June 2022

Lynnette Leger Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:32pm

LYNNETTE LEGER, 52 year old resident of Royalton, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at her home after a long battle with lung disease. Lynnette was born on August 18, 1969 to the late Bill and Carol Crimmins. She loved crafting, gardening, house plants and was an avid TV watcher. Lynnette loved to sing and dance and was free spirited and knew how to light up any room. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Carol Crimmins; brothers, Joe Crimmins and Chris Crimmins.

Kelly Gene Avelsgard Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:30pm

KELLY GENE AVELSGARD, 62, of Deerwood, passed away May 22, 2022, as of a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born in Crosby on April 1, 1960 to Frank and Nellie (Adams) Avelsgard. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1978 to 1989 as trainer. He attended the University of Louisville from 1986 to 1989. He became licensed in real estate in 1991 and led his own brokerages for 10 years. He was a staff member with ProSource from 2000 to 2011, serving as the manager of pre-licensing material. Kelly founded and was the CEO of tailored educational services beginning in 2011.

Thomas Marvin Swensen Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:29pm

THOMAS MARVIN SWENSEN, 80, of Emily, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Care Center in Crosby surrounded by his family. He was born July 15, 1941 in Willmar to Harriet and Charles “Phil” Swensen. He graduated from Swanville High School in 1959. He moved to Crosby in 1960 where he met his loving wife of more than 60 years, Betty Moe. The couple married Aug. 4, 1961 and have four children. He worked as a linotype operator for the Crosby-Ironton Courier in Crosby.

Susan Marie Middleton-Skarin

Published by admin on Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:25pm

SUSAN MARIE MIDDLETON-SKARIN, 61, of Cambridge, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center comforted by Moments Hospice. Susan was born July 15, 1960 and grew up between Edina and Crosby. Susan endured many struggles throughout her life; yet, her legacy is best defined by her strength, resilience, wit, and above all, her steadfast desire to live. She met the love of her life, Kenny, in her journey to sobriety. Together, Kenny and Susan fostered four children: Dane, Kim, Mike and Jenny, beginning as young children through their teenage years.

Robert "Bob" Severson Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 06/28/2022 - 12:23pm

ROBERT "BOB" GENE SEVERSON, 70, of Brainerd died on June 6, 2022 at his home.  He was born on April 18, 1952 in Austin to Maurice and Geraldine (Anderson) Severson. He married Louise Stahl on June 30, 1996 in Brainerd.  He was the owner and operator of Bob Severson Mobil Lock, was a member of Business Networking International and a former member of the Sertoma Club in Brainerd. Preceding him in death are his parents.