All Obituaries

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 State University, Hamline University and the University of California Berkley.  Linda taught in the St. Francis School...

Mae Elizabeth Heglund, 97, of Crosby died Monday, March 4, 2024 with her family by her side at her son’s home in Ironton. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Cascade United Methodist Church in Deerwood with Rev. Gary Taylor officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial of the urn will be at the Bay Lake Township Cemetery after the service with a luncheon served at 1 p.m. at Ruttger’s Bay Lake...

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 School District with 32 years of service. Mick is survived by his wife Rene; his daughter Amy (Joseph) Eberly of Brainerd; step...

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 “Jo” on October 20, 1962. Ron’s greatest joy came from his family, especially in watching his grandkids...

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 Anagram International in Eden Prairie as plant coordinator.  Craig found enjoyment in hunting, fishing and being at his cabin. Craig is...

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 a former member at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crosby; and was an assistant Scout Master and Den Leader with Troop 100 of the...

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 congregations in Ogilvie, MN, Pana, IL, Crosby and Iron Hub. Pastor Dean is survived by his wife Janet; one son, Travis (Kristin) Stolz of...

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 Crosby.

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 1989 and then returned to Crosby in 2005. Toni is a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Crosby. Toni is preceded in death by her...

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) Ostrowski of Deerwood and Mark (Kathy) Ostrowski of Deerwood; one daughter, Karin (Tony) Nelson of Deerwood; daughter-in-law, Lori Ostrowski of Brainerd; one...