Obituary Listing

Aug 18, 2016

Henry A. Butler 82 Years of Emily, Minnesota passed away August 18, 2016 after an 11-year battle with COPD.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry W. and Effie Butler; three brothers and one sister.

Survived by Anna Karen, his wife of almost 60 years; five children (Michael A., Timothy J., William W.,...

Aug 15, 2016

Georgia Ann Pikus age 66 of Deerwood died on August 15, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital. She was born in Crosby on September 19, 1949 to George and Verna (Bolz) Pikus.

Georgia began her career as a nurse and continued as a homemaker. Georgia enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking, garage saling, listening to music, and raising her...

Aug 14, 2016

Bruce J. Eisenreich age 73 of Irondale Township died on August 14, 2016 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. He was born on August 8, 1943 in St. Cloud to Joseph and Angeline (Nothnagel) Eisenreich. Bruce married Pamela Lien on March 2, 1974 in Wadena.

Bruce was a Crosby-Ironton High School Alumni, class of 1962....

Aug 8, 2016

Frank John Skweres age 84 of Outing died on August 8, 2016 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. He was born on December 4, 1931 in St. Paul to Maximillian and Tillie (Wawrzyniak) Skweres.

Frank was a retired employee of the Minnesota Department of Transportation with 30 years of service. He was a US Army...

Aug 7, 2016

David Edward Tutch age 77 of Emily died on August 7, 2016 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. He was born on November 24, 1938 in Brainerd to Arthur and Lillian (Valley) Tutch. He is a retired owner of Dave Tutch Construction Company, Emily. He was a US Navy veteran and was a US Coast Guard Auxiliary...

Aug 4, 2016

William Thomas Flagg age 96 of Emily died at his home on August 4, 2016. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 5, 1920 to Conrad and Carrie (Gough) Flagg.

Bill was a US Navy veteran serving during WWII. Bill was a member of St. Emily's Catholic Church in Emily and the 4th Degree Knights...

Aug 3, 2016

Norman Elmo Olson age 77 of Nokay Lake Township died on August 3, 2016 at his home. He was born in Brainerd on April 7, 1939 to Martin and Dorothy (Wright) Olson. Norman married Kris Hawley on October 19, 1969 in Reno, NV. He served with Minnesota National Guard. He was a retired carpenter, millwright, machinist and sawyer with...

Jul 28, 2016

Deanna Ruth Crooks age 71 of Cuyuna died on July 28, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital. She was born on June 29, 1945 in Brainerd to Harold and Ethel (Poschke) Rathvon. Deanna married Randall Crooks on July 10, 1965 in Crosby.

Deanna is survived by her husband Randy; one son, Bradley (Jennifer) Crooks of Stillwater; one...

Jul 25, 2016

John Franklin Stockard age 83 of Fairfield Township died at his home on July 25, 2016. He was born in Fairfield Township on November 13, 1932 to Thomas and Elsie (Katzenberger) Stockard. John was a U.S. Korean War Army Veteran. He was a Corporal with 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles. John was co-founder/owner with Ken DeCent of K and J...

Jul 22, 2016

Barbara Cynthia Simons Skone, age 72, of Deerwood, passed peacefully on July 22, 2016 after a long battle with dementia.

Barb loved her family more than anything, and enjoyed spending time with her children. She was a generous person who would stop at nothing in the quest for the perfect gift for friends and loved ones.

Jul 17, 2016

Robyn Klun-Petschen age 56 of North St. Paul formerly of Crosby died on July 17, 2016 at her home. She was born on March 1, 1960 in Crosby to Frank and Shirley Klun.

Robyn is survived by her husband of 23 years, Bruce; two sons, Joshua (Leanna) Riskus and Jeremiah (Stephnie) Riskus; one sister, Marylee (Gary) Kullhem;...

Jul 12, 2016

James Glenn age 71 of Emily formerly of Fort Meyer, FL died on July 12, 2016 at the CW Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL. He was born on June 24, 1945 in Crosby to Robert and Nina (Wilmot) Glenn.

Jim is survived by one brother, Bill (Lynn) Glenn of Emily and many nieces...

Jul 9, 2016

Warren Posthumus, 95 of Crosby (formerly Bay Lake/Deerwood) died July 9, 2016 at Cuyuna Regional Care Center, Crosby, MN after a brief illness.

Warren was born on March 2, 1921 to William and Florence Posthumus in Silver Creek, MN. He graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1939. He married Eleanor L. Hansen on September 29, 1942...

Jul 7, 2016

Carolyn Leona Swanson age 84 of Brainerd died on July 7, 2016 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. She was born on August 2, 1931 in Princeton to Julius and Florence (Crosbie) Toth. Carolyn married Raymond Swanson on April 29, 1950 in Big Lake.

Carolyn was a retired employee of Federal Cartridge in Anoka with...

Jul 6, 2016

Marcada Eleanor Niedenfuer age 99 of Crosby died on July 6, 2016 at the Hallett Cottages in Crosby. She was born on April 5, 1917 in St. Cloud to Frank and Eleanor (Lemm) May. She was married Nelo Hill in 1941 and following his death was married to John Niedenfeur in 1974. Marcada graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School....

Jul 5, 2016

Hartvick "Vic" Teslow age 87 of Crosby formerly of Emily died on July 5, 2016 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. He was born on January 13, 1929 in Crystal to Maurice and Eleanore (Allen) Teslow. Vic was a WWII Navy Veteran. He served in the Occupation of Japan, and trained with the Marines for 3 months...

Jul 3, 2016

Renee Lynn LaSart age 61 of Crosby died at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center on July 3, 2016. She was born on April 9, 1955 in Crosby to Eldred and Evelyn (Lind) Beddow.

Renee is survived by two sons, Louis LaSart Jr. of Watertown, SD and Matthew LaSart of Rochester, MN; two brothers, Russell (Sheryl) Beddow of...

Jun 20, 2016

Harvey Orville Christensen age 65 of Deerwood died on June 20, 2016 at his home. He was born on November 21, 1950 in Crosby to Chester and Alice (Duzan) Christensen. Harvey was a retired Deerwood Fireman.

Harvey is survived by two sons, Jim (Rebecca) Christensen of Baxter and Joe Christensen of Lake Shore; four brothers, Ronald (Mary...

Jun 19, 2016

Shirley Rae Lofquist age 66 of Bay Lake Township died on June 19, 2016 at her home. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on February 22, 1950 to Palmer and Darlene (Nellis) Goppelt. She was a registered nurse with 35 years of service at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, a nursing instructor at Central Lakes College...

Jun 3, 2016

Diane Lucille (Schirmers) Lehn, 78, peacefully entered the Lord's embrace on June 3, 2016 with her loved ones by her side.

She is preceded in death by her parents Leo and Mary Cecilia Schirmers, her brother Jerry, one grandchild and one great-grandchild.

Diane will be greatly missed by her husband Gerald (Jerry), her brother Doug...