Obituary Listing

Sep 1, 2025

Florentina "Gina" Brown, age 76 of Baxter, passed away on September 1, 2025 at the Bethany Good Samaritan in Brainerd.  She was born in Bato Leyte, Philippines on June 24, 1949 to Nicolas and Arsenia (Latto) Lastra.  Gina was united in marriage to Michael Brown on November 8, 1969.

Gina is survived by her husband Michael; two...

Aug 31, 2025

John Roy Papenfuss, age 79 of Ironton, passed away at his home on August 31, 2025 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Stillwater on August 6, 1946 to Roy and Fayra (Evermann) Papenfuss.  John married Mary Kay Anderson on December 30, 1967 in Stillwater.

John graduated from the Stillwater High School, class of 1964.  He...

Aug 28, 2025

Shirley LaVonne Goodwin went to her eternal rest on August 28, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Grand Forks, ND on November 30, 1939 to Alfred and Mildred Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Daniel W. Goodwin, son Jeffrey, parents, Aunt Lorraine and Uncle Ardell Jeffrey, her brother Maynard...

Aug 25, 2025

Harold "Pancho" Peter Zeitler, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2025 in Crosby, Minnesota, after a strong 3-year fight against cancer. His loving wife of 53 years, Connie, was at his side.

He was born in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, to Isabel June Ankerson and George Joseph Zeitler, and grew up on a dairy...

Aug 22, 2025

Arlis L. Stanich, 98, passed away on Aug. 22, 2025 in Rush City.

She was born on March 14, 1927 in Little Falls to Herbert Fawkes and Mahala Richmond.

She married Donald R. Stanich in October of 1948. She was a Librarian in Ironton for 35 years and a member of the Crosby Bible Baptist...

Aug 21, 2025

Clarence "Andy" Anderson, 88, of Fifty Lakes, passed away peacefully at his home on August 21, 2025.

Andy was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on March 7, 1937 to Clarence and Gertrude Anderson. He grew up in Caledonia, Minnesota. After completing 8th grade, he left home for South Dakota and worked on a ranch until 1955 when...

Aug 9, 2025

Ross Robert Thompson, age 63 of Garrison, died on August 9, 2025, at his home. Ross was born August 2, 1962, in Crosby, MN, to Robert 'Bob' and Muriel (Rubbelke) Thompson.

In his youth, Ross enjoyed causing mischief as the youngest of the three Thompson siblings. Summers were spent operating the launch for his parent's resort, Bob's...

Aug 9, 2025

Jackquelynn Ann Eberly, age 21, of Crosby, better known to those that loved her as Jackie, peanut, Jack, or Jackson passed away in her sleep August 9, 2025.

Jackie was born April 21, 2004 in Brainard, Minnesota. She grew up in Crosby, Mn surrounded by the love of her parents, Amy Ross and Tony and Sarah Eisenmenger....

Jul 22, 2025

Michael John Ferrari, age 59 of Emily passed away on July 22, 2025 at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.  He was born on June 8, 1966 in Crosby to Raymond and Karen (Martinson) Ferrari.

Mike is survived by his life partner of 20 years, Allison Seely; his son, Connor Ferrari of Emily; his mother, Karen...

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...