Obituaries

Donald E. Oquist

Donald E. Oquist

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...

Russell "Bud" Paulson

Russell "Bud" Paulson

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...

Ronald Harry Anick, Sr

Ronald Harry Anick, Sr

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....

Edna J. Gavin-Pelkey

Edna J. Gavin-Pelkey

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...

Patricia M. Hagen

Patricia M. Hagen

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...

Gail J. Baublitz

Gail J. Baublitz

Dec 5, 2017

Gail J. Baublitz

Gail J. Baublitz, 60, Barnum, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.  She was born on February 12, 1957 in St. Paul to Elvin and Shirley Sorenson.  Gail grew up in St. Francis.  On May 31, 1986, Gail married Randy Baublitz in Blaine.  They lived in...

William "Bill" R. Hall

William "Bill" R. Hall

Nov 22, 2017

Bill and Lou Hall entered into Heaven just days apart from one another continuing their Love Story.

Louise (Lou) Anne Hall, 86, of Moose Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital with family by her side on November 18, 2017.

Less than 4 days later on November 22, 2017, her beloved husband William (Bill)...

Louise "Lou" A. Hall

Louise "Lou" A. Hall

Nov 18, 2017

LOUISE "LOU" A. HALL

Bill and Lou Hall entered into Heaven just days apart from one another continuing their Love Story.

Louise (Lou) Anne Hall, 86, of Moose Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital with family by her side on November 18, 2017.

Less than 4 days later on November 22, 2017, her...

Margaret R. Vansickle

Margaret R. Vansickle

Nov 16, 2017

Margaret R. VanSickle

Margaret R. VanSickle, 93, Moose Lake, died Thursday, November 16, 2017 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake.  She was born on October 21, 1924 in Hope, MN to Frank and Agnes Miller.  On June 21, 1947, Margaret married Darrell VanSickle in Owatonna.  They farmed in Harris and Margaret also ran a small...

Nancy C. Hanson

Nancy C. Hanson

Nov 15, 2017

Nancy C. Hanson

Nancy C. Hanson, 76, Barnum, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake of complications from a courageous 10-year battle with Parkinson's Disorder.  She was born on September 10, 1941 to Donald and Lola Peterson in Minneapolis where she grew up and attended Roosevelt...

Larry Dean "Deaner" Derungs

Larry Dean "Deaner" Derungs

Nov 12, 2017

Larry Dean DeRungs

"Deaner"

Larry Dean DeRungs, known by many as "Deaner", 39, Moose Lake, died Sunday, November 12, 2017.  Although he had struggled with highs and lows through the years, the family wants him to be remembered for his heart of gold.

He...

Darrell A. Degerstrom

Darrell A. Degerstrom

Nov 9, 2017

Darrell A. Degerstrom

Darrell A. Degerstrom, 73, Moose Lake, died suddenly and peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from natural causes while at his farm which he greatly enjoyed.

He was born on October 9, 1944 in Moose Lake to William and Clara Degerstrom.  Darrell grew up in Askov where he attended the...

Craig L. Larson

Craig L. Larson

Oct 28, 2017

Craig L. Larson

Craig L. Larson, 56, Cloquet, died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Saturday, October 28, 2017.  He was born on April 6, 1961 in Cloquet to Laverne and Karen Larson.  Craig graduated from Cloquet High School in 1979.  He worked for USG in Cloquet for over 21 years...

Norma Evelyn Little

Norma Evelyn Little

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...

Bernard Mercil Lachance

Bernard Mercil Lachance

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...

Salome Ann "Sally" Stepan

Salome Ann "Sally" Stepan

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....

Richard John Romanoski

Richard John Romanoski

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...

Lewis Green

Lewis Green

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. ...

Barbara Jean Orth

Barbara Jean Orth

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...

Loretta Jean Olesen

Loretta Jean Olesen

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. ...