Obituary Listing

May 8, 2023

Dorothy Alfrieda Portz, age 75 of Crosby died at the St. Cloud Hospital on May 8, 2023.  She was born in St. Paul on January 8, 1948 to Edwin and Ruth (Dwuznik) Fontaine.

Dorothy is survived by one son, Robert (Lisa) Portz; two daughters, Rebecca Portz and Nancy Portz; one brother, Everett (Karen) Fontaine; two sisters, Theresa...

May 7, 2023

Alvin Stewart “Al” Jensen, age 86 of Emily died at his home on May 7, 2023.  He was born in Minneapolis on February 3, 1937 to Carl and Grace (Jones) Jensen.   Al married Patricia Moore on April 29, 1961 in Iowa. Al has been a resident of Emily since 1970.  He was a former Police Chief for the city...

May 3, 2023

Dawn Karlene Chamberlin, age 67 of Goshen, Indiana formerly of the Crosby area died on May 3, 2023 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  She was born on November 1, 1955 in Blue Earth to Loren and Neva (Shuttleworth) Armstrong.   Dawn married Edward Chamberlin on May 25, 1974 in Crosby.

Dawn is survived by her...

May 3, 2023

Joseph William Butnor, age 86 of Deerwood died on May 3, 2023 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born on June 19, 1936 in Waterbury CT to Joseph and Eva (Gowlis) Butnor.  He  was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran.  He married Sharon Halvorson Anderson on August 15, 2019 in Watertown, CT.

Joe is...

Apr 26, 2023

George B. Johnson, age 87 of Bay Lake formerly of Edina died on April 26, 2023.  In his younger years he spent his summers on Bay Lake.  This is where he met his wife of 60 years. George loved working with wood, whether it would be cutting firewood or making furniture.

George is survived by his wife,...

Apr 25, 2023

Ralph James Ferrier, age 73 of Aitkin died on April 25, 2023 at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin.  He was born in Sturgis, Michigan to Ralph and Analee (Hart) Ferrier.  Ralph married Linda Fageroos on January 14, 1982 in Pequot Lakes.  He was an avid outdoorsman, and guided for fishing, hunting and trapping trips.

Ralph...

Apr 24, 2023

Kathleen Jo Middleton, age 69 of Long Lake died peacefully on April 24, 2023 at the MC Little Hospice House in Edina surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Crosby on January 15, 1954 to John and Betty (Johnson) Perpich.  Kathleen married Patrick Joseph Middleton on December 20, 1974 in Crosby.

Kathleen is survived by...

Apr 20, 2023

Thomas R. Brandt, 83, of Deerwood, MN, formerly of Northfield, MN, passed away on April 20, 2023 at Essentia Health--St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on April 17, 1940 in Brainerd to Robert and Margaret (Cody) Brandt. When he was eight years old his family moved from Crosby to the family farm in the Northfield/Dundas...

Apr 18, 2023

Patricia “Pat” A. Genz, age 76 of Emily, MN passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023 at Riverwood Hospital in Aitkin, MN.   Pat was born June 20, 1946 in St. Paul, MN to Anton and Elizabeth (Steichen) Fendrick.  She attended St. Stanislaus School in St. Paul until 1961 and then graduated from North St. Paul High School in 1963. ...

Apr 18, 2023

Peggy Louise Roubinek, age 64 of Ironton died at her home on April 18, 2023.  She was born in Crosby on March 16, 1959 to Leonard and Irene (Parsons) Laughton.  Peggy married Micheal James Roubinek on May 13, 1986 in Brainerd.

Peggy is survived by her husband Micheal; her son, Michael (Rosie) Roubinek of Bay Lake; her...

Apr 8, 2023

Mary Lou Mirau, age 93 of Crosby died at Heartwood Senior Living in Crosby on April 8, 2023.  She was born on May 5, 1929 in Crosby to Louis and Isabel (Brown) Raymond.  Mary Lou was a retired Clerk for the city of Deerwood.  She played organ for several area churches.  She attended the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crosby....

Apr 8, 2023

Claude Joseph Gilmer, age 94 of Aitkin formerly of Crosby died at Aitkin Health Service on April 8, 2023.  He was born on August 31, 1928 to William and Marie “Mary” Gilmer in Swan Lake Manitoba Canada.  The family moved to Brainerd, he lost his mother at the age of two and was raised by his Aunt Mary.  As...

Apr 1, 2023

Wade Mathew Mahle, age 58 of Brainerd died on April 1, 2023.  He was born on June 23, 1964 in Glencoe, MN to Gerald and Bess (Squires) Mahle.

Wade is survived by his son, Jacob Mahle; his daughter, Megan Mahle; his mother, Bess Mahle; two brothers, Kim (Barbara) Mahle and Shawn Mahle; one sister, Twila (Lyle) Larson...

Apr 1, 2023

Susan Mary Zgutowicz, age 78 of Deerwood died on April 1, 2023 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.  She was born on July 4, 1944 in Minneapolis to Robert and Mary (Carlin) Beam.  Sue married Gary Zgutowicz on September 21, 1968 in Minneapolis.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby and volunteered at...

Mar 28, 2023

Blaine Wallace Stimac, age 59 of Brainerd died on March 28, 2023 at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.  He was born on August 20, 1963 in Crosby to James and Janet (Newstrom) Stimac.  Blaine was employed as a mechanic and small engine repair person in Crosby.

Blaine is survived by his step daughters, Sierra Oustad...

Mar 13, 2023

Allen William Wink, age 83 of Deer River formerly of Brainerd died on March 13, 2023 at the Essentia Health Deer River.  He was born on April 24, 1939 in Arlington, South Dakota to William and Eva (Klindt) Wink.  He was a retired U.S. Marine Corp veteran.  Allen married Marcia Wood on January 12, 1963 in Minneapolis.  He was...

Mar 10, 2023

John Steven Iverson, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023.  A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Bethesda Lutheran Church of Malmo at 11:00 a.m.  A visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis at 11:30 a.m....

Mar 7, 2023

Irma Albie Gagnon, age 95, formerly of Crosby died at her daughter’s home in Kinnickinnic, WI on March 7, 2023. Irma was born on February 6, 1928, to Isaac and Ida Talvitie at home above Talvitie’s Shoe Shop on Main Street in Crosby.  She graduated from C-I High School, class of 1946, and went on to study Nursing at...

Mar 3, 2023

Robert Alexander “Bob” Bodle, age 93 of Emily died on March 3, 2023 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  He was born on February 19, 1930 in Ross Lake Township to Leonard and Carol (Huges) Bodle.  Bob was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran.  Bob married Margarette Frink on May 4, 1934 in Fairfield Township.

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Mar 2, 2023

Robert Leonard Kirby II, age 87 of Crosby died on March 2, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Miami, Florida on April 24, 1935 to Robert and Dendella (Kay) Kirby.

Robert is survived by his son, Jeffre Kirby of Crosby; three grandchildren, Patrick, LeAnne and Brenden Kirby; and one great grandchild, Dustyn Worden.

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