Obituary Listing

Oct 2, 2017

Jacob “Jake” Ravnik age 100 of Crosby died on October 2, 2017 at his home.  He was born to Jacob and Frances (Sustersic) Ravnik in Ely, MN on July 27, 1917, he was the 3rd of nine children.

Jake was a retired member of the Local 959, Alaska Teamster Union with 30 years of service.  He was...

Oct 2, 2017

Geraldine M. “Gerry” Klopfleisch age 79 of Ironton died on October 2, 2017 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  She was born on April 29, 1938 in LeRoy to William and Agnes (Sorenson) Moe.  Gerry married Robert Klopfleisch in Crosby on June 12, 1960.  She was a graduate from the Crosby-Ironton High School.  Her past employment includes...

Oct 2, 2017

Emmaline G. “Emmy” Andrews age 77 of Crosby died on September 26, 2017 at her home.  She was born on October 11, 1939 in Irondale Township to John and Marjorie (Tatro) Marsh.  Emmy was a retired school bus driver with the Crosby-Ironton School District.

Emmy is survived by two sons, David Andrews (Debbie Burlison) of Mission Viejo,...

Sep 26, 2017

Thomas Joseph Reider age 90 of Garrison died on September 26, 2017 at the Mille Lacs Health Systems in Onamia.  He was born on October 8, 1926 in St. Paul to John and Ellen (Thompson) Reider.  Tom was a member of the Garrison VFW and the Color Guard.

Tom is survived by two daughters, Helen Montefort of...

Sep 25, 2017

Gerald V. “Jerry” Dale age 81 of Fifty Lakes passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2017.  He was born on November 23, 1935 in Mora to Vernon and Theresa (Ellens) Dale.  As a youth he loved sports, and went on to excel in football, basketball and baseball at the Mora High School.  After graduating, he went...

Sep 22, 2017

Florence Louise LeBlanc age 90 of Crosby died on September 22, 2017 at Heartwood Senior Living in Crosby.  She was born on November 2, 1926 to Emil and Alta (Cuff) Rono.  She married James LeBlanc on September 19, 1945 in Crosby.

Florence is survived by three sons, Harold (Audrey) LeBlanc of Pine City, Gary (Vera) LeBlanc of...

Sep 21, 2017

Michael Joseph Selvog age 69 of Longville died on September 21, 2017 the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born in St. Paul on March 1, 1948 to Loren and Betty (DuCharme) Selvog.  He married Barbara Verdon on March 31, 1968 in Shoreview.

Michael is survived by his wife Barb; his parents, Loren...

Sep 21, 2017

Michael Joseph Selvog age 69 of Longville died on September 21, 2017 the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born in St. Paul on March 1, 1948 to Loren and Betty (DuCharme) Selvog.  He married Barbara Verdon on March 31, 1968 in Shoreview.

Michael is survived by his wife Barb; his parents, Loren...

Sep 19, 2017

Antoinette “Toni” Marie Crawford age 76 of Garrison died on September 19, 2017 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  She was born on July 2, 1941 in St. Paul to Charles J. and Dolores (Gagnier) Hanus.  Toni graduated from the Monroe High School in St. Paul, class of 1959.  She was employed for 20 years as a contract writer for...

Sep 13, 2017

Ray Levain Houge age 87 of Little Falls formerly of Crosby died on September 13, 2017 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls.   Ray was born in St. Paul on January 13, 1930 to Oscar and Nina (Sveum) Houge.  He was a US Army Korean War veteran.  He worked construction with Jesco Construction in Bloomington with 10 years of...

Sep 9, 2017

Barbara Ann Burt age 84 of Bay Lake died on September 9, 2017 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on November 18, 1932 in Minneapolis to Randel and Elsie (Mills) Horton.  Barb married Thomas Burt on December 16, 1955 in Minneapolis.  She was a member of the Bay Lake Area Lions Club.

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Sep 5, 2017

Silas Theodore Brannan age 85 of Emily died on September 5, 2017 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born in Crosby on July 8, 1932 to Williamette and Elsie (Fletcher) Brannan. Si grew up in Emily, MN.  After graduation, he worked as a carpenter in the area.  He then joined the US Navy in the...

Sep 2, 2017

Darlene “Dolly” Mae Wallace age 78 of Deerwood died on September 2, 2017 at the Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin.  She was born on April 5, 1939 in St. Paul to Lee and Virginia (Felix) Newcomb.  She married Joel Wallace on July 12, 1958 in Mendota.  Dolly was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in McGregor.  She...

Sep 1, 2017

James Andrew Koonce age 86 of Brainerd passed away peacefully on September 1, 2017 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.  He was born in St. Paul on August 3, 1931 to Robert and Ann (Sedor) Koonce.  Jim married Gladys Hatlestad on October 12, 1957 in Morris.

He was a US Navy Veteran.  He was a...

Aug 29, 2017

Myron M. Dupey Jr. age 91 of Brainerd formerly of Crosby died on July 29, 2017 at Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd.  He was born in Ironton on January 9, 1926 to Myron and Jennie (Magnuson) Dupey.  He graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1943. He was a WWII Navy veteran.  Myron attended the MN School...

Aug 26, 2017

Kristina Jo Blake age 45 of Crosby died on August 26, 2017 at her home.  She was born on April 13, 1972 in Bountiful, Utah to Dorsey and Carla (Enevoldsen) Barker.  Kristina was a family therapist with  Northern Pines Mental Health in Brainerd.  She served on the Crisis Line for Aitkin County, Crow Wing County and Cass County.

Aug 25, 2017

Clifford Ollie Behr age 75 of Brainerd died on August 25, 2017 at his home.  He was born on August 2, 1942 in Lowry, MN to Edwin and Golda (Erwin) Behr.  He married Helen Danielson on October 14, 1961 in New London, MN. Cliff managed the Earl B. Olson Turkey Operation and Jennio Turkey with 40 years of service....

Aug 19, 2017

Leroy James Erion age 76 of Cuyuna died on August 19, 2017 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born in White Earth, MN to Willis and Inez (Pemberton) Erion.  Leroy married Kathleen Kolodjski Cardinal on September 10, 1980 in Minneapolis.  He was an area contractor for building and remodeling homes. He is an enrolled member...

Aug 14, 2017

Harlan R. “Smokey” Holmvig, age 86 of Crosby died on August 14, 2017 at St. Cloud Hospital.  He was born on February 16, 1931 in Crosby to Rudolph and Louise Holmvig. He married Molly Thoms on May 28, 1955. Smokey was retired from the U.S. Navy Seabees.  He served in both Vietnam and Korea.  He helped reorganize the Boy...

Aug 14, 2017

Edna Mae Ebnet, 97, of Aitkin passed away peacefully with her son Arthur by her side August 14th at Cuyuna Regional Care center in Crosby.

Edna was born February 7, 1920 in Rice Minnesota to Frank and Mae Janski.  Edna married Lawrence Ebnet on January 7, 1941.

Edna was a dedicated...