Obituary Listing

Aug 6, 2019

Dwight R. Semler, age 77 of Irondale Township died on August 6, 2019 at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.  He was born on July 7, 1942 to Leon and Christine (Norman) Semler.  Dwight graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1960.  After graduating he went to work with his dad at the sawmill.   He married Mabel...

Aug 6, 2019

Melvin R. Chapman age 70 of Emily died on August 6, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Mount Vernon, IL to Harold and Jessie (Minor) Chapman. Melvin married Cheryl Stiner on April 4, 1967 in Emily.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Cheryl; one son, Melvin B. (Shannon) Chapman of Virginia; one daughter, Michelle (Frank)...

Jul 21, 2019

Donald Ray Ryan, 81 of Aitkin, formerly of New Brighton died on July 21, 2019 at his home.  He was born on December 11, 1937 in St. Paul to John and Hazel (Jensen) Ryan.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran.  Don married Nancy Hamilton on September 20, 1969 in St. Paul.  He was a retired employee of Brown-Wilbert Vault...

Jul 14, 2019

Joel Howard Erickson, age 79 years, passed away at his home on July 14, 2019, surrounded by family. He fought a courageous battle against cancer for several years, fighting until the end.

Joel was born at home on September 16, 1939 in Schaefer Township, MN, to Howard and Lorraine (Carlson) Erickson. Joel is the fourth of 4...

Jul 11, 2019

James Douglas Fossum, age 88, passed peacefully on July 11thin his home on Serpent Lake, a place he called Heaven on Earth.  A kind, resourceful man with a quiet strength, Jim found pleasure in the people and activities of his daily life.  He had a way of encouraging those around him and lifting them up.  He was a blessing...

Jun 30, 2019

Patricia Ann Tasche, age 76, of Ross Lake Township died at Golden Horizons in Crosslake on June 30, 2019. She was born on February 21, 1943 in Minneapolis to Leslie and Blanche (Kraich) LaBresh. Pat married Roy Tasche on February 25, 1961 in Maple Plain, MN.  She loved hunting, fishing and gardening.

Pat is survived by her...

Jun 27, 2019

Phyllis M. Fletcher, age 91, of Emily died on June 27, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. She was born on September 15, 1927 in Crooked Lake Township to Philip and Mabel (Haarberg) Chenevert.  Phyllis married Virl E. Fletcher in Emily on October 8, 1948. Phyllis was a humble person who led a modest life.  Her...

Jun 21, 2019

Judith A. “Judy” Frink age 74 of Crosby died on June 21, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on May 12, 1945 in Brainerd to William and Lilian (Anderson) DeRosier. Judy married Herbert Frink on December 28, 1964 in Brainerd. She was a retired Kitchen Aid employee with the Crosby-Ironton School District with...

Jun 14, 2019

Michael Duane Bjerkness age 62 of Crosby died on June 14, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud. He was born on November 11, 1955 in Crosby to Duane Edward and Jean (Weitneuer) Bjerkness.  Mike was a US Navy veteran.

Mike is survived by his mother, Jean; and two brothers, Gregory (Katie) Bjerkness of Englewood,...

Jun 14, 2019

Scott Ronald Bundy age 62 of Deerwood died on June 14, 2019 from the result of an automobile accident.  He was born in Alexandria on March 29, 1957 to Guy and Carolyn (Auran) Bundy.  Scott married Teppi Chileen on August 29, 1987 in Deerwood.  He was employed with the Mann Lake LTD Corporation.  Scott was a U.S. Air Force...

Jun 1, 2019

Brooks Martin age 76 of Center Township died on June 1, 2019 at Golden Horizon’s Assisted Living in Crosslake.  He was born in Minneapolis on August 28, 1942 to Maurice and Gladys (Johnson) Martin. Brooks married Shirley Lutjen on September 11, 1961 in Navarre, Minnesota.

He was a retired law enforcement officer serving Orono, Howard Lake and...

Jun 1, 2019

Milton Norris Travis age 82 of Ironton died on June 1, 2019 surrounded by his family at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.  Milton was born on May 16, 1937 to Clive and Ina Travis at home on Crosby Beach. Milton graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1955.  After graduating, he went into the Army where he served...

May 31, 2019

Eileen Marie Murphy age 96 of Outing, formerly of Crystal died on May 31, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on March 12, 1923 in Minneapolis to Samuel and Alice (Dousette) Goslin. Eileen was a longtime member of the North Oaks Golf Course.

Eileen is survived by two sons, Pat (Tami)...

May 30, 2019

Joan W. Rono age 83 of Perry Lake Township died on May 30, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on October 25, 1935 in Pueblo, Colorado to Relton and Gertrude (Kelsey) Cory. Joan married Charles Rono Sr. on May 8, 1954 in Smithland, Iowa.  Joan was a retired Home Health Care Aid with...

May 21, 2019

Gary Smith age 71 of Deerwood died on May 12, 2019 at the Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples.  He was born in Minneapolis on April 21, 1948 to Everett and Jeanne (Scavo) Smith.

Gary is survived by one son, Jesse (Tami) Smith of Deerwood; one daughter, Celina Smith of Forest Lake; five brothers, Leslie (Julie)...

May 17, 2019

Florence “Ann” Michaud age 104 died on May 17, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born in Steele, ND on April 15, 1915 to Horace and Clara (Anderson) Hardy.

Ann was a former professional dancer during the Vaudville Era.  She was employed as Real Estate Agent with Gene Foote Reality and the...

May 10, 2019

Gladys D. Rasmussen-King age 96 of Crosby died on May 10, 2019 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born in Groningen, MN on March 3, 1923, the daughter of Arthur and Hattie (Barnik) Haglin.  Gladys was employed at Land-o-Lakes in Aitkin from 1968 – 1970.  From 1971-1988 she was employed at the Crosby Care Center...

May 6, 2019

Suzanne Marie (Studler) Przybylski, age 62, passed away peacefully at her home in Deerwood, formally of White Bear Lake on May 6, 2019 after a 23 month battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marlene; her father, Dan and brother Steve.

Survived by her husband, Michael Przybylski;  her children, Joe, Jessica...

May 3, 2019

Donald E. Peterson age 80 of Deerwood died at his home on May 3, 2019.  He was born on January 21, 1939 in the old Miner’s Hospital in Crosby to Edward and Ida (Duzan) Peterson.

Don graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School and then went to the Brainerd Jr. College for 2 years. He was a U.S....

Apr 19, 2019

Bonnie K. Rosier age 77 of Wolford Township died on April 19, 2019 at her home.  She was born on March 15, 1942 in Perry Lake Township to Curtis and Hazel (DeBolt) Gordon.  Bonnie married Jeri Rosier on April 9, 1968 in Crosby.  Her home was always opened to guests, she loved to spoil her grandkids and great grandkids,...