Obituaries

Jerin "Bogie" Bogenholm

Jerin "Bogie" Bogenholm

Jan 13, 2024

Jerin "Bogie" Bogenholm, 82, Moose Lake, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 13, 2024.  He was born on September 24, 1941 in Moose Lake to Walter and Lillian Bogenholm.  Jerry grew up in Moose Lake and graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1960.  During his teenage years and young adult life, Jerry helped at the family...

Doris A. Pince

Doris A. Pince

Jan 1, 2024

Doris A. Pince, 87, Willow River, died peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024 in St. Therese at St. Odilia in Shoreview, following complications of a stroke.  She was born on January 14, 1936 in Bremen Twp., Pine County to William and Florence Mecl.  She attended Ellison School, a one room schoolhouse until 4th grade, then attended Willow River...

Larry Floyd Dagel

Larry Floyd Dagel

Dec 29, 2023

Larry Floyd Dagel, 77, Sturgeon Lake, died Friday, December 29, 2023 in Essentia Health Moose Lake.  Although he struggled with heart disease, cancer, circulation problems, and several surgeries, Larry continued to be upbeat right to the end.  He was born at home in Lake Park, Iowa on May 7, 1946, the third of five children to Floyd and...

Karen Ann Anderson

Karen Ann Anderson

Dec 27, 2023

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Karen Ann Anderson, 80, Denham, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in Moose Lake Village.  She was born on November 11, 1943 in Denham on the family farm to Roy and Caroline Alberg.  Karen attended school in Denham and later attended Willow...

Steve "Norm" T. Hennager

Steve "Norm" T. Hennager

Dec 20, 2023

Steve "Norm" T. Hennager, 70, Barnum, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  He was born in Palm Beach, FL on February 13, 1953 to Leonard and Loreen (Nelson) Hennager.  Steve served in the MN National Guard.  He began working for Potlatch and finished his career by retiring from Sappi.

Steve...

Janice "Babe" Sylvester

Janice "Babe" Sylvester

Dec 17, 2023

Janice "Babe" Sylvester, 80, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Essentia Health – Moose Lake.  She was born on February 7, 1943 in Sandstone to George and Maxine Mudgett.  Janice grew up in Groningen and attended school in Sandstone.  On November 26, 1960, Janice married Harley Sylvester in Moose Lake.  They lived most of...

Wayne Kenneth Meyer

Wayne Kenneth Meyer

Dec 17, 2023

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Wayne Kenneth Meyer, 90, of Duquette passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Moose Lake Village. He was born December 27, 1932 to Lyman and Ella (Koecher) Meyer in Oxford Township, Isanti County.    Wayne grew up and attended school...

Doreen Marie Jensen

Doreen Marie Jensen

Dec 15, 2023

Doreen Marie Jensen was born August 12, 1958 to Ruth and Harold Jensen in Sandstone. Doreen grew up in Askov with her siblings where she attended school. In 1978, she married the love of her life, Kenny, and had two children. Doreen was an amazing mom and stayed home with her children while they were growing up. In...

Roger A. Harju

Roger A. Harju

Dec 15, 2023

Roger Alvin Harju, 81 of Esko passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was born May 1, 1942 in Superior, Wisconsin to Swen and Elaine Harju.

Roger was a lifelong resident of the Kettle River and Esko areas. He graduated from Barnum High School in 1960 and then was married...

Joyce Arlene Suominen Layon

Joyce Arlene Suominen Layon

Dec 10, 2023

Joyce Arlene Suominen Layon, 85, Kettle River, died peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023 in North Shore Estates, Duluth.  She was born on June 20, 1938 in Cloquet to Leo and Sylvia Suominen. Joyce grew up in the Esko/Cloquet area where she attended school.  She later worked at the paper mill in Cloquet where she met Lloyd Layon.  On...

Judith Ann Brandle

Judith Ann Brandle

Dec 6, 2023

Judith Ann Brandle went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning hours of December 6, 2023.

Judi was born on September 17, 1946, to Joseph and Emily (Smetak) Brandle, in Moose Lake, Minnesota. Judi grew up on the family dairy farm in Bremen Township. She attended the Willow River Area Schools, graduating...

Alvin Paul Schleicher

Alvin Paul Schleicher

Dec 1, 2023

Alvin Schleicher, age 91, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away at Essentia Medical Center, Duluth, MN on Dec. 1, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born to Otto and Martha Schleicher in Albany, MN on Dec. 24, 1931. Al joined the Army in 1950 and fought in the Korean war. On Oct. 18, 1958 he married...

Joanne Nina Beck

Joanne Nina Beck

Nov 29, 2023

Joanne Nina Beck, 87, Cromwell, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in Villa Vista Care Center, Cromwell, Minnesota. She was born on October 29, 1936 in Grantsburg, Wisconsin to Sherman and Nina Bergstrom.  Joanne grew up in Superior where she attended school.  She worked as a caregiver for her nieces, nephews, and her mother and did some...

Harry A. Bloom

Harry A. Bloom

Nov 23, 2023

Harry A. Bloom, 75, Nickerson, died peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by the people he loved.  Harry was born on November 6, 1948 in Nickerson to Rudolph and Anna Bloom.  He grew up in Nickerson and attended Askov High School graduating in 1966.  Harry served his country in the United States Army for...

Norma Kiminski

Norma Kiminski

Nov 17, 2023

Norma Jean Kiminski, 80, of Willow River, died peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023 at home with her family by her side. She was born on May 23, 1943, in Norman Township, Minnesota to Leonard and Alta Youngberg.

She grew up west of Willow River where she attended a one-room schoolhouse in her early years, later graduating...

John Allen Buck

John Allen Buck

Nov 12, 2023

John Allen Buck, 59, of Moose Lake (formerly Champlin MN) passed away on Sunday, November 12th in Essentia Duluth after a long battle with heart and lung disease. John was born November 30th, 1963 to Jack and Margaret (Porteous) Buck in Moose Lake. John graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1982 and then completed a 2-year course in...

Donald Gale Nelson

Donald Gale Nelson

Nov 1, 2023

Donald Gale Nelson, 86, Sturgeon Lake, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his family farm home where he was raised.  He loved the farm and the daily farm life he shared with his wife and family.

Donald was born in Moose Lake, MN on April 14, 1937 to Harold and Myrtle Nelson.  He was...

Roger Curtis Halverson, Sr.

Roger Curtis Halverson, Sr.

Oct 27, 2023

Roger Curtis Halverson Sr. March 14, 1936 - October 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roger at 87 years old. Our own personal superhero left this world very peacefully in the presence of his daughter and son.

Roger was born in Wisconsin and grew-up in Northern Minnesota. After...

Kimberly "Kim" Denton Schadewald

Kimberly "Kim" Denton Schadewald

Oct 25, 2023

Kimberly "Kim" Denton Schadewald, 50, Moose Lake, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023 in Essentia Health – Moose Lake.  She was born on September 28, 1973 to Randy and Lori Denton in Moose Lake.  Kim lived in Barnum where she attended school, graduating in 1992.  On April 16, 1993, Kim married Chris Schadewald in Carlton.  They lived in Barnum...

Anne Louise Langhorst

Anne Louise Langhorst

Oct 16, 2023

Anne Louise Langhorst, 59, Two Harbors, formerly of Barnum, died Monday, October 16, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.  She was born on September 8, 1964 in Cloquet to Henry and Judith Langhorst.  Anne grew up in Barnum and attended school in Barnum and Cloquet.  Anne lived in group homes in Duluth and later in Two Harbors.  She...