Obituaries

Aug 8, 2017

Arlene F. Dougherty, 93, of Perham and Sartell passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.  She was born January 26, 1924 in Annandale to Oscar and Guida (Avery) McKenzie. Arlene graduated from Litchfield High School.  She was united in marriage to Joseph Dougherty.  Arlene was a lifelong member Perham V.F.W. Auxiliary Post...

Aug 2, 2017

Dawn Elaine Metso

Dawn Elaine Metso, 65, of Kettle River, died suddenly on Wednesday, August 2, 2017.  She was born on May 24, 1952 in Silver Spring, Maryland to George and Althea Seek.  Dawn grew up in Hyattsville, MD where she attended school.  She later attended beauty school.  On May 6, 1972, Dawn married Jack Metso in...

Jul 30, 2017

John Peck

John Peck, 79, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Decorah, IA on March 27, 1938 to Chester and Margaret Peck.  At the age of 10, John began his working career by mopping the floor and cleaning the front windows in a...

Jul 28, 2017

Judy K. (Hyska) Eaton

Judy K. Eaton, 59, Moose Lake, formerly of Willow River, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 28, 2017.  Judy was born on February 13, 1958 in Moose Lake to Walter and Dorothy Hyska.  She grew up in Bremen Twp. and attended Willow River High School graduating in 1976.  Judy lived in the Willow River...

Jul 27, 2017

Helen J. Holm, 91, of Kettle River, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.  She was born April 25, 1926 in Kettle River to Nik and Hilda (Martilla) Saukko.  Helen was united in marriage to Henry Holm on June 6, 1946 in Kettle River.  Helen was a church organist at Holy Trinity...

Jul 25, 2017

Ken Milczark, 71, of Moose Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.  He was born January 29, 1946 in Carlton to Frank and Hulda (Lampi) Milczark, Sr. Ken graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1964.  Ken was united in marriage to Cheryl "Sherrie" Karppinen on September 3, 1966 in Moose Lake. ...

Jul 22, 2017

William "Bill" John Golen, 65, of Rutledge, formerly of Proctor, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his home.  He was born January 16, 1952 in Duluth to Leonard and Margaret (McGovern) Golen.  Bill graduated from St. Rose Catholic School in Duluth.  Bill was united in marriage to Nancy Wilhelm on July 30, 1976 in Pike Lake.  Bill...

Jul 18, 2017

Remy Ann Zimmerman, 36, of Moose Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at her home.  She was born April 13, 1981 in Forest City, IA.  Remy graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1999.  Remy loved spending time with her family and friends and especially loved time with her son, Devon.

Remy is survived...

Jul 10, 2017

Barbara Ann Sobczak

Barbara Ann Sobczak, 80, Moose Lake, died peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, July 10, 2017 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.  She was born on September 21, 1936 in Moose Lake to Ernest and Ina Newbloom.  Barbara grew up and attended school in Moose Lake.  After...

Jul 9, 2017

Todd Stephen Fleischauer, 52, of Lake City, FL, formerly of Barnum, passed away Unexpectedly Sunday, July 9, 2017.  He was born October 29, 1964 in St. Paul to Richard and Carole (Noelle) Fleischauer.  Todd began his own business in T-Vek installation in Florida in the 1990's until he became afflicted with Lyme's Disease.  Todd also worked as a fraud...

Jul 6, 2017

Steven Raymond Waletzko, 56, of Tempe, AZ, formerly of Barnum, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 6, 2017 in University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis.  He was born September 3, 1960 in Sandstone to Raymond and Esther (Tietz) Waletzko.  Steven was united in marriage to Sandra MacDonald on June 14, 1981 in Tempe, AZ.  Steven worked as a computer engineer...

Jun 10, 2017

Judy K. Sargent, 75, of Moose Lake, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Gracepointe Crossing West, Cambridge.  She was born July 2, 1941 in St. Paul to Ivan and Marjorie (Peters) Woolery.  Judy was united in marriage to Roger Sargent on February 3, 1962 in St. Paul.  Judy was a secretary at Brook Park Elementary School for 15...

Jun 4, 2017

Doris Lois Richards, 81, of Mahtowa, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her home.  She was born September 6, 1935 in Rougemont, NC to Hampton and Zella (Ellis) Duke.  Doris was united in marriage to Glen Richards on November 24, 1956 in Chesterfield, NC.  Doris and Glen farmed for many years.  She loved her dogs and cats and...

Jun 1, 2017

Donald "Don" C. Selenski, 89, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake.  He was born January 8, 1928 in Sturgeon Lake to Joseph and Anna (Mankowski) Selenski.  Don was a veteran of The United States Army who served during the Korean War.  Don was united in marriage to Eleanor Anderson on...

May 29, 2017

Constance "Connie" Ann Johnson, 67, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away, May 29, 2017 at her home.  Connie was born April 26, 1950 in Duluth to Earl and Vivian (Anderson) Carter.  She was united in marriage to Donald "Donnie" Johnson on June 26, 1971 in Duluth.  Connie enjoyed the lake and watching the birds.  She especially enjoyed time with her...

May 26, 2017

Grace Cecelia Oquist, 82, of Moose Lake, formerly of Marble and Deer River, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake.  She was born March 31, 1935 in Proctor to William and Francis (Denoma) Coy.  Grace was united in marriage to Donald Oquist on January 6, 1949 in Hibbing.  Grace enjoyed gardening and especially spending time...

May 22, 2017

John "Butch" Manton Thompson, Jr. 72, Barnum, died Monday, May 22, 2017 in Solvay Hospice House, Duluth.  He was born on August 28, 1944 in Duluth to Edna and John Thompson, Sr.  He grew up in Lawler and Duluth and later moved to Barnum where he attended Barnum High School graduating in 1962.  Butch attended Dunwoody for a short...

May 14, 2017

David H. Cooper

David H. Cooper (Coop), 57, Sturgeon Lake, MN died Sunday, May 14, 2017.  He was born in Minneapolis, the son of Charles and Mary Cooper.  He graduated from Mounds View High School and received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Dave began his career at Charles...

May 12, 2017

Michael David Adelsgruber

Michael David Adelsgruber, 57, Kettle River, died on Friday, May 12, 2017 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake with his wife by his side.  He was born on November 16, 1959 in Sandstone to James and Madelyn Adelsgruber.  Mike grew up in Automba Twp. on the farm and attended school in Kalevala Twp. and later...

May 12, 2017

Robert "Rob" Wilson, 64, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.  Rob was born October 1, 1952 in Minneapolis to Bruce and Sharon (Giese) Bennett.  Rob was a Veteran of The United States Army who served during Vietnam.  He was united in marriage to Ruby Olsen on June 8, 1996...