Obituaries

Jun 17, 2018

John E. Asleson, 74, Willow River, died Sunday, June 17, 2018 at his home. He was born on October 24, 1943 in Finlayson to Clifford and Maude Asleson. At a young age, John moved with his family to St. Paul where he grew up on the West Side and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1962. John worked for Twin...

Jun 13, 2018

Eleanor Severa Steen (December 30, 1932-June 13, 2018) died in Moose Lake, Minnesota. Born to Lumir and Margaret (Deacon) Severa, Eleanor was a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and graduated from Franklin High School in 1950. She attended Colorado College for two years then transferred to the University of Pennsylvania where she obtained her degree in occupational therapy in 1954....

Jun 5, 2018

Theodore James LaFontaine, 92, Sturgeon Lake, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Sandstone Area Nursing Home.  He was born on September 22, 1925 in Shevlin, MN to Felix and Florence LaFontaine.  He grew up in the Bemidji area where he attended school.  He was a Navy Veteran of WWII.  On February 19, 1944, Ted married his wife, Marie in...

Jun 1, 2018

Elizabeth M. Grochowski, 98, Finlayson, died Friday, June 1, 2018 in Sandstone Health Care Center, Sandstone. She was born on February 11, 1920 in Hammond, IN to Roscoe and Maizie Davison. Elizabeth grew up on the South Side in Chicago. At age 14, she moved to St. Paul where she attended Washington High School. She worked for American Linen. On...

May 23, 2018

Shirley Tschida, 97, Moose Lake, died on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on March 26, 1921 in Wrenshall to Alfred Sullivan and Merlyn (Habhegger) Sullivan. Shirley grew up in Wrenshall where attended high school graduating as Salutatorian of her class. After school, Shirley attended nursing school in Moose Lake and...

May 19, 2018

James T. Brown, 72, Moose Lake, passed away suddenly at home Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was born March 22, 1946 in Moose Lake to Robert and Eileen (Young) Brown.

Jim was a 1964 Barnum High School graduate. He attended Hibbing Community Jr. College for one year prior to enlisting in the US Army serving in Vietnam...

May 16, 2018

Richard E. "Dick" Schmidt, 82, Moose Lake, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018. He was born April 9, 1936 in La Valle, WI to Emery and Dorothy (Tait) Schmidt.

Richard was a 1954 Moose Lake High School graduate. He enlisted and served for the US Marines from 1955-58. Richard married Janet Wicklund June 17, 1959 and they...

May 15, 2018

Nova A. Mohelsky, 82, Kettle River, MN, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018. She was born November 30, 1935 to Ellis and Evelyn (Olson) Whiting.  Nova was raised in Sturgeon Lake and graduated from Willow River High School in 1954.  She attended St. Luke's School of Nursing and graduated as an RN in 1957. Nova worked as a RN...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...