Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Daniel Stephen Koecher
Jul 5, 2019
Daniel S. Koecher, age 67, lifelong resident of Duquette, MN died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his home on Friday, July 5 th , 2019. He was born in Duluth, MN to Marvin and Evelyn (Young) Koecher on October 24 th , 1951.
Dan's parents raised he and his siblings in Duquette and he attended...
Linda Louise Berg
Jun 27, 2019
Linda Louise Berg, age 71, resident of Moose Lake, MN peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 27 th , 2019 in Essentia – St. Mary's Medical Center of Duluth. She was born at home in Sturgeon Lake, MN on August 30 th , 1947 to Arthur and Irma Mossberg.
Linda was passionate about her career in Human...
James Richard Ellis
Jun 22, 2019
James Ellis, age 88, resident of Sturgeon Lake, MN died peacefully in Waterview Shores of Two Harbors on Saturday, June 22 nd , 2019. He was born in Blue Earth, MN on September 6 th , 1930 to Roy and Veronica Ellis.
James completed the 3 rd grade before his parents, brother, and he...
Ronald Duane Quittem
Jun 21, 2019
Ronald Duane Quittem, 86, died peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019, at home with his family by his side. Ron was born on February 25, 1933 to Oscar and Bertilda Hanson Quittem and grew up on their family farm in Wanamingo, MN.
He served four years in the United States Air Force. He then...
Lance Michael Walczak
Jun 20, 2019
Lance Michael Walczak, age 48, resident of Sturgeon Lake, MN died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his home on Thursday, June 20 th , 2019. He was born in Edina, MN to Leonard Walczak and Susan (Nyrud) Kingren on February 14 th , 1971.
Lance graduated from Wayzata High School and worked as a printing...
Barbara Ann Nummela
Jun 19, 2019
Barbara Ann Nummela, age 71, resident of Barnum, MN died peacefully on Wednesday, June 19 th , 2019 after a courageous 4 year battle with PSP - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was born in Moose Lake, MN on March 19 th , 1948 to Raymond and Dorothy Bakka.
Barb attended school in Kettle River...
Norman W. Carlson
Jun 2, 2019
Norman W. Carlson, 92, Sandstone, formerly of Moose Lake, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Sandstone Health Care Center. He was born on October 11, 1926 in Lawler, MN to Leonard and Aili Carlson.
Norman attended school in Lawler, Kettle River, and Moose Lake, obtaining his GED after serving in the military. He worked at the Co-op...
Sandra J. Cheney
Jun 1, 2019
Sandra J. Cheney, 70, of Barnum, died peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019. She was born to Arthur and Louise Fetters on September 1, 1948 in Moose Lake.
Sandy graduated from Barnum High School in 1966 and Itasca Community College in 1967. On September 16, 1967, she married the love of her life, Vernon Cheney. Vern and...
Dennis L. Horton, Sr.
May 29, 2019
Dennis L. Horton, Sr.
Dennis L. Horton, Sr., 74, Kettle River, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born to Oliver and Ellen Horton on August 19, 1944 in Blackduck, MN as the youngest of 13 children. He was an Army Veteran and had been stationed in Augsburg,...
Leonard M. Cegla
May 29, 2019
Leonard M. Cegla, 82, Moose Lake, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on July 31, 1936 in Denham to Anton and Lillian Cegla. Leonard attended school in Denham and later Willow River. He worked at Diamond Match in Cloquet. In 1959, Leonard entered the United States Army during...
Jeanette Susan Katchmark
May 24, 2019
Jeanette Susan Katchmark, age 85, resident of Moose Lake, MN passed away in her sleep on Friday, May 24 th , 2019. She was born on the family farm in Norman Township to Joseph and Susan Dobosenski on August 8 th , 1933.
Jeanette grew up in a farming family, attending elementary at Cherry...
Wilbur Lawrence Koecher
May 23, 2019
Wilbur Lawrence Koecher, age 84, proud resident of Kerrick, MN died on Thursday, May 23 rd , 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake with his family at his side. He was born on June 17 th , 1934 in North Branch Township, MN to Lawrence and Minnie Koecher.
Wilbur attended grade school until the 8 th...
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