Obituaries
Betty Mae Bonk
Aug 7, 2020
Betty Mae Bonk, 97, of Pine City , died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Northern Pines Assisted Living, Pine City. Betty was born February 12, 1923 in Salem Township the daughter of Sandford and Mabel Lillo.
Betty attended country school for eight years, until graduating from Rochester High School in 1941. On October 22,...
Christine Ellen Herring
Jul 22, 2020
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Joyce Annette Bratsch
Jul 17, 2020
Joyce Annette Bratsch, 81, of Sturgeon Lake died Friday, July 17, 2020 in Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. Joyce was born on July 16, 1939 in Cloquet, the daughter of Walter and Violet (Sorenson) Pearson. She grew up in Holyoke where she attended school until 10 th grade. Joyce continued her education in Wrenshall, graduating...
Thomas James Olson
Jul 15, 2020
Thomas James Olson, 71, of Kerrick died Friday, July 15, 2020 at his home. Tom was born May 10, 1949 in Eugene, Oregon the son of Enoch and Elizabeth (Plemel) Olson.
Tom was proud to be a United States Army Veteran, after serving his country in Vietnam from 1968 until 1972. Tom married Jeanne...
Loren Clyde Redetzke
Jul 13, 2020
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Loren Clyde Redetzke, 76, Silver Bay, formerly of Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020 in Minnesota...
Gordon Lee Swanson
Jul 13, 2020
Gordon Lee Swanson, 90, of Askov, died Monday, July 13, 2020 in his home. Gordon was born in Moose Lake on April 15,1930 to Emma (Walta) and George C. Swanson. He helped his parents on their dairy farm and attended country school for eight years. Soon after, Gordon attended Askov High school until he graduated in 1948. ...
Billy James Hammitt
Jul 11, 2020
Billy James Hammitt, 45, of Duluth, died Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center. Billy was born December 3, 1974 to Alroy and Patsy (Kozlowski) Hammitt in Moose Lake.
Billy worked hard and played hard. He was a jack of all trades and a good inventor when a solution...
Alice Newman
Jul 8, 2020
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Mary Kay (Allison) Helfman
Jun 27, 2020
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Mary Kay (Allison) Helfman, 77, of Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Saturday June 27, 2020 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary was blessed to receive the greatest care from her family throughout...
Veronica "Roni" Loretta Krall
Jun 24, 2020
Veronica "Roni" Loretta Krall, 89, of Moose Lake, formerly of Duluth, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Augustana Care Center, Moose Lake. Roni was born to Frank and Mary (Anzelc) Rot on March 4, 1931 in Duluth.
She grew up in Duluth and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1949. Following her high school graduation, Roni...
David Erik Swenson
Jun 23, 2020
Swenson, David Erik, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 with his wife and children at his side. Dave was known for his smile, hugs, sense of humor and love for his family. David, the son of Wendell and Constance Swenson was born on January 29, 1948 in St. Peter, MN. He graduated from John Marshall High...
Priscilla Irene Wilson
Jun 22, 2020
Priscilla Irene (Kelley) Wilson
Priscilla's desire since her honey passed away two and a half years ago, was to be with him again and on June 22, 2020, she joined him in heaven. At the time, she was living with her daughter, Ethel, and her family in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota.
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Judy Ann Cordes
Jun 18, 2020
Judy Ann Cordes, age 80, of Barnum, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 in New Perspective Senior Living, Barnum. Judy was born on February 12, 1940 in Woodburn, IA to Frank and Rose Lingle. Judy was adopted by her parents, Herman and Marie Cordes.
Judy enjoyed crocheting, gardening, fishing, agate and blueberry picking. She loved adventure, especially her...
Kenneth E. Gobel
Jun 11, 2020
Kenneth Eugene Gobel, age 96, of Swatara, MN passed away on June 11, 2020. Kenny was born in Aitkin County on May 31, 1924 and resided in Swatara most of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Violet and Bert Gobel, brothers: Lawrence, Wayne, and Jerald Gobel; sisters: Marcella Johnson and Ilene Boudreau; and...
Glenn Thomas Hansen
Jun 8, 2020
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Charles "Chuck" Rosten Coon
May 31, 2020
Charles "Chuck" Rosten Coon , age 78, of Willow River died peacefully at his home Sunday, May 31, 2020. Chuck was born December 25, 1941 in Marshall, MN, the son of Charles and Marjorie (Rosten) Coon. He graduated from Fontana High School and continued his education in English Education at California Lutheran University. It was here that...
Penelope Hamlin Vorster
May 20, 2020
Penelope Hamlin Vorster of Port Townsend, Washington died on May 20,2020, at the age of 80 after the last song she heard was the Hallelujah Chorus. She was born Penelope Irene Hamlin February 1, 1940 in Moose Lake, Minnesota, where she was raised and graduated high school. Upon graduation, she attended Hamline University in St. Paul, MN for two...
Raymond Earl Ring
May 15, 2020
Raymond Earl Ring, age 23 of Sturgeon Lake, died Friday May 15, 2020 at his home in Oak Harbor, WA. Ray ended his life unexpectedly. He will be remembered as a kind, dedicated and loyal, son, grandson, brother, and friend.
Ray was born in Moose Lake on May 1 st , 1997 to parents William Ring and...
John Thaddeus Kolosky
May 8, 2020
John Thaddeus Kolosky , 59, of Moose Lake, died Friday, May 8, 2020 in his home. He was born in Duluth on July 29, 1960 to Carol and Robert (Meyers) Kolosky. John grew up in Moose Lake township and graduated from Moose Lake High School.
Over the years John held many positions in various fields,...
Thomas Carl Klejeski
May 5, 2020
Thomas C. Klejeski , 73, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on May 5, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. He entered this world on December 26, 1946, in Cloquet, MN, born to Carl and Josephine Klejeski.
Tom served his country in the United States Navy from 1964 until 1967. On September 20, 1969...
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