Obituaries

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...

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...