Obituary Listing

Aug 25, 2024

Josephine “Jo” Blanich, age 96 of Crosby, passed away on August 25, 2024 at the Cuyuna

Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on October 5, 1927 in Helena, MT to Joseph and Katherine (O’Brien) Granby.

Jo was a retired Administrative Accounting Clerk for Zontelli Brothers and Aitkin Iron Works.

Being an...

Aug 18, 2024

Carol Jeanne Haverland, age 80 of Deerwood passed away on August 18, 2024, at her home.  She was born in Farmington, MN on August 9, 1944, to Lloyd and Dallas (Henry) Wagner.  She graduated from the Farmington High School, class of 1962.  On July 25, 1964, she married Glen Haverland in Farmington.  She was a retired bookkeeper/office manager of...

Aug 10, 2024

Eileen “TilT” Wheeler Age 65, of Longville, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Born in Longville and a proud graduate of Northland High School in 1977, Eileen was a talented artist with a passion for drawing and painting.

Eileen was a beloved sister, mother, Nana, aunt, and friend to many. She had a unique...

Aug 10, 2024

Gerald Jerome “Jerry” Flom, 83 of Emily passed away on August 10, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born on February 15, 1941 in Faribault to Harold and Mary (Perron) Flom.  He graduated from the Faribault High School, class of 1959. Jerry was a U.S.  Air Force veteran. He married Karen Rinde on March...

Aug 4, 2024

Hope Charlene Windorski, born on April 23, 1955, made her grand entrance into the world alongside her twin sister, Joy, as part of the bustling Torvinen family of nine. Born to Vilho and Gladys Torvinen, Hope lived a life filled with laughter, love, and a touch of rebellion.

As a young woman, Hope set her sights on...

Jul 28, 2024

Gary Loren Williams, age 86, of Aitkin passed away on July 28, 2024 at Aicota Health Care in Aitkin.  He was born on October 26, 1937 in Litchfield to Loren and Clara (Nistler) Williams.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran.  Gary married Marilyn Theien on September 29, 1962 in Willmar.  He was a retired sales representative for...

Jul 24, 2024

Alisha Jo Elizabeth Peterson, age 30 of Ironton passed away on July 24, 2024.

She was born in Rochester on September 19, 1993.  Alisha Jo was employed as a press break operator at Clow Stamping in Merrifield; a former employee of the Holiday Gas Station in Crosby and Sub-way in both Crosby and Brainerd.

Alisha...

Jul 24, 2024

Jack Howard Adams, age 78 of Deerwood passed away on July 24, 2024 at his home.  He was born on September 29, 1945 in Braddock, North Dakota to William and Genevieve (Crandell)

Adams. Jack married Judith Fredericksen on July 6, 1985 in Deerwood.

Jack is survived by his wife Judy; two sons, William (Megan) Adams...

Jul 22, 2024

Barbara Marie Crooks, age 90 of Deerwood passed away on July 22, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  She was born in Brainerd on December 15, 1933 to Alton and Ellen (Gorden) Niles.  Barbara married Rodney Loren Crooks on June 18, 1955 in Crosby.  She was owner and operator of the Country Pump Antiques in Deerwood...

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...