Obituaries

Alan Gaylord Van Horn Obit

Published by admin on Mon, 07/03/2023 - 11:40am

ALAN GAYLORD VAN HORN, 59, of Deerwood, died on June 30, 2023 at his home. 
A Celebration of Life is being planned for Aug. 5, 2023.  Full obituary will follow. 
Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

John "Jack" William Couture Obit

Published by admin on Mon, 07/03/2023 - 11:39am

JOHN "JACK" WILLIAM COUTURE, 88, died peacefully at home surrounded by family in Crosby on June 27. He was born in Ironton on March 7, 1935 to Stanley and Marian (Krause) Couture. He married Juliann Thompson Sorum on May 19, 1968.
Jack was a high school band director in Pelican Rapids for 34 years before retiring in 1991. After retiring, Jack and Julie split their time between Deerwood and Mesa, AZ. He was a devoted husband to Julie and together they loved traveling the world. His family will remember him as a witty storyteller who was always willing to help others.

Nancy Ann Archibald Obit

Published by admin on Mon, 07/03/2023 - 11:38am

NANCY ANN ARCHIBALD, 91, of Baxter, died on July 1, 2023 at her home.  She was born in St. Paul on Sept. 11, 1931.
She lived and worked all over the country.  As a very young child she lived with her parents in a cabin in Finland, MN and later lived and attended school in Duluth. Her family moved many times for her father’s job.  She graduated from high school in Richland, WA.  

Gary Dwaine Ryappy Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:55am

GARY DWAINE RYAPPY, 80, of Crosby, died at his home on June 20, 2023.  He was born in Crosby on Nov. 4, 1942 to Arthur and Florence (Ridlon) Ryappy.  He married Donna Carlson on July 28, 1962 in Crosby.
Preceding him in death are his parents; one son, Troy Ryappy and two brothers, LeRoy and Marlyn Ryappy.
He is survived by his wife Donna; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kurt Ryappy of Crosby, Todd and Tonya Ryappy of Glen and Shawn and Amy  Ryappy of Pillager; one sister and brother-in-law Linnea and Bill Thoms of Ironton and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ralph James Ferrier Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:54am

RALPH JAMES FERRIER, 73 of Aitkin, died on April 25, 2023 at the Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin.  He was born in Sturgis, MI to Ralph and Analee (Hart) Ferrier.  He  married Linda Fageroos on Jan. 14, 1982 in Pequot Lakes.  He was an avid outdoorsman and guided for fishing, hunting and trapping trips.
Preceding him in death are his parents; one grandson, one great-granddaughter and one brother.

David Biedermann Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:53am

DAVID BIEDERMANN, 58, of St. Paul passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023. 

Gloria (Palm) Dahlmann and Virgil Dahlmann Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:52am

A Memorial Gathering for Gloria (Palm) Dahlman and Virgil Dahlman of Pinehurst, NC, will be held on Friday, June 23 at the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.
Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m., sharing of memories will be at 10: a.m.
Graveside Service will be at the Deerwood Scandia Cemetery at 11 a.m.  Reception to follow at the Taconite Canteen in Ironton.

David William Bolei Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:51am

DAVID WILLIAM BOLEI, 80, of Crosby, died on June 17, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Crosby on June 7, 1943 to Jess and Gertie (Jones) Bolei.  He married Connie Jo Benjamin on July 20, 2008 in Crosby.  He was a retired owner of D & J Machining in Brainerd and a member of the Crosslake American Legion.  He was an avid outdoorsman with several prize mounts in his home.  
David was a man of honor and integrity, who  loved to be in and with nature.  His humility was a lesson to many and his humor unique and infectious.  He will be missed by many.  

Victoria McCollum Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:50am

VICTORIA McCOLLUM, 94, of Oceanside, CA formerly of Yuma, AZ died on Feb. 21, 2023.  She was born in Aitkin on March 18, 1928 to Frank and Frances (Smolnikar) Burgstaler.
Victoria is survived by two sons, Calvin (Jackie) McCollum and Clarence (Shelley) McCollum; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Floyd; four sisters and three brothers.
A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17 at the Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby.
Arrangements are with Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

 

Ethel Vivian (Kullunder) Maki Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 11:49am

ETHEL VIVIAN (KULLANDER) MAKI died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 in Crosby  at the Care Center at Cuyuna Range Medical Center.