Obituary Listing

Oct 7, 2020

Margeurite Elizabeth Onate Bartusiak, 82, of Emily, MN and Pharr, TX, was reunited in heaven with her husband Bernie and her daughter, Donna, on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 surrounded by her family while at home at Ruth Lake in Emily, MN. Marge was born in Chicago, IL on January 4th, 1938 to Rose and Jesus Onate.

Marge...

Oct 4, 2020

Phyllis J. Martin, age 87 of North Oaks formerly of Crosby died on October 4, 2020 at the Waverly Gardens Presbyterian Home in North Oaks.  She was born on March 12, 1933 in Crosby to Lyman and Dora (Wilmot) Hardy.  Phyllis married Chester G. “Chet” Martin on March 20, 1954 in Minneapolis.   She was a retired teacher with the...

Oct 2, 2020

Lela Gould, age 88 of Crosby died on October 2, 2020 at her home on Rabbit Lake.  She was born on October 28, 1931 at her family home in Hayes, North Dakota to Lee and Anna (Benedix) Wright.  Lela grew up in Kasson, MN where she attended school.  After graduating, Lela attended college at Mankato State receiving a bachelor’s...

Sep 27, 2020

Stacy E. Walls, age 57 of Crosby died on September 27, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident.  He was born on November 21, 1962 in Clarkfield, MN to Elmer and Dorothy (Peterson) Walls.  Stacy was a longtime employee with Emily Cooperative Telephone Co.

Stacy is survived by two sons, Daniel (Laine Adamson) Walls of Pillages...

Sep 18, 2020

Dominador Balisi Soriano, age 93 of Deerwood died September 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on January 27, 1927 in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines.  He was the eldest of nine children.  As a young boy his father would reprimand him for not paying attention to his studies.  It was then he learned the...

Sep 15, 2020

Brigid Rose Lynam, age 29 of Crosby died on September 15, 2020.  She was born on October 24, 1990 in Fridley to Robert and Patricia (Keeley) Lynam.

Brigid is survived by her parents of Crosby and three children.  Preceding Brigid in death are paternal grandparents, Glenn and Helen Lynam and maternal grandparents,

Lambert and Rosalie...

Sep 13, 2020

Ronald Lyle Weber, age 63 of Crosby died in Garrison Township on September 13, 2020.

He was born on October 24, 1956 in Blue Earth to Lyle and Shirley (Berndt) Weber. Ron was the owner of Weber Construction in Emily and was a medical driver of Almond House in Brainerd.

Ron is survived by his...

Sep 13, 2020

Mark S. Peterson, age 67 of Crosby died on September 13, 2020 at his home.  He was born on May 15, 1953 in Crosby to Earl and Dolores (Anttila) Peterson.

Mark is survived by his mother, Dolores Peterson of Crosby; one son, Peter (Christine) Peterson; one daughter, Renee (Tom) Manfredi; one brother David Peterson of Crosby; two...

Sep 10, 2020

Frederick A. “Fritz” Barrett, age 83 of Emily formerly of North Minneapolis and Fridley died on September 10, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  He was born on January 15, 1937 in Minneapolis.  Fritz was a US Navy veteran.  He was retired from St. Paul Metalcraft/Diecasting with 40 years of service. Fritz was a former morning...

Sep 9, 2020

Douglas A. Christensen, age 78 of Deerwood died on September 9, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  He was born in Crosby on November 25, 1941 to Chester and Alyce (Duzan) Christensen.  Doug married Judith Ann Johnson on May 20, 1967 in Crosby.  Doug was a retired Deputy Sheriff and Dispatcher with the Crow Wing County...

Sep 1, 2020

Michael Shawn O’Brien, age 59, died Sept. 1, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby, MN. Mike was born June 19, 1961 to George and Dorothy (Kalberg) O’Brien in Brainerd. With the family cabin in the Crosslake area, he had the outdoors in his blood. He could swim like a fish (from lungs strengthened by playing Trumpet),...

Aug 25, 2020

Ruth Ann Krautbauer, age 76 of Garrison died on August 25, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

She was born in Monticello on July 8, 1944 to Edwin and Deloris Dircks.  Ruth was a very active member of Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in Garrison.  She was involved with the church quilting club and served as...

Aug 24, 2020

Marie L. Torgerson, age 102 of Crosby died on August 24, 2020 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on November 21, 1917 in Ironton to Edward and Laura (Markwardt) LaVictoire.  Marie was a retired dispatcher for Crosby police and fire.  She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Crosby.

Marie...

Aug 16, 2020

Debra Ann “Debbie” Marlton (Hoffman), age 66 of Deerwood died at her home on August 16, 2020.  She was born on August 22, 1953 in Cambridge to Arthur and Jeanette (Sherstad) Marlton.  She received her degree in teaching from Concordia College in Morehead.  She was

a retired Business Administration Teacher serving the Crosby-Ironton School District for 41...

Aug 11, 2020

Dorothy Mae Jones, age 70 of Highland, CA died on August 11, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Crosby on September 2, 1949 to Harold and Florence (O’Toole) Chamberlin.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Michelle Mae Fuller, Bill W. Jones, and Mary Elizabeth Dehning; sibling, Earl (Barny) Chamberlin, Larry (Linda) Chamberlin, Ben...

Aug 11, 2020

Carol Mae Novotny, died peacefully at home on August 11, 2020.

Carol is survived by her children, Mike (Robin) Novotny, Irondale, Tony (Mary) Novotny of Irondale and Debra Renfrow of Crosby; Grandchildren, Michelle (Andrew) Finazzo, Nora Novotny, Albert Renfrow, Amber Stroschein, Colleen Anderson, Sarah Steffen, and Tony Novotny;  Great grandchildren, Vanessa Kraklau, Emma Walkowiak, Avah Stroschein, Allyse...

Aug 8, 2020

Earl Gilbert Doffing, 83 of Brainerd formerly of Crosby died on July 8, 2020 at Edgewood Vista in Brainerd.  He was born on May 23, 1937 in Hastings, MN to Otto and Marie (Blatz) Doffing.  Earl was a retired local lawncare service man.  He was a member of the Cascade United Methodist Church in Deerwood.

Earl is...

Aug 4, 2020

Leverne Dewain “Vern” Stefan, 81 of Outing died on August 4, 2020 at his home.  He was born

September 6, 1938 in Brainerd to Milo and Myrtle (Erickson) Stefan. A graduate of the Crosby-Ironton High School and the University of Minnesota with a BS degree in chemistry.  Vern started his professional career at 3M and Sheldahl Corp....

Aug 3, 2020

Shirley J. Malherek, 75 of Riverton, a beloved wife and mother originated from East Chain, MN.  She and husband Tim relocated to Riverton in 1979.  An active outdoor enthusiast, she and Tim regularly camped, hunted, fished and always appreciated the beauty of the Cuyuna Range and the resiliency of it’s inhabitants.  Being adventurist by nature she and her husband...

Aug 2, 2020

Katherine L. Prinzing, 88 of Emily died on August 2, 2020 at her home.  She was born on August 29, 1931 in Owatonna, MN to Albert and Mary (Kubicek) Mollenhauer. She was an employee of Control Data in Arden Hills with 23 ½ years of service. With her husband Bernard owned and operated the Trader’s Palace Marine in Outing...