March 2025

Loretta Mae DeBord Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:09am

LORETTA MAE DeBORD, 88, of Crosby, passed away on Feb. 26, 2025 at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby. She was born on Oct. 5, 1936 in Eau Claire, WI to Marshall and Laura (Barrett) Howe. She was united in marriage to Clifford DeBord, Sr. on Dec. 1, 1962 in Rapid City, SD.   She is survived by one son, Clifford DeBord Jr. of Hackensack; three daughters, Dorothy Roberts of Brainerd, Laurisa (Rob) Grossman of Fargo, ND and Virginia (Ryan) Blumsted of Pequot Lakes; one sister, Rebecca Rouse of Ruthven, IA; 16 grandchild, 39 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren.

James L. Bartel Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:08am

JAMES L. BARTEL, 64, of Crosby, passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a cherished brother, uncle, and friend. He was a dedicated truck driver who loved nice cars and jacked up trucks. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and always finding joy in the great outdoors. He is preceded in death by his beloved son, James “J.J.” Bartel, Jr; his parents, Richard and Myrtle (Haffner) Bartel; siblings, Angie Bodeker, Joyce Bartel, Dick Bartel and Bobby Bartel.

Michael Dennis Lattery, Sr. Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:07am

MICHAEL DENNIS LATTERY, SR., received his final orders. He passed away peacefully at home in Crosby, MN, on Feb. 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. After being diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer in Feb. 2023, he faced it with the same grit, stubbornness, and inappropriate jokes that got him through everything else in life. Mike was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and often reminded people that he was once young, strong, and fearless—just not at the same time.