Obituary Listing

Oct 24, 2024

Darlyne Joyce Ernst, age 81 of Deerwood was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024, where she will be reunited in grace with her daughter Amy, her parents, Marvin and Fern and her sister Betty.

She was born on March 24, 1943 in Gaylord, MN to Marvin and Fern Franke Sr.  She...

Oct 16, 2024

Jodi Ann Calkins, age 61 of Deerwood passed away on October 16, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji.  She was born on October 8, 1963 in Aitkin to Irvin and Sarah (O’Neil) Rood.  Jodi married Richard “Dick” Calkins in Deerwood on April 25, 1987.

Jodi is survived by her husband Dick; two daughters, Jessi Thompson and...

Oct 9, 2024

Jerry Lerom, 83, passed away peacefully October 9, 2024.  He was born in Grand Forks, ND to Millard and Clara Lerom.  Jerry spent his growing up years in Buxton, ND.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Concordia College and it was there that he met his wife of 60 years, Ruth.

He started his career as a...

Oct 4, 2024

Frederick John “Fred” Kiphuth, age 74 of Deerwood, passed away on October 4, 2024 at his home.  He was born on January 1, 1950 in Minneapolis to Frederick G. and Sophie (Gillis) Kiphuth. Fred was a retired Machinist with Magnum Machining in Deerwood and a former Bus Driver with Reichert in Brainerd and Crosby-Ironton Transportation.  He was a member...

Oct 4, 2024

Virginia Gail (Davis) Stealy, of Brainerd formerly of Crosby passed away on October 4, 2024 at Woodland Good Samaritan in Brainerd. She was born on September 19th,1929 to Tom and Gail (Wheeler) Davis in Deerwood.  She blessed us with her spirit for 95 years on this Earth.  She is now celebrating in Heaven with Jesus and her loved ones...

Oct 3, 2024

Thomas James “Tom” Blood, age 81 of Ironton passed away on October 3, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born in Canby on October 30, 1942 to Miles and Margaret (Elie) Blood.

Tom was the kind of guy who believed in working hard and helping people in need. He was the most...

Sep 29, 2024

Gloria Mae (Nechas) Swanson, 89, passed peacefully at Heartwood in Crosby on September 29, 2024 surrounded by family.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Merrill; parents, Leonard and Dorothy; nephew Michael, and son-in-law, Mark.

Survived by children, Jeffrey and Pamela; grandchildren, Hannah, John (Keelie), Emma and Abigail; great granddaughters, Tillie and Kayce. Also...

Sep 28, 2024

Richard Charles “Charlie” Mills, age 86 of Crosby, passed away on September 28, 2024 at home with Carol and Henry by his side.  He was born on June 24, 1937 in Boone, IA to Charles and Murrel (Gratton) Mills.  He married Carol Schellin on August 1, 1970 in Aitkin.  He was a retired custodian for the Cuyuna Regional Medical...

Sep 27, 2024

Frederick Adolph “Fred” Fox, Jr., 85 of Aitkin, formerly of Crosby, passed away on September 27, 2024, at Golden Horizons in Aitkin. He was born in Minneapolis on December 10, 1938, to Frederick Sr. “Fritz” and Verone Fox and was their only child.

He left school and worked various jobs, including building smokestacks with travel throughout the...

Sep 27, 2024

Kevin Jay Wendorff

was born on July 23, 1962 and born again in the water and Word of Holy Baptism at Trinity Lutheran Church - Farmington, MN on August 5, 1962.  This made him a Child and heir of Jesus Christ.  He later confirmed his faith in the triune God on March 27, 1977 at Trinity Lutheran...

Sep 25, 2024

Peter Eric Peterson, age 78, son of Eric (Peter) and Ellen Peterson, was born in Crosby, Minnesota on June 2, 1946.  He passed away on September 25, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Pete graduated from Crosby- Ironton High School in 1965.  After graduating high school, Pete enlisted in the United States Navy in 1965 where he...

Sep 25, 2024

Robert “Bob” Lindroth, age 104 of Everett, WA formerly of Deerwood, passed away on September 25, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born on September 20, 1920 in Ironton to Clarence and Amanda (Nystrom) Lindroth.

Bob worked in California as a tool and dye maker.  He raised his family there.  After he...

Sep 21, 2024

Elizabeth Mary “Betsy” Jahr-Lang, peacefully passed to heaven on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the age of 90 years. She was born September 05,1934 in St. Paul, MN to Lily (Harris) & Orlando Jahr. She graduated from the Harding H.S. in 1952, married Donald Lang on Aug 29, 1953, bought their 1st home in 1961 in Oakdale, MN, where...

Sep 18, 2024

Wanita Blanch Hughes, age 93 of Pine River, passed away on September 18, 2024 at her home.  She was born on September 20, 1930 in Summum, IL to Lindel and Margaret (Thompson) Winter.  Wanita was a life long homemaker and was an exceptional cook.

Wanita is survived by her daughter, Sandie Brown of Emily; one brother, William...

Sep 18, 2024

Stanley W. Kangas, age 89 of Crosby formerly of Deerwood, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  He was born on April 10, 1935 in Brainerd to Stanley E. and Helen (Bodle) Kangas.  Stanley was a retired Potlatch employee with 36 years of service, and was a former president of their...

Sep 17, 2024

Blair Courtney Anderson, age 64 of Crosby passed away on September 17, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born on August 23, 1960 in Crosby to Clarence and Louise (Soggie) Anderson.

Blair is survived by his five children, Chloe, Sophie, Rylie, Garrett and Gizzy; and one brother, Clarie (Jayne) Anderson of Minnetoka....

Sep 15, 2024

Beverly “Bev” Jean (Anderson) Brine, 85, Crosslake, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, Crosslake, MN, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11 am with Visitation at 10 am.

Bev was born at home in a farmhouse...

Sep 14, 2024

Patricia Ann Miller, age 76, of Ironton passed away on September 14, 2024 at her home.  She was born on March 23, 1948 in St. Paul to Kenneth and Katherine (Babou) Strande.  Patricia married Kenneth Miller on December 27, 1979 in St. Paul.  She was a retired CNA at Hallett Cottages and the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby....

Sep 6, 2024

Andrew Charles Rehbein (Andy), age 78, of Deerwood, MN, passed away peacefully at his home in Deerwood, Minnesota, with his loving family by his side after a courageous 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer.  Andy was born on December 20, 1945 in Fort Riley, Kansas, where his father was stationed at the time.  He grew up in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota...

Sep 6, 2024

Ramona Dolores Butler, age 96 of Iron Hub passed away on September 6, 2024 at Aitkin Health Services.  She was born on July 24, 1928 in Duluth to Gust and Emma (Steinke) Norain.  She was united in marriage to James “Bud” Butler on August 8, 1948 in Aitkin. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Iron...