Obituaries

Tresa Stangel Worth Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:10am

TRESA (STANGEL) WORTH, 52, of Fairbanks, AK and formerly of Emily, died on March 5, 2023 to a terrible fight with cancer. She was born to Rick and MaryEtta Stangel on Oct. 2, 1970. She moved to Fairbanks with three children in 1997 and started a succesful cleaning business. She enjoyed working in the garden and planting lots of flowers. She also loved having her grandchildren with her. She is survived by her mom, MaryEtta; two daughters Jamie and Samantha; a son, Danny; eight grandchildren; two brothers Don (Nickie) of Emily and Barry (Jean) of Crosslake.

Robert Brian Olson Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:09am

ROBERT BRIAN OLSON, 70, of Lino Lakes, died March 6 at home. He was born April 17, 1952 in Grand Forks, ND, to Pearl Jeanette (Nelson)  and William Elwood Olson. He married Janet Marion Selle on June 27, 1997. He graduated from Alvarado High School in 1970 and went on to become an automobile and tractor trailer mechanic after graduating from Minnesota State Community & Technical College in 1972. He enjoyed working with his hands and tinkering in his workshop. He had a strong faith in God. He was good-hearted and he willingly helped people in need.

Dwayne Michael Johnson Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:09am

DWAYNE MICHAEL JOHNSON of Aitkin  passed away on March 12, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Dwayne was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Brainerd, on Oct. 22, 1948. He attended grade school in Nisswa and high school in Pine River. He married Kathy Phillips on May 25, 1968, at First Baptist Church of Pillager. Dwayne graduated from St. Cloud Vocational School for culinary art and Hibbing Area Vocational Technical Institute for restaurant management. He used this education as owner and operator of the Trolley Diner in Deerwood for 13 seasons before he retired.

Robert Alexander Bodle Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:08am

ROBERT ALEXANDER BODLE, 93, of Emily. died on March 3, 2023 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. A spring service is being planned.  Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby

Robert Leonard Kirby II Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:07am

ROBERT LEONARD KIRBY II, 87, of Crosby, died on March 2, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Miami, FL on April 24, 1935 to Robert and Dendella (Kay) Kirby. Preceding Robert in death are his parents and his wife, Barbara. Robert is survived by his son, Jeffre Kirby of Crosby; three grandchildren, Patrick, LeAnne and Brenden Kirby; and one great-grandchild, Dustyn Worden. A private service is being held.   Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

JoAnn Ruby Holmin Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:06am

JoANN RUBY HOLMIN, 81, of Ironton, died on March 5, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1941, to Russell and Wilma (Manson) Essig in Minneapolis. She graduated from high school and worked for many years as a wallpaper hanger in Las Vegas, NV. She was married to Robert Holmin, Sr. on April 24, 1976. JoAnn enjoyed going to auctions, fishing, gardening and crafting with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Walt and brother-in-law Brad Ray.

Lois Lueck Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:05am

LOIS LUECK, 92, of Deerwood, died on Feb. 27, 2023. . She was born on Feb. 3, 1931 in Aitkin to Walter and Julia (Henke) Grulke. She graduated from high school and was married to Wilbur Lueck on Nov. 14, 1948 in Aitkin. She enjoyed traveling and she traveled all over the world with the Laborers for Christ helping build churches. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing, music, playing piano and square dancing. She will be dearly missed.

Elaine Marie (Laughton) Compton Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:04am

ELAINE MARIE (LAUGHTON) COMPTON, 60, of Kearney, MO, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. Elaine was born on July 10, 1962 in Crosby to George and Lois Laughton. On May 21, 1983 she married Jeffrey Wayne Compton, they were married for 39 years and nine months. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother.

Carol Myrphy-Smrt Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:03am

CAROL MURPHY-SMRT, 76, of Brainerd, passed away at Essentia Health-Duluth on Feb. 19, 2023. Carol was born to Albert and Jean (Leatherman) Cook on March 15, 1946, in Humboldt, NE. She moved to the Brainerd area in 1980, and was self employed as a hairdresser for many years. She owned a Harley Davidson motorcycle, and that was her pride and joy. She loved attending motorcycle events, and riding in the nice weather. She loved all things Betty-Boop and Mickey Mouse, enjoyed crafting and knitting, and was a fantastic bowler-being on several leagues for several years in Crosby.

Cheryl Lynn Manderschied Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 10:02am

CHERYL LYNN MANDERSCHIED, 74,  died on Feb. 18, 2023 at her home in Brooklyn Park with her family by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Marshall to parents Lester and Dorine Johnson. She attended Southwest Minnesota State University and earned a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education. Following graduation she taught at Crosby-Ironton and then at St. Anne's school in Minneapolis. She loved teaching and was a great influence on her students. After teaching she began a second career as a Stampin' Up!