Obituaries

Sharon Joy Hufford

Sharon Joy Hufford

May 30, 2022

Sharon Joy Hufford, 68, resident of Cloquet, formerly of Moose Lake, died peacefully on Monday, May 30 th , 2022 in Community Memorial Hospital, Cloquet. She was born in Silver Township, MN on December 7 th , 1953 to Chester and Mildred (Niemi) Hufford.

Sharon lived in Kettle River until...

Donald Joseph Klejeski

Donald Joseph Klejeski

May 16, 2022

Donald Joseph Klejeski, 60, Barnum, died Monday, May 16, 2022 in Moose Lake Village.  He was born on August 26, 1961 in Sandstone, MN to John and Rose (Kwapick) Klejeski.  Donald grew up in Barnum attending Barnum High School where he graduated in 1980.  He later attended Duluth Vo-Tech for Forest Harvesting.  Donald worked for the DNR, Eggen's Tree...

Mark Albert Van Hoecke

Mark Albert Van Hoecke

May 13, 2022

Mark Albert Van Hoecke, 62 years young, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 13 th , 2022. He was born in Kansas City, MO to Albert and Frances (Woodrum) Van Hoecke.

Mark was raised in Kansas City and graduated from Hickman Mills High School in 1978. He enlisted in the United...

Kathleen "Kathy" Joyce Kent

Kathleen "Kathy" Joyce Kent

May 8, 2022

Kathy Kent, 70, Carlton, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Kent in 2003 and her parents, Lee and Violet Heiskari.

Kathy is survived by her brother: Jerry (Carol) Haryu; three sisters: Linda Hughes, Carol (Jim) Telenko; and Donna (Rick) Edington;...

Mabel Ann Mikrot

Mabel Ann Mikrot

Apr 29, 2022

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Mikrot, Mabel (Miron) of St. Paul, MN

Born December 12, 1930, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her...

Donald "Donnie" Tasler

Donald "Donnie" Tasler

Apr 26, 2022

Donald "Donnie" Tasler, 60, Denham, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Moose Lake Village.  He was born on September 18, 1961 in St. Paul to Don and Joanne Tasler.  They lived in Scandia and in 1977 moved to the Denham area.  Donnie attended Willow River High School graduating in 1979.  He lived in Arizona for a short time before...

Kaylee Marie Westerberg

Kaylee Marie Westerberg

Apr 22, 2022

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Kaylee Marie Westerberg, 12, Moose Lake, went to heaven on Friday, April 22, 2022 at her home while being surrounded by her family and close friends.  She was born on March 13, 2010.  Kaylee was a loving, smiley, energetic, young girl.  She was loved by everyone...

Mary Alice Nelson

Mary Alice Nelson

Apr 22, 2022

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Mary Alice Nelson, (Schnoor), age 100, of Moose Lake, died peacefully April 22, 2022 at Moose Lake Village. She was born on March 26, 1922 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the daughter of August and Grace Schnoor. The family moved to Automba,...

Jason Willis Kirk

Jason Willis Kirk

Apr 21, 2022

Jason W. Kirk, age 43, unexpectedly died while in Phoenix, AZ on April 21st, 2022. He was born on January 9th, 1979 in Moose Lake to Mary Houck and Jeff Kirk.

Jason grew up in Moose Lake and was the second of six children. He was very friendly, intelligent, energetic, and witty. He showed a strong love...

Millie A. Berry

Millie A. Berry

Apr 18, 2022

Mildred Anne Berry "Millie" was born on 12/17/1942 in the small town of Newberry, MI and was raised in neighboring Hulbert where she spent most of her life.

Millie graduated from Newberry High School and on December 23, 1961 married David Berry.

Millie spent many years traveling up and down...

William "Bill" Allen Matten

William "Bill" Allen Matten

Apr 16, 2022

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William Allen Matten, 78, resident of Moose Lake, died peacefully on April 16 th , 2022 in Moose Lake Village – Moose Lake. He was born in Cloquet, MN on May 11 th , 1943 to William and Edith (Bandle) Matten.

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Jack Lee Hall-Cairl

Jack Lee Hall-Cairl

Apr 14, 2022

Jack Lee Hall - Cairl, 56, resident of Willow River, died unexpectedly in Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center on Thursday, April 14th, 2022. He was born in St. Paul, MN on March 8th, 1966 to Jack and Sylvia (Rocknem) Cairl.

A memorial service for Jack will be held in the Moose Lake...

Shelley "Sam" Hartman

Shelley "Sam" Hartman

Apr 12, 2022

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Shelley "Sam" Hartman, 66, Moose Lake, formerly of Carlton, gained her wings on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.  She was born on August 30, 1955 in Duluth to Harold and Helen Olsen.  Shelley grew up on Green Hill Farm west of Barnum and attended Barnum High School. ...

Arlene I. Gresczyk

Arlene I. Gresczyk

Apr 11, 2022

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Arlene I. Gresczyk, 83, Moose Lake, died peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, April 11, 2022 in Moose Lake Village.  She was born on September 26, 1938 to...

Kelly Toivo Maki

Kelly Toivo Maki

Apr 10, 2022

Kelly Toivo Maki, 72, lifelong resident of Moose Lake, MN died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Essentia Health, Moose Lake. He was born in Moose Lake on September 7, 1949 to Jacob "Jack" and Burnis (Fetters) Maki.

Kelly grew up in a large family on Mud Creek Road and graduated from Moose Lake High School...

Helen "Tuffy" Matuseski

Helen "Tuffy" Matuseski

Apr 8, 2022

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Helen "Tuffy" "Grandma Helen" Matuseski, 90, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2022 in Moose Lake Village. She was born in Harrold, South Dakota on June 25, 1931 to LeRoy and Edna Petersen. Helen moved to Minnesota with her family at the age of 8....

Glenna Lee Peterson

Glenna Lee Peterson

Apr 1, 2022

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Glenna Lee Peterson, 69, resident of Moose Lake, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1 st , 2022 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 20 th , 1953 to Kenneth...

Jeffrey Jay "Budman" Claseman

Jeffrey Jay "Budman" Claseman

Mar 31, 2022

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Jeffrey Jay "Budman", "J Man", Claseman, 56, resident of Moose Lake, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 31 st , 2022 in Essentia Health – Moose Lake. He was born on January 10 th...

Geraldine Nielsen

Geraldine Nielsen

Mar 20, 2022

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Geraldine "Geri" Nielsen, 79, Moose Lake, formerly of Askov, died peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Essentia Health Moose Lake.  She was born on November 18, 1942 in Askov to Axel and Loretta Nielsen.  Geraldine lived most of her life in Askov where she...

Clayton H. Lekander

Clayton H. Lekander

Mar 20, 2022

Clayton H. Lekander, age 72, lifelong resident of Barnum, died unexpectedly on March 20 th , 2022 in Hennepin County Medical Center. He was born on April 17 th , 1949 in Kimball, Minnesota to Clifford and Elsie (Branson) Lekander.

Clay was a stellar high school athlete who loved football. He graduated from Barnum...