Obituary Listing

May 14, 2024

June Marie Rono, age 71 of Brainerd, passed away on May 14, 2024 at Essential St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. She was born on June 10, 1952 in St. Paul to Kenneth and June (Carlsen) Haaland.

June is survived by four daughters, Krista Rono of Brainerd, Kamilla Rono of Glendive, MT, Jennifer Rono of Motley, and...

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...

May 11, 2024

Ronn Duane “Chipper” Johnson, age 72 of Ironton passed away at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby on May 11, 2024.  He was born in Crosby on May 14, 1951 to Roy and Rose (Minarich) Johnson.  He was a former in employee of Scorpion, the City of Ironton and Flannigan’s Auto Body.

Ronn is survived by...

May 1, 2024

Lois Elaine Landborg, age 82, passed away surrounded by family on May 1, 2024 in Andover, MN.  She was the youngest of 4 children born to Walter and Ruth (Heckenliable) Mickelson on March 31, 1942.  She grew up in East Bethel and graduated from St Francis High School in 1960.  She married the love of her life, Kenneth Landborg...

Apr 25, 2024

Gabriel Allan Aldridge "Gabe," passed away on April 25, 2024, at the age of 42, in Ironton, MN. Born on August 25, 1981, in Duluth, MN, he was the beloved son of Barry and Alana (Chambers) Aldridge. Gabe exchanged vows with Michelle Silitz on March 10, 2001, in Brainerd, marking the beginning of a beautiful journey together.

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Apr 23, 2024

Shirley Ann (Erckenbrack) Savaloja, 93, of Deerwood passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 23, 2024.  She was born in Wadena to Guy and Sophia (Von Engeln) Erckenbrack on July 17, 1930.  She was 12th in a family of 14 children.  Recently she had been living with her daughter Linda, in Deerwood.  Shirley attended and graduated from Wadena...

Apr 11, 2024

Marlene Ann Mattson, age 79 of Crosslake passed away at the Golden Horizons of Crosslake on April 11, 2024. Marlene was born in Aitkin on May 20, 1944 to Eli and Marjorie (Edwards) Jerry.

Marlene is survived by one son, DuWayne (Lorri) Mattson of Motley; two daughters, Carrie (Lynn) Maalis of Deerwood and Jackie Snook of Deerwood;...

Apr 10, 2024

Craig Alan Huxford, 59 of Ironton passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2024.  He was born in Mankato on April 16, 1964 to Gerald and Shirley (Burmeister) Huxford.

Craig graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1982.  He was a former employee of Trus Joist Weyerhaeuser with 20 years of service. Currently he was employed with...

Apr 10, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Becker, 84 of Deerwood passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2024 at his home.  Ron was born in Manannah Township, MN to John and Katherine (Hennen) Becker.  He graduated in 1957 from Eden Valley High School, Eden Valley, MN and then joined the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1965. He married JoAnne...

Apr 8, 2024

Michael Scott “Mick” Lind, age 69 of Crosby died on April 8, 2024.   He was born on August 20, 1954 in Crosby to Clarence “Skip” and Marie (Eastham) Lind.  Mick married Rene Rude on May 1, 2004 in Crosby.  He was a retired Crosby Fire Fighter with 30 years of service and was a retired custodian for the Crosby-Ironton...

Apr 6, 2024

Beverly Jayne Troyer, age 97 of Crosby died at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby on April 6, 2024.  She was born on May 6, 1926 in Crosby to Stanley and Mildred (Young) Troyer.

No services will be held.  Burial will be at the Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in...

Mar 31, 2024

Kathryn P. “Keda”, “Kitty” Padjen age 96 of Crosby passed away on

March 31, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on March 3, 1928 in Elbert, West Virginia to John and Lucia (Krpan) Padjen.

Kitty is survived by her nieces and nephews.

Preceding Kitty in death are...

Mar 30, 2024

Linda Lauraine Lundquist Lintgen, age 77 of Circle Pines transitioned from this life on March 30, 2024.  Linda was born in Crosby on January 12, 1947.  She was the eldest daughter of Emil and Lauraine (Nelson) Lundquist.

Linda graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School in 1965.  She continued her education at the Brainerd Junior College, St. Cloud...

Mar 28, 2024

Darlene Barbara Christopherson, age 83 of Dilworth formerly of Crosby died at her home on March 28, 2024.  She was born in Crosby on February 15, 1941 to Leslie and Irene (George) Lueck.  Darlene married Curt Christopherson on December 19, 1981 in Deerwood.  For 28 years she was employed at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  She was...

Mar 24, 2024

Betty Agnes Ostrowski, age 87 of Ironton passed away on March 24, 2024 in Deerwood from cancer.  She was born in Westmore, MT on January 25, 1937 to Fred and Mary (Aidt) Oswald.  For many years Betty was an expert seamstress and house cleaner.

Betty is survived by three sons, Joseph (Lori) Ostrowski of Ironton, Wayne (Carla)...

Mar 22, 2024

Antoinette Margaret “Toni” Nanik, 99 of Crosby died on March 22, 2024 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby.  She was born in Crosby on December 13, 1924 to Anton and Mary (Zvokel) Deblock. Toni graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School class of 1942.  She moved to San Diego, CA in 1954, retiring to Show Low, AZ in...

Mar 21, 2024

Sheryl Ann “Sherry” Beddow, age 85 of Crosby passed away at her home on March 21, 2024.  She was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on June 27, 1938 to Bill and Helen (Frantz) Hungerford.  Sherry married Russell Beddow on November 19, 1965 in Tucson, AZ.

Sherry is survived by her husband Russell; two sisters, Tracy (Bob) Shwery...

Mar 18, 2024

Rev. Nordean A. “Dean” Stolz, age 83 of Deerwood died at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis on March 18, 2024.  He was born in Waseca on March 20, 1940 to Charles (Adeline) (Priebe) Stolz.  Dean married Janet Wilson in Pomona, CA on February 18, 1961.

He was ordained a LCMS pastor with 43 years of ministry, pastoring...

Mar 17, 2024

Marjorie Louise Meyer, age 83 of Deerwood passed away on March 17, 2024 at her home.  She was born in Rochelle, IL on April 10, 1940 to William and Marian (Taylor) Fogle.  Marjorie married Robert Meyer on June 21, 1958 in Aitkin.  She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Iron Hub.

Marjorie is survived...

Mar 16, 2024

Steven Gary Crist, age 67 of Ironton passed away on March 16, 2024.  He was born on June 13, 1956 in St Paul to Chester and Marion (Mullikin) Crist.  For many years Steven owned and operated Steve’s Painting in Ironton.

Steven is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Kathy; one daughter, Jeannie Grieser and one...