Obituaries
James "Jim" Eaton
Oct 29, 2025
James "Jim" Eaton, 74, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after a two-year battle with cancer with his cat, Bud, by his side and his Christmas lights on in his yard. Jim was born on March 31, 1951 in Moose Lake to Henry and Lena Eaton. He attended school in Sturgeon Lake, Kerrick, and Askov. ...
Todd Michael Eckart
Oct 22, 2025
Todd Michael Eckart, 61, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away tragically in a car accident on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Born on January 13, 1964, in Wells, Minnesota, Todd was the son of Raymond Erdner and Carole Pregler. He graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1982 and spent over four decades sharing his passion for music and...
Walter "Wally" Edward Sarvela
Oct 22, 2025
Walter "Wally" Edward Sarvela, 76, Willow River, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Essentia Health in Duluth with his wife by his side. Wally was born on September 1, 1949, in Cloquet, MN to Henrietta & Theodore Sarvela. He was the 7th of 8 children; he had 1 brother and 6 sisters. He grew up in Kettle...
Henry C. Gretsfeld
Oct 10, 2025
Henry C. Gretsfeld, 85, Sturgeon Lake, died Friday, October 10, 2025 in Aspirus - St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from Noon until the 1 PM service on Sunday, October 19, 2025 in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake. Refreshments, sweets, and fellowship will follow the service in the funeral home social...
Mary Patterson
Oct 10, 2025
Mary Patterson, 53, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Rutledge, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, October 10, 2025 at her home. She was born on April 15, 1972 in Moose Lake to David and Janet (Beehler) Patterson. Mary grew up in Rutledge and graduated from Willow River High School in 1990. While growing up, Mary babysat for many...
Henry "Hank" Albert Loew
Oct 9, 2025
Henry "Hank" Albert Loew, 77, Askov, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 due to health complications after a medical procedure led to his unexpected passing. Henry was born December 28, 1947 to Matt and Emogene Loew in Owatonna, MN as the youngest of 15 children.
The Loew family moved to Askov in...
Allen C. Carlson
Oct 9, 2025
Allen C. Carlson, 79, of East Moline, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
Per Allen's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A service will be held Saturday, October 18 at 11am at Elim Lutheran Church in Blackhoof.
Allen was born on July 25,...
Walter "Wally" James Granquist
Oct 3, 2025
Walter (Wally) James Granquist, 65, of Sturgeon Lake, Minn., passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, October 3, 2025. He was more affectionately known as Wally, Walt, Dad, or Uncle Wally. His untimely death leaves behind his wife, Margaret (Peggy) Granquist née Baun of Sturgeon Lake, Minn., and three amazing daughters, Meghan, Kelli, and Shannon Granquist of...
Brian Todd Cummings
Sep 28, 2025
Brian Todd Cummings, 63, left his family on September 28, 2025. He was born on March 19, 1962, at Cloquet Memorial Hospital to Gary Cummings and Jean Saylor (Lekander). He graduated from Barnum High School in 1980. After High School Brian moved thru life with graciousness, loyalty, a love of everything outdoors, dedicated to family and all whom...
Nancy Lynn Finifrock
Sep 19, 2025
Nancy Lynn Finifrock passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy lived a life of kindness, grace, and compassion, and expressed her gratitude for a long and blessed life, full of wonderful and varied experiences. She maintained her witty sense of humor, appreciation of beauty, and her love of family and friends...
Astrid "Ozzie" Ratzer
Sep 18, 2025
Astrid "OZZIE "E. Ratzer, 86, Mahtowa passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Ozzie was born January 1,1939 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to Roland and Anna (Lienav) Boree.
Ozzie moved with family to California and met Howard Ratzer roller skating. They married March 16,1957 in La Puente, California....
Rick Lake
Sep 17, 2025
Rick Lake, 56, Barnum, died suddenly on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home from a heart attack.
Rick was born on October 28, 1968 in Moose Lake to Leverne and Shirley "Tinny" Lake. He grew up in Moose Lake and enjoyed camping and fishing with his family. He liked hockey and would often...
Janice Elizabeth Tokarczyk
Sep 16, 2025
Janice Elizabeth (Handberg) Tokarczyk, 71, Sturgeon Lake, passed peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, September 16, 2025 in Moose Lake Village after her journey with cancer. She was born on March 10, 1954 in Virginia, MN as the 5th of 7 children to Peter N. and Ruth E. (Main) Handberg. Janice graduated from Duluth East HS and attended Duluth Technical...
Todd Lake
Sep 14, 2025
Todd Lake, 65, Moose Lake, died Sunday, September 14, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born on May 1, 1960 in Moose Lake to Leverne and Shirley "Tinny" Lake. Todd grew up in Moose Lake and attended Moose Lake High School. He worked for many years as a truck driver for Nels Nelson Construction. Todd led...
Joseph A. Filipiak
Sep 4, 2025
Joe Filipiak, 74, of Moose Lake passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Moose Lake Hospital. He was born to Edmund and Betty Filipiak who preceded him in death. He is survived by his life partner, Kaye Leino; brothers, Mike and Tom (Roxanne) Filipiak; stepson, Matt (Jen) Zimmer; stepdaughter, BJ (Dave) Fondie; grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Garrett) Moock, Stephanie (Chase) Zimmer,...
Patricia M. Almquist
Aug 23, 2025
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Patricia May (Alberg) Almquist, 85, Moose Lake died on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1939, to Caroline (Turnock) and Roy Ward Nels Alberg in the small town of Willow River, Minnesota. She was the first daughter of a farmer and grew up on...
Gene Andrew Holman
Aug 19, 2025
Gene Andrew Holman, 79, Cloquet, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Viewcrest Health Center, Duluth after a difficult battle with cancer.
Gene was born on December 19, 1945 in Cloquet to Orval and Ethel Holman. He grew up in Cloquet and attended Cloquet High School.
Gene began working as a mechanic for Mathers...
George L. Leach
Aug 14, 2025
George L. Leach, 80, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Mendota Heights, died Thursday, August 14, 2025 in Moose Lake Village. He was born on October 14, 1944 in St. Paul to George and Catherine Leach. George grew up in Highland Park and attended Cretin High School graduating in 1962. He then attended St. Paul Technical College and began a...
Donald Erickson
Aug 2, 2025
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Donald Erickson, age 90, of Moose Lake, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Born on December 31, 1934, in Eveleth, MN, Donald was the son of Chester and Olga Erickson. He grew up in Tofte, MN, and graduated from Cook County High School in...
Barbara J. Larson
Jul 30, 2025
Barbara J. Larson, 92, Moose Lake, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Moose Lake Village. She was born on March 21, 1933 in Isanti, MN to Theodore and Mildred Ledin. Barbara grew up in Kerrick Twp. and attended school in Duquette and Moose Lake, graduating from the latter. On January 24, 1953, Barbara married Darrell Larson. They lived...
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