Obituary Listing

Jan 5, 2024

Janice Eileen Moritz, age 87 of Crosby died on January 5, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born in Brainerd on June 15, 1936 to Olaf and Elda (Foote) Olander.  She married Raymond Moritz on September 26, 1953 in Crosby.  Janice attended the Crosby Ironton High School, together with her husband built the Parkview...

Jan 3, 2024

Allen Ole Tuve, 88, of Crosby, MN died on January 3, 2024 at the Care Center of the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.

Allen was born on September 28, 1935 near Haden, MN.  He was the youngest of six children.  He graduated from the School for the Dear in Fairbault, MN.  He met his future wife,...

Jan 2, 2024

Richard (Dick) Harrison, 90, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at his home in Crosby. He was born on April 24, 1933 in Crosby, Minnesota to Eugene and Delina (Bellefeuille) Harrison. He married Eileen Marie Bodin on September 20, 1952 in Virginia, Minnesota.

A life-long resident of Crosby, Minnesota, Richard was a talented mechanic, inventor and real estate...

Dec 27, 2023

Neal Raymond Buchite Sr., age 76 of Nisswa died on December 27, 2023 at his home.  He was born on October 17, 1947 in Crosby to Hugh and Eulrlie “Lillian” (Chenevert) Buchite.  He was a retired employee of Grandview Lodge in Nisswa with 25 years of service.

Neal is survived by four sons, Brian (Suzy) Buchite of...

Dec 27, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Lynn Hartman, 71, of Crosby, MN passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born the eldest of six children on August 2nd, 1952 to Arlene (Puetz, Hartman) Freeman and the late Lynn Hartman in Brainerd, MN.

He met the love of his life and High School...

Dec 13, 2023

David Edward Hughes Sr., age 91 of Emily died on December 13, 2023 at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.  He was born in Little Pine Township on August 31, 1932 to Loren and Ellen (Kile) Hughes.  David served as a Fire Warden for Crow Wing County and was a long-time area logger. He was a former employee for...

Dec 9, 2023

Marleys Jean (Shafer) Hicks, age 83 of Ironton died on December 9, 2023 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  She was born in Crosby on July 8, 1940 to Victor and Charline (Johnson) Oreskovich.

Marleys is survived by two sons, Steve (Jodi) Shafer of Lakeville and Rick (Terri) Shafer of Crosby; one daughter, Nikki (Kevin)...

Dec 8, 2023

John Robert Grater, age 85 of Baxter died at his home on December 8, 2023.  He was born on December 6, 1938 in Clear Lake, TX to Jerry and Monic (Drain) Grater.  John married Cheri Sipper in Fairfield, CA on August 29, 1970

John is survived by his wife Cheri; brothers-in-law, Jeff (Beth Burnard) Sipper of Brainerd...

Dec 2, 2023

Leonard “Roscoe” Miglieri passed away on December 2, 2023, at the age of 95, in Emily, Minnesota.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 6, 1928. He retired to Naples, FL with his sweet pea, Dorothy Polden.  After Dorothy’s passing, Leonard moved to Emily, MN where his daughter Millie and Jim Joslin were caregivers for the last 8...

Dec 2, 2023

Rose Anne Stimac, age 80 of Brainerd formerly of Ironton died on December 2, 2023 at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin.  She was born on July 24, 1943 in Gouverneur, New York to Edward and Muriel (Hance) Barto.

Rose is survived by two sons, Jon “Goose” (Cory) Gutzman of Blaine, Brent  “Bubba” (Amy) Gutzman of Aitkin; two...

Nov 30, 2023

Karen Jean Churchill, age 71 of Brainerd passed away on June 3, 2024 at Carefree Living in Brainerd.  She was born on October 22, 1952 in Crosby to Myron and Lois (Brager) Price.

Karen was a former Para Professional for the Crosby-Ironton School District and was a former employee of Ruttger’s Resort in Bay Lake serving at...

Nov 26, 2023

Lenore C. McBroom, age 90, died peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Golden Horizons of Crosslake, MN. Lenore was born on January 29, 1933 in Bradford Township, MN to Olof and Esther (Lundeen) Peterson.

Lenore graduated from Cambridge High School in 1950. She trained to be a Key Punch Operator and worked for the Green Giant...

Nov 23, 2023

Annika Jean Anderson was born to Andrea and Barry Anderson in 1985 in Brainerd, Minnesota. Alongside sisters Kelsey and Amy, she grew up in lake country, sparking a lifelong love for swimming, boat rides, and wildlife spotting. She would spend her days fishing for sunnies or filling her frog box with frogs and snakes. She once won a loon...

Nov 20, 2023

Edith LaVerne “Edie” Beal, age 90 of Baxter formerly of Crosby died at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd on November 20, 2023.  She was born in Iron Hub on September 19, 1933 to John and Edna (Rider) Wolford.

Edie was a life-long member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Iron Hub, founding member and past president...

Nov 20, 2023

Edith LaVerne “Edie” Beal, age 90 of Baxter formerly of Crosby died at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd on November 20, 2023.  She was born in Iron Hub on September 19, 1933 to John and Edna (Rider) Wolford.

Edie was a life-long member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Iron Hub, founding member and past president...

Nov 19, 2023

Janet M. “Jan” Mehr, age 86 of Brainerd died on November 19, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 25, 1936 in Roscoe, Minnesota to Leo and Gertrude (Hemmesch) Mackedanz. Jan married Art Mehr on July 14, 1956 in Paynesville.

Jan had a great love for family and supported them in every way possible.  She...

Nov 18, 2023

Geneva Julene Mollenhauer, age 96, of Crosby passed away peacefully November 18, 2023 in her sleep.  She was born January 23, 1927 to John and Henrietta (Van Heel) Olmschenk at home in Staples, MN.

She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, graduated from Staples High School and the New York Hairdressing Academy in Fargo, ND.  In 1948 she...

Nov 4, 2023

Shayne Deon Pankratz, age 52 of Brainerd died on November 4, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Mountain Lake, Minnesota on January 5, 1971 to LaVerne and Bryce (Gilbaugh) Pankratz. He was the owner and operator of Pankratz Trucking and Excavating in Crosby.

Shayne is survived by his wife, Trista; two sons, Jared (Juanita Formo)...

Nov 3, 2023

Darlene Kay Winegarner, age 88, of Crosby, went to be with her Lord on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born to William and Pearl (Powell) Isensee in Cass Lake, Minnesota on February 17, 1935. When Darlene was in grade school, her family moved to Crosby. Darlene married LeRoy Winegarner on September 9, 1954, they had five children.

Oct 28, 2023

Kenneth Anthony Dzieweczynski, age 90 of Garrison passed away at the Minneapolis VA Hospital on October 28, 2023. Ken was born in Holdingford, MN on May 24, 1933 to Anna and Anton Dzieweczynski. He was the youngest of 6 brothers.  Ken married the love of his life and soulmate, Bernie, on June 6th, 1953.  They raised their 7 children...