Obituary Listing

Dec 1, 2025

Joyce (Rappana) Lehrke, age 88, of Oakdale, MN passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2025 at New Perspective Senior Living in Oakdale, MN. She was born in Crosby, MN on June 30, 1937. She met the love of her life, Donald E. Lehrke, when she was in elementary school, and they were married August 9, 1958.

Joyce and...

Nov 28, 2025

John Anthony Rocca, age 96 of Ironton, passed away on November 28, 2025 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center on Crosby. He was born on July 6, 1929 in Crosby to Vincenzo and Michelina (Talaricio) Rocca.

John was a retired manager and accountant for Zontelli Brothers and Pittsburg Pacific Mining Companies, Scorpion Inc., Artic Enterprises and Cuyuna Engines Inc. He was...

Nov 27, 2025

Robert “Bob” Austin, 91, passed away on November 27, 2025 at Heartwood Senior Living in Crosby MN. He was born in Crosby on October 7, 1934 to Leslie and Lois (Pritchard) Austin.

Bob was a Vietnam veteran, and an honorable retired U.S. Air Force Veteran with 20 years of service. Bob traveled extensively throughout his USAF career, with his family in...

Nov 25, 2025

"On Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 Robert Burton, of Brainerd, Mn went home to Jesus. He was born in Sparta, GA on July 28th, 1960 to Joe and Patricia Burton. Robert joins his Mother and Father in heaven. He is survived by his 4 sons, Bobby, Brandon, Colton, Patrick, and 6 “Grand Babies”, Kyanna, Josiah, Noah, Micah, Jack, and Michael.

Robert was...

Nov 25, 2025

John “Allen” Bell, age 86 of Bay Lake Township, passed away at his home on November 25, 2025. He was born in Brainerd on April 14, 1939. John was a Regional Credit Manager at JCPenney Department Store with 40 years of service.

Allen is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Kathy Bell of Deerwood; two grandchildren, Joshua Bell and...

Nov 25, 2025

Robert Lee Bosaaen, age 70 of Crosby, passed away on November 25, 2025 at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. He was born in Minneapolis on September 23, 1955.

Bob was a musician and was a member of the Stoney River Band. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Bob is survived by three daughters, Erin Kruse of Pequot Lakes, Faith Bosaaen...

Nov 24, 2025

Eva Lorraine Starry, age 97, passed away on November 24, 2025 at Heartwood Care Center in Crosby. She was born on December 28, 1927 in Ross Lake Township to Leonard and Carol (Hughes) Bodle. Eva was united in marriage to Frank Starry on January 5, 1946 in Little Pine Township.

Eva was a member of the Emily Wesleyan Church, where she...

Nov 21, 2025

Richard “Dick” Klancher, age 80 of Crosby, formerly of Hibbing and Swan Lake, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at his home.

A private family interment will be held in Crosby. A Celebration of Dick’s Life will be held in the Spring in Hibbing. A full obit will follow with full details. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in...

Nov 19, 2025

Sandra Arlene Barnhart, age 74 of Ironton passed away at her home on November 19, 2025. She was born in Crosby on May 24, 1951 to Woodrow and Verna (Richter) Banks.

Sandra was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Crosby.

Sandra is survived by her husband, James; one son, Andy Barnhart of Ironton; two daughters, Heather (Michael) Barnhart-Tompkins of Mineola,...

Nov 17, 2025

Olive Thea Horsager Slye, 91, of Emily, Minnesota, died on November 17, 2025 at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby, Minnesota. She was born in Edgeley, North Dakota.

She is survived by her husband, Rev. James W. Slye, and children Terry Slye (Leah), Bradley Slye (Sharon Kay), Sharon Beaman (James) and Laurie Chandler (Roy), 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, as well...

Nov 17, 2025

Fr. Paul Fruth, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025 at his home.

Father Fruth was born August 17, 1937, in Freedom, Pennsylvania to Albert Paul Fruth and Freda O. (Evans) Fruth. He graduated from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA, with a B.A. in Music and Education; Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA with a M.A. in Education. Before he...

Nov 10, 2025

Arlene Elizabeth Morrisette, age 94 of Remer, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 7, 1931 in Wayzata to Peter and Dorothea (Streibel) Raskob. On May 14, 1952, Arlene was united in marriage to Roger Morrisette at the Holy Name Catholic Church in Wayzata. They resided in New Brighton for 10...

Nov 7, 2025

Suzanne Carol “Sue” Bowles, 81, of Deerwood, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Born in Brisbane, Australia, on January 2, 1944, Sue lived a life filled with love, kindness, and generosity. She was known for her passion for crafting, her dedication to volunteering, and found joy in traveling. Above all, Sue cherished time spent with her family and friends,...

Nov 5, 2025

Michael Patrick Bankey “Mooka’am” July 10, 1976 – November 5, 2025

Michael Patrick Bankey was born on July 10, 1976, and began his journey to the spirit world surrounded by family. A 1994 graduate of Onamia High School and Central Lakes College, he studied law enforcement and proudly served as a Hubbard County Deputy Sheriff, Pike Bay Police Officer, and Leech...

Nov 3, 2025

Shirley Alice Selisker, age 90 of Crosby, passed away on November 3, 2025 at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby. She was born on June 25, 1935 in Brainerd to Theodore and Lila LaVoie. She graduated from Brainerd High School, class of 1953. She married her high school sweetheart, Bill Selisker, in December of 1955.

Shirley was employed at St. Joseph’s...

Oct 31, 2025

Vernon Jonas Nyberg, age 62 of International Falls, passsed away on October 31, 2025 at Aspius St. Luke’s Medical Hospital in Duluth. He was born on November 26, 1962 in Bemidji to Walter and Nyla (Dennis) Nyberg. Vernon was baptized into Christ on May 9, 1971.

Vernon is survived by three brothers, Dennis (Gerry) Nyberg, Gary (Susan) Nyberg and Robert (Marie)...

Oct 25, 2025

Diane Marie Olds, age 80, of Outing, passed away on October 25, 2025, at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby. She was born on December 24, 1944, in St. Paul to Max and Susan (Brenhofer) Skweres. Diane was united in marriage to Roger Olds on January 7, 1967, in St. Paul.

Diane was a devoted member of...

Oct 23, 2025

Delores Jane Griner, age 82 of Deerwood, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on September 17, 1943 in Brainerd to William and Rose (Dobervich) Perpich.

Delores was a Registered Nurse, practicing at the Miners Hospital in Crosby and Cedarbrook Manor in Deerwood.

Survivors include...

Oct 20, 2025

James Robert Bedell, age 64 of Baxter, passed away on October 20, 2025.  He was born on September 16, 1961 in Saginaw, MI to James and Marietta (Weber) Bedell-Soule.  Jim was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He was a retired Videographer with Babe Winkleman Productions and was an avid outdoorsman.

Jim is survived by his son, Zach Bedell...

Oct 2, 2025

Judith Ann Sebeck, age 86 of Baxter, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on October 2, 2025. She was born on October 3, 1938 in Minneapolis to Aldrich and Margaret (Polk) Lorence. Judi was united in marriage to George Sebeck on March 15, 1958 in Glen Lake, MN.

Judi was a member of Light...