Obituary Listing

Aug 15, 2023

Ann A Smith, 89, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023.

She was born on April 2nd, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa to L Dale & Doris Ahern. Ann married Bruce K Smith on December 26th, 1953, in Decorah, Iowa.  She was an active Mother of 3 and was involved in, ...

Aug 13, 2023

Ezekiel Ward “Zeke” Roberts, age 42 of Hinckley formerly of Crosby died on August 13, 2023.  He was born in Tampa, FL on September 13, 1980 to Clarence and Sandra (Workman) Roberts.

Zeke is survived by his brother, Zoe Roberts of Brainerd and his sister, Leiah Roberts of Crosby and three nieces and one nephew.

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Aug 9, 2023

Susan Mary Bushard, age 60 of Ironton went home with her Lord on August 9, 2023.  She was born in Buffalo, New York on February 20. 1963 to Ronald and Diana (Sommer) Engasser Sr.    Susan married Michael James Bushard on August `1, 2009 in Crosby.  She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crosby and attended the...

Jul 27, 2023

Robert Boyd Smith, of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Crosby, passed away on July 27, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby.

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Jul 22, 2023

Roger Neil Ostrowski, age 89 of Ironton died on July 22, 2023 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  He was born in Moran Township, MN on June 5, 1934 to Andrew and May (Salisbury) Ostrowski.

Roger is survived by his wife, Betty; four sons, Joseph (Lori) Ostrowski of Ironton, Wayne (Carla) Ostrowski of Deerwood, Mark...

Jul 20, 2023

Lorraine Rebecca Deblock, age 93 of Cuyuna died on July 20, 2023 at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin. She was born on January 1, 1930 in Wolford Township to Wilbert and Mildred (Ridlon) Wolford.  Lorraine was a retired secretary with the Crosby-Ironton School District.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Crosby and the National Catholic...

Jul 19, 2023

John Charles Deblock, age 99 of Cuyuna died on July 19, 2023 at Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin.  He was born in Riverton on May 12, 1924 to John and Mary (Puchrieter) Deblock.  He was a WWII Army veteran.  John was a retired miner with Pickands Mather Mining Company with 25 years of service. John was a member...

Jul 17, 2023

Wade Jeffrey Sorensen, age 57 of Crosby died on July 17, 2023 at United Hospital in St. Paul.  He was born in Minneapolis on February 1, 1966.  Wade graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1984.

Wade is survived by his father Thomas Sorensen of Burnsville; his mother, Edna Sorensen of Crosby; his son, Steven Cutter...

Jul 14, 2023

Roberta Ann “Bobbie” Ferrari, age 78 of Crosby died on July 14, 2023 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on April 16, 1945 in Crosby to Leslie and Bernice (Jenkins) Wood. Bobbie married David Ferrari on February 10, 1968 in Crosby.  She was a retired Dispatcher for the Crosby Police Department with 28 years...

Jul 12, 2023

Ernie Miller, age 82 of Emily passed away at his home on July 12, 2023.  He was born in Granite Falls Township, MN on April 16, 1941 to Allen and Lorena (Kruse) Miller.  Ernie wore many hats during his lifetime and whether it was overseeing an office rebuild, building Shaker reproduction furniture, managing a hydroponics greenhouse or pulling irrigation...

Jul 11, 2023

Michael John “Mike” Dufour, age 61 of Brainerd died at his home on July 11, 2023.  He was born in St. Paul on February 8, 1962 to John and Donna (Lowrie) Dufour.  Mike was a retired electrician with 35 years of service and was an IBEW member of Local 110, St. Paul.

Mike is survived by his...

Jul 9, 2023

Lester “Les” J. Dosmann age 94, of Ironton passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at St Cloud Veterans Medical Center. Les was born May 25, 1929 to Albert and Edith (Kroetsch) Dosmann on the family farm near Mt. Carmel, ND. He grew up on the family farm then moved to Langdon, ND in 1949. On November 9, 1952,...

Jul 5, 2023

Richard Warren “Dick” Willett, age 94, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Wednesday, July 5, 2023.  Dick was born to Ethel Maude Johnson and Roy Lee Willett in St. Paul, MN on June 4, 1929. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Dick married Ellen Jeanne Melberg on May 11, 1951. He...

Jul 1, 2023

Nancy Ann Archibald, age 91 of Baxter died on July 1, 2023 at her home.  She was born in St. Paul on September 11, 1931.

Nancy lived and worked all over the country.  As a very young child she lived with her parents in a cabin in Finland, MN and later lived and attended school in Duluth. ...

Jun 30, 2023

Alan Gaylord Van Horn, age 59, passed away June 30, 2023 at his home in Deerwood MN. Alan was born October 13, 1963 to Thomas and Mary Jane (Wgeishofski) Van Horn in Aitkin, Minnesota. Alan was a loved father, brother, uncle, and friend. He attended Crosby-Ironton High School before moving to Texas for work. He eventually moved back to...

Jun 30, 2023

Alan Gaylord Van Horn, age 59 of Deerwood died at his home on June 30, 2023.  A Celebration of Life is being planned for August 5th.  A full obit will follow.

Jun 27, 2023

John (Jack) William Couture was born to Marian (Krause) and Stanley Couture on March 7, 1935 in Ironton, MN.  He was the youngest of 6 children.

Jack grew up fishing, playing basketball and participating in the high school band. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of MN. He graduated with a degree in music...

Jun 20, 2023

Gary Dwaine Ryappy, age 80 of Crosby died at his home on June 20, 2023.  He was born in Crosby on November 4, 1942 to Arthur and Florence (Ridlon) Ryappy.  Gary married Donna Carlson on July 28, 1962 in Crosby.

Gary is survived by his wife Donna; three sons, Kurt Ryappy of Crosby, Todd (Tonya) Ryappy of...

Jun 17, 2023

David William Bolei, age 80 of Crosby died on June 17, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Crosby on June 7, 1943 to Jess and Gertie (Jones) Bolei.  David married Connie Jo Benjamin on July 20, 2008 in Crosby.  He was a retired owner of D & J Machining in Brainerd and a member of the Cross...

Jun 6, 2023

Gail Whiteside Gowen Hendrickson, age 78 of Breezy Point died on June 6, 2023 at her home.  She was born in Minneapolis on December 1, 1944 to Richard and Jean (Dahlman) Gowen.  Gail married Ronald Hendrickson on July 28, 1962 in Watertown, SD.  She was a retired realtor in the Twin Cities, retiring to Breezy Point in 2013.  She...