Obituaries
John Seppo Raiha
Dec 22, 2025
John Seppo Raiha, 87, of Cloquet, died peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.
Seppo Johan Raihala (John Seppo Raiha) was born on October 9, 1938 in Kalajoki, Finland to Johan Kustaa Raihala and Kaino Kylliki Hukka Raihala. At the age of 11, John, accompanied by his father, immigrated...
Margaret M. Jurek
Dec 11, 2025
Margaret M. Jurek, 87, died peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Â She was born on August 3, 1938 in St. Paul to Carl and Katherine Zieman. Â Margaret grew up in "the flats" of St. Paul. Â She was very proud that she drove school bus in the Stillwater and Afton areas. Â In 1971, Margaret moved to Sturgeon Lake with...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Tessmer
Dec 8, 2025
Robert (Bob) Eugene Tessmer age 89 of South St Paul passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025 surrounded by family. Bob was a Private First Class in the Army, serving time in Germany. Preceded in death by wife Joan and parents Leonard and Katherine. He kept his promise to Joan and took care of his children, as well...
Richard "Rich" Michael Mcclanahan
Dec 6, 2025
Love of my life, when God saw you getting tired, and that a cure was not to be. He wrapped his loving arms around you and softly whispered, "come to me". You didn't deserve what you went through, so he gave you needed rest. God's garden must be beautiful; He only takes the best.
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Grant Tentis
Dec 4, 2025
With profound and unimaginable sadness, we share that Grant Tentis, 63, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by the family who loved him so deeply. Grant suffered a sudden heart attack, leaving a tremendous hole in our hearts, but also an enduring legacy filled with kindness, humor, and joy.
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Paul John Oetterer, Sr.
Dec 3, 2025
Paul John Oetterer Sr., 88, of Finlayson, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at his home. He was born January 21, 1937, in Finlayson to John and Alma (Heinonen) Oetterer.
Paul grew up in Pine Lake Township and lived on the family homestead for most of his life. He graduated from Finlayson High...
Dave Fahland
Nov 28, 2025
Dave Fahland
8-19-1953 to 11-28-2025
Preceded in death by Parents Audrey (Peterson) Fahland and James Fahland
Survived by wife, Kerin Fahland; sons: Daniel (Michelle), Eric (Cynthia), Ryan (Jenna); Siblings: Bruce Fahland (Nghiep Lu), Diane (John) Bona;Â Grandchildren: Ashley Crocket (Jake), Calley (Severson) Nygaard (Alex), Courtney Fahland, Kelsy Fahland (Ben), Alicia Fahland (Joel), Justin...
John A. Wojtysiak
Nov 27, 2025
John A. Wojtysiak, 85, Kettle River, died Thursday, November 27, 2025 in Moose Lake Village. Â He was born on March 30, 1940 in Silver Twp., Carlton County to Joseph and Francis Wojtysiak. Â John attended Moose Lake High School graduating in 1958. Â He worked various jobs in the area until 1963 when he entered the United States Army. Â John...
Gary A. Mankowski
Nov 27, 2025
Gary A. Mankowski, 74, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Wrenshall, died suddenly on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at his home. Â He was born on July 4, 1951 in Eveleth to David and Lois Mankowski. Â Gary attended Eveleth High School graduating in 1969. Â He worked for Prudential Life Insurance Company and that is where he met his wife, Cindy. Â On June...
Delores "Del" M. Janke
Nov 21, 2025
Delores ("Del") M. Janke, 73, Saginaw, died peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025 in Moose Lake after courageously battling cancer. Â She was born on March 28, 1952 in Duluth to Rudolph and Neryne Granholm. Â She grew up in Saginaw and attended Albrook High School graduating in 1970 as a Salutatorian. Â On October 30, 1971, Del married Ellwyn ("El")...
Jennifer Sigrid (Heikes) Collins
Nov 21, 2025
Jennifer Sigrid (Heikes) Collins, 77, of Cloquet, passed away on November 21, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1948, in Adrian, Minnesota, and was raised on her family's farm in Ellsworth, where she learned the value of hard work, resilience, and love for family. She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1966, earned a degree in psychology...
Spencer R. Stone
Nov 20, 2025
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Spencer R. Stone, 81, Sturgeon Lake, was surrounded by the love of his family while he peacefully died on Thursday, November 20, 2025 in Essentia-St. Mary's Duluth. Â He was born on June 20, 1944 in Coronado, California to Artie and Ruby Stone. Â He grew up in Minneapolis and...
Cheryl Marie Davis
Nov 15, 2025
Cheryl Marie Davis (Booton), age 80, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, at the Moose Lake Village, in Moose Lake MN. Cheryl was born on February 16, 1945, in Hennepin, MN to Dorthy and Earl Booten. She grew up in the small town of Prairie Farm, WI before her family moved to Barron WI, where she graduated from...
Ricky Ray Fjosne, Jr.
Nov 15, 2025
Ricky Fjosne Jr, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 15, 2025 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls, MN.
Ricky was born October 22, 1970 to Ricky and Mary (Bartch) Fjosne Sr. He lived with his family in Willow River, until his parents had to make the heartbreaking decision that...
Clara Ann Young
Nov 11, 2025
Clara Ann (Lubrecht) Young, 86, of Cloquet, passed peacefully into her next chapter on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet.
She was born on December 22, 1938, in Sturgeon Lake to Arthur and Annie (Stapuk) Lubrecht. Clara grew up in the Cloquet and Esko area before moving to Minneapolis,...
Raymond M. Lally
Nov 5, 2025
Raymond M. Lally, 78, Cromwell, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Â Ray was born on July 11, 1947 in Duluth to Reginald and Irene Lally. Â He instilled his work ethic at an early age by using his bicycle to deliver groceries for Sass's Store and laundry for Independent Cleaners. Â At the age of 16, Ray earned Eagle Scout, and...
Mary Agnes Moore
Nov 3, 2025
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Mary Agnes Moore August 7, 1958 – November 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Agnes Moore, 67, of Askov, MN, on November 3rd, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth after facing lung cancer with...
Judith A. Iwasko
Nov 1, 2025
Judith A. Iwasko, age 86, of Grand Rapids, MN passed away peacefully in the loving care of the Grand Village Staff, Moments Hospice, and with her sons present on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Grand Village, Grand Rapids, MN.
Judith was born in 1939 in Duluth, MN to Albert and Gertrude (Strand) Iwasko. Â She graduated from Cloquet...
Joni Olson
Oct 30, 2025
Joni Olson, 78, North Branch, formerly of Moose Lake, and also Yuma, Arizona passed peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Ecumen in North Branch. Â Her journey has ended, and she is now reunited with her beloved Vern, sister, Jeanie, and so many who have been waiting to welcome her home.
Joni was born...
Jayson Dale Wright
Oct 30, 2025
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Jayson Wright, 43, of Moose Lake, is finally free from his struggles. He passed away peacefully from natural causes on October 30, 2025, at Essentia Health in Moose Lake.
Born on March 3, 1982, in Moose Lake, Jayson came into the world full of life and laughter. He attended high...
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