All Obituaries

Benjamin John Ludke, age 29 of Cuyuna died on September 16, 2023 at his home.  He was born in St. Cloud on December 22, 1993 to John and Tammy (Lehnhoff) Ludke.  Benjamin was a Home Health Aide working with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Benjamin is survived by his father, John Ludke Jr. of Cuyuna; and his brother, David Ludke of Ironton. Preceding Benjamin in death is his mother. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 8, 2023 at the...

Vivian Ione “Oney” Gibeaut, age 90 of Crosby, formerly of Deerwood passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on May 28, 1933 in Deerwood Township to Christian and Aurora (Olson) Brager.  Vivian was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Crosby. In 1977 she met Forrest “Forrie” Gibeaut, and they wed on May 6, 1978. They had 34 wonderful years together before Forrie was called to...

Derek Lee “Buddy” Brown, age 44 of Crosby died on September 23, 2023 at his home after a battle with cancer.  He was born in Crosby on June 30, 1979 to August and Juanita (Erickson) Brown.  Buddy loved people and the outdoors, always carving wood and doing art work.  He loved nature and riding his electric scooter through the bike trails.  He cared about everyone he met, always with a big smile.  He will be sadly missed by many. Buddy is survived by his...

PHILENA LEA WYNN It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Philena, age 54, who left us on September 12, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1969 in Crosby.  Philena was a beloved mother and sister and a cherished friend to many. She touched the lives of all who knew her with her kindness, humor, generosity, and talent. Philena graduated in 1987 from Crosby-Ironton High School and attended Wadena Technical College to become a cosmetologist.  She took a job at Image 2000...

James Michael Sullivan, age 71 of Ironton died on November 14, 2022 at his home.  He was born on September 22, 1951 in Virginia, MN to Guy and Grace (Sorensen) Sullivan. He served for 2 years in the U.S. Army as a Tank Commander for the M60 Tan. One of years he was stationed in Germany.  His hobbies include hunting, fishing, feeding the birds and riding his motorcycle. Jim is survived by two brothers, Terry (Linda) Sullivan of Rogers, MN and Steven (Theresa) Sullivan of Moses...

David “Archie” Earl Archibald age 84 of Bay Lake Township died on September 17, 2023 in the same home where he was born to Mina Doty and Earl Conzit Archibald on November 22, 1938.  He passed away after a hard-fought, six-year battle with cancer. Dave graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School in 1956 and attended the Forestry College at the University of Minnesota.  He then entered the United States Army and served overseas for two years.  After his military...

Susan Edna Barutt, age 61 of Deerwood died on September 8, 2023 at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.  She was born in Faribault, MN on October 24, 1961 to Orville and Elizabeth (Hough) Barsness. Susan married James Barutt on April 13, 1991 in Burnsville.  She was a former Elementary Teacher serving St. Francis Catholic School in Brainerd and the Crosby-Ironton School District.  Susan was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby and...

John Alois Schley Jr., age 90 of Aitkin formerly of Garrison died on August 27, 2023 at the Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.  He was born in Garrison Township on March 6, 1933 to John and Bertha (Lang) Schley Sr. John married Bernice Kurtz on September 16, 1954 in Harding.  He was a retired Potlatch employee with 31 years of service. He was a former mayor of Garrison; a Pine Center School Board Member, a former Garrison Supervisor and a member of Our Lady of Fatima...

Julie Erickson, age 69 of Crosby died on September 4, 2023 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.  Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby

Annette Marie (Faue) Kittock, age 84 of Cross Lake, MN passed away peacefully August 26, 2023. Annette is survived by her husband Alfred; sons, Mark (Patricia) and Mitchell (Stacy); daughter, Michelle Johnson; grandchildren, Philip, Riley, Claire, Courtney; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law Richard (Claudia) Kittock; sister-in-law, Monica Kittock-Sargent. Preceding Annette in death are her parents, George R. and Josephine Faue; brothers, Reverend Mathias Faue, George E. Faue...