Obituaries

Charles W. "Bill" Miller Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:28pm

CHARLES W. "BILL" MILLER, 93, of Deerwood, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Seattle, WA.  He was born in Crosby, on Nov. 13, 1931, to Albert A. and Frances  Miller. He graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1950.  Bill was united in marriage with Angeline “Angie” Chopp on July 25, 1953 in Crosby. He grew up in Bay Lake where his parents operated Miller’s Garage and Miller’s Cabins, a small summer resort.  He was the fourth generation of Miller’s to live in the Bay Lake area.

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Ann Eberly Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:27pm

JACKQUELYNN ANN EBERLY, 21, of Crosby, better known to those who loved her as Jackie, Peanut, Jack or Jackson passed away in her sleep Aug. 8, 2025. She was born April 21, 2004 in Brainerd. She grew up in Crosby surrounded by the love of her parents, Amy Ross and Tony and Sarah Eisenmenger. She attended school in Crosby-Ironton where she made many, many friends with her infectious smile and joyous personality. She loved participating in Special Olympics specifically track and field, bowling and basketball where she helped her team go to State.

Phyllis (Carlson) Akins Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:25pm

PHYLLIS (CARLSON) AKINS passed away peacefully and quietly in Mesa, AZ, on Feb. 21, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Lakewood Cemetery located at 21235 Wood Avenue, Ironton. Family and friends will be gathering at the Taconite Canteen in Ironton following the memorial to share memories and enjoy lunch.  

Michael John Ferrari Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:23pm

MICHAEL JOHN FERRARI, 59, of Emily, passed away on July 22, 2025 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.   He was born on June 8, 1966 in Crosby to Raymond and Karen (Martinson) Ferrari.   Preceding him in death is his father, Ray Ferrari. He is survived by his life partner of 20 years, Allison Seely; his son, Connor Ferrari of Emily; his mother, Karen Ferrari of Crosby; three brothers, Mark (Shanon) Ferrari of Cuyuna, Tony (Diane) Ferrari of Lincoln, CA and Ted (Jennifer) Ferrari of Baxter; and one sister, Amanda (Tim) Jensen of Pillager and nieces and nephews.

edward Nicholas Yunker Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:22pm

EDWARD NICHOLAS YUNKER, 86, born on Feb.13, 1939, to Melvin and Ann in Crosby, passed away with his with wife Yvonne of 23 years by his side on Aug. 1, 2025, at their home in Baxter. He attended school in Crosby and graduated with the class of 1957. Immediately after graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served as a radio man. He married Gayle Anderson in June of 1962 and together they had three children: Brian, Amy, and Melissa. He was employed by Potlatch for many years and retired in 1998.

Patrick John Raverty Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:21pm

PATRICK JOHN RAVERTY, 41, passed away peacefully at home in Trommald, MN on July 25, 2025. Patrick was born on Nov. 11, 1983, in Brainerd, MN to Greg and Ginny Raverty. From the very beginning, he brought mischief and laughter into the lives of everyone who knew him. At the age of 16, Patrick was diagnosed with brain cancer on Dec. 21, 1999. Over the course of the next 26 years, he endured more than 30 brain surgeries. Through it all, he remained unwavering in his sense of humor, his love for life, and his ability to make others smile.  Patrick spent most of his school years in St.

Bernita B. Harrison Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:20pm

BERNITA B. HARRISON, 89, of Crosby, passed away on July 20, 2025 at the Heartwood Care Center in Crosby. She was born on March 21, 1936 in LaPorte to Everett and Rozetta Palm. Bernita was united in marriage with the love of her life, Danny Harrison on June 7, 1953 in Crosby. Bernita was a retired secretary from the Crosby-Ironton High School with 35 years of service. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crosby; was a retired member of the Crosby Fire Department Auxiliary; a volunteer with Kinship Partners, R.S.V.P.

Carroll Ann Kukowski Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:19pm

CARROLL ANN KUKOWSKI, 83 was born on July 15, 1941 in Southampton, NY, to Charles and Elmira (Lagasse) McGarrahan. She graduated from Rolla High School in Rolla, ND, where her family had moved. She studied business and education at Minot State Teachers College. Carroll met and married her husband of 63 years, Adolph Kukowski, on Dec. 30, 1961 in Rolla, ND. The couple had 5 children; and eventually many grandchildren and great-grandchildren that brought so much joy to her life. Carroll and Adolph were married and moved to Fort Polk, Louisiana when Adolph got called back to the army.

Joseph Patrick Simons Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:18pm

JOSEPH PATRICK SIMONS passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and fierce devotion to those he cared about. Joe was born May 12, 1942, in La Crosse, WI to Lucia Picha Simons and Francis Simons. Joe spent his early years in Lake City before moving to Brainerd, MN, where he graduated from Brainerd High School in 1960. Joe treasured his summers, especially the 67 he spent at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge in Deerwood, a place that always felt like his second home.

Malcolm David Karnowski Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:17pm

MALCOLM DAVID KARNOWSKI, 98, of Southview Acres, W St. Paul and formerly of Deerwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in West St. Paul, surrounded by loved ones. Malcolm was born on May 8, 1927, in Crosby, to Anna Marie (Olson) Karnowski and David Herman Karnowski. He was raised in Deerwood and graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School.  In 1957, Malcolm married Ramona Lind, whom he met while they were both working at Honeywell in Minneapolis.