Obituary Listing

Apr 14, 2021

Frank R. “Bob” Taylor, age 83 of Deerwood died on April 14, 2021 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  He was born in Brainerd on October 24, 1937 to Frank H. and Alice (Meligan) Taylor.  Bob married Lois Gross on March 11, 1956 in Iron Hub, Minnesota.  He was a former Draftsman with Control Data and General...

Apr 12, 2021

Wallace Kenneth Biegler, age 67 of Ironton died at his home on April 12, 2021.  He was born on

March 23, 1954 in Minot, ND to Pius and Stephina (Baumgarter) Biegler.  Wallace married Zala Frimood on June 16, 2012 in Baxter.

Wallace is survived by his wife Zala; two sons, Christopher (Sheila) Mosset and Chad...

Apr 7, 2021

Nolan Delano Morison, age 84 of Princeton formerly of Deerwood died on April 7, 2021 at the Health East St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood.  He was born in Irondale Township on March 6, 1937 to John and Selma (Ohrstrom) Morison.  Nolan married Bonnie Jo Lord on April 8, 1961 in Ironton. He was a member of the Crane Operator...

Apr 6, 2021

Melisa Marie Hardesty, age 47 of Havre, MT formerly of Crosby died on April 6, 2021 at the Benefis Health System in Great Falls, MT.  She was born on September 27, 1973 in Coon Rapids.  Melisa was a Crosby-Ironton High graduate and received an LPN degree from Central Lake College in Brainerd.   She was a former nurse at the...

Mar 17, 2021

Michael Joseph Walsh, age 70 of Farm Island Township died at his home surrounded by his on March 17, 2021.  He was born in Minneapolis on June 24, 1950 to Joseph and Leona (Stoltz) Walsh.  Mike married Judith Schlichting on November 27, 1993 in Deerwood. Mike attended the American College and obtained a ChFC, CLU and PFA and numerous...

Mar 16, 2021

Wanda Ferdelman, age 57 of Irondale Township died on March 16, 2021 at her home.  She was born on August 12, 1963 in Crosby to Thomas Bernard and Darlene (Dingman) Burgstaler.

Wanda was a cook and baker at local restaurants.  She had a love for riding motorcycles, fishing and caring for her 2 dogs, Zoey and Breeze.  ...

Mar 15, 2021

Jerald W. Ecklund, age 83 of Wolford Township died at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on March 15, 2021.  He was born in Sisseton, SD on August 23, 1937 to Albin and Mary (Simmons) Ecklund.   He received a degree in Education from Chadron State in Chadron, Nebraska.  Jerry married Jeanne Planansky on June 8, 1963 in Hemingford, Nebraska.  He...

Mar 6, 2021

Helen Etzler, age 97 of Crosby died on March 6, 2021 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on August 15, 1923 in Bay Lake Township to Frank and Katherine (Looman) Etzler.  Helen was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby.

Helen is survived by one daughter, Donna Sapa of Deerwood;...

Mar 6, 2021

Archie Olson Jr., age 85 of Bay Lake Township died on March 6, 2021 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.  He was born on November 24, 1935 to Archie and Edith (Wendorf) Olson Sr.  Archie married Deanna Larson on February 28, 1959 in Fort Riley, KS.  He was the retired owner of Metro Curbing Inc. in Bloomington and was...

Mar 2, 2021

Gary David Hambleton, age 84, of Malmo, MN, died peacefully on the morning of March 2nd with his daughter Kelly by his side in her Ironton, MN, home.

Born in Braham, MN, on October 6, 1936, Gary grew up on the southeastern shore of Mille Lacs Lake, MN. In school he excelled in athletics.  Upon graduating from...

Mar 2, 2021

Deborah “Debby” Bickford, age 61 of Rabbit Lake Township died at her home on March 2, 2021.  She was born on February 18, 1960 in Casper, WY to Billy and Edith (Lee) Summerlin.  Debby married Chris Bickford on August 15, 1980 in Virginia Beach, VA.  She was employed as a cashier with the Grand Casino, Mille Lacs with 25...

Mar 1, 2021

Thomas “Tuck” Ringhand, age 80 of Deerwood died at his home on March 1, 2021.  He was born on August 22, 1940 in Crosby to Albert and Alice (Magee) Ringhand.  Tuck married Karen Braff on January 11, 1964 in Crosby. He was a barber for 57 years, 2 years in Minneapolis, 8 years in Ely and 47 years in...

Feb 25, 2021

Bennie Hanson of West Vally Township went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, February 25, 2021, in the Care Center at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, MN, at 90 years and 26 days.

Bennie Hanson was born January 30, 1931, in Newfolden, MN, to Hartvig and Tena (Anderson) Hanson as the tenth of thirteen children. He...

Feb 24, 2021

Paul Joseph Radinovich, age 81 of Cuyuna died at his home on February 24, 2021.  He was born on September 17, 1939 in Crosby to John and Mary (Klow) Radinovich.  Paul was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a member of the Myrin-James American Legion Post #443, Ironton.

Paul is survived by his son, Jordan Erickson; three...

Feb 22, 2021

Brian D. Jarvela, age 59 of Crosby died on February 22, 2021 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.  He was born on June 28, 1961 in Crosby to Donald and Louise (Sharp) Jarvela.

Brian was a former Clow Stamping Employee with 30 years of service.

Brian is survived by his fiancé, Tammy DeCent;...

Feb 19, 2021

Jeffrey Michael Smith, age 65 of St. Cloud formerly of Crosby died on February 19, 2021 at St. Benedict’s Senior Living in St. Cloud.  He was born on December 7, 1955 in Duluth to Erling and Delores (Landowski) Smith.  Jeff was a former employee of the City of Crosby and Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd.  He was a member of...

Feb 18, 2021

Richard A. “Dick” Bordwell, 64 of Nokay Lake Township passed away peacefully on February 18, 2021 at his home with family by his side.  He was born on March 30, 1956 in Brainerd to Adolph and Shirley (Raddatz) Bordwell.  Dick was an employee for the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation with 35 years of service and for many...

Feb 17, 2021

Edward Robert Johnson, age 36 of Crosby died at his home on February 17, 2021.  He was born in Crosby on January 9, 1985 to John and Mary (Mirau) Johnson.  Ed graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 2003.

Ed is survived by his mother, Mary Johnson of Crosby; five sisters, Michelle (Travis) Mason of St....

Feb 13, 2021

Kevin Eugene DeCent, age 61 of Crosby died at his home on February 13, 2021.  He was born on April 23, 1959 in Crosby to Bennie and Judy (Olson) DeCent.  Kevin married Susan Hendrickson on February 1, 1991 in Brainerd.  He was a retired machinist with Graphic Packaging in Crosby and Temco in Aitkin.  He was a member of...

Feb 11, 2021

Maree A. Cooper, 66 years young, passed away February 11 2021, at St. Cloud Hospital with family by her side. She was born May 16 1954 to Carlota Estrada and Ernesto Chavez in Denver Co.

Maree graduated from West High School, Class of 1972. She later graduated from Denver Police Academy in 1979. She married Charles A....