September 2026

Kathleen Fields obit

Published by admin on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 9:29am

KATHLEEN FIELDS, 86, of Crosby, passed away on Sept. 1, 2026, in Crosby. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday Sept. 9, at 11 a.m. at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service. Lunch will be served following the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

Yvonne Alma Sanvig Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 9:28am

YVONNE ALMA SANVIG, 87, of Ironton, passed away at Vitality Living in Aitkin on Aug.  28, 2026. She was born on April 30, 1939 in Rice to Richard and Myrte (Haffner) Bartel. She married LeRoy Sanvig  on April 5, 1958 in Crosby. She was a former housekeeper and laundry employee at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge.

Jeb Clark Rider Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 9:27am

JEB CLARK RIDER, 52, of Lansing, MI, passed away on Aug. 25, 2026 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota.  Jeb was born Jan. 19, 1974 in Crosby, Minnesota to Greg and Sharon Rider.  He graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1992.  After completing the Robotics program at Staples Technical College, he started his 30 year career as a Robotics Engineer for General Motors in Lansing, MI. Jeb had a zest for life.  His love of sunshine and water, and passion for fast boats, led him to many offshore powerboating events, Boyne Thunder being an annual favorite.

Keith Jerome Nentl Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 9:26am

KEITH JEROME NENTL, 69, of Aitkin, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. He was born Sept. 15, 1956, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud to Al and RoseAnn (Namyst) Nentl. Keith was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Keith lived in Holdingford, the first years of his life, and then moved to Aitkin with his family in 1959. He began his education at Maryhill Academy and graduated from Aitkin High School in 1974. Keith entered the workforce at a very young age helping his Dad at the Aitkin Dairy.

Labor Day

Published by admin on Tue, 09/01/2026 - 9:05am

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

Angelversary for Don Stangel

Published by admin on Tue, 09/01/2026 - 9:03am

An angelversary gathering will be held Friday, Sept. 4 from 2 to 5 p.m at the Nicolina Price residence in Emily. Following the gathering a bon fire and reminiscing time will be celebrated. All family and friends are welcome.

David Anderson Harris Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 09/01/2026 - 9:02am

DAVID ANDERSON HARRIS, of Deerwood, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 at the age of 91. He was born on Sept. 27, 1934 in Brainerd to Beulah Elsie (Spracklin) Harris and Elmer Ernest Harris. He had two brothers, Darryl and Dana, and two sisters, Dahrys "Birdie" Nolan, Gailraye Harris. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War in Okinawa. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, snowmobiling, gardening and working long days. He ran a construction business and a hobby farm.

Julia "Julie" Ann (Larson) Allord Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 09/01/2026 - 9:01am

JULIA "JULIE" ANN (LARSON) ALLORD, 70 of Brainerd, passed away on Aug. 19, 2026 at the Fairview University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis. She was born on May 25, 1956 in Breckenridge to John Fredrick and Mary Lou (Nold) Larson.   Julie was a retired employee of Essentia St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd and Brainerd Medical Center. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Brainerd. Julie will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  She loved spending time with friends and family, whether with a home cooked meal or a dinner out on the town.  She was involved in St.