Obituaries

Gary D. Fenice

Gary D. Fenice

Oct 5, 2019

Gary D. Fenice, 64, Moose Lake, died Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake with the loving presence of his family by his side.  He was born on October 9, 1954 in Saint Marys, PA to Arthur and Zita Fenice.  As a young child, he moved with his family to Columbus, OH and later Pickerington, OH where...

Sharon Marie Olson

Sharon Marie Olson

Sep 29, 2019

Sharon Marie Olson, resident of Willow River, MN died unexpectedly at the young age of 68 on Sunday, September 29 th , 2019 in Essentia – St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. She was born in St. Paul, MN to Louie and Martha (Wojtysiak) Zuk on November 30 th , 1950.

Sharon was raised in Moose Lake, MN,...

Robert John Engel

Robert John Engel

Sep 24, 2019

World War II Vets don't die, they just go to Heaven to re-group.

Our Papa, Robert Engel, joined the ranks on Tuesday, September 24 th , 2019 at the age of 96.

Born in Duluth, MN on March 27 th , 1923, Bob was the last remaining sibling born to...

Clemence Laurence Kachinske

Clemence Laurence Kachinske

Sep 17, 2019

Clemence Laurence Kachinske, resident of Moose Lake, MN, died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, September 17 th , 2019 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center at the age of 90 years old. He was born on October 8 th , 1928 in Split Rock Township, MN to Joseph and Anna (Filipiak) Kachinske.

Clemence...

Donald Leroy Eskuri

Donald Leroy Eskuri

Sep 14, 2019

Donald Leroy Eskuri, resident of Sturgeon Lake, MN died peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, September 14 th , 2019 in Essentia – St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth at the age of 84 years old. He was born at his family home in Kettle River, MN on September 4 th , 1935 to Otto and...

Katherine A. Schuett

Katherine A. Schuett

Aug 24, 2019

Katherine Schuett, 68, Giese, died peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Golden Horizons Assisted Living, Sandstone.  She was born on May 28, 1951 in Mobridge, SD to Lyman and Ruth Schatz.  Katherine moved to Minneapolis as an infant with her family and later lived in Bloomington, South Minneapolis, Richfield, and St. Louis Park.  She later moved to Phoenix,...

Scott Allan Fredrick

Scott Allan Fredrick

Aug 20, 2019

Scott Allan Fredrick, resident of Kerrick, MN died unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on Tuesday, August 20 th , 2019 at the young age of 62 years old. He was born on January 5 th , 1957 in Racine, WI to Franklyn and Ethel (Kateley) Fredrick.

Scott grew up in Racine, WI and...

Gloria Jean Hoppe

Gloria Jean Hoppe

Aug 16, 2019

Gloria Jean (Carty) Hoppe, resident of Sturgeon Lake, MN passed peacefully on Friday, August 16 th , 2019 in Mercy Hospital at the age of 78. She was born in White Bear Lake, MN on July 11 th , 1941 to Albert and Helen (Abernathy) Johnson.

Gloria graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1959. She...

Edward "Edd" Clonkey

Edward "Edd" Clonkey

Aug 11, 2019

Edward "Edd" Clonkey, 73, Moose Lake, fought a hard and brave battle with cancer.  As of Sunday, August 11, 2019, Edd is peacefully waiting for resurrection morning.

He was born in St. Paul to Nathan and Bonnie Clonkey.  Edd grew up in St. Paul and attended Central High School.  He served in the United States Army during...

Joy Krogstad

Joy Krogstad

Aug 9, 2019

Joy Krogstad, 66, Askov, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 9, 2019 at her home.  She was born on December 24, 1952 in Rush City to William and Rosemary Schmidt.  Joy grew up in Kroschel where she attended grade school.  She later attended Hinckley High where she graduated.  Joy attended St. Cloud State and also worked at Tobies.  On...

Virginia "Ginny" Degerstrom

Virginia "Ginny" Degerstrom

Aug 6, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Degerstrom, age 74, resident of Moose Lake, MN was reunited in Heaven with her husband, Darrell, on Tuesday, August 6 th , 2019 in Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center, Duluth. She was born in South Range, WI on June 12 th , 1945 to Arvid and Rose (Senn) Nasvall.  Ginny graduated from Northwestern High School of...

Kyler Lee Greene

Kyler Lee Greene

Aug 5, 2019

Kyler Lee Greene, beloved Son of Brette and Brenda Greene, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 5 th , 2019 at Essentia – St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth on March 6 th , 1994.

Kyler graduated from Moose Lake High School in 2012, where he was a proud and passionate Rebel...

Austin Michael Winter

Austin Michael Winter

Aug 5, 2019

Austin Michael Winter, 23, formerly of Barnum, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, after a bravely fought battle with addiction.  He was born on October 15, 1995 to Scott Winter and Tina Joseph.  Austin attended Barnum High School.  Austin never wanted to be defined by his mistakes, he was much more than that.  Austin was an intelligent, caring, compassionate...

Dorothy Geraldine Thomas

Dorothy Geraldine Thomas

Aug 4, 2019

Dorothy Geraldine Thomas, resident of Moose Lake, died peacefully at the age of 85 on Sunday, August 4 th , 2019 in Augustana Mercy Healthcare Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Sturgeon Lake, MN on June 5 th , 1934 to Stanley and Mary (Repke) Ketchmark.

Dorothy was raised in the area along with...

Damian Francis Bennett

Damian Francis Bennett

Aug 4, 2019

Damian Francis Bennett was born on July 8, 2019 to Chris and Rachel Bennett in Duluth.  He was welcomed into the world and loved by his five siblings: Emmaline, Eleanor, Anna, Alan, and Anthony.  Damian will be lovingly remembered by his maternal grandparents: Tim & Micki Malone; paternal grandparents: Greg & Jan Bennett; great grandpa: Rene Svenstad; great grandma:...

Brendan "Ben" Phillip Johnson

Brendan "Ben" Phillip Johnson

Aug 1, 2019

Brendan "Ben" Phillip Johnson, 53, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Aug. 1, 2019, surrounded by family after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born October 5, 1965 in Moose Lake, MN. He graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1984; graduated from University of Minnesota Technical College, Waseca, MN with an associate's degree...

Donna Lee Seefeldt

Donna Lee Seefeldt

Jul 28, 2019

Donna Lee Seefeldt, age 89, resident of Cloquet, MN, died peacefully at New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet, MN on Sunday, July 28 th , 2019. She was born to Barney and Gladys (Yockey) Boomhower on December 4 th , 1929 in South St. Paul, MN.

Love at first sight occurred when she met...

Becky Lou Wekseth

Becky Lou Wekseth

Jul 28, 2019

Becky Lou Wekseth, age 48, resident of Moose Lake, died peacefully in her apartment on July 27 th , 2019.  She was born on July 16 th , 1971 in Cloquet to Russell and Cathryn "Cass" (Olsen) Wekseth. She was a woman full of hope and dreams.  She was a sister, an aunt, a cousin, a daughter, and a...

Gayle Dawnell Nelson

Gayle Dawnell Nelson

Jul 10, 2019

Gayle Dawnell Nelson, age 65, resident of Sturgeon Lake, MN, entered her Lord's presence on Wednesday, July 10 th , 2019 at home with her family at her side. She was born in Cloquet, MN on September 28 th , 1953 to Donald and Frances Nelson.

Gayle grew up in Mahtowa and attended school...

Mabel D. Schauland

Mabel D. Schauland

Jul 8, 2019

Mabel D. Schauland, 95, Dedicated Educator, Volunteer, Humanitarian, and Philanthropist, of Duluth, went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 8, 2019.  She was born on February 10, 1924 to August and Anna Schauland in Nemadji where she grew up and attended Central School and was Valedictorian of her 8 th grade class.  Mabel later attended Barnum...