Obituaries

Oct 13, 2017

Norma Evelyn (Puntila) Little

Norma Evelyn Little, 83, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017 in Benedictine Health Care Center, Duluth.  She was born on April 7, 1934 in Moose Lake to Sulo and Hilma Puntila.  Norma graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1952.  She worked at the Moose Lake Co-op prior...

Oct 2, 2017

Bernard Mercil LaChance

Bernard Mercil LaChance, 80, NE Minneapolis, entered eternal rest on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Johanna Shores in Arden Hills, MN where the staff compassionately cared for Bernard during his stay.

He was born on September 23, 1937 to Emery and MaeBelle LaChance in Red Lake Falls, MN.  In 1956, Bernard graduated...

Oct 1, 2017

Salome Ann "Sally" Stepan

Salome Ann "Sally" Stepan, 95, Willow River, died Sunday, October 1, 2017 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan; son: Martin; Parents: John & Bertha Malikowski; two sisters: Pauline Haygood and Rosemary Kuffel; and two brothers: Harry Malikowski and Edmund Malikowski....

Sep 27, 2017

Richard John Romanoski, 74, of Barnum, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in Sunnyside Health Care Center, Cloquet.  He was born December 23, 1942 in Sturgeon Lake to John and Anna (Zydek) Romanoski.  Richard was united in marriage to Diane Oachs on July 7, 1962 in Barnum.  Richard was a backhoe operator in Minneapolis for 4 years until moving...

Sep 20, 2017

Lewis W. Green

Lewis W. Green, 69, Sturgeon Lake, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Sturgeon Lake with his family by his side.  He was born on April 3, 1948 in Stillwater, MN to Carson and Viola Green.  Lewis grew up in Stillwater and in 1969 moved north and lived in the Cromwell and Kettle River areas. ...

Sep 19, 2017

Barbara Jean Orth

Barbara Jean Orth, 67, of Rutledge, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.  She was born on December 7, 1949 in Aitkin to Richard and Edith Ekelund.  Barb grew up in McGregor where she graduated from McGregor High School in 1967.  In 1972, Barb married Reg Orth and...

Sep 17, 2017

Loretta Jean Olesen, 86, of Blaine, formerly of Moose Lake, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 in Comfort First Assisted Living, Blaine.  She was born August 10, 1931 in Finlayson Township to Clifford and Laura (McMillin) Greenwald.  Loretta graduated from Sandstone High School in 1950.  She was united in marriage to Elliott Olesen on July 9, 1950 in Askov. ...

Sep 12, 2017

Iola "Ole" Roberta Mraz, 83, of Barnum, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake.  She was born July 3, 1934 in Barnum to Oscar and Sara (Eikenbery) Peterson.  Iola attended Central School before attending Barnum School.  Iola was united in marriage to Stanley Mraz on February 6, 1952 in Moose Lake.  She worked at the...

Aug 31, 2017

Duane Dennis Krajewski, 74, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family and puppies after a five-year battle with cancer.  He was born May 25, 1943 in Sandstone to Walter and Helen (Klick) Krajewski.  Duane graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1961.  Following high school, Duane joined the United States...

Aug 27, 2017

Doreen "Dur" Marie Pince, 59, of Robbinsdale, formerly of Brooklyn Center, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, August 27, 2017 in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.  She was born December 9, 1957 in Robbinsdale to Robert "Gene" and Doris (Mecl) Pince.  Doreen graduated from Park Center Senior High in Brooklyn Park in 1976.  Doreen worked at Best Vendors in Golden...

Aug 23, 2017

Leona Schoenrock

Leona Schoenrock, 97, Finlayson, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Essentia Sandstone Health Care Center.  She was born on September 15, 1919 to Otto and Margaret Behrman in Pine Lake Twp., Pine County where she grew up and attended the Pine Lake Country School.  Leona started working at Hardy's Lodge on Pine Lake and later...

Aug 22, 2017

Donald Lee Wright, 83, of Moose Lake, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.  He was born September 10, 1933 in Duluth to Lester and Lucille (Omaro) Wright.  Donald was united in marriage to Patsy Fetters on June 21, 1958 in Moose Lake.  Donald worked construction for many years.  He later drove the Carlton County...

Aug 19, 2017

Chester "Chet" O. Enerson, 91, of Moose Lake, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.  To honor Chet's wishes, no services will be held.  Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.

Aug 18, 2017

June Delores Hill, 85, of Cromwell, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake.  She was born June 29, 1932 in Superior, WI to Andrew and Alma (Tossavainen) Beck.  June graduated from Cromwell High School in 1951.  She was united in marriage to Norman Hill on June 6, 1953 in Cromwell.  June and Norman farmed the...

Aug 15, 2017

Gary L. Waller, 72, of Moose Lake, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at his home.  He was born January 4, 1945 in Duluth to Donald and Helen (Bowman) Waller.  Gary graduated from Denfeld High School in 1963 and later received his Master's Degree in Business Administration from the College of St. Scholastica.  Gary was united in marriage to...

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...