Obituary Listing

Jan 15, 2022

Kerry Marta McCollister, age 36, died at her home in Deerwood on Saturday January 15, 2022, surrounded by her family who loved her. She had battled alcoholism and an eating disorder for years.

She is survived and missed by her parents Howard and Sally McCollister, brother Jess very special niece DeeDra, AKA Deedles , and her surrogate...

Jan 14, 2022

Gordon Wesley Rosen, age 81 of Fort Ripley died at his home on January 14, 2022.  He was born on February 18, 1940 in Montevideo to Claus and Ruth (Scharf) Rosen.  Gordon was a retired local Home Builder and Mason. He also had a career in printing.  He was a past president of the Minnesota Trapper’s Association and past...

Jan 11, 2022

William Earl Stimac, age 76 of Garrison died at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby on January 11, 2022.

He was born on July 17, 1945 in Crosby to Frank and Margaret (Frazer) Stimac.  Bill was raised in Trommald.  He attended school in Riverton until the 8th grade.  He graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, then...

Jan 7, 2022

David Josiah Sher, age 32 of Anoka died at his home on January 7, 2022.  He was born on April 15, 1989 in Brainerd to Craig and Lisa (DeCent) Sher.  David had a love for his dogs, music, skateboarding and working out at the gym.

David is survived by his mother, Lisa Mooers of Crosby; one brother,...

Jan 5, 2022

Ruth Arline Hamdorf, age 99 of Deerwood, passed away on January 4, 2022 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  Born on December 26, 1922 to Gerd and Cora (Kief) Alfs.  She graduated from the Aitkin High School in 1941.  She was employed as a secretary at Aitkin Skelgas and Western Union in Duluth as a Teletype Operator.  ...

Jan 4, 2022

Arlene Esther Stromberg, age 89 of Baxter formerly of Deerwood died on January 4, 2022 at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.  She was born on August 28, 1932 in Leeds, North Dakota to Arthur and Esther (Engstrom) Waller.  From many years Arlene and her husband Arley owned and operated Stromberg’s Market in Deerwood.  She was a member...

Dec 30, 2021

Thomas Albert Biever, age 86 of Deerwood died on December 30, 2021 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born in St. Paul on April 15, 1935 to Albert and Stephanie (Erhart) Biever.  Tom owned and operated the B & B Store in Ironton for 22 years, he was a former council member for the City...

Dec 30, 2021

Arnold Wesley “Arnie” Graff, age 82 of Deerwood formerly of Bloomington died on December 30, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Morris, MN on February 22, 1939 to Arthur and Lanora (Gulbrandson) Graff.  He was a US. Army.  In 1957 Arnie graduated from WCSA in Morris.  Arnie married Sylvia Koehntop on July 8, 1961 in Donnelly, MN.  ...

Dec 29, 2021

Loyd Duane Churchill, age 74 of Brainerd died at his home on December 29, 2021.  He was born on March 21, 1947 in Brainerd to Raymond and Mae (Carroll) Churchill.  Loyd married Karen Price on September 17, 1977 in Crosby.  He was a former Security Officer with Grand Casino, Mille Lacs with 20 years of service.

Loyd...

Dec 23, 2021

Chris Milo Bickford, age 64 of Rabbit Lake Township died on December 23, 2021 at the Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin.  He was born in Aitkin on May 2, 1957 in to Ronald and Bertha (Wynn) Bickford.  Chris was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He was the retired owner of Bickford Welding in Ironton.  Chris married Deborah Summerlin on August...

Dec 22, 2021

Donald M. “Don” Mass, age 70 of Otsego died at his home on December 22, 2021.  Don was born and raised in Brainerd.  He worked primarily as a mechanic most notably at National Bushing (Auto Value) in Brainerd, Willis Trucking in Rogers, and for 19 years in the Public Work

Department at the City of Otsego, where...

Dec 21, 2021

Lorraine (Lorri) Haugen (Holmvig) was guided into heaven on December 21st 2021. She passed at home surrounded by loved ones. Lorri was born in Crosby, MN on November 6, 1954 to Harlan “Smoky” and Molly (Thoms) Holmvig.

Lorri had many passions in life but some of the most valuable to her was her faith and her family....

Dec 15, 2021

James Robert Marr, age 76 of Crosby died on December 15, 2021 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born on November 4, 1945 in Freeport, IL to Albert and Anna (Meyer) Marr.  Jim was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the 8th Air Force during Vietnam.  He married Janet Widmer in Highland, IL on...

Dec 15, 2021

Nyla Jane (Dennis) Nyberg, age 95 of Crosby passed onto heaven on December 15, 2021 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby surrounded by family.  She was born on May 17, 1926 in Williston, ND to Joseph and Helen (Weeks) Dennis. Her family moved to Minneapolis when she was a young girl, and eventually moved to Mizpah, MN.  ...

Dec 10, 2021

Hubert Frans Lindblad, age 91 of Outing and Breckenridge died on December 10, 2021 at the Twin Town Villa Assisted Living Community in Breckenridge.  He was born on January 14, 1930 in Willmar to Frans and Marvel (Knutson) Lindblad.  Hubert was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War. On October 11, 1953, he married Iris Elizabeth Thunberg...

Dec 10, 2021

Ronald Gordon Gray, age 89 of Bay Lake Township died on December 10, 2021 at his home.  He was born on July 4, 1932 in Brainerd to Gordon and Gladys (Peddycoart) Gray.  Ron graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School class of 1950. He was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. Serving on the U.S.S. New Jersey and U.S.S. Des...

Dec 9, 2021

Rita (Burris) Lindberg, age 93, a 21 year resident of Crosslake, MN and formerly of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away on December 9, 2021.

Rita had a passion for travel, camping, feeding the birds and bird watching, sewing, crocheting, puzzles, reading, planning and cooking fantastic meals, noteworthy deviled eggs and baking cookies.  She had a hard time...

Dec 8, 2021

David Sterling Roth was born December 17,1942 at the Rush City, MN hospital to Sterling and Ruth (Loomis) Roth. David grew up with his younger sister Irene on a dairy farm near McGrath, MN. David married Mary Lou Erickson from Finlayson, MN on June 7,1963 at the Calvary Presbyterian Church in McGrath. They lived a few years near the...

Dec 6, 2021

Thomas Eugene Turk, age 77, formerly of Deerwood, passed away after suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease on December 6, 2021 at Brookside Senior Living in Montevideo, Minnesota. He was born on June 1, 1944 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Albert and Mildred (Anderson) Turk. He graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1962. He began working for Hallett Construction Company during the...

Dec 4, 2021

On December 4th, at 94 years old, God called Bob home. Bob was hospitalized (for the 1st time in his life) with a brief stint of Covid before being released home. Bob passed away exactly as he wished. Peacefully asleep in the home he loved so much.

He was born to Torkel and Elizabet Kallestad on September16,...