Obituaries

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.

Roy "Rob" Abbott Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:05am

ROY "ROB" ABBOTT, 67, of Ironton, passed away on Jan. 15, 2025 at Carefree Living in Brainerd. He was born in Crosby on March 11, 1957 to Roy and Vivian Abbott. Rob is survived by his wife, Kristi Abbott; his son, Justin (Kelsie) Abbott; his daughter, Trisha Abbott; and his grandchildren, Dylan, Alyssa, Braydon and Elyjah Abbott; and two sisters, Penny (Louie) Valiquet and Jane “Bubbles” Manske. Preceding Rob in death are his parents; and sister LaVonne McCalvy. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 11 at the Myrin-James American Legion Post #443 in Ironton from 1 to 4 p.m.

Herbert "Herb" Layton Peske Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:38pm

HERERT "HERB" LAYTON PESKE, 83, of Ironton, passed away on Feb. 18, 2025 at his home. A service is being planned for March 21.  A full obit will follow.   Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

Bruce Norby Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:37pm

BRUCE NORBY died Feb. 19 of Alzheimer's. He was born to Norma (Tately) and Palmer Norby April 11, 1946. He wed Patricia Curyl June 8, 1966 and completed two years of service in the U.S. Army. He began a sales career in heavy equipment and was president and part owner of American Crane Service of North Dakota in Bismarck. He ended his sales career with Gilbert Mechanical in Minnesota. He was a proud member of AA for 43 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Jerry, Dale and Paul Norby and sister Sharlene Westby.

Donald Vincent Kehl Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:31pm

DONALD VINCENT KEHL,  92, of Crosby, passed away on Feb. 18, 2025 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  He was born in Aitkin on Sept. 21, 1932 to Grant and Helen (Borg) Kehl.   Don was a retired employee of Potlatch in Brainerd with 34 years of service.  He was a U.S Air Force veteran.  Don was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crosby and the Walter Scott Erickson American Legion Post #557 of Deerwood. Preceding Don in death are his parents; his wife, JoAnn in 2018; son, Scott Kehl; one sister, Eleanor Johnson and two brothers, Robert and Willard Kehl.

Richard "Rick" James Coccie Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:31pm

RICHARD "RICK" JAMES COCCIE, 64, of Deerwood, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 7, 2025.  He was born on Aug. 1, 1960 in Grand Rapids to Richard and Elfriede (Rendle) Coccie. Rick was united in marriage to Deanna Bordwell on May 1, 2016 in Crosby.  He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel with the U.S. Air Force with 24 years of service.  He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Crosby and the Walter Scott Erickson American Legion Post #557 of Deerwood.   Preceding Rick in death are his parents.

Phyllis (Carlson) Akins Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:30pm

PHYLLIS (CARLSON) AKINS passed away peacefully and quietly in Mesa, AZ, going to the home of our Lord and Savior on Feb. 21, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents Edwin and Florence (Lord) Carlson, brother Duane Carlson, son Clark Akins and grandson Jared Akins. She is survived by her sister Colonel Joyce Carlson, USAF retired, two sons Jeff and Bruce Akins, granddaughter Christina (Akins) Lemke, and two great-grandchildren. Phyllis came from humble beginnings to lead a full and vivid life.

ruby Cecelia Iverson Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:28pm

RUBY CECELIA IVERSON, 92, of Emily, died on Jan. 29, 2025 at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby.  She was born on Jan. 26, 1933 in St. Paul to Huge and Pearl (Robertson) McSherry.  She was united in marriage with Donald Iverson in St. Paul on June 13, 1953. Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Donald; one daughter, Peggy Iverson; and two brothers, Hugh McSherry, Jr. and Allen McSherry. She is survived by her son, Donald Iverson of Emily; two daughters and son-in-law, Rev.