Obituaries

Marian Agnes Furey

Marian Agnes Furey

Dec 10, 2019

Marian Agnes (Petersen) Furey, resident of Willow River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10 th , 2019 at the age of 87.

She was born in New London, MN on November 15 th , 1932 to Jacob and Birdie (Schoumaker) Petersen. In 1947, her family moved to a farm in Willow River across the road from...

Kathleen "Bunnie" Gay

Kathleen "Bunnie" Gay

Dec 9, 2019

Kathleen "Bunnie" Gay, 81, Moose Lake, died Monday, December 9, 2019 in Essentia-St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.  She was born on April 18, 1938 in Petoskey, Michigan to Basil and Francis Waugh.  Bunnie grew up in Michigan and Florida.  She later worked as a secretary to the Secretary of the Navy at the Pentagon and it was during...

Borghild "Borgie" Kittel

Borghild "Borgie" Kittel

Dec 7, 2019

Borghild "Borgie" Sophie Kittel, age 92, resident of Barnum, went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, December 7 th , 2019. She was born in Duluth to Hugo and Anna (Lonngren) Collander on October 26 th , 1927.

Borgie was raised in Duluth, graduating from Denfeld High School in 1947. She worked as a nurse's aid at...

Stanley "Stash" Kwapick

Stanley "Stash" Kwapick

Dec 5, 2019

Stanley "Stash" Kwapick, age 76, longtime resident of Willow River, MN died peacefully on Thursday, December 5 th , 2019 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born at home in Split Rock Township, MN on June 1 st , 1943 to Andrew and Rose (Michog) Kwapick.

Stash grew up in the area, along with his...

Richard "Dick" Brian Johnson

Richard "Dick" Brian Johnson

Nov 25, 2019

Richard "Dick" Brian Johnson, resident of Sturgeon Lake, MN, formerly of Oakdale, MN, died peacefully on Monday, November 25 th , 2019 in the loving care of his wife, Gail. He was born in Alexandria, MN on September 18 th , 1943 to Russell and Beatrice (Ahlm) Johnson.

Dick grew up in Roseville and graduated from Alexander-Ramsey...

Joyce Ruth Lattu

Joyce Ruth Lattu

Nov 21, 2019

Joyce Ruth Lattu, age 97, resident of Moose Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21 st , 2019 in the loving care of her family and staff at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Minneapolis on December 9 th , 1921 to Ernest and Anna (Ecklund) Haberbusch.

Joyce grew up in Minneapolis and...

Roger Irwin Sargent

Roger Irwin Sargent

Nov 16, 2019

Roger Irwin Sargent, 78, longtime resident of Moose Lake, died on Saturday, November 16 th , 2019 after a brief battle with prostate cancer. He was born in Jackson, MN on December 11 th , 1940 to Lavon and Vera (Ione) Sargent.

Roger served honorably in the United States Navy, being active duty for...

Joeffre Kolosky

Joeffre Kolosky

Nov 1, 2019

Joeffre Michael Kolosky, 63, Minneapolis, formerly of Moose Lake, died Friday, November 1, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Carol Kolosky; a sister: Cara Kolosky; and a nephew: Joshua Kolosky.

Survived by seven siblings: Kevin (Linda), Kerry, Nathan, Mary Ann, Robert, John, and Tammy; one...

Roger L. Fetters

Roger L. Fetters

Oct 30, 2019

Roger L. Fetters

Roger L. Fetters, 76, Barnum, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.  He was born on April 3, 1943 in Moose Lake to Arthur and Louise Fetters.  Roger grew up in Barnum where he attended school.  Through the years, Roger drove bus for Barnum Schools,...

Mary Jo Stayton

Mary Jo Stayton

Oct 28, 2019

Mary Jo Stayton, 58, Phoenix, AZ,formerly of Cromwell, died Monday, October 28, 2019 in Banner University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ.  Mary Jo was born on November 5, 1960 in St. Cloud.    She graduated from Cromwell High School in 1978 and later attended Duluth Business College.  Mary Jo moved to Pasadena, CA and later moved to Phoenix, AZ.  She...

Rick Fjosne

Rick Fjosne

Oct 26, 2019

Rick Fjosne, age 68, resident of Willow River, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side after a long and brave battle with cancer on Saturday, October 26 th , 2019. He was born on March 10 th , 1951 to Willard and Lillian Fjosne in Moose Lake. Rick was the second eldest of 9 children....

Thomas Asleson

Thomas Asleson

Oct 24, 2019

Thomas Asleson, 63, Sartell, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 in St. Cloud Hospital.  He was born on July 6, 1956 in St. Paul to Orval and Phyllis Asleson and was one of 13 children.  Tom grew up in South St. Paul and after high school entered the United States Navy.  He later lived in Sartell and worked for DeZURIK...

Karen Marlene Davis

Karen Marlene Davis

Oct 21, 2019

Karen Marlene Davis, 77, Moose Lake, MN resident, died on Monday, October 21 st , 2019 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born on August 5 th , 1942 in Moose Lake to Charles and Sylvia (Seppanen) Moline.

Karen grew up in Kettle River and graduated from Barnum High School in 1960. After high school, she...

Petronella Victoria Burch

Petronella Victoria Burch

Oct 20, 2019

Petronella "Patty" Victoria Burch, 94, passed away peacefully at Augustana Mercy Health Care Center on Sunday, October 20 th , 2019. She was a resident of Barnum. Patty was born in Greenville, SD to Joseph  and Anna Pionk.

Patty was married on July 30 th , 1945 to Elvin Burch in Duluth. Together, they raised 7 children....

Meryl June Almos

Meryl June Almos

Oct 14, 2019

Meryl June Almos, resident of Moose Lake, MN died peacefully on Monday, October 14 th , 2019 in Oakview Assisted Living after 90 years of living, loving, and hard work. She was born in Grand Forks, ND on June 2 nd , 1929 to Frank and Cora Juhlke.

Meryl grew up on a farm in Arvilla, ND...

John Edward Booker

John Edward Booker

Oct 11, 2019

John Edward Booker, 78, resident of Rutledge, MN died on Friday, October 11 th , 2019 in Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth, MN. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 19 th , 2019 at 1pm in the Rutledge Community Church.

Marie Margaret Supri

Marie Margaret Supri

Oct 7, 2019

Marie Margaret Supri, 91, resident of Barnum, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7 th , 2019 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born in Lake City, MN to Gerhardt and Theresa Buck on July 11 th , 1928.

She grew up and attended school until the 8 th grade in Lake City. Marie married...

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...