Robert "Bob" Lawrence Madsen
Sep 20, 2019
Robert L. Madsen, age 75, of Longville, died peacefully at home on September 20, 2019. Born on June 23, 1944, in St. Paul to Lawrence and Kathryn (McGinn) Madsen. Bob was a graduate of South St. Paul high school and the University of Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and retired from Honeywell after...
Patrick Earl Pierce Jr.
Sep 20, 2019
Patrick Earl Pierce Jr., age 49 of Crosby died on September 20, 2019 at Aitkin Health Services. He was born on May 15, 1970 in Buffalo to Patrick and Sharon (Brown) Pierce Sr.. He was Crosby-Ironton High School graduate. He attended the Staples Technical College and Central Lakes College in Brainerd. He was a former employee of Ruttger’s Bay...
F. Robert Sandin
Sep 19, 2019
F. Robert “Bob” Sandin, 80, of Rabbit Lake Township, Minnesota, died last week after a 5 week bout of esophageal cancer. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1939. His family emigrated to New Jersey later that year (due to Nazi aggression) and then to Connecticut.
We all know that Bob went to the University of Connecticut...
Sally G. Johnson
Sep 18, 2019
Sally Grace Johnson, age 81 of Crosby died on September 18, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. She was born on October 2, 1937 in Minneapolis to Roland and Grace (Andersen) Aker. Sally married James A. Johnson on October 26, 1956 in St. Louis Park.
She was a member of the Cascade United Methodist...
Rachele Lynn Auer
Sep 17, 2019
Rachele Lynn Auer, age 56 of Crosslake died at daughter’s home in Homebrook Township.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the Walter Scott Erickson American Legion Post #557 in Deerwood. Burial was at the Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home...
Myrtle "Myrt" Bollenbacher
Sep 15, 2019
Myrtle (Myrt) Edith Bollenbacher, age 96, of Crosby joined her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 15, 2019. She was born on November 28, 1922 at home in Mission Township to Rebecca Edith (Wynn) and Richard Warren Rider. She was the 7th of 12 children.
She was first married to Darwin Charles Post and her second marriage...
Sandra Kay Kimball
Sep 14, 2019
Sandra Kay Kimball, age 78 of Irondale Township died on September 14, 2019 at Care Free Living in Brainerd. She was born on July 7, 1941 to Harry and Amy (Adams) Tatro. Sandra was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Brainerd.
Sandra is survived by one brother, Vonnie Tatro of Ironton.
Preceding...
Viva "Vi" L. Post
Sep 4, 2019
Viva “Vi” Post, age 84 of Irondale Township died on September 4, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. She was born on April 13, 1935 in International Falls to Otto and Irene (Wells) Lange. Vi was a long-time senior companion through Lutheran Social Services.
Vi is survived by two sons, Robert Bosaaen and Bill...
Joseph R. Miller
Sep 2, 2019
Joseph Richard Miller, age 68 of Woodbury died on September 2, 2019 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis due to complications associated with a broken hip. He was born on December 28, 1950 in St. Paul to Donald and Anna (Duffy) Miller. He was U.S. Army Veteran. Joe married Donna Rosier on January 10, 1973 in St. Paul. He...
Robert G. Lehnen Jr.
Aug 27, 2019
Robert G. Lehnen Jr., age 63, of Bay Lake Township died at his home on August 27, 2019. He was born on January 7, 1956 in Coon Rapids to Robert and Marlene (Fuchs) Lehnen Sr. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a machinist with Magnum Machining in Deerwood.
Bob is survived by one son, Josh...
Bernard F. Bartusiak
Aug 25, 2019
Bernard Francis Thomas Bartusiak, 85, of Emily, MN and Pharr, TX, joined his Heavenly Father and was reunited with his precious daughter, Donna, on Sunday, August 25th, 2019, surrounded by his family while at home at Ruth Lake in Emily, MN. Bernie was born in Chicago, IL on May 23rd, 1934 to Lillianne and Joseph Bartusiak. His parents owned...
Betty Elaine Stirewalt
Aug 24, 2019
Betty E. Stirewalt, age 82 of Deerwood died on August 24, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. She was born on December 4, 1936 in Crosby to Chester and Alice (Duzan) Christensen.
Betty is survived by two sons, Daniel (Leilani) Stirewalt of Crosby and Jerry (Uli) Stirewalt of Brainerd; three daughters, Debra (Mark) Soderman...
Michael Anthony Landberg
Aug 24, 2019
Michael Anthony Landberg, age 55, of Buffalo formerly, of Crosby died on August 24, 2019 at the North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. He was born in Minneapolis on October 21, 1963 to Arthur “Jack” and Marilyn (Olsen) Landberg.
Mike is survived by his parents, Jack and Marilyn Landberg of Delano; two brothers, Robert (Diane) Landberg of...
Calvin Lawrence Norby
Aug 22, 2019
Calvin L. Norby, age 80 of Riverton died on August 22, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. He was born on September 6, 1938 in Quiring Township, MN to Clarence and Nina (Caldwell) Norby. Cal married Karen Mayotte on September 6, 1980 in Minneapolis. He was a retired machinist for Parker Hannifin. Cal was an avid...
Louise Eleanor Kolstad
Aug 22, 2019
Louise Eleanor Kolstad (Lamb)
It is with great sadness that the family of Louise Eleanor Kolstad (Lamb) announces the passing of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend on August 22, 2019. She died at her home peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Louise will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Robert and her children, Kirsten (Brent)...
Wanda Irene Peterson
Aug 22, 2019
Wanda Irene Peterson, age 79 of Brainerd died on August 22, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby surrounded by her family. She was born on May 4, 1940 in Brainerd to Edward and Ella (Kohl) Tomberlin.
Wanda will remain in the hearts of: one son, Garth (Katie) Tretter of Brainerd, two daughters, Carrie (Jeff...
Alan George Dinger
Aug 14, 2019
Alan G. Dinger, age 81 of Deerwood died on August 14, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. He was born on December 20, 1937 in La Crosse, WI to George and Belinda
(Arnston) Dinger. He married Karla Swedberg on March 23, 1996 in Minneapolis.
Alan is survived by two sons, Nick (Yuhonne)...
Stanley M. Johnson
Aug 12, 2019
Stanley Marlow Johnson, age 87 of Crosby formerly of Outing died on August 12, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. He was born on July 16, 1932 in Minneapolis to Jonas and Caroline (Grimsrud) Johnson. Stanley graduated from the Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, class of 1950. He attended the University of Minnesota and served in...
James Dennis Little
Aug 8, 2019
James D. Little, age 84 of Aitkin, formerly of Fifty Lakes, died on August 8, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 10, 1935 in Gray, PA to John and Helen (MacTavish) Little. Jim was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam with 12 years of service. He was a retired Ramsey...
Ronald Irvin Valentino
Aug 7, 2019
Ronald Irvin Valentino, 76, passed away peacefully at Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby on August 7th, 2019 due to lung cancer complications. He was known for his great sense of humor, being boisterous, and his athletic ability. He enjoyed desert camping, quading, and Havasu water sports with friends and family. Ron was a husband, father, grandfather, and great...
