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,...

Apr 18, 2019

James “Jim” Albert Bendorf age 84 of Bay Lake Township died on April 16, 2019 at his home.  He was born on March 18, 1935 in Claremont to Albert and Ruth (Hanson) Bendorf.  Jim married Kay Wobig on December 23, 1988 in Owatonna.  He worked at Jostens in Owatonna for 39 years.  He was a volunteer fireman for Claremont...

Apr 17, 2019

William J. “Bill” Cory age 89 of Crosby died on April 17, 2019 at the Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.  He was born on June 27, 1929 in Leavenworth, Kansas and adopted by William and Bertha (Peterson) Cory.  Bill married Lettie Klink in Crosby on June 26, 1951.  He was employed with the Land-o-Lakes as a turkey breeder...

Apr 17, 2019

Terry Allan Ridlon age 65 of Cuyuna died at his home on April 17, 2019.  He was born on May 14, 1953 in Crosby to Jewells and Geneva (Wandrie) Ridlon.  Terry was a retired employee with Lakes States Lumber in Aitkin.  He was a member of the Hazelwood Pool League and was an avid fisherman and hunter.  Terry attended...

Apr 16, 2019

Lawrence E. “Larry” Schul age 79 of Emily died on April 16, 2019 at his home.  He was born on April 17, 1939 in Troy, Ohio to Willard and Catherine (Keyser) Schul.  Larry married Carolyn Krueger on December 26, 1959 in Springfield, Ohio.   He was science teacher and coach serving the school districts of Tecumseh High School, New Carlisle...

Apr 16, 2019

Florian E. Lange age 91 of Deerwood died on April 16, 2019 in Tucson, AZ where he has spent the last 11 winters. He was born February 25, 1928 in Little Sauk Township, MN to William and Ethel (Martenson) Lange. Florian was an Army veteran in the 42nd Airborne. Florian married his high school sweetheart Eileen Smith in Long...

Apr 10, 2019

Joan T. Wiggs age 76 of Cambridge formerly of Emily died on April 10, 2019 at Grace Pointe Crossing Gables West in Cambridge.  She was born on November 7, 1942 in Lansing, IA to Clarence and Edna (Moore) VanBrocklin. Joan was a retired Real Estate Agent and Broker with Lake Country Properties.  She was a member of St. Emily’s...

Apr 5, 2019

Cindy Sue (Foote) Nelson age 62 of Crosby died on April 5, 2019 in her home.  She was born in Crosby, MN on August 27, 1956 to Gene and Joan (Raymond) Foote.  Cindy married Barry Nelson on December 17, 1976 at the Crosby-Ironton Presbyterian Church in Crosby. She graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1974. She was employed by...

Apr 2, 2019

Gary L. Anderson age 83 of Bay Lake Township died on April 2, 2019 at his home.  He was born on September 15, 1935 in Minneapolis.  Gary was a founding member of the New Hope Alcoholics Anonymous.  Celebrating 50 plus years of sobriety. He was a member of Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in Garrison and the local...