Obituary Listing

Jul 18, 2024

Marianne Alethe Hilleren (Kulstad), born at her home in Halstad, Minnesota on November 23, 1928, peacefully passed away recently at the age of 95 at Whitefish at the Lakes, an assisted living community in Crosslake, Minnesota.

Marianne was named in honor of her two Norwegian grandmothers and brought up in the Lutheran faith, being baptized and confirmed...

Jul 12, 2024

Jerry Duane Palm, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Washington state on July 12, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on August 6, 1942 in Bemidji, MN to Everett and Rozetta (Davidson) Palm.  Jerry was raised in Deerwood.  He graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1961.  Jerry joined the U.S. Marine Corps...

Jul 7, 2024

Lieselotte “Lotte” Spiess, age 82 of Emily went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2024.  Lotte was born on September 5, 1941 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany to Franz and Else (Wagner) Busacker.

Lotte married the love of her life, William “Bill” Spiess on July 13, 1964.  Bill was in the U.S. Army stationed in Baumholder, Germany. ...

Jul 1, 2024

Jeffrey F. Klun, age 72 of Ironton, passed away on July 1, 2024 at Aicota Health Services in Aitkin.  He was born on December 7, 1951 in Crosby to Frank and Shirley (Okerlund) Klun. Jeff was a life time Crosby-Ironton resident.  He graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1970.

Jeff is survived by two sons,...

Jun 27, 2024

Daryl David Proffit, age 76 of Crosslake passed away on June 27, 2024 at the Estates at Roseville.  He was born in Pine River on November 18, 1947 to Dallas and Betty (Peterson) Proffit.  He attended elementary school in Fifty Lakes and Junior High in Pine River.  His family moved to Montana in 1962, settling in Gardiner, Montana.  He...

Jun 26, 2024

Juanita Elaine Ruschmeyer, age 94 of Crosby passed away on June 26, 2024 at Aitkin Health Services.  She was born March 22, 1930 in Crosby to Samuel and Svea (Peterson) Brown.

Juanita is survived by four sons, Terry Ruschmeyer of Garrison, Chris (Lorie) Ruschmeyer of Pacific, WA, Max (Revella) Ruschmeyer of Grants Pass, OR and Guy Ruschmeyer...

Jun 20, 2024

Timothy Alan Solom, age 60 of St. Paul passed away on June 20, 2024 at Fairview Riverside Hospital in Minneapolis.  He was born in Minneapolis on August 3, 1963 to Kenneth and Sandra (Mattsen) Solom.

Tim is survived by his sons, Austin Solom of Minnetonka, Andrew Solom of Delano; his daughters, Aleah (Alex Gonzalez) Solom of Bloomington,...

Jun 19, 2024

Richard “Rick” Wade Flaws, age 51 of Merrifield, died due to complications of a stroke on June 19, 2024 at United Hospital in St. Paul.  He was born March 2, 1973 in Grand Forks, ND to Richard and Twyla (Shellum) Flaws.  Rick married Ann Tessmer on July 8, 2001 in Merrifield and they had two daughters.

Rick...

Jun 11, 2024

Richard “Rick” Nixa, 68, of Merrifield, MN, lost his courageous battle with cancer on June 11, 2024.

Rick was born in Rochester on November 6, 1955 to Gene and Bunny Nixa. He attended and graduated Rochester schools. He attended Hutchinson, MN vocational school for motorcycle mechanics and Rochester, MN RCTC for computer science. He was employed by...

Jun 10, 2024

Joan Helen Baden, age 97, peacefully passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.

Joan was born December 31st, 1926, in Kingston, New York.  Joan met her husband, Harry of 52 years while they were attending the Albany State Teachers College in New York. She earned her master’s in teaching and...

Jun 6, 2024

Lester Arthur “Grumpy” Rono Sr., age 80 of Crosby passed away on June 6, 2024 at his home.  He was born on August 29, 1943 in Perry Lake Township to Oscar and Hilda (Randall) Rono Sr.

Lester was a former employee of Scorpion, Land O’Lakes Turkey Processing Plant and MacMillian Bloedel. He was also an area beef...

Jun 3, 2024

Vernice M. Grgurich, age 99, of Crosby, Minnesota, died on June 3, 2024, in Onamia, Mn.

She was born March 19, 1925, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to Charles and Mary Furtado. She was a graduate of Fairhaven High School, Fairhaven Massachusetts, in 1942. She married Andrew Grgurich on February 23, 1946, in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

She...

Jun 3, 2024

John N. Simons passed away peacefully at his home on Wilson Bay, Gull Lake, Minnesota the afternoon of June 3, 2024.  He was 91 and had spent recent decades on the lake, which he loved dearly.

Dr. Simons was born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas with his brother Dolph C. Simons Jr. and his parents, Marie Nelson...

May 28, 2024

Kendahl (Ken) Duane Sweet, age 60, of Brainerd passed away on May 28, 2024 as a result of an automobile accident in Baxter, Minnesota. He was born in Brainerd on September 14, 1963.

Ken dedicated his life to helping others. Ken was a foster parent for kids in need for 20+ years before founding Pinehaven Youth &...

May 21, 2024

Clement (Clem) Victor Gagnon, 93 years young.  Born July 7th, 1930, to Joseph and Isabelle (Schelling) Gagnon in Niles Center, IL.  Clem went to meet his Lord and Savior on May 21st, 2024.

Clem was known for his quick wit, his kind and sweet soul, a man that could fix anything and most importantly his love for...

May 21, 2024

Rosemary (Van Horn) Vadner, age 79 of Ellsworth, WI passed away on May 21, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  She was born on May 11, 1945 in Brainerd to Jesse and Hettie (Amos) Van Horn.

Rosemary is survived by one son, Jerry Vadner of Woodville, WI; two daughters, Bonita (Brad) Olson of Plum...

May 21, 2024

Mary Wood Severson, age 97 of Crosby, MN and formerly of St Paul passed away on May 21, 2024 at Heartwood Senior Living in Crosby.  She was born in Eau Claire, WI on April 1, 1927 to Alois and Dorotha (Wadby) Stussy.

Mary graduated from Mundelein College in Chicago, IL.  She was a concert pianist on WGN...

May 18, 2024

Durwin Albert Matuska, age 70 of Crosby passed away on May 18, 2024 at his home.  He was born on February 1, 1954 in Minneapolis to Edward and Iona (Ahlbrecht) Matuska.  Durwin was a retired employee of Ford Motor Company with 25 years of service.  He enjoyed gardening, bee keeping, a good poker game, hunting and fishing.

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May 17, 2024

Janice Romayne Paulson, age 86 of Crosby passed away on May 17, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on March 11,1938 in Fergus Falls to Raymond and Jeanette (Lundberg) Torgerson. Janice is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Paulson and her parents.

Janice received her nursing degree and became a...

May 14, 2024

Joan Louise (Seely) Hagberg, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 surrounded by her family.  Per Joan's request, a small family gathering will be held at a later date to commemorate her life.

Joan was born the third of seven children to Jess and Ethel (Nichols) Seely on February 13th, 1930 in Staples.  She graduated...