Obituaries

James Willard Holman Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 1:10pm

JAMES WILLARD HOLMAN, 84, of Ironton, died on Nov. 5, 2022 at the Cuyuna Regional Care Center in Crosby. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and later dementia. He was born in Milbank, SD on March 2, 1938.  He lived with his grandparents in Big Stone, SD until he moved to Minneapolis with his mother and step-father when he was six years old.  He graduated from Central High School in Minneapolis, class of 1957.  He married Bettie Roggenbuck on Oct. 3, 1959 in Big Stone, SD.  Together they made their home in Minneapolis where they raised their family.

John B. Johnson Services Pending

Published by admin on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 1:09pm

JOHN B. JOHNSON, 82, of Crosby, died at his home on Oct. 20, 2022.  A service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

Darlene Hlidek Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 1:08pm

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Darlene Hlidek, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all those whose lives she touched. Darlene died unexpectedly at home on Oct. 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Dick and sister Peggy. Born in Chicago on June 3, 1938, Darlene was an avid gardener, antique collector, and educator. Darlene had an adventurous spirit and was always up for a challenge. She loved to travel, ran tours to the Czech Republic, explored the Boundary Waters and drove to Alaska (Twice).

Joan Mary Rasmussen Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 1:07pm

JOAN MARY RASMUSSEN, 83, of Crosby, died on Oct. 24, 2022 at Aitkin Health Services.  She was born on July 5, 1939 in Ada to William and Frances (Kappes) Braunschweig.  She married Duane Rasmussen on July 25, 1959 in Ada.   Preceding her in death are her parents; her brother, Dennis Braunschweig and her sister, Nancy Hawks; grandchildren, Dalton Rasmussen, Allysun Rasmussen, Melissa and Nastassia, Tatianna Rasmussen and Jeremy Rasmussen.

Coleen Lee Raymond Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 1:07pm

COLEEN LEE RAYMOND,  80, of Deerwood, died on Oct. 27, 2022 at the Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin.  She was born in Crosby on July 21, 1942 to Wesley “Dale” and Irene (Keeler) McCoy. She graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1961 and then graduated from the St. Cloud Beauty School. She married Rodney Raymond on Aug. 3, 1963 in Deerwood.  She was a Title One teacher at the Washington Elementary School in New Ulm, retiring back to the Crosby area in 1998. Preceding her in death are her parents; two sons, Von and Kevin Raymond; and one brother Keith McCoy.

Joan Rasmssen Services Pending

Published by admin on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 1:04pm

JOAN RASMUSSEN, 83, of Crosby, died at Aitkin Health Services on Oct. 24, 2022. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

Ward "Dart" Parks Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 1:04pm

WARD 'DART' LEONARD PARKS, of Crosby, died on Oct. 11, 2022 in Crosby on his 77th birthday.  He was born in Brainerd to Leonard and Laverna (Ford) Parks.  Dart graduated from the Crosby-Ironton High School, class of 1964.  Dart’s education continued at the Staples Vo-tech.  He was employed as a Manufacturing Engineer for 42 years, employed by the United Defense in Moundsview before he retired in 2008.  Dart married Dianne Gates Kimbler on July 18, 1981.  Together, they raised their family in Moundsview. After retiring, Dart and Dianne decided they wanted to return to Crosby.

Laurene Alice Chapman Obit

Published by admin on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 1:03pm

LAURENE ALICE CHAPMAN, 103, of Crosby, formerly of Outing, died on Oct. 13, 2022, at the Pierz Villa in Pierz. She was born in Delhi on June 19, 1919 to Carl and Ida Swenson. She married Robert Chapman on June 16, 1939 in Fairfax.  She was a member of the Emily United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Preceding her in death are her parents; husband, Robert “Bob” in 2012; one brother Robert Swenson and one sister, Edith Rowan.

Ward Parks Services Pending

Published by admin on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 1:02pm

WARD PARKS, 77, of Crosby, died on Oct. 11, 2022, at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.

Greg Buchite Gathering

Published by admin on Tue, 11/08/2022 - 1:01pm

A gathering of family and friends will be held  Saturday, Oct. 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Fifty Lakes Community Center for Greg Buchite of Fifty Lakes. Military honors at 2 p.m. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home in Pine River.