Obituaries

Rosie Henninger

Rosie Henninger

Oct 16, 2023

Rosie Henninger, 72, Barnum, died Monday, October 16, 2023 in Moose Lake Village after a long battle with MS.  Rosie was born on January 5, 1951 in Moose Lake to Elvin and Patty Burch.  She graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1970.  On October 17, 1970, Rosie married Gordy Henninger in Blackhoof Twp.  They lived in Barnum...

Harold W. Carlson

Harold W. Carlson

Oct 13, 2023

The extraordinary life of Harold William Carlson drew to a quiet close on Friday, October 13, 2023. His wife and three daughters were there to witness his passing.

Harry was born to Carl and Laura Carlson in Chicago, IL, on May 8, 1930. He was their only child. When the Great Depression deprived Carl...

Maurice "Maury" Coughlin

Maurice "Maury" Coughlin

Oct 12, 2023

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Maurice "Maury" Coughlin, 87, Moose Lake, died Thursday, October 12, 2023 in Moose Lake Village. He was born on January 3, 1936 to Max and Ina Coughlin in Detroit Lakes where he grew up and attended school. Maury worked as an Electrician in Detroit Lakes...

Charles "Chuck" Smith, Jr.

Charles "Chuck" Smith, Jr.

Oct 7, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Smith Jr., 47, of Barnum, Minnesota, passed away in his sleep of a suspected heart attack at his home on October 7th, 2023. Chuck was born on August 3rd,1976 to Charles Richard Smith Sr. and Nancy Klecker in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Owatonna High School with the class of 1996. During High School, he met the...

Carl "Al" Alan Lundgren

Carl "Al" Alan Lundgren

Sep 29, 2023

(Carl) Alan Lundgren was born November 13, 1947 in Stillwater Mn to Carl Albin and Anna (Brink) Lundgren. His first 6 years were spent in Marine on the St Croix. His parents died one year apart, and the children moved to Moose Lake to grow up with their Uncle and Aunt: Bertil and Ruth Brink. Al graduated from...

Dale Thomas Pedersen

Dale Thomas Pedersen

Sep 19, 2023

Dale Thomas Pedersen, 57, Sturgeon Lake, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his sister, Ginger's house surrounded with love while battling pancreatic cancer.  He fought a very hard fight against cancer all the way to the end.  He was born on December 19, 1965 in Forest Lake to Dale and Sandra Pedersen.  Dale worked as a groundskeeper and...

Kenneth Michael Pountain

Kenneth Michael Pountain

Sep 15, 2023

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On September 15th, 2023, family and friends lost a piece of their heart. Kenneth (Kenny) Michael Pountain, 32, Barnum, tragically and unexpectedly died working a job that he loved and enjoyed doing every day.

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John William Zanol

John William Zanol

Sep 14, 2023

John William Zanol, 60, Sturgeon Lake, died on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his home.  He was born on April 7, 1963 to Eleanor and Charles Zanol, Sr in Denver, CO.  He worked for many years as an OTR truck driver and later started driving a log truck.  John was currently working at the Korner Store in Sturgeon...

Justin Adrian Daniel Eller

Justin Adrian Daniel Eller

Sep 13, 2023

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Justin Adrian Daniel Eller, 47, Esko, a very proud Navy Veteran, died unexpectedly in a tragic accident on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.  He was born on May 31, 1976 in Moose Lake to Dan Eller and Susan Cartie.  Justin grew up in Mahtowa and graduated in 1994 from...

Thomas Eugene Lambert

Thomas Eugene Lambert

Sep 10, 2023

Thomas (Tom) E. Lambert was born on October 31, 1926 to Joseph and Josephine (Labrie) Lambert in Saginaw, MN.  Tom passed away peacefully at St. Luke's on September 10, 2023 surrounded by family.

Tom was raised on a farm with his siblings, and this instilled a lifelong love of farming and a strong work-ethic. Over his lifetime,...

Phyllis Carlson Faue

Phyllis Carlson Faue

Sep 3, 2023

Phyllis Marie (Carlson) Faue, 85, Moose Lake, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in West Duluth on August 2, 1938 to Ronald and Alphie Carlson. She was a proud graduate of Denfeld High School, class of 1956, where she was a cheerleader and Power Club President. She graduated from the University of...

Michael A. Harju

Michael A. Harju

Sep 3, 2023

Michael A. Harju, 49, Two Harbors, formerly of Barnum, died Sunday, September 3, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.  After struggling through the years with alcohol and mental health, Michael is finally at peace in God's hands.

He was born on September 23, 1973 in Moose Lake to Roger and Judy Harju.  Michael grew...

Jennifer Anne Sackett

Jennifer Anne Sackett

Sep 3, 2023

Jennifer Anne Sackett, 44, Sturgeon Lake, died Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Solvay Hospice House, Duluth.  She was born on September 23, 1978 in Duluth.  Jennifer grew up in Grand Rapids and later moved to Willow River where she graduated from Willow River High School in 1997.  She worked as a retail clerk at the Sturgeon Lake One...

Byron D. Korhonen

Byron D. Korhonen

Aug 30, 2023

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Byron, D. Korhonen, 73, Kettle River, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospital after having a severe brain bleed.  He was born on March 26, 1950 in Duluth to J. Henry and Marie Korhonen.  Byron graduated from Moose Lake...

Cecelia Pearl Petersen

Cecelia Pearl Petersen

Aug 22, 2023

Cecelia Pearl Petersen, 88, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in Parmly on the Lake Nursing Home in Chisago City where she had stayed for the past year.  She was born on November 12, 1934 in Willow River to Stanley and Pearl Swarmer.  Cecelia was raised in Denham and later lived in the Moose Lake...

Derek Grant Fogt

Derek Grant Fogt

Aug 9, 2023

Derek Grant Fogt, 73, Askov, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.  He was born on November 29, 1949, to Arlis and Hjordis Fogt at home in Askov.  Derek graduated from Askov High School in 1967.  He briefly attended Rocky Mountain College to play sports but eventually found his calling in the construction industry.  On February...

Mary Nordlund

Mary Nordlund

Aug 5, 2023

Mary Nordlund, 63, Kettle River, died suddenly on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at her home while taking care of her lawn and flowers, which was one of her favorite hobbies.  Mary was born on November 16, 1959 in Sandstone to Jim and Madelyn Adelsgruber.  She lived in Kettle River and attended Cromwell High School, graduating in 1977.  After...

Carl A Silampa

Carl A Silampa

Aug 4, 2023

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Carl A Silampa,82, of Cedar Falls Iowa passed away August 4, 2023.

Carl was born to Wilma & Harry Silampa in Detroit, Michigan on January 27, 1941. Carl graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1959. His yearbook quote was "He argues...

Joan K. Putney

Joan K. Putney

Jul 30, 2023

Joan Putney, 84, Moose Lake, died Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Essentia-St. Mary's in Duluth.  She was born on April 12, 1939 in St. Paul to Clyde and Ruth Moye.  Joan lived in the Moose Lake area for over 55 years and cooked at various restaurants through the years in Moose Lake and Barnum.  She enjoyed being outside...

Mary Dee Davidson

Mary Dee Davidson

Jul 29, 2023

Mary Dee Davidson, 73, of Sandstone, died after a short illness on July 29th, 2023 at Essentia Health/St. Mary's in Duluth, MN with her family by her side. Mary was born on May 5th, 1950 in Duluth to Robert and Carol (Peura) Skog. Shortly after, they moved to Kettle River where she attended Kettle River Grade School and...