Obituaries
JAMES "JIM" WILLARD ECKMAN
Sep 14, 2026
James “Jim” Willard Eckman, 90, went home to his Savior on September 14, 2026. He chose to discontinue dialysis after developing debilitating pneumonia. He died in his home with his wife and children by his side. He was a life-long resident of Moose Lake.
Jim was a “surprise” twin, born 15 minutes after his brother and best friend, Charles, to Harry...
ALICE JOANNE MILLER
Oct 6, 2026
Alice Joanne (Konu) Miller passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Essentia Health Duluth following a sudden and severe stroke the weekend prior.
Our mom, grandmother, and great grandmother was born on Sunday, September 1, 1935, the only daughter and eventually the middle child of Ted & Ina (Haikola) Konu in Moose Lake, Minnesota during the lean years after the...
BETTE LEANNA DEMING
Sep 30, 2026
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Bette LeeAnna Deming, 75, of Cromwell, received her forever wings on September 30, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Bette was born and raised on the family farm in Hinckley to Herbert and Annetta (Maxwell) Zaudtke. She was a proud graduate of Hinckley High School and was one of nine children.
Bette dedicated more than 31 years...
STEVEN RAY STOREBO
Sep 29, 2026
Steven Ray Storebo, 71, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was born on July 9, 1955, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Ray Storebo and Imogene Johnson.
Steven graduated from high school in 1973. Throughout his working years, he held a variety of jobs and gained experience in many different fields. His first job was driving a milk truck, followed by...
EDITH JOKIMAKI
Sep 22, 2026
Edith Jokimaki, of Moose Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in Moose Lake, Minnesota. She was born in Blackduck, Minnesota, to Oliver and Ellen Horton.
Edith married the love of her life, Nestor Jokimaki, on October 29, 1955, in Moose Lake, Minnesota. Together, they built a loving family and shared many wonderful years.
Edith was a hardworking woman...
GARRY ARTHER ABRAHAMSON
Sep 15, 2026
Garry Arther Abrahamson, 67, of Rutledge, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at his home. He was born November 12, 1958, in Sandstone, Minnesota, to Gordon and Fran (Ketchmark) Abrahamson.
If you knew Garry, you probably knew about the beard. You also probably knew that Garry had a pretty good story for just about everything—and usually wasn’t afraid to tell it.
Garry...
GREGORY "GDO" OLSON
Sep 11, 2026
Gregory “GDO” Olson, 69, Sturgeon Lake, died Friday, September 11, 2026 following injuries sustained in accident. He born on June 10, 1957 in Duluth to Thomas and Joyce Olson. Greg lived in the Lakeside area in Duluth and moved with his family to Virginia where he attended Roseville High School graduating in 1975. He later attended UMD where he attained...
JAMES ALLAN DAHLEN
Sep 10, 2026
James Allan Dahlen, age 72, of Sandstone, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1954, in Moose Lake, Minnesota, to Ervin and Dolores (MacDonald) Dahlen. A longtime resident of Sandstone, James was a beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
James was a hardworking man...
JOSEPH BRENNAN OLSON
Sep 9, 2026
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Joseph Brennan Olson did not come into this world with an instruction manual, and he probably wouldn't have followed it anyway. He was determined to do things his own way, with a little adventure, a little mischief, and usually his brothers somewhere nearby. He was always finding a way to turn an ordinary moment into something...
MARVIN HERMAN BARTZ
Sep 1, 2026
Marvin Herman Bartz, 90, Barnum, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. He was born on June 4, 1936 in Readlyn, Iowa to Herman and Edna Bartz. Marvin moved east of Barnum at an early age with his family where he attended Central School. He later attended Barnum High School, graduating in 1956. Marvin served in the...
ROBERT ARNOLD PAULSON
Aug 23, 2026
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Robert “Bob” Arnold Paulson, 87, of Moose Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Willow River, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Moose Lake Assisted Living.
Bob was born in Denham, Minnesota, on September 9, 1938, to Arnold and Mildred (Schejbal) Paulson. He graduated from Willow River High School in 1956 and went on to attend...
CHIVON M. PALMER
Jul 31, 2026
Chivon M. Palmer, 46, Barnum, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. She was born on October 27, 1979 in Duluth. Chivon grew up in Moose Lake and attended Moose Lake High School graduating in 1998. On August 22, 2020, Chivon married Dwayne Palmer in Barnum. She...
GRACE MARGARET BRUNNER
Jul 23, 2026
Grace Margaret (Hennessy) Brunner, 94, of Moose Lake, formerly of Minot, ND, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Grace was born on August 11, 1931, to Clarence and Effie (Harris) Hennessy in Lone Tree, ND, where she grew up.
She married Tony Brunner on April 24, 1952, in Des Lacs, ND. Together, they...
ODA MAE SMITH
Jul 23, 2026
Oda Mae Smith, 99, passed away peacefully on July 23rd, one day before her 100th birthday with her family by her side at Oakview Assisted Living in Moose Lake. Mae was born on July 24, 1926, at the family homestead in Connersville, IN.
When Mae was two, they moved to Rushville, IN and grew up on the family farm. In 1944...
BRAD "BUBBA" RAMBERG
Jul 22, 2026
Brad “Bubba” Ramberg, 62, of Cromwell, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was born on February 17, 1964, in Rush City, Minnesota, to Dean and Marlys Ramberg. Brad grew up in Harris, where he attended North Branch High School, graduating in 1982. He continued his education at Anoka Community College before attending Huron University...
ANNETTE JUNE ANDERSON
Jul 20, 2026
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Annette June Anderson, 82, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 6, 1944 in Moose Lake to Harold and Ruth (Lingle) Swanson. Annette grew up in Denham and attended Willow River High School graduating in 1963. On June 8, 1963,...
THEODORE "TED" C. KOSLOSKI
Jul 15, 2026
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Theodore “Ted” C. Kosloski, 85, Moose Lake, formerly of Willow River, died peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 in Moose Lake Village. He fought a brave battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy for over 7 years.
He was born on January 29, 1941 to Toful and Dorothy (Larson) Kosloski in Kettle...
BARBARA "BARB" L. ELLINGSON
Jul 13, 2026
Barbara “Barb” L. Ellingson, 83, Moose Lake, formerly of Maple Grove, died peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026 in Oakview Assisted Living. She was born in Waterloo, IA on July 24, 1942 to Walter and Dorothy Kelly. Barb grew up in Austin where she graduated from high school. On June 23, 1962, Barb married Marvin Ellingson. They lived in Fridley...
DELORES V. JOHNSON
Jul 12, 2026
Delores V. Johnson, 95, Kerrick, died Sunday, July 12, 2026 at her home where she loved to garden and nurture animals through the years. She was born on March 17, 1931 in Clear Creek Twp., Carlton County where she grew up. Delores graduated from Wrenshall High School in 1949 and then attended St. Luke’s Nursing School in Duluth. Delores worked...
JAMES J. SCHARRER
Jul 9, 2026
James J. Scharrer, 63, Faribault, died peacefully at Inisfail One Group Home.
JJ received wonderful care throughout the years at Inisfail One Group Home and Rice County Day Activity Center.
He was preceded in death by his mom, Sharon.
JJ will be lovingly remembered by his dad, Jeffery A. Scharrer; two brothers: Jeffery J. (Robin) Scharrer and Joseph (Joy) Scharrer; numerous nieces, nephews,...
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