Obituaries

Gary Nolan Williams

Gary Nolan Williams

May 13, 2018

Gary Nolan Williams, 69, Carlton, died unexpectedly while working in his shop enjoying one of his many hobbies on Sunday, May 13, 2018. At his request, there will be no formal services and private family services were held on Monday, May 14, 2018.

Judy (Vierkant) Ament

Judy (Vierkant) Ament

May 10, 2018

Judy, age 63, left our earthly world peacefully Thursday, May 10, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A public...

Bertha (Worrel) Benjamin

Bertha (Worrel) Benjamin

May 4, 2018

Bertha Lillian (Worrel) Benjamin, 85, Moose Lake, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, May 4, 2018 in New Perspectives Senior Living, Barnum. She was born on August 23, 1932 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Joseph and Katie Worrel. She grew up in the Columbia Heights and Fridley areas and graduated from Columbia Heights High School. Bertha...

Dorothy Faye Mikrot

Dorothy Faye Mikrot

May 2, 2018

Dorothy Faye Mikrot

Dorothy Faye Mikrot, 91, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake.  She was born on August 23, 1926 to George and Ruth Lingle in Beaver Twp. where she grew up and attended the Ronald School.  Dorothy later attended high school in McGregor.  On October...

Tracey Ann Johnson

Tracey Ann Johnson

Apr 25, 2018

Tracey A. (McAlpine) Johnson, 55, of Sturgeon Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 25, 2018 at her home. She was born May 16,1962 in South St. Paul, MN to Patrick and Judy (Trepp) McAlpine.

Tracey was raised in South St. Paul and graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1980. She attended Vermilion Jr. College...

Robert E. Stenke

Robert E. Stenke

Apr 3, 2018

Robert E. Stenke

Robert E. Stenke, 84, Moose Lake, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.  He was born on December 14, 1933 in Mountain Lake, MN to Louis and Ruanna Stenke.  Robert grew up in Bingham, MN and graduated from Mountain Lake High School.  A day after graduating,...

Rolland "Duane" Bliss

Rolland "Duane" Bliss

Mar 27, 2018

Rolland "Duane" Bliss, 86, Bloomington, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 with his family by his side at Wealshire of Bloomington where he received astounding care from the attentive, caring staff.  Duane was born on April 1, 1931 to Arthur and Hannah Bliss in Brainerd, MN where he grew up and graduated from high school.  On...

Bert Elias Wold, Jr.

Bert Elias Wold, Jr.

Mar 19, 2018

Bert Elias Wold, Jr.

Bert Elias Wold, Jr., 78, McGregor, died peacefully at home on Monday, March 19, 2018.  He was born to Bert, Sr. and Ann Wold on February 5, 1940 in St. Paul.  Bert grew up in Lilydale, MN until his logging career and adventurous spirit brought his family to Alaska where...

Lillian Elizabeth Anderson

Lillian Elizabeth Anderson

Mar 14, 2018

Lillian E. Anderson

It is worth great sadness but much rejoicing that we announce the passing of our Dear Sweet Mother, Lillian E. Anderson.  Mother passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on March 14, 2018 at the age of 96, just four days shy of her 97 th birthday.  We know without...

Lizabeth "Betsy" Hattenberger

Lizabeth "Betsy" Hattenberger

Mar 11, 2018

Lizabeth "Betsy" Hattenberger

Lizabeth "Betsy" Hattenberger, 58, Kettle River, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at her home.  She was born on March 30, 1959 in Moose Lake to William and Joanne Jungers.  On April 30, 1977, Betsy married Jim Hattenberger in Holy Family Catholic Church, Moose Lake.

Betsy is preceded in death by...

Doris Jeanette Ward

Doris Jeanette Ward

Mar 9, 2018

Doris J. Ward

Doris J. Ward, 85, Moose Lake, died peacefully Friday, March 9, 2018 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake.  She was born on February 8, 1933 in Blackhoof Twp. to Clarence and Ethel Larson.  Doris moved with her family to Mahtowa where she grew up and attended school.  She later attended Barnum High...

Daniel Paul Holte

Daniel Paul Holte

Mar 8, 2018

Daniel Paul Holte

Daniel Paul Holte, 80, of Sturgeon Lake, MN, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake, MN, on Thursday, March 8, 2018. He was born on July 25, 1937 in Duluth, MN.

Growing up on a farm on Decker Road in Duluth, he graduated from Denfeld High School in 1956. He proudly...

William Raymond Horvat

William Raymond Horvat

Mar 5, 2018

William Raymond Horvat

William Raymond Horvat, 43, Moose Lake, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family of caretakers.  He was born on May 1, 1974 in Leavenworth, Kansas to George and Judy Horvat.  He grew up in several cities throughout the United States as he moved with his parents as they worked...

Jean Baker

Jean Baker

Mar 3, 2018

JEAN BAKER OBIT

Jean Baker, 94, Moose Lake, Mn, formerly of Clinton, Arkansas , died peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Mercy Hospital Moose Lake.  She was born on November 26, 1923 in Morris, Illinois to Carroll and Maury Elizabeth Jewett.  Jean grew up in Mazon, Illinois.  She married Elwyn Baker on April 3, 1941.  They...

Borgny Calverley Agurkis

Borgny Calverley Agurkis

Mar 3, 2018

Borgny Calverley Agurkis

Borgny Calverley Agurkis, 95, Cloquet, formerly of Moose Lake and Mahtowa, was surrounded by her children whom loved her dearly as she died peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Community Memorial Hospital, Cloquet.  She was born on January 29, 1923 near Bergen, Norway to Olai and Bergetta Underland.  At 6...

Toni Lynn Novitski

Toni Lynn Novitski

Mar 2, 2018

Toni Lynn Novitski

Toni Lynn Novitski, 58, Moose Lake, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 2, 2018 in Essentia Health, Duluth.  She was born on March 24, 1959 in Sandstone, MN to William Novitski and Margaret Goodno.  She lived in Willow River where she graduated from Willow River High School.  She lived in Duluth and...

Marion Pearl Drahosh

Marion Pearl Drahosh

Mar 2, 2018

Marion Pearl Drahosh, 94, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake.  She was born on January 5, 1924 to Asa and Josephine Fenstermaker in Arthyde where she grew up and attended school in Willow River.  On November 4, 1940, Marion married Frank A. Drahosh in Minneapolis.  They lived in Minneapolis and...

Marjorie Lee Cain

Marjorie Lee Cain

Feb 28, 2018

Marjorie Lee Cain

Marjorie Lee Cain, 82, Lakeview Twp., Carlton County, died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.  She was born on February 13, 1936 to Frank and Mary Yuskie in Chicago where she grew up and attended school.  On August 28, 1954, Marjorie married Frank Everette Cain.  They...

Cindy Musta

Cindy Musta

Feb 27, 2018

Cindy Musta

Cindy Musta, 60, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Mora, died Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.  She was born in St. Paul on August 4, 1957 to Donald and Joanne Tasler.  Cindy grew up in the Forest Lake area where she graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1975.  Cindy lived...

Dorothy C. Drahosh

Dorothy C. Drahosh

Feb 25, 2018

Dorothy C. Drahosh

Dorothy C. Drahosh, 91, Deerwood, formerly of Willow River, MN, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 in Crosby Care Center, Crosby.  She was born on July 5, 1926 to Jesse and Freida Fenstermaker.  Dorothy grew up west of Willow River where she attended school.  On October 24, 1942, Dorothy married Joseph Drahosh...