Obituary Listing

Nov 19, 2025

Sandra Arlene Barnhart, age 74 of Ironton passed away at her home on November 19, 2025. She was born in Crosby on May 24, 1951 to Woodrow and Verna (Richter) Banks.

Sandra was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Crosby.

Sandra is survived by her husband, James; one son, Andy Barnhart of Ironton; two daughters, Heather (Michael) Barnhart-Tompkins of Mineola,...

Nov 17, 2025

Fr. Paul Fruth, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025 at his home.

Father Fruth was born August 17, 1937, in Freedom, Pennsylvania to Albert Paul Fruth and Freda O. (Evans) Fruth. He graduated from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA, with a B.A. in Music and Education; Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA with a M.A. in Education. Before he...

Nov 10, 2025

Arlene Elizabeth Morrisette, age 94 of Remer, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 7, 1931 in Wayzata to Peter and Dorothea (Streibel) Raskob. On May 14, 1952, Arlene was united in marriage to Roger Morrisette at the Holy Name Catholic Church in Wayzata. They resided in New Brighton for 10...

Nov 7, 2025

Suzanne Carol “Sue” Bowles, 81, of Deerwood, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Born in Brisbane, Australia, on January 2, 1944, Sue lived a life filled with love, kindness, and generosity. She was known for her passion for crafting, her dedication to volunteering, and found joy in traveling. Above all, Sue cherished time spent with her family and friends,...

Nov 5, 2025

Michael Patrick Bankey “Mooka’am” July 10, 1976 – November 5, 2025

Michael Patrick Bankey was born on July 10, 1976, and began his journey to the spirit world surrounded by family. A 1994 graduate of Onamia High School and Central Lakes College, he studied law enforcement and proudly served as a Hubbard County Deputy Sheriff, Pike Bay Police Officer, and Leech...

Nov 3, 2025

Shirley Alice Selisker, age 90 of Crosby, passed away on November 3, 2025 at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby. She was born on June 25, 1935 in Brainerd to Theodore and Lila LaVoie. She graduated from Brainerd High School, class of 1953. She married her high school sweetheart, Bill Selisker, in December of 1955.

Shirley was employed at St. Joseph’s...

Oct 31, 2025

Vernon Jonas Nyberg, age 62 of International Falls, passsed away on October 31, 2025 at Aspius St. Luke’s Medical Hospital in Duluth. He was born on November 26, 1962 in Bemidji to Walter and Nyla (Dennis) Nyberg. Vernon was baptized into Christ on May 9, 1971.

Vernon is survived by three brothers, Dennis (Gerry) Nyberg, Gary (Susan) Nyberg and Robert (Marie)...

Oct 25, 2025

Diane Marie Olds, age 80, of Outing, passed away on October 25, 2025, at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby. She was born on December 24, 1944, in St. Paul to Max and Susan (Brenhofer) Skweres. Diane was united in marriage to Roger Olds on January 7, 1967, in St. Paul.

Diane was a devoted member of...

Oct 23, 2025

Delores Jane Griner, age 82 of Deerwood, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby.  She was born on September 17, 1943 in Brainerd to William and Rose (Dobervich) Perpich.

Delores was a Registered Nurse, practicing at the Miners Hospital in Crosby and Cedarbrook Manor in Deerwood.

Survivors include...

Oct 20, 2025

James Robert Bedell, age 64 of Baxter, passed away on October 20, 2025.  He was born on September 16, 1961 in Saginaw, MI to James and Marietta (Weber) Bedell-Soule.  Jim was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He was a retired Videographer with Babe Winkleman Productions and was an avid outdoorsman.

Jim is survived by his son, Zach Bedell...

Oct 2, 2025

Judith Ann Sebeck, age 86 of Baxter, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on October 2, 2025. She was born on October 3, 1938 in Minneapolis to Aldrich and Margaret (Polk) Lorence. Judi was united in marriage to George Sebeck on March 15, 1958 in Glen Lake, MN.

Judi was a member of Light...

Oct 1, 2025

Timothy Louis Schaefer passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2025, at the age of 68. Though his passing came too soon, his family finds comfort in the many memories he leaves behind.

Born to Joseph and Harriet (Fleming) Schaefer on November 8, 1956, Tim grew up in New Rockford, North Dakota, and graduated from New Rockford High School. After several years...

Sep 30, 2025

Patricia Lillian Dirkes, age 61 of Cuyuna passed away at Aicota Health Care Center in Aitkin on September 30, 2025.  She was born on June 21, 1964 in Staples to Jerome and Lillian (Holub) Weishalla.

She was an employee of Wells Fargo with 20 years of service and was employed for a couple years with Super one...

Sep 30, 2025

Dean Michael Balster, age 59 of Brainerd, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2025.  He was born in Slayton, MN on July 23, 1966 to Harold and Colleen (Berg) Balster.  Dean was united in marriage to Barbara Sunde on June 11, 1994 in Nisswa.

Dean was proudly employed as a carpenter with Hy-Tec Construction in Brainerd.

Sep 21, 2025

Cecelia Rose Burgwald, age 88 of Irondale Township, passed away on September 21, 2025 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  She was born on September 1, 1937 in Crosby to Ernest and Mary (Grimler) Burgwald.

Cecelia was a member of the College of St. Benedict Alumni, class of 1959.  She was a retired Elementary School...

Sep 14, 2025

Susan Blais Jasperson, age 72 of Crosby, passed away on September 14, 2025 at the Redeemer Rehabilitation Center in Minneapolis.  She was born on August 11, 1953 in Duluth to Donald and Joan (Kingston) Blais.

Susan is survived by one sister, Amy (Mike) Blais Chisholm of Edina; special friend, Mary Berg and many nieces and nephews.

Sep 11, 2025

Katherine Grace Smith, age 87 of Crosby, passed away at Silver Maple Care Center in Brainerd on September 11, 2025.  She was born in Emily on June 7, 1938 to Richard and Alma (Buchite) Dickerson.

Katherine attended the Crosby-Ironton High School.  She was a CNA at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center along with being a homemaker.

Sep 9, 2025

Marian "Mickey" Smith, of Emily went to rest among the angels September 9, 2025, at the age of eighty-eight. She was born on March 24, 1937, in Minneapolis to Phyllis (Anderson) and Andrew Tschudy. She married Frank L. Smith on August 31, 1957. They recently celebrated 68 years of marriage.

Mickey is survived by her husband Frank...

Sep 4, 2025

Donald Stangel, 58, of Emily, passed away Sept. 4, 2025, at home after fighting with cancer.

He was born on April 19, 1967 in Crosby to Rick and MaryEtta Stangel.

He graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School. He was a carpenter by trade and good at it. He also loved to hunt, fish and camp. He...

Sep 1, 2025

Florentina "Gina" Brown, age 76 of Baxter, passed away on September 1, 2025 at the Bethany Good Samaritan in Brainerd.  She was born in Bato Leyte, Philippines on June 24, 1949 to Nicolas and Arsenia (Latto) Lastra.  Gina was united in marriage to Michael Brown on November 8, 1969.

Gina is survived by her husband Michael; two...