Obituaries

Aubrey Suzanne Tuura

Aubrey Suzanne Tuura

Nov 26, 2022

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Aubrey Suzanne Tuura, 14, Barnum, passed away on November 26, 2022.  Aubrey was born on May 1, 2008 to Stacy Rowan and...

Lori A Fosse

Lori A Fosse

Nov 25, 2022

Lori A. Fosse, 58, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 in Essentia Moose Lake.  She was born on May 2, 1964 in Duluth.  Growing up, Lori moved with her family and lived in many different areas, eventually settling in the Pine County area.  She worked at Sandstone Nursing Home and at Safe Transitions in Cloquet...

Diane Mary Calhoun

Diane Mary Calhoun

Nov 24, 2022

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Diane Mary Calhoun, 74, Barnum, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 in Essentia Health,  Duluth.  She was born in Duluth on October 9, 1948 to Edward and Melba Stevens.  Diane grew up in Barnum graduating from Barnum High School in...

Darel Raymond Morrisey

Darel Raymond Morrisey

Nov 21, 2022

Darel Raymond Morrisey, 80, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022 in Essentia, Moose Lake.  He was born on April 10, 1942 in Crookston to Ralph and Louise Morrisey.  Darel grew up in the Duluth area where he attended school.  On October 7, 1961, Darel married Joanne Schnarr in St. Clements's Catholic Church, Duluth.  They lived...

Jerome Gregory Tomczak

Jerome Gregory Tomczak

Nov 12, 2022

Jerome Gregory Tomczak, 88, lifelong resident of Split Rock Twp., was reunited in heaven with his dear wife, Regina, after his death on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at his family farmstead.  He was born on August 7, 1934 in Split Rock Twp. on the family farm to Steve and Adelaide Tomczak.  Jerome attended the Lincoln School and later...

Kenneth A. Johnson

Kenneth A. Johnson

Nov 10, 2022

Kenneth A. Johnson, 76, of Kettle River passed away at his home November 10, 2022.  The family is thankful for the devoted and compassionate care of almost 5 years provided by Stephanie and Denise of Mercy Home Care, Heather and the Ecumen Hospice Team, and notable presence and care of his wife Nancy Johnson.

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Joni Marie Fauchald

Joni Marie Fauchald

Nov 8, 2022

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Joni Marie (Johnson) Fauchald, 64, Sturgeon Lake, MN, died November 8, 2022 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth after a long battle with cancer.  Joni was born on August 4, 1958 to...

David "Hooker" Balut

David "Hooker" Balut

Nov 3, 2022

David "Hooker" Balut, 70, Willow River, died peacefully with his wife and sons by his side on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Mayo Hospital in Rochester.  He was born on February 6, 1952 in Moose Lake to Joseph and Irene (Gresczyk) Balut.  He grew up on the family farm west of Willow River and attended Willow River...

Donald Reynold Leino

Donald Reynold Leino

Oct 29, 2022

Donald Reynold Leino, 86, Moose Lake, died Saturday, October 29, 2022.  He was born as a twin with his sister, Donna Lampel,  in Moose Lake to Emil and Manda (Haikola) Leino on April 17, 1936.  He graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1954.  Donald served Honorably in the United States Army for a few years and had...

Vanessa Lynn Ketchum

Vanessa Lynn Ketchum

Oct 25, 2022

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Vanessa Lynn Ketchum, 41, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully with her momma by her side on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.  She was born on February 10, 1981 in Moose Lake to David and Sylvia Ketchum.  She grew up in Sturgeon Lake and attended school at Moose Lake...

Merton K. Koskey

Merton K. Koskey

Oct 17, 2022

Merton K. Koskey, 82, Moose Lake, died Monday, October 17, 2022.  He was born on January 5, 1940 to Raymond and Violet Koskey in Moose Lake where he grew up and attended Moose Lake High School graduating in 1958.  He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1963. Mert served 2 years in the United...

Dorothea Vanguilder

Dorothea Vanguilder

Oct 16, 2022

Dorothea VanGuilder, 83, Holyoke, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 16, 2022.  She was born on August 21, 1939 to Joseph and Helen Kirzeder in Albion, Nebraska.  In 1942, the family moved to Wahpeton, ND and in 1956 they moved to Holyoke.  Dorothy graduated from Wrenshall High School in 1957.  She worked as a nurse's aide at...

Sharon L. Scharrer

Sharon L. Scharrer

Oct 14, 2022

Sharon L. Scharrer, 80, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2022 in St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth.  She was born on May 4, 1942 in St. Paul to James and Audrey Robinson.  Sharon grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Johnson High School in 1960.  On April 29, 1961, Sharon married Jeffery Scharrer at St. Ambrose...

Victoria G. Homstad

Victoria G. Homstad

Oct 13, 2022

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Victoria G. Homstad, 61, Kettle River, died peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Duluth, after being a fierce fighter for more than 25 years while facing many medical challenges with strength and grace.

She was born on...

Diane Elaine Swarmer

Diane Elaine Swarmer

Oct 9, 2022

Diane Elaine (Newman) Swarmer,80, Sturgeon Lake, died with her family by her side on Sunday, October 9, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Diane is survived by her husband of 61 years, Leo; daughter:  Michelle Swarmer Witte; son-in-law: Eric Witte; granddaughters: Libby Witte and Kate Witte; and grand-dog Kiwi.

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Deanna Stover

Deanna Stover

Oct 3, 2022

DeAnna Jean Stover, 82, Moose Lake, devoted Jehovah Witness, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend made her journey to Paradise on October 3, 2022, at her home with cherished loved ones by her side.

The eldest of ten, DeAnna was born January 23, 1940 to Kenneth and Ann (Fairbanks) Bowers. After...

Sally L. Behrman

Sally L. Behrman

Sep 28, 2022

Sally L. Behrman, 79, Finlayson, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 at her home where she wanted to be during her last moments on earth. She was born on February 22, 1943 to Ralph and Marion Williams. Sally grew up in the Denham area and attended school at District 27, Sturgeon Lake, and later...

Nancy Jean Timonen

Nancy Jean Timonen

Sep 28, 2022

Nancy Jean Timonen, 88, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Essentia Moose Lake.  She was born in Denham on August 27, 1934 to Charles and Beatrice Rundquist.  Nancy grew up in Denham where she attended school and later attended Willow River High School graduating in 1952.  On January 31, 1953, Nancy married Arne Timonen...

Nicholas Jon Finifrock

Nicholas Jon Finifrock

Sep 23, 2022

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Nicholas Jon Finifrock, 19, of Barnum, went "HOME" on Friday, September 23, 2022. He was born on May 25, 2003 to Jon and Ann Finifrock in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. One day after Nicholas' birth, he was airlifted...

Albert Claude Burroughs

Albert Claude Burroughs

Sep 23, 2022

Albert Claude Burroughs, 93, resident of Moose Lake, died peacefully in Moose Lake Village on Friday, September 23rd, 2022. He was born in Bridgewater, SD on June 2nd, 1929 to Emmett and Viola (Hofer) Burroughs.

Al married Imogene Hyden on May 23rd, 1952 in Big Spring, TX. The two created a life together full of love and...