Obituary Listing

Jan 9, 2023

Paul A. Johnson, age 90 of Palisade died on January 9, 2023 at his home.  He was born on

September 23, 1932 in Waukenabo Township, MN to Carl and Nancy (Carlson) Johnson.

Paul was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran severing in of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam.  He married Kathleen “Kay” Deblock on September 25,...

Jan 3, 2023

Glenn E. Mechelke, age 99 of Crosby formerly of Outing died at Heartwood Senior Living in Crosby.  He was born on March 5, 1923 in St. Paul to Edward and Alice (Mogren) Mechelke.

For many years Glenn was the owner and operator of Birch Bay Lodge and Campground in Outing.  He gave 50 + years of service...

Dec 29, 2022

Bernadine Theresa (Backowski)  Dzieweczynski, age 88, resident of Garrison, MN passed away December 29th, 2022.

Bernie was born to parents, Anthony and Albina Backowski on August 28th, 1934. She was the youngest of six children. Bernie wed the love of her life, her best friend and soulmate, Ken on June 6th, 1953. They were blessed with 7...

Dec 28, 2022

Ethel Vivian (Kullander) Maki died peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Crosby MN at the Care Center at CRMC.

A memorial service is planned at the Cascade United Methodist Church on June 17, 2023 with visitation at 10 am, service at 11 am, reception to follow. Following the service her ashes will be spread on family...

Dec 27, 2022

Shelby Jean Olson, age 83 of Deerwood died at Aitkin Health Services on December 27, 2022.

She was born in Crosby on January 3, 1939 to Vernon and Edna (Duzan) Hendrickson.  Shelby was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood.

Shelby is survived by one son, Wade Olson of Deerwood; one daughter, Heidi...

Dec 23, 2022

LaVonne Mardelle McCalvy, age 86 of Bay Lake Township died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on December 23, 2022.

She was born on August 13, 1936 in Crosby to Roy and Melva (Stang) Abbott.  LaVonne married James Howard McCalvy on September 16, 1955 in Crosby.  She was a member of Light

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Dec 18, 2022

Lilly Ann (Lundgren) Hanson, age 80, of West Valley Township, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Lakeview Methodist Care Center in Fairmont, MN.

Lilly was born April 11, 1942, in Warroad, MN, to Hermes and Ann (Helgeson) Lundgren as the fourth of four children. Lilly graduated from Warroad High School and...

Dec 17, 2022

Virginia Luella Platisha was born to Anna Marie Olson Karnowski and David Herman Karnowski in Crosby on November 22, 1923. She died peacefully on December 17, 2022 in Crosby with family holding her hand.

Virginia was a 1941 graduate of Crosby Ironton High School.  She attended the University of MN and graduated from the MN School of...

Dec 17, 2022

Kenneth Paul Solom, age 80 of Baxter died on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 5:16 p.m. at the Lakeview Hospital in Two Harbors related to various complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Preceding Kenneth in death by his beloved parents, Kenneth Mervin Solom and Ella Elizabeth (Treichel) Solom as well as his grandparents, one younger brother, Bruce Roger Solom,...

Dec 9, 2022

Lester “Les” Goodman, age 100, of Emily, MN entered into eternal life on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Fergus Falls Veteran Home.  He was surrounded by his loved ones.

Lester is survived by his children, Kathy Todd of Pine River, MN, Michael (Melanie) Goodman of LaGrange, GA, Pat Goodman of Duluth, MN, Pam Goodman of Chaska,...

Dec 8, 2022

Thomas James Ringhand Jr., age 57 of Ironton died on December 8, 2022 in Seattle Washington from cardiac complications while attending his son Tucker’s National Cross Country Division II Championships.  He was born in Crosby on October 28, 1965 to Thomas “Tuck” and Karen (Braff) Ringhand.  Tom graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1984.  He received a...

Dec 6, 2022

Jeffrey Scott Olsen, age 65 of Irondale Township, on December 6, 2022 lost his battle due to complications of Pneumonia at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby but has declared victory and is now at peace with his Heavenly Father. Jeff was born in Brainerd on December 13, 1956 to Fred and Esther (Cornish) Olsen. Jeff owned JSO Custom...

Dec 6, 2022

Shirley Elizabeth Harker, age 91 of Crosby passed away on December 6, 2022 at her home.  She was born in Tioga, North Dakota to James and Bessie Flynn.  After they lost their farm during the depression they moved to Pine River. Shirley attended the Pine River schools, where she met the love of her life, James Harker.  The married...

Dec 5, 2022

Rita Ann Lehnert, age 79 of Edina died on December 5, 2022 at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.  She was born on January 28, 1943 in Minneapolis to Walter and Mary Lehnert.  She graduated from Holy Angels High School in 1961, Creighton University in 1965 and received her Master’s Degree from the University of Minnesota.

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Dec 1, 2022

Marlys Marie Dehning, age 82 of Brainerd formerly of Deerwood, died at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd on December 1, 2022.  She was born to Walter and Rose (Specht) Petersen on September 25, 1940 in Aitkin.  Marlys married James Dehning on December 17, 1960 in Iron Hub.  She was a retired Physical Therapy Assistant serving Cedarbrook Manor, Cuyuna Regional Medical...

Nov 29, 2022

Burt Leslie Tasche or more affectionately known a s Burturde. Was 59 years old, 5 months shy of his 60thbirthday when He passed away in November due to health complications. He lived in Minnesota his whole life born in Watertown MN to Patricia & Roy Tasche, and father two daughters in Brainerd where he spent the remainder of his...

Nov 26, 2022

Jeffrey Allen Herzenach, age 53 of Ironton died on November 26, 2022 at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.  He was born to Allen and Mary Lou (Daniels) Herzenach on January 8, 1969 in Minneapolis.  Jeff was a former employee of the C-I Pub in Ironton, Crosby Bar and managed Barstock Liquor in Crosby.

Jeff is...

Nov 26, 2022

Mildred E. Winterowd, age 95 of Deerwood died at her home on November 26, 2022.  She was born to Arthur and Jessie (Adair) Johnson on January 17, 1927 in Brainerd.  Mildred was a retired Crow Wing County Health Aid.

Mildred is survived three sons, Dennis (Betty Jo) Winterowd of Deerwood, Leon (Karen) Winterowd of Pillager and Nathan...

Nov 25, 2022

Margarette E. “Mugs” Bodle, age 88 of Emily died on November 25, 2022 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born to Emerald and Elizabeth (Ackmann) Frink on May 4, 1934 in Fairfield Township.

Mugs is survived by her husband, Robert; two sons, Marlen (Sandra) Bodle and Rory (LuAnne) Bodle all of Emily; two...

Nov 23, 2022

June Ione Roiger, age 84 of Garrison died at her home on November 23, 2022.  She was born on March 12, 1938 in Mountain Lake, Minnesota to Clarence and Cleo (Smith) Holyer.  June married Francis Roiger on April 29, 1957 in Comfrey.

June was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and the Ladies Guild...