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...
Dwight Raymond Semler
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...
Melvin Ray Chapman
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)...
Donald Ray Ryan
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...
Joel Howard Erickson
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...
Dr. James Douglas Fossum
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...
Patricia Ann Tasche
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...
Phyllis M. Fletcher
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...
