.     Mark is survived by his mother, Dolores Peterson of Crosby; one son, Peter (Christine) Peterson; one daughter, Renee (Tom) Manfredi; one brother David Peterson of Crosby; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.   Preceding Mark in death is his father Earl Peterson.   A Graveside service...

Brigid Rose Lynam, age 29 of Crosby died on September 15, 2020.  She was born on October 24, 1990 in Fridley to Robert and Patricia (Keeley) Lynam.     Brigid is survived by her parents of Crosby and three children.  Preceding Brigid in death are paternal grandparents, Glenn and Helen Lynam and maternal grandparents, Lambert and Rosalie Keeley (retired owners of Keely Drug in Crosby).   A private service is being held.  Arrangements are...

Douglas A. Christensen, age 78 of Deerwood died on September 9, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  He was born in Crosby on November 25, 1941 to Chester and Alyce (Duzan) Christensen.  Doug married Judith Ann Johnson on May 20, 1967 in Crosby.  Doug was a retired Deputy Sheriff and Dispatcher with the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s office with 32 years of service. He was a member of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association and was a...

Ruth Ann Krautbauer, age 76 of Garrison died on August 25, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital. She was born in Monticello on July 8, 1944 to Edwin and Deloris Dircks.  Ruth was a very active member of Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in Garrison.  She was involved with the church quilting club and served as a past treasurer.   Ruth is survived by one son, Dan (Amy) Krautbauer of Lakeville; one sister, Margaret Pavlik of Buffalo; and three grandchildren, Kailey,...

Michael Shawn O’Brien, age 59, died Sept. 1, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby, MN. Mike was born June 19, 1961 to George and Dorothy (Kalberg) O’Brien in Brainerd. With the family cabin in the Crosslake area, he had the outdoors in his blood. He could swim like a fish (from lungs strengthened by playing Trumpet), had the grace and skill to slalom ski on any lake, fish like a seaman, and hunt to “provide for his family.” He also enjoyed...

Marie L. Torgerson, age 102 of Crosby died on August 24, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on November 21, 1917 in Ironton to Edward and Laura (Markwardt) LaVictoire.  Marie was a retired dispatcher for Crosby police and fire.  She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Crosby.     Marie is survived by three sons, David (Joan) Torgerson of Hill City, Henry (Gloria) Torgerson of Aitkin and Joel (Virginia)...

Debra Ann “Debbie” Marlton (Hoffman), age 66 of Deerwood died at her home on August 16, 2020.  She was born on August 22, 1953 in Cambridge to Arthur and Jeanette (Sherstad) Marlton.  She received her degree in teaching from Concordia College in Morehead.  She was a retired Business Administration Teacher serving the Crosby-Ironton School District for 41 years and was the Ladies Golf Coach for 30 years.  Debbie was a member of the Immanuel...