Obituary Listing

Dec 8, 2024

Edward Ray "Eddie" Atwater, 72, of Emily, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 8, 2024.   He was born in Crosby on July 2,1952, the seventh of nine children born to Randle 'Kelly' and Ruth (Hite) Atwater.

After graduating from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1970, Ed enlisted in the U.S. Army, receiving his honorable discharge in 1974. ...

Dec 8, 2024

James Grimes of Crosby, age 81, passed away on December 8, 2024.  He was born in Minneapolis to Cyril and Marian (McDonough) Grimes on January 23, 1943. Jim married Jean Tinker/Treakle on July 22, 1968 in Minneapolis.  He was a Vietnam era U.S. Navy veteran.

Jim was the retired owner/operator of the Custom Rubber Stamp Company, and...

Dec 1, 2024

Barry Eugene Hite, age 70 of Emily passed away on December 1, 2024 at his home.  He was born on September 6, 1954 in Concordia, Kansas to Ellis and Donna (Bodle) Hite.

Barry graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, Class of 1973.  He married Roberta McCulloch in Emily on June 18, 1977.  He was a retired Pastor...

Nov 27, 2024

On Nov 27, 2024 at 78 years old Marvin Raymond Miller stepped across the veil to join his loved ones who were waiting

for his return. Marvin was born November 19, 1946 in Crosby, Minnesota to Earl and Violet (Hartman) Miller. He Married

Donna (DeCent) on November 4, 1967 in Crosby, Minnesota. They have been...

Nov 25, 2024

Christopher Paul “Chris” Smith, age 57 of Outing passed away on November 25, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 21, 1967 to Ricky and Janet (Riggins) Smith.  Chris was the owner and operator of the Crooked Lakes Boat Works in Outing.  He was a retired fire fighter for the Outing...

Nov 25, 2024

Darrell Francis Schneider, age 88, of Crosslake passed away on November 25, 2024, in Brainerd. He was born March 21, 1936, in Minneapolis.

Darrell was an active member of Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, Crosslake and the Knights of Columbus. He was a graduate of De LaSalle High School and the University of Minnesota, earning a BS degree...

Nov 22, 2024

Michael Dan Costello, age 76 of Breezy Point passed away on November 22, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born in Chicago, IL on July 1, 1948 to William and Elizabeth (Lind) Costello.

Michael is survived by his life partner, Mary Frost of Breezy Point; two sons, Christopher (Emily

Voelkner)...

Nov 20, 2024

Judith Joann “Judy” Thiesfeld, age 80 of Deerwood formerly of Hutchinson and Glencoe, passed away peacefully at her home on November 20, 2024. She was born in Glencoe on August 23, 1944 to Melvin and Marvel (Schultz) Meyer.  Judy married Thomas Thiesfeld in Brownton, MN on June 29, 1968.

Judy is survived by her husband Thomas; two...

Nov 19, 2024

Rodney Schloesser, of Outing, MN died 11/19/2024, just two months shy of his 90th birthday.

Preceding Rodney in death are his parents, John and Ida (Bauer); his cherished wife Patricia (Lenzmeier); his son Gary; brothers Stan, Ken, Brother Gus, O.S.C., Terry and Jack; sister Jerry; brothers-in-law Ray Pavlak and Keith Ford; sisters-in-law Ethel, Mary and Ina.

Nov 15, 2024

Karen Delores Lutzke, age 64 of Crosby passed away at her home on November 15, 2024.

She was born in Coon Rapids on October 29, 1960 to Richard and Delores (Lahr) Van Heel.

Karen was a longtime U.S. Postal Service Employee serving communities of Ironton, Crosby, Deerwood, Little Falls, and Pine River of Minnesota.

Nov 15, 2024

Ruth May  Turner, age 105, passed away on November 15, 2024 at Care Free Living in Brainerd.  She was born on November 9, 1919 in

Minneapolis to Oscar and Didamina (Brown) Johnson.

Ruth is survived by one son, David (Sharon) Turner of Grand Portage; two daughters, Patricia (Kenneth) Nichols and Delores (Greg) Stanich all of...

Nov 15, 2024

Gary Homer Hegland was born July 7, 1938 in Crosby, Minnesota to Evelyn Leona (Anderson) and Homer Winfield Hegland. He passed away at home during the early morning hours of Friday, November 15, 2024 surrounded by the immense love and support of his amazing wife, Jane. Gary graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1956, where he played varsity basketball...

Nov 13, 2024

Mary Lou (Erickson) Roth passed away on November 13, 2024 at the Minnewauska Lutheran Home in Starbuck, MN at the age of 82 yrs. Mary Lou was born at home on the family farm near Finlayson, MN on February 18, 1942.  She married David Roth on June 6,1963. She and David lived a few years near the Twin Cities...

Nov 10, 2024

Paulette “Pauly” Marie Abear, passed away peacefully at on the early morning of November 10th her home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Pauly was 72 years old.

Pauly was born October 26th, 1952 to Lansin and Deloris Hamilton. She grew up in Deerwood and attended Crosby Ironton High School. After graduation, Pauly attended Brainerd Vocational...

Nov 9, 2024

Judith Mae Kochevar Marsh, formerly of Chisholm, Coon Rapids and Deerwood, passed away in Apache Junction, Arizona, on November 9, 2024, surrounded by her immediate family.  She was 86 years old.

Judith was born in Chisholm on April 29, 1938, to Frank and Mary Bradovich Kochevar.  She spent her childhood in Chisholm and Antioch, CA. with her...

Oct 31, 2024

Cassandra Louise Barrett Stange, age 35 of Emily passed away on October 31, 2024 (her favorite holiday), with family at her side. Our hearts are broken.  She was born on January 26, 1989 in Minneapolis. Cassandra was a daughter, sister, mom and aunt, BSN, and WOC nurse. She worked hard at achieving her goal to have a Bachelor of...

Oct 30, 2024

Betty Jean Peppersack, age 92 of Elk River formerly of Crosby, passed away on October 30, 2024 at the Guardian Angles Care Center in Elk River.  She was born on December 25, 1931 in Tracy to Morris and Viola (Nelson) Maertens.

Betty married Leo Martin Peppersack on January 15, 1949 in Green Valley, MN.   She was a...

Oct 28, 2024

Bruce Edwin Blom, age 59 of Ironton, passed away on October 28, 2024, at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, MN.  He Born on January 22,1965.  Bruce grew up in Deerwood, graduating from the Crosby-Ironton High School in 1983 and later earning an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Brainerd Community College.

Bruce's career was marked...

Oct 24, 2024

Darlyne Joyce Ernst, age 81 of Deerwood was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024, where she will be reunited in grace with her daughter Amy, her parents, Marvin and Fern and her sister Betty.

She was born on March 24, 1943 in Gaylord, MN to Marvin and Fern Franke Sr.  She...

Oct 16, 2024

Jodi Ann Calkins, age 61 of Deerwood passed away on October 16, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Bemidji.  She was born on October 8, 1963 in Aitkin to Irvin and Sarah (O’Neil) Rood.  Jodi married Richard “Dick” Calkins in Deerwood on April 25, 1987.

Jodi is survived by her husband Dick; two daughters, Jessi Thompson and...