Robert Lee Himmelright
Jul 9, 2026
Robert Lee “Bob” Himmelright passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Deerwood, MN. Bob was born to Clara (Grife) and Aaron Himmelright in a log cabin built by his father on April 15, 1934, in Nary, MN. He went to grade school and junior high at a small schoolhouse in Nary and graduated from Bemidji High School. During high...
Barbara Anne Kielty
Jul 3, 2026
Barbara Anne Kielty, age 91 of Brainerd, passed away at her home on July 3, 2026.
She was a strong but gentle wife and mother who was an integral part of everyone’s life. She was active and lived life to the fullest. Her passion was her church and family along with her love for the Minnesota Gophers and Twins. She loved...
DuWayne Elton Lehrke
Jul 1, 2026
DuWayne Elton Lehrke passed away at his home on July 1, 2026. He was born on July 26, 1946, in Crosby, Minnesota, to Edward and Ruth (Oppelt) Lehrke, and was the youngest of four children. DuWayne graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1964 and went on to complete his studies as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. On August 24, 1968,...
Hazel Patricia Yotter
Jul 1, 2026
Hazel Patricia Yotter, age 90 of Crosslake, passed away on July 1, 2026 at White Fish at the Lakes in Crosslake. Hazel Patricia was born on October 27, 1935, to Leland and Hazel Lougee at their log home in Mission Township.
She attended the Mission Country Elementary School and then Crosby Ironton High School.
Hazel worked as a Candy Striper at St....
Lois Ann Taylor
Jun 23, 2026
Lois Ann Taylor, age 87 of Deerwood, passed away on June 23, 2026 at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby. She was born on August 10, 1938 in Crosby to Walter and Delcie (Butler) Gross. Lois was united in marriage to Frank Robert “Bob” Taylor on March 11, 1956.
Together with her husband they owned and operated the Western Auto in...
Eloise Jeanette Bierman
Jun 22, 2026
Eloise Jeanette Bierman, age 85 of Cuyuna, passed away on June 22, 2026 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.
A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2026 at the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday. Burial will be at the...
Ruth Quade
Jun 17, 2026
Ruth JoAnn Quade, age 90, of Crosby, passed away on June 17, 2026, at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby. She was born in Minneota, MN on December 19, 1935 to Edward and Amy (Salfisberg) Kormann. Ruth was united in marriage to Robert Quade on June 15, 1957 in Truman, Minnesota.
Ruth was a retired LPN with 40 years of service....
Geraldine Margie "Gerry" Altonen
Jun 16, 2026
Geraldine Margie Altonen “Gerry” (Pederson), passed away peacefully at Heartwood Care Center June 16, 2026. Geraldine was born in Crosby, MN June 20, 1939, to Marjorie Pederson (Shannon) Oscar Pederson who were from Ironton.
Geraldine was a graduate of the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1957. She met Wayne ”Tez” Altonen in 1956 at school, they were inseparable. They soon married...
Tammara Jean "Tammy" Noe
Jun 15, 2026
Tammara Jean “Tammy” (Cooley) Noe, age 64 of Ironton, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2026 at her home. Tammy was born on March 2, 1962 in Onamia.
Tammy is survived by her children, Dustin Labandz, Nicole Labandz and Melissa Bates; two brothers, two sisters and her grandchildren.
Tammy is preceded in death by her mother, Carol Cooley and her father, Edward...
Thomas Allen Stanton
Jun 13, 2026
Thomas Allen Stanton, age 85 of Crosby, passed away on June 13, 2026 at our home. He was born in Owatonna on August 30, 1940 to C.M. “Bud” and Ardele (Hill) Stanton.
As a young boy, he discovered the thrill of speed on his hockey skates, making his way down Cinder Hill to Morehouse Park rinks where he made wonderful memories...
Gail Carol Krause
Jun 12, 2026
Gail Carol Krause, age 85 of St. Peter, formerly of St. Paul, passed away on June 12, 2026 at the Mayo Health System in Mankato. She was born on January 25,1941 to Harold and Vialet (Sabin) Beecroft.
Gail was a retired Northwest and Delta Airlines employee with 50 years and one day career.
Gail is survived by one son, Scott Krause of...
Susan Zupfer
Jun 11, 2026
Susan Marie Smolinski Zupfer, age 80, passed away in Bonita Springs, Florida on June 11, 2026. She was born in St. Paul, MN on Feb. 10, 1946. The first born of nine, she was around children her whole life. As a teen, Susan met her husband of 61 years and married Gary Henry Zupfer on Feb. 25, 1965.
They raised their...
Debra Sue Ibanez
May 21, 2026
Debra Sue Ibanez, age 70, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, surrounded by many loving family members. She was born on June 12, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Debra is lovingly remembered by her children, Emily (Michael Seegar) Ibanez of Victoria, Eric (Amanda Fletcher) Ibanez of Brainerd, and Sarah (Jacob) Anderson of Champlin; her brother, Daniel (Sherie) Lindberg of Aitkin; her...
Peggy Louise Hillman
May 20, 2026
Peggy Louise Hillman, age 68 of Deerwood, passed away at her home on May 20, 2026. She was born on July 27, 1957 in Brainerd to Frank and Charlotte (Harnois) Haney. Peggy was united in marriage to Gary Hillman on May 8, 1976, in Brainerd, enjoying their 50th anniversary this year.
Peggy was a member of the Cascade United Methodist Church...
Charles Ralph Wynn
May 18, 2026
Charles Ralph “Chuck” Wynn Sr., age 93 of Crosby, passed away on May 18, 2026 at his home at Heartwood. He was born on June 13, 1932 in Little Pine Township to Gailand and Ferne (Miles) Wynn, he was the oldest of 12 children. Charles married Marlene Griesbach on September 22, 1951 in Winona. Charles and Marlene had a family...
Eugene Anthony "Gene" Williams
May 16, 2026
Eugene (Gene) Anthony Williams, 94, of Outing MN, passed away on May 16, 2026 while receiving hospice care at Mission Nursing Home in Plymouth.
Gene was born in Richmond, Minnesota, on October 14, 1931 to George D. and Mable (Rogers) Williams. In 1939, his family moved back to Minneapolis where he attended school at St. Stephens in South Minneapolis. Gene was...
Gregory Paul Miller
May 15, 2026
Gregory P. Miller, age 66 of Crosby, passed away on May 15, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 15, 1959 in Minneapolis.
Greg is survived by siblings, Sandi Miller of Las Vegas, NV, Marianne (John) Paul of Coon Rapids, MN, Josje (Jeff) Ditschler of Amery, WI, Terrie (Mike) Rabida of Wyoming, MN, Jim (Sue) Miller of Crosby MN,...
Jean Elizabeth Olson
May 9, 2026
Jean Elizabeth (Bunge) Olson of Howard Lake, MN formerly of Crosby, MN passed away on May 9, 2026, at the age of 81. She now joins the love of her life, her husband Adrian, who passed away on March 25, 2026.
Jean was born on May 22, 1944, to Elmer and Neva Bunge in LaCrosse, WI and grew up on their...
William "Bill" Edward Dangers Jr.
May 6, 2026
William Edward “Bill” Dangers, age 73 of Aitkin, passed away on May 6, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 19, 1952 in Crosby to William and Laverne (Greenhagen) Dangers Sr. Bill was united in marriage to Vicky Kessler on May 27, 1978 in Iron Hub.
Bill was a retired employee at Graphic Packaging in Crosby with 35 years...
Marvin Lee Taylor
Apr 30, 2026
Marvin Lee Taylor, age 84 of Irondale Township, passed away at home on April 30, 2026. He was born on January 16, 1942 in Farm Island Township to Glen and Rose (Hinman) Taylor. Marvin married Audrey Kanne on July 18, 1986 in Brainerd.
Marvin was a retired Machinist with Burlington-Northern Santa Fe Railroad in Brainerd with 30 years of service.
Marvin is...
