Obituary Listing

Dec 11, 2017

Anthony Paul Bjerkness age 34 of Ironton died on December 11, 2017 from the result of a snowmobile accident on Serpent Lake.  He was born on July 15, 1983 in Crosby.

Tony is survived by his parents, Robert and Patsy Thomas of Ironton. Two sons, Colt Hallin of Deerwood and Eli Bjerkness of Ironton; one brother, Robbie...

Dec 2, 2017

Ellen Regina Starkka age 84 of Crosslake passed away at her home on December 2, 2017 surrounded by family.  She was born on August 4, 1933 in Des Moines, IA to Ernest and Starr (Pritchard) Ahlberg.  Ellen met Ernie Starkka in Brainerd while spending summers in Crosslake at her parent’s cabin on Dagget Bay. They were married in Sisseton,...

Dec 2, 2017

Kevin J. Geyer age 57 of Crosby passed away on December 2, 2017 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby following a battle with cancer.  He was born on April 3, 1960 in Owatonna to Leo and Esther (Bettin) Geyer.  Kevin grew up in Crosby, graduating from the Crosby-Ironton High School.  He worked construction most of his life. ...

Nov 27, 2017

Dominic Philip Marxen age 90 of Crosby died on November 27, 2017 at Talahi Senior Campus in St. Cloud.  He was born on April 4, 1927 in Minneapolis to Dominic J. and Mary (Oeffling) Marxen.  Dominic was a WWII Navy veteran.  He was a member of the Walter Scott Erickson American Legion Post #557 of Deerwood.  He was retired...

Nov 27, 2017

LaVerne H. “Verne” Pankratz age 71 of Crosby died on November 27, 2017 at his home.  He was born on June 26, 1946 in Mountain Lake, MN to Henry and Martha (Adrian) Pankratz.  Verne married Bryce Gilbaugh on October 4, 1968 in Fairmont, MN.  He was a Public Works employee for Mountain Lake, Crosby and Hopkins.  Verne was a...

Nov 22, 2017

Anthony P. “Tony” Dandrea age 79 of Ironton died at his home on November 22, 2017.

He was born in Crosby on March 2., 1938 to Albert and Ada (Sedlock) Dandrea.  Tony was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He was a retired accountant for Wilmar Manufacturing in Willmar.

Tony is survived by one son,...

Nov 19, 2017

Antoinette “Toni” Lohan, aged 97, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2017.  Born in Mackenzie MN on May 3, 1920 to the late John and Mary (Puchreiter) Deblock. Devoted wife of the late Roy Lohan. Cherished sister of John Deblock (Lorraine).  Beloved mother of Bonnie Lee (David), Nancy O’Brien (Robert), and John Busey (Cindy). She is survived by nine...

Nov 9, 2017

Roland A. Sterling age 36 of Deerwood died on November 19, 2017 at his home.  He was born in Minneapolis on August 21, 1981 to Allan E. and Rose (Zemlicka) Sterling Jr.

Roland is survived by his mother, Rose of Deerwood and preceded in death by his father Allan Sterling Jr.

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Oct 31, 2017

Robert Dale Laughton age 44 of Prior Lake died on October 31, 2017 as a result from a motorcycle accident.  He was born on April 7, 1973 in Shakopee to David and Jeannette (Haines) Laughton.  Bob was a Crosby-Ironton High School graduate, class of 1991.  He married Shannon Solberg on June 16, 2012 in St. Paul.  Bob was a...

Oct 26, 2017

John Thomas Leonhardt age 87 of Crosby died on October 26, 2017 at the Hallett Cottages in Crosby.  He was born on May 18, 1930 in Jessenland Township to Thomas and Margaret (Oldenburg) Leonhardt.  He married Regina Strobel on August 28, 1954 in Jessenland Township, MN.  He was a US Army Korean War Veteran. He attended country school in...

Oct 22, 2017

Peggy Ann Iverson age 63 of Emily died on October 22, 2017 at her home.  She was born in St. Paul on March 20, 1954 to Donald and Ruby (McSherry) Iverson.  Peggy was active in the Prayer Ministry at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake. She helped many elderly with cleaning and giving rides to the grocery store and...

Oct 16, 2017

Mary Jane Johnson age 73 of Crosby died on October 16, 2017 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  She was born on September 26, 1944 in Plainview to Ernest and Christina (Kohn) Anderson.  Mary lived in Hayfield, MN when she got married she moved to Sargeant.  In 1977 she moved to Spring Valley/Cherry Grove, MN.  In the...

Oct 11, 2017

Kyle Patrick Mahle age 55 of Crosby died on October 11, 2017 at his home.  He was born on March 27, 1962 in Glencoe to Gerald and Bess (Burns) Mahle.  Kyle enjoyed driving truck and fishing.

Kyle is survived by one daughter, Nicole; his mother, Bess Mahle of Aitkin; three brothers, Kim (Barbara) Mahle of Ironton, Shawn...

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...