Obituary Listing

Jul 20, 2025

Bernita B. Harrison, age 89 of Crosby, passed away on July 20, 2025 at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on March 21, 1936 in LaPorte to Everett and Rozetta Palm.

Bernita was united in marriage with the love of her life, Danny Harrison on June 7, 1953 in Crosby.

Bernita was...

Jul 20, 2025

Joseph Patrick Simons passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and fierce devotion to those he cared about. Joe was born May 12, 1942, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Lucia Picha Simons and Francis Simons. Joe spent his early years in Lake City before moving to Brainerd, Minnesota, where...

Jul 17, 2025

Malcolm David Karnowski, age 98, of Southview Acres, W St. Paul and formerly of Deerwood, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in West St. Paul, surrounded by loved ones.

Malcolm was born on May 8, 1927, in Crosby, MN, to Anna Marie (Olson) Karnowski and David Herman Karnowski. He was raised in Deerwood and...

Jul 16, 2025

Ilean J. Moore, age 83, of Baxter, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 at her home. She was born to Edwin and Katherine Vogel on February 3, 1942. Ilean was born and raised in Farnhamville, IA. In 1962, Ilean married her high school sweetheart, Darold Moore. Together they had 3 daughters, Kari, Heidi, and Kristina (Kris). In...

Jul 11, 2025

Carroll Ann Kukowski, 83 was born on July 15, 1941 in Southampton, N.Y. to Charles and Elmira (Lagasse) McGarrathan. She graduated from Rolla High School in Rolla, North Dakota, where her family had moved. She studied business and education at Minot State Teachers College. Carroll met and married her husband of 63 years, Adolph Kukowski, on December 30, 1961...

Jul 4, 2025

Roger B. Burgstaler, age 57 of Larkspur, CO passed away on July 4, 2025 unexpectedly.  He was born in Crosby on September 14, 1967 in Crosby to Peter and Marion (Warner) Burgstaler.

Roger graduated from the Aitkin High School, class of 1986.

Roger loved being in the outdoors.  He loved to hunt, fish and ride...

Jul 4, 2025

Rita Frances Kuznia age 75, of Embarass passed suddenly at her home July 4, 2025

Preceding Rita in death are her parents, Frances E Kuznia and Stanley Joseph Kuznia.

Rita is survived by her 3 sisters, Bernadine Wisocki, Joanne Starzyk and Annette Thibeault; her brother, Fred Kuznia and their families.

Rita was in...

Jul 2, 2025

Mary Elizabeth (Krall) Sabyan, age 80, passed away at the Little Falls Care Center on July 2, 2025. She was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Brainerd to Louis and Louise (O'Brien) Krall on June 22, 1945. Mary enjoyed knitting, crocheting, completing jigsaw puzzles, playing cards with her family and spending time at the lake. Over the years, she...

Jun 24, 2025

Robert Gordon "Bob" Enga, age 93 of Deerwood, passed away on June 24, 2025 at Essentia St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.  He was born on May 23, 1932 in Minneapolis to Albert and Myrtle (Harris) Enga.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran.  Robert was united in marriage with Hazel Underdahl on May 9th, 1953 in Mason City, Iowa....

Jun 22, 2025

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Jun 16, 2025

Roxanne Christine Kvamso, age 48 of Brainerd, passed away on June 15, 2025 at Essentia St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.  She was born in Aitkin on November 3, 1976 to Kenneth and Antoinette (Burgwald) Kvamso.

Roxanne was a faithful daughter and sister and was a good friend and helpful to many. She will be missed by...

Jun 11, 2025

Michael J. Gifford, age 73, of Outing, MN, passed away on June 11, 2025, at Essentia Health–St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN, with loved ones by his side.

Mike was born in 1952 in Pine City, MN, to Marjorie and William Gifford. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and...

Jun 10, 2025

Charles W. "Bill" Miller, age 93 of Deerwood, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Seattle, Washington.  He was born in Crosby, Minnesota, on November 13, 1931, to Albert A. and Frances  Miller.  He graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1950.  Bill was united in marriage with Angeline "Angie" Chopp on July 25, 1953 in Crosby.

Jun 8, 2025

William Dennis “Bill” Johnson, age 72 of Crosby, passed away on June 8, 2025 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  He was born on July 23, 1952 in Brainerd to Dennis and Donna (Olson) Johnson.

Bill was a retired Ironton Fireman.  He was responsible for the restoration of the 1910 fire truck.

In...

Jun 8, 2025

On June 8, 2025, Mary Teresa Gaviglio (Bonicelli) passed away at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center after a 19-month journey with colon cancer. She stepped into the light of God's everlasting presence, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, tenacity, and love.

Mary was born on January 11, 1950 in Oak Lawn, Illinois and is preceded in death by...

Jun 6, 2025

Sean Patrick O'Bryan, age 58 of Emily, passed away on June 6, 2025.  He was born in St. Louis Park on June 24, 1966 to Steven and Jacqueline (Swanson) O'Bryan.  Sean was a U.S. Army veteran.

Sean was an avid fisherman and a wonderful cook.

Sean is survived by his daughters, Sigre O'Bryan and Alison...

May 30, 2025

Janice Marie "Jan" Bukovich, age 80 of Lake Shore, passed away at her home on May 30, 2025.

She was born on April 11, 1945 in Little Falls to Nick and Martha (Czech) Brady.  Jan was united in marriage to John Bukovich on August 5, 1993 in Lake Shore.

Jan graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High...

May 29, 2025

Alvin Doonan, 85, of Deerwood passed away peacefully with his wife by his side.

He was born May 3, 1940 in Willow River to Basil and Lillian (Randall) Doonan, graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School class of 1958 and joined the Navy serving his country for 4 years. After his military service, he came home to Minnesota and...

May 28, 2025

Charles Ralph Hoover, age 85 of Outing, passed away on May 26, 2025 at his home.

He was born on May 17, 1940 in Minneapolis to William and Lillian (Fuhs) Hoover.

Charles was a retired member of the Teamsters Union Local 120 in the Twin Cities; a long-time

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May 28, 2025

Carol Gloria Dosmann, age 93 of Brainerd, passed away on May 28, 2025 at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.  She was born in Dennison, MN on November 5, 1931 to Andrew and Olga (Gibson) Dalbotten. Carol was united in marriage to Lester J. Dosmann on November 8, 1952 in Minneapolis.

She was a retired Target...