Obituaries

Joann Hrubes

Joann Hrubes

Jul 27, 2016

Joann Hrubes Joann Hrubes, 86, Willow River, died suddenly on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her home. She was born on December 15, 1929 in Willow River to Joseph H. and Gladys Stepan. Joann attended school in Willow River. On June 14, 1947, Joann married Bob Hrubes in Willow River. Together, Bob and Joann dairy farmed in Birch Creek Township...

Donald E. Benrud

Donald E. Benrud

Jul 22, 2016

Donald E. Benrud, 81, of Moose Lake, passed away after he battled three years of cancer on Friday, July 22, 2016 in Moose Lake. He achieved his desire of being able to live his final days with his wife and the things he loved at home. He was born October 17, 1934 in Monroe County, WI to Martin and Sophie...

Arthur Charles Swanson

Arthur Charles Swanson

Jul 19, 2016

Arthur Charles Swanson, 93, of Moose Lake, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Moose Lake, MN. Art was born to Oscar and Vera (Borene) Swanson on August 4, 1922 in Sandstone, MN. He graduated from Sandstone High School in 1939. Art worked at Moose Lake State Hospital for his entire career which began in September 1952. It...

Ray A. Miller

Ray A. Miller

Jul 16, 2016

Ray A. Miller Ray A. Miller, 52, Kettle River, died peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2016 after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born on June 22, 1964 in Moose Lake to Allen and Judy Miller. Ray attended Hayes Elementary in Fridley, MN and later attended Cromwell High School where he was active in football, basketball, and track. He...

Mark D. Schuett

Mark D. Schuett

Jul 16, 2016

Mark D. Schuett Mark D. Schuett, 65, Giese, died peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in the comfort of his home after battling cancer. He was born on October 31, 1950 in Mora to Donald and Martha Schuett. He grew up in Giese and attended school in Finlayson graduating in 1968. Mark was drafted into the Army in 1970 and...

Marilyn Bernice Edin

Marilyn Bernice Edin

Jul 12, 2016

Marilyn Bernice Edin Marilyn Bernice Edin, 87, of Pine City, Minn., passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of her family on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. She was born February 8, 1929, in Columbia Heights, Minn., to John and Cora Stover. Marilyn graduated from Bruno High School and moved to the Twin Cities to work as a telephone...

Mary Ellen Stepan

Mary Ellen Stepan

Jul 10, 2016

Mary Ellen Stepan Mary Ellen (Pottsmith) Stepan, 81, of Willow River, MN, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016, at the Augustana Mercy Health Care Center in Moose Lake, MN, with her family comforting her. Mary was born in Bremen Township, MN, on May 16, 1935, to William and Ellen Pottsmith. Mary grew up in Denham, attending the Churchill grade...

Ida M. "Penny" Gassert

Ida M. "Penny" Gassert

Jul 9, 2016

Ida M. ("Penny") Gassert, 92, of Moose Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Kenwood Place, Moose Lake. She was born April 18, 1924 in Hartford, SD to Arthur and Olive (Auer) Crippen. Penny was united in marriage to Howard Gassert on August 26, 1948 in Moose Lake where they raised a family. Penny was a member...

Roy Schober

Roy Schober

Jul 7, 2016

Roy Schober Roy Schober, 95, Willow River, died Thursday, July 7, 2016 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born on May 16, 1921 to John and Alma Schober in Elrosa, MN where he grew up and attended school. Roy worked on his parent's farm prior to entering the Army in 1942 where he served as a WWII Veteran. After...

Hazel Naomi Berndt

Hazel Naomi Berndt

Jul 6, 2016

Hazel Naomi Berndt, 95, of Moose Lake, formerly of Pillager, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born January 23, 1921 in Eden Valley to Ernest and Cressie (Bridges) Van Vickle. Hazel and her family moved to Pillager when she was 14. Hazel was united in marriage to Arthur Berndt on April 12, 1939....

Robert S. Wills

Robert S. Wills

Jul 1, 2016

Robert S. Wills Robert S. Wills, 81, of Barnum, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 1, 2016. He was born in Skelton Twp. on January 26, 1935 to Arthur and Ruth Wills. Bob was a lifelong resident of Barnum and graduated from Barnum High School in 1953. Bob married Lucy Norman on February 22, 1958 in Superior, Wisconsin....

Raymond "Red" John Von Rueden

Raymond "Red" John Von Rueden

Jun 30, 2016

Raymond "Red" John Von Rueden, 92, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born April 11, 1924 in Hinckley to Edward and Catherine (Birnbaum) Von Rueden. Red was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps who served during WWII. While Red lived in Hinckley, he hauled milk,...

Catherine Blanche Oetterer

Catherine Blanche Oetterer

Jun 26, 2016

Catherine Blanche Oetterer, 72, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born September 16, 1943 in Pine Lake Township to Roy and Gertrude (Sheforgen) Oetterer. Catherine enjoyed being outdoors and playing slot machines. She was always staying busy and especially loved time with her family. Catherine is preceded in death by her...

John Henry Super, Iii

John Henry Super, Iii

Jun 25, 2016

John Henry Super, III, 59, of Moose Lake, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at his home. He was born May 29, 1957 in Minneapolis to John Henry, Jr. and Dorothy Marie (Kieffer) Super, John enjoyed collecting glass pop bottles, watching NASCAR, cooking, golfing, bowling and was a big history buff. John is preceded in death by his parents; 1...

Timothy John Adamczak, Sr.

Timothy John Adamczak, Sr.

Jun 16, 2016

Timothy John "Tim" Adamczak, Sr. Tim Adamczak, Sr., 52, Barstow, CA, formerly of Kerrick, lost his life due to the results of a motorcycle/vehicle accident on June 16, 2016. He was born on August 25, 1963 at Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake to the late Raymond Adamczak and Mary Adamczak of Kerrick. Tim graduated from Askov High School in 1981....

Roger Ralph Davidson

Roger Ralph Davidson

Jun 11, 2016

Roger Ralph Davidson, 69, of Moose Lake, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 11, 2016 at his home. He was born January 27, 1947 in Silver Township to Reverend Ralph and Mabel (Illikainen) Davidson. In his younger years, Roger served in the Army National Guard. Roger enjoyed working on, racing and showing classical cars and was an avid hunter and snowmobiler....

Edward Zacharias

Edward Zacharias

Jun 3, 2016

Edward Zacharias Edward Zacharias, 80, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2016. He was born on May 19, 1936 in Plum Coulee, Manitoba to Peter and Katherine Zacharias. Ed grew up in Winnipeg, Canada. On September 12, 1963, he married Doreen Draper in Winnipeg. In 1969, they moved to Cottage Grove and Ed worked at 3M in Maplewood...

Catherine "Cassie" Carlson

Catherine "Cassie" Carlson

Jun 1, 2016

CATHERINE "CASSIE" CARLSON Catherine "Cassie" Carlson, 94, of Baxter (formerly of Sandstone) passed away June 1, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth while surrounded by family. Catherine was born in North Dakota on September 6, 1921. She was one of a set of twins born to Lillian and Patrick Costello. She grew up in the Barnum/Moose Lake area graduating from...

Joyce A. Peterson

Joyce A. Peterson

May 31, 2016

Joyce A. (Pelletier) Peterson Joyce A. (Pelletier) Peterson, 74, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Midway Twp., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. She was born on May 2, 1942 in Duluth to Emil and Ingrid Pelletier. Joyce grew up in the Munger/Proctor area graduating from Proctor High School in 1960. Joyce attended UMD and received her...

Edward Ernest Cegla

Edward Ernest Cegla

May 28, 2016

Edward Ernest Cegla, 82, of Moose Lake, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. Edward was born April 6, 1934 in Denham to Tony and Lillian (Zedyt) Cegla. Edward attended Denham School and later Willow River High School. He moved to St. Paul in 1953 where he worked for Ford Motor Company for...