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Joan CROSBY Obituary

Age 88, of Naples, FL Formerly South St. Paul, MN. Passed away peacefully on April 16, 2020. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Preceded in death by parents Emil and Evelyn Voigt. Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Russell; her brother Richard (Voigt); her children Randy, Carrie and Kendall; grandchildren Nicole, Douglas, Joshua, Ashley, Jasmine, Jacob and Jenna; and great-grandchildren Evelynn, Santos, Cecilia, Talan, Kyan, Zacharia, Axel, Kaden and Noah; along with many nieces and nephews. Joan loved her family with a passion and was so proud to display her photo albums of her family and friends at the cabin. She was also a "snow-bird" who loved her time at their cabin in Park Rapids where she enjoyed reading, knitting and sitting by the fire with her friends and family. She enjoyed watching the leaves change in the fall and following the birds to the warm weather of her home in Naples, Florida. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her wonderful smile and for her love of conversation with her family and friends.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Apr. 26, 2020.

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Linda S Westrich

April 9, 2023

Russ, Randy, Carrie and Kendall, I just found out Joan passed away and would like to say how sorry Jason and I are to hear it. She was a great lady and my favorite cousin, always so happy and cheerful! I will miss her! Linda Kohls Westrich

Steve Johnson

May 10, 2020

I'm sorry for your loss Randy and family, it makes this Mothers Day that much harder. Your friend Steve

David Ziegler

April 30, 2020

Sorry about your loss Russ.Joan was always such fun to be around.Carrie and Kendall she was a great lady my heartfelt sympathies.

Keri Grad

April 27, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers sent to the family.

Roger Larson

April 26, 2020

We will miss our dear friend Joan. We shared many great times together, especially fishing in Park Rapids. Her family was so precious to her. Russ and Rogers friendship goes back many years. We hope Russ and family can get through this difficult time by recalling all of the fond memories with Joan. Sending our love, hugs and prayers.

Kristine

April 26, 2020

Everything I know about forgiveness, family, and the ever-sacred second chance I learned from Joan, my brothers wonderful wife. As King Solomon writes in his beautiful book Proverbs, Her children rise up and call her blessed. May God bless Randy, Carrie and Kendall - all their children and grandchildren - as they say goodbye to Joan. She taught me the magic of raising children, and the recipe for a home where no one ever feels a stranger. I always, always, always thought Id see her - one more time again. Keep Russ in your prayers. Im not sure what he will do without her. Love, Duchess

Gary Deason

April 26, 2020

Joan was a wonderful, generous and loving person. She brightened the spirit of anyone who knew her. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.

Kristine Holmgren

April 26, 2020

All I know about love, forgiveness, compassion and the sacred second chance I learned from my brothers wife . Joan Crosby. Joan shared with me her secrets for a happy family and her unique recipe for creating a home where no one was ever a stranger. I always thought Id see her one more time again. God bless her children, their spouses and the diverse and creative family she grew. Bless all who loved her. And please - offer, when you think of it, prayers for my brother Russell. Life without Joan will be a lonely one indeed.

Scott Hielsberg

April 26, 2020

My most heartfelt sympathy for Joan's passing. She was a very special lady and she will always have a place in my heart.

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