Obituaries

Dorothy Mae Clark Collette

Dorothy Mae Clark Collette

Jul 21, 2023

Dorothy Mae Clark Collette, Moose Lake, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at the age of 88.  She was born as the only child to Lawrence "Blackie" Clark and Mary Dorothy Lorig Clark in Glendive, MT on November 29, 1934.  Given that her father was a railroad employee, the family returned to their roots in Brainerd and later...

Paul D. Nelson

Paul D. Nelson

Jul 19, 2023

Paul D. Nelson, 51, Barnum, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 as a result of an ATV accident.  He was born on May 11, 1972 in Cloquet to Doug and Teri Nelson.  He grew up in Barnum and graduated from Barnum High School in 1991.  Paul entered the United States Navy immediately after high school.  In 1994, Paul married...

Robert James Hoppe, Sr.

Robert James Hoppe, Sr.

Jul 18, 2023

Robert James Hoppe, Sr., 85, Moose Lake, was a strong man.  He fought with all his might every night to keep his branch from falling off the family tree, but he got sick and tired and with God's help he slowly faded away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in Essentia Health Moose Lake while surrounded by his family....

Chloe Kay Gamst

Chloe Kay Gamst

Jul 15, 2023

Chloe Kay Gamst, 21, Sturgeon Lake, will always be remembered for her courage during the difficult times.  Unfortunately, this time the pain was too difficult and she died unexpectedly as she lost her battle with mental health on Saturday, July 15, 2023.  She was born on September 22, 2001 in Fridley to Seth and Chrissy (Cronin) Gamst.  She...

Karen Lea "Gigi" Leppanen

Karen Lea "Gigi" Leppanen

Jul 6, 2023

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Karen Lea "Gigi" Leppanen, 75, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Hinckley, died peacefully at her daughter's home on Thursday, July 6, 2023 with family by her side.  She was born in Graceville, MN on June 25, 1948 to Edward and Ardell Ewald.  Karen grew up in Easter Twp....

Emily E. Nalezny

Emily E. Nalezny

Jul 4, 2023

Emily E. Nalezny, 99, Moose Lake, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in Moose Lake Village.  She was born on February 16, 1924 in Birch Creek Township, Pine County to James and Lillian Dolezal.  Emily grew up in the Willow River/Denham area and graduated from Willow River High School in 1942.  After graduating, she moved to...

Carey L. Mclevis

Carey L. Mclevis

Jul 2, 2023

Carey L. McLevis, 74, Barnum, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, July 2, 2023.  He was born on May 31, 1949 in St. Paul, MN to Franklin and Evelyn McLevis.  He attended Barnum School.  In his younger days, he had various jobs including the cement plant in Gary New Duluth and later Potlatch where he worked from...

Marvin W. Stier

Marvin W. Stier

Jun 30, 2023

Marvin W. Stier, 91, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023 in Essentia Health, Moose Lake.  He was born on March 15, 1932 to William and Alma Stier in Belle Plaine where he grew up and attended school in Belle Plaine and later Jordan High School.  In 1951, Marvin joined the United States Air Force where...

Elaine A. Reger

Elaine A. Reger

Jun 30, 2023

Elaine A. Reger, 87, Finlayson, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Friday, June 30, 2023 in Moose Lake Village.  She was born on May 30, 1936 in Wyndmere, ND to Hans Peter and Hannah Haurum.  Elaine married William Reger on June 27, 1959.  They lived in Brooklyn Center where Elaine worked as a cook for an...

Irene M. Peterson

Irene M. Peterson

Jun 24, 2023

Irene M. Peterson, 87, Barnum, died peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born on October 28, 1935 in Mahtowa to Herbert and Jennie Olson.  Irene grew up east of Barnum and attended Central School.  She worked as a nanny in West Duluth and later worked at Wood...

Richard "Dick" Balut, Sr.

Richard "Dick" Balut, Sr.

Jun 20, 2023

Richard "Dick" Balut, Sr., 67, Willow River, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.  He was born on March 17, 1956 to Joe and Irene Balut.  Dick grew up west of Willow River on his parents' dairy farm and attended Willow River High School graduating in 1974.   On August 16, 1975, Dick married Cindy Shelton in Sturgeon Lake.  ...

Sandra "Sandy" Almquist

Sandra "Sandy" Almquist

Jun 9, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Almquist, 85, Barnum, died peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023 in Moose Lake Village. She was born on May 13, 1938 to Wallace and Marjorie Landahl in the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis.

Sandy grew up in Robbinsdale, MN and was confirmed in Luther Memorial Church on Washburn Ave in Mpls. She graduated...

Randy A. Hjelmberg

Randy A. Hjelmberg

Jun 6, 2023

Randy Alver Hjelmberg, 67, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the University of MN Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis. He was born on September 3, 1955, to Rose Evelyn & Frank Alver Hjelmberg in St. Croix Falls, WI. Randy grew up in Lindstrom, MN, with his sisters: Roxy and...

Donald D. Peterson

Donald D. Peterson

May 27, 2023

Donald D. Peterson, 85, Barnum, died peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Moose Lake Village.  He was born on April 17, 1938 to Melvin and Arlene Peterson in Barnum.  Don grew up in the Blackhoof Twp. area and attended school in Barnum.  He hauled pulpwood with his dad, logged in northern...

Kenneth Karl Dahlberg

Kenneth Karl Dahlberg

May 24, 2023

Kenneth "Ken" Karl Dahlberg, 68, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Moose Lake Village while surrounded by his family after a courageous journey with Parkinson's.  He was born on March 31, 1955 in Moose Lake to Sigfred and Greta Dahlberg.  Ken attended Moose Lake High School graduating in 1973.  He worked for S &...

June Mildred Hambly

June Mildred Hambly

May 21, 2023

June Mildred (Tuomi) Hambly, was born at home on June 14, 1924 in Iron, Minnesota to Charles and Hilda  (Pykilla) Tuomi and passed away peacefully on May 21, 2023 in the Exira Care Center at the age of 98 years, 11 months and 7 days. She attended Cherry High School and graduated with the class of 1941. After...

Tom Anderson

Tom Anderson

May 21, 2023

Tom Anderson, 71, Sandstone, died unexpectedly at his home after spending a day in the woods where he loved to be.  He was born on November 14, 1951 in Moose Lake to Harvey and Angeline (Stepan) Anderson.  Tom grew up in Askov where he graduated from high school in 1969.  Tom worked for Barry and Sewall Industrial Supply...

Carol Ann Vanderwerff

Carol Ann Vanderwerff

May 13, 2023

Carol Ann VanDerWerff, 75, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Talamore Senior Living, St. Cloud.  She was born on May 26, 1947 to Fred and Alice Lueth in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Carol grew up in Hartford, South Dakota where she graduated high school.  Carol later moved to Mahtomedi and on November 21, 1967...

Peter Christopher Seelen

Peter Christopher Seelen

May 8, 2023

Peter Christopher Seelen, 79, Kettle River, died Monday, May 8, 2023 in Essentia Health, Moose Lake.  He was born on November 8, 1943 in LIttle Falls, MN to Peter and Susan Seelen.  Peter owned and operated Prestige Drywall, Inc. in Anoka for over 20 years.  He loved the outdoors, John Deere Tractors, playing cribbage, and pulling off a few...

Arvid "Buzz" Swanson

Arvid "Buzz" Swanson

Apr 25, 2023

Arvid "Buzz" Swanson, 80, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Survived by wife of 59 years, Connie; 3 sons: Mike, Jim, and Scott; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.

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