Obituaries

Feb 3, 2018

Karl Schatz

Karl Schatz, 82, Kettle River, died peacefully at home on February 3, 2018.  He was born on September 28, 1935 in Kintyre, ND to Gabriel and Benedicta Schatz and was the youngest of 8 children.  He farmed with his family prior to marrying Caroline Reis on September 28, 1955 in Kintyre, ND.  They...

Jan 31, 2018

Richard "Whitey" Williams

Richard "Whitey" Williams, 83, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of St. Paul, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake.  He was born on January 21, 1935 to William and Elizabeth Williams in St. Paul where he grew up and attended school. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean...

Jan 31, 2018

Ray "Black Buffalo" Wilson

Ray "Black Buffalo" Wilson, 88, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.  He was born in Torrance, California on August 27, 1929 to Roy and Ethel Wilson.  Ray whom was very proud of his Native American Heritage was an enrolled member...

Jan 29, 2018

Robert "Bob" Beaupre

Robert "Bob" Beaupre, 91, Barnum, died peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018 in Lino Lakes Assisted Living.  He was born on May 17, 1926 in Cloquet to Edward and Cecelia Beaupre.  Bob grew up in the Carlton and Cloquet areas and attended school in Cloquet.  At the age of 8, his mother...

Jan 22, 2018

Kevin "Smiley" Miller 56, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 in Arizona. He was Born in Sandstone, MN on June 6, 1961. He Graduated from Floodwood High School in 1979. While Kevin was in high school he worked at Charlie's Truck Stop and shortly after graduation Kevin went into an Owner/Operator trucking career. Kevin loved life, truck driving, Harley riding...

Jan 19, 2018

Donald Frank Cisar

Donald Frank Cisar, 87, Willow River, died peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2018 at his home.  He was born on October 4, 1930 in Birch Creek Twp. to Frank and Georgianne Cisar.  Don grew up in Birch Creek Twp. and attended District 107 and later Willow River High School.  He worked on...

Jan 15, 2018

Frank J. Huber

Frank J. Huber, 87 of Moose Lake, passed peacefully on January 15, 2018 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 2-4 PM followed by a Prayer Service at 4 PM in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.   ...

Jan 14, 2018

Donald E. Oquist

Donald E. Oquist, 87, Moose Lake, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.  He was born in Grasston, MN and grew up in Braham.  Don was a Veteran of the United States Army.  On January 6, 1949, Don married Grace Coy in Hibbing where they lived...

Jan 9, 2018

Russell "Bud" Paulson

Russell "Bud" Paulson, 84, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in Branson, MO where they wintered with their wonderful Branson family.  He was born on July 29, 1933 in Moose Lake Township to Russell and Mildred Paulson.  Bud grew up in Silver Township and graduated from Moose...

Jan 1, 2018

Ronald H. Anick Sr, age 80, died at his home on Monday Jan. 1, 2018. He was born on April 12, 1937 to Steve and Ruth Anick. He attended Hermantown School and received his Bachelor's degree from the University of MN, Duluth. Prior to attending UMD, he served in the USAF for four years and was stationed in Korea....

Dec 18, 2017

Edna "Eddie" J. Gavin-Pelkey

Edna "Eddie" J. Gavin-Pelkey, 79, Kettle River, died Monday, December 18, 2017 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, MN.  She was born on May 5, 1938 in Evanston, Illinois to Caloway and Edna Gavin.  Eddie grew up in Evanston where she graduated from high school and was an avid equestrian.  She attended...

Dec 11, 2017

Patricia M. Hagen, 71, Moose Lake, died Monday, December 11, 2017 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.  She was born on August 3, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York to Robert and Marjorie Larsen.  She grew up in Illinois and Miami, Florida.  She moved to the Moose Lake area in 1986 and worked as an LPN at...