Obituaries

Edwin Priem

Edwin Priem

Oct 29, 2021

Ed Priem, 69, Cromwell, died peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side as they cared for him so well during his final days.  He was born in Superior to Melvin and Violet Priem and grew up in Bellechester, MN.  Ed moved to Michigan where he attained his journeyman schooling...

Ernest "Ernie" Henninger

Ernest "Ernie" Henninger

Oct 29, 2021

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Ernest Henninger, 89, lifelong resident of Barnum Twp., died peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Sandstone Health Care Center.  He was born on April 29, 1932 in Barnum to Ralph and Nora Henninger.   Ernie attended Central School and later began a 44-year career at...

Esther Ramona Beverly Harp

Esther Ramona Beverly Harp

Oct 28, 2021

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Esther Ramona Beverly Harp, 88, of Cromwell, passed away October 28, 2021, at the Villa Vista Care Center, Cromwell.  Ramona was born in Cromwell on July 7, 1933, to Swan and Aliina Maki.  She married her sweetheart, Roger Vernon Harp, on November...

Terry Dennis Johnson

Terry Dennis Johnson

Oct 25, 2021

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Terry Dennis Johnson, 66, passed away on Monday, October 25th in J.A. Wedum Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.

Terry was born on February 18, 1955 in Moose Lake, Minnesota to Dennis and Louise Johnson.  Terry attended Willow River...

Mary Lou Swanson

Mary Lou Swanson

Oct 25, 2021

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Mary Lou (Nelson) Swanson, 90, passed away on Monday, October 25 th , 2021 in Essentia-Health, Sandstone. She was born in Thornton, IA on July 25 th , 1931 to Alma (Pals) and Charles Nelson. She...

Faye Joann Hurst

Faye Joann Hurst

Oct 19, 2021

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Faye Joann Hurst, age 69, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 19 th , 2021 in her home surrounded by the love...

Neil Lee Swenson

Neil Lee Swenson

Oct 14, 2021

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Neil Lee Swenson, age 65 of Bruno, MN entered heaven on October 14th, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary's with his family by his side.

The world became a brighter and more beautiful place on May 22,...

Sharon Eloise Greski

Sharon Eloise Greski

Oct 9, 2021

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Sharon Eloise Greski, 91, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Saturday, October 9 th , 2021 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on January 7 th , 1930 in Seaside Memorial Hospital, Long Beach,...

Stanley Greski, Jr.

Stanley Greski, Jr.

Oct 5, 2021

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Stanley Greski, Jr., 97, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.  He was born on June 13, 1924 in Split Rock Twp. to Stanley and Helena Greski, Sr.  He attended Wilson...

Jeffrey Lyle Antilla

Jeffrey Lyle Antilla

Oct 5, 2021

Jeffrey Lyle Antilla, 66, recently died of natural causes in his home in Barnum, Minnesota. He was born in Moose Lake on July 26, 1955 to Maynard and Helen (Kivi) Antilla. Jeff attended Kalevala and Barnum Schools and DAVTI (currently Lake Superior College). He developed an interest in music at an early age. A gifted musician, Jeff began playing...

Robert D Ketchmark

Robert D Ketchmark

Oct 1, 2021

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Robert D. "Bob" Ketchmark, 80, of Willow River, Minn. passed away Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.

He was born in Sturgeon Lake to Anna and Tony Ketchmark on October 15, 1940.

Bob graduated from...

Kenneth Francis Virnig

Kenneth Francis Virnig

Sep 30, 2021

Kenneth Francis Virnig, 78, resident of Hinckley, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 30 th , 2021 in Essentia Health – Sandstone. He was born in Minneapolis on June 13 th , 1943 to Leopold and Margaret (Newman) Virnig.

Ken grew up in the Twin Cities and graduated from Central High School in 1961....

Karl "Skip" Selix

Karl "Skip" Selix

Sep 30, 2021

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Karl "Skip" Selix, 62, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Barnum, died peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Essentia-Miller Dwan, Duluth while he had the loving support of his family by his side.  He was born on January 21, 1959 in Okinawa, Japan to Lyle and...

Michael Walter Stransky

Michael Walter Stransky

Sep 27, 2021

Michael Walter Stransky, 66, resident of Sturgeon Lake, died unexpectedly at his home on September 27 th , 2021. He was born on September 16 th , 1955 in the Twin Cities.

Mike grew up and graduated high school in the Twin Cities. He had a strong work ethic from the start. After high...

Thomas Eugene Anthony

Thomas Eugene Anthony

Sep 24, 2021

Thomas Eugene Anthony, 87, of Big Hanging Horn Lake, Barnum, formerly of New Brighton, died peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.  He was born on May 15, 1934 to Thomas and Nora Anthony in St. Paul.  Tom grew up on the East Side of St. Paul where he attended school. ...

Lyle Edward Madsen

Lyle Edward Madsen

Sep 23, 2021

Lyle Edward Madsen, 85, resident of Moose Lake, died peacefully in his home surrounded by the love and care of his family on Thursday, September 23 rd , 2021. He was born in Ringsted, IA on August 8 th , 1936 to John P. and Lizzie E. Madsen.

Lyle was raised a hard worker,...

Carl Gregory Boehmer

Carl Gregory Boehmer

Sep 21, 2021

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Carl Gregory Boehmer, 71, resident of Moose Lake, died on September 21 st , 2021 in Essentia Health – Moose Lake. He was born in Saint Paul, MN on November 22, 1949 to Carl and Lorraine (Howard) Boehmer.

He graduated from North Saint Paul...

Barbara Jean Rahkola

Barbara Jean Rahkola

Sep 16, 2021

Barbara Jean Rahkola, 68, resident of Cromwell, died unexpectedly in her home on September 16 th , 2021. She was born in Cloquet, MN to James Buehre and Arlene Lukanen on June 20 th , 1953.

Barb grew up in Babbitt and attended school there. She spent her life devoted to food and meal...

Jon Lampel

Jon Lampel

Sep 11, 2021

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Jon Lampel, 61, Kettle River, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 after complications from a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on September 26, 1959 to Ray and Donna Lampel.  Jon graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1977.  On December 23, 1988, Jon married...

Deloris Mary Derungs

Deloris Mary Derungs

Sep 7, 2021

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Deloris Mary DeRungs, 92, lifelong resident of Willow River, died peacefully surrounded by her family in Oakview Assisted Living of Moose Lake on Tuesday, September 7 th , 2021. She was born on the family homestead in Bremen Township on April 10 th...