Michael Gifford
Jun 11, 2025
Michael J. Gifford, age 73, of Outing, MN, passed away on June 11, 2025, at Essentia Health–St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN, with loved ones by his side.
Mike was born in 1952 in Pine City, MN, to Marjorie and William Gifford. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and...
Charles "Bill" Miller
Jun 10, 2025
Charles W. "Bill" Miller, age 93 of Deerwood, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. He was born in Crosby, Minnesota, on November 13, 1931, to Albert A. and Frances Miller. He graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1950. Bill was united in marriage with Angeline "Angie" Chopp on July 25, 1953 in Crosby.
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William Dennis "Bill" Johnson
Jun 8, 2025
William Dennis “Bill” Johnson, age 72 of Crosby, passed away on June 8, 2025 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. He was born on July 23, 1952 in Brainerd to Dennis and Donna (Olson) Johnson.
Bill was a retired Ironton Fireman. He was responsible for the restoration of the 1910 fire truck.
In...
Mary Teresa Gaviglio (Bonicelli)
Jun 8, 2025
On June 8, 2025, Mary Teresa Gaviglio (Bonicelli) passed away at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center after a 19-month journey with colon cancer. She stepped into the light of God's everlasting presence, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, tenacity, and love.
Mary was born on January 11, 1950 in Oak Lawn, Illinois and is preceded in death by...
Sean Patrick O'Bryan
Jun 6, 2025
Sean Patrick O'Bryan, age 58 of Emily, passed away on June 6, 2025. He was born in St. Louis Park on June 24, 1966 to Steven and Jacqueline (Swanson) O'Bryan. Sean was a U.S. Army veteran.
Sean was an avid fisherman and a wonderful cook.
Sean is survived by his daughters, Sigre O'Bryan and Alison...
Janice Bukovich
May 30, 2025
Janice Marie "Jan" Bukovich, age 80 of Lake Shore, passed away at her home on May 30, 2025.
She was born on April 11, 1945 in Little Falls to Nick and Martha (Czech) Brady. Jan was united in marriage to John Bukovich on August 5, 1993 in Lake Shore.
Jan graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High...
Alvin R. Doonan
May 29, 2025
Alvin Doonan, 85, of Deerwood passed away peacefully with his wife by his side.
He was born May 3, 1940 in Willow River to Basil and Lillian (Randall) Doonan, graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School class of 1958 and joined the Navy serving his country for 4 years. After his military service, he came home to Minnesota and...
Charles Ralph Hoover
May 28, 2025
Charles Ralph Hoover, age 85 of Outing, passed away on May 26, 2025 at his home.
He was born on May 17, 1940 in Minneapolis to William and Lillian (Fuhs) Hoover.
Charles was a retired member of the Teamsters Union Local 120 in the Twin Cities; a long-time
Scout Master with the Boy...
Carol Gloria Dosmann
May 28, 2025
Carol Gloria Dosmann, age 93 of Brainerd, passed away on May 28, 2025 at Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. She was born in Dennison, MN on November 5, 1931 to Andrew and Olga (Gibson) Dalbotten. Carol was united in marriage to Lester J. Dosmann on November 8, 1952 in Minneapolis.
She was a retired Target...
Randy Thure Lindborg
May 22, 2025
Randy Thure Lindborg, age 73 of Brainerd passed away at his home on May 22, 2025. He was born on March 8, 1952 in Little Falls.
No service is being planned at this time.
Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.
Lawrence H. "Scotty" Mckenzie
May 21, 2025
Lawrence H. “Scotty” McKenzie, age 90 of Crosby, passed away on May 21, 2025, at his home. He was born in Onamia on March 21, 1935, to William and Audrey (Duncan) McKenzie.
Scotty was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1955 to 1958 with 15 months in Uijeongbu, Korea. He married the love of his life, Patty...
Donald Henry Hartung
May 11, 2025
Donald Henry Hartung, age 95 of Crosby passed away on May 11, 2025 at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. He was born on October 20, 1929 in Crosby to Richard and Anna (Moritz) Hartung. Don was united in marriage to Mary Moore on December 11, 1948 in Crosby.
Don mined on the Cuyuna Range for 24...
Robyn Kelly Gries
May 10, 2025
Robyn Kelly Gries, age 63 of Crosby passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2025.
She was born on October 6, 1961 in Mora. Robyn was united in marriage to Marty Bjerkness on May 26, 2014 in Ironton.
Robyn was a loving mother, staying at home with her two kids. Later in life, she went back...
Linda May Peeples
May 9, 2025
Linda May Henton Peeples age 73, of Deerwood, passed away on May 9, 2025, at the CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital. She was born April 24th, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Robert Eugene and Ruth Henton. She was married to Douglas Clifton Peeples on December 22nd, 1972, in Cedar Rapids.
Linda was a resident of Crosby and...
Jesse Howard Nix
May 5, 2025
Jesse Nix entered eternity on May 5, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Jesse was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus and those who preceded him. He was born December 15, 1940, in Aitkin Minnesota to Wayne and Jennie (Amos) Nix.
He graduated from Aitkin High School with the Class of 1958. He kept in contact with...
Tina Marie Maier
May 1, 2025
Tina Marie Maier, age 49 of St. Cloud, passed away on May 1, 2025 at her home. She was born in St. Cloud on December 3, 1975 to Lawrence and Norma Maier.
Tina is survived by her mother, Norma Maier of St. Cloud; her brother, Kristoffer Maier of Wasilla, Alaska; her sister, Leea Maier of St. Cloud;...
Daniel Keith Fletcher
Apr 29, 2025
Daniel Keith Fletcher, age 75 of Emily, passed away at his home on April 29, 2025. He was born in Crosby on February 19, 1950 to Golden and Etta (Wiener) Fletcher. Daniel was united in marriage with Marie Wolford on August 25, 1972 in North Dakota.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Marie; his sons, Clint Fletcher...
Erwin K. "Buzz" Neprud Jr.
Apr 21, 2025
Erwin “Buzz” Neprud Jr., age 70 of Crosby, passed away at his home on April 21, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1954 in Crookston to Erwin and Marcella Neprud Sr. Buzz married Barbara Aulie n September 2, 1978 in Crosby.
Buzz was active in numerous organizations: life member of the Minnesota Trappers Association (MTA), National...
Donna Rae Jones
Apr 20, 2025
Donna Rae Jones passed away Easter Sunday, April 20th, 2025 after a battle with the debilitating disease, Alzheimer’s.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on Monday, May 12th, 2025 at St. Emily’s Catholic Church, Emily, MN. The family will greet friends one hour prior to Mass at the church on Monday. Following Mass, refreshments and a...
Jeanne Lillian Risnes
Apr 18, 2025
Jeanne Lillian Risnes (Ruschmeier), our dearest mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed peacefully into Jesus’ arms on April 18th, 2025, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Duluth Medical Center in MN.
Jeanne was born on October 20th, 1938, in Plato, MN to Ernie and Lillian (Telthorster) Ruschmeier, and moved to Aitkin, MN in 1946 where she graduated from Aitkin...
