Obituaries
Eldora Westholm
Feb 15, 2016
Eldora Westholm Eldora Vivian Westholm, 97, Moose Lake, died Monday, February 15, 2016 in Oakview Residential Care, Moose Lake. She was born on February 13, 1919 to Henry and Nellie (Hegwood) Evenson. Eldora graduated from Barnum High School in 1937. Eldora was united in marriage to Harold Westholm of Moose Lake. Eldora and Harold lived in Seattle for 20 years...
Orva Evensen
Feb 13, 2016
Orva T. Evensen Orva T. Evensen, 80, Moose Lake, died Saturday, February 13, 2016 in Home and Comfort Assisted Living in Coleraine. He was born in Hibbing on May 11, 1935 to Joel and Lillian Evensen. Orv attended Hibbing High School. He worked many years as a Local 49 Union Operator while living in the Twin Cities area. In 1976,...
Gerald L. "Smitty" Smith
Feb 9, 2016
Gerald L. "Smitty" Smith, 82, of Barnum, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born May 25, 1933 in Cloquet to Albert and Margaret (Franseen) Smith. Gerald graduated from Cromwell High School in 1952. He was a veteran of the United States Army who served during...
Sandra Ann Pedersen
Feb 1, 2016
Sandra Ann Pedersen, 70, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016, in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born April 24, 1945, in St. Paul to LeRoy and Helen (Martin) Tacheny. Sandra was united in marriage to Dale "Pete" Bernard Pedersen in 1967. She enjoyed fishing and camping. Sandra touched many hearts and would help anyone who needed...
John Henry Korhonen
Jan 31, 2016
John Henry Korhonen, 77, of Kettle River, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born January 8, 1939 in Moose Lake to Edward and Ellen (Konu) Korhonen. John was united in marriage to Virginia "Ginny" Horrisberger on June 25, 1966 in St. Paul. John lived his entire life in Kettle River. He drove dump...
Mildred "Millie" Isaacson
Jan 26, 2016
Mildred "Millie" Isaacson, 86, of Cromwell, formerly of Kettle River, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Mercy Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born April 12, 1929 in rural Kettle River to David and Alma (Keinanen) Saarela. She grew up in the Kettle River area, graduating from Moose Lake High School. Millie was united in marriage to Niilo...
Patricia Ann Eastman
Jan 17, 2016
Patricia Ann Eastman, 81, of Moose Lake, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 in Augustana Mercy Health Care, Moose Lake. She was born September 27, 1934 in Moose Lake to Eilef and Flossie (Layman) Paulson. Patricia was united in marriage to Ted Eastman on June 12, 1955 in Moose Lake. Patricia enjoyed playing music and was a member of both...
Harlan "Dean" Tegland
Jan 12, 2016
Harlan "Dean" Tegland, 82, of Moose Lake, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 in Augustana Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born June 3, 1933 in Goodell, IA to Truman and Leta (Roberts) Tegland. Dean was united in marriage to Rita Marie Shock on June 12, 1955 in Lime Springs, IA. Dean worked at Wood Conversion of Cloquet, Sears...
Robert "Bob" Behrman
Jan 4, 2016
Robert "Bob" Behrman, 75, of Finlayson, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 in Onamia. He was born August 4, 1940 in Rutledge to Adolph and Hazel (Peterson) Behrman. Robert was united in marriage to Sally Williams on February 28, 1961 in Finlayson. Bob worked at the Moose Lake Co-op, Coast to Coast of Moose Lake, Fleet Supply of Moose Lake...
Ken Mcdonnell
Dec 31, 2015
Ken McDonnell Ken McDonnell, 78, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of St. Paul, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born on January 26, 1937 in St. Paul to John and Clara McDonnell. Ken grew up in St. Paul and attended St. Adelbert's Catholic School and Washington High School. He worked...
Robert Leon Gerard
Dec 31, 2015
Robert Leon Gerard, 77, Willow River, died peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 16, 1938 in Willow River to Louis and Eva Gerard. Rob attended Willow River High School graduating in 1957. After school, Rob worked construction and also did a tour on the ore boat The John...
Dr. Robert F. Kolosky, D.D.S.
Dec 29, 2015
Dr. Robert F. Kolosky, D.D.S., 88, of Moose Lake, passed away on December 29, 2015 at Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. Robert (Doc) was born on Mar 5, 1927 in Sturgeon Lake to John and Johanna (Danelski) Kolosky. He graduated early from Willow River High school and immediately joined the Navy. He served on the USS Erben and...
Norma Hancock
Dec 25, 2015
Norma Hancock, 79, of Moose Lake, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, December 25, 2015. She was born and raised in Sherwood, OH. Norma enjoyed traveling and lived in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada and Florida with her husband Richard until they returned to Minnesota in 2011 to be closer to family. She enjoyed shopping, reading,...
Michael Jesse Smalley
Dec 18, 2015
Michael Jesse Smalley Michael Jesse Smalley, 76, Moose Lake, formerly of Cloquet, died Friday, December 18, 2015 in Duluth. He was born on February 7, 1939 in Duluth to Verner and Beatrice Smalley. Michael grew up in Duluth graduating from Denfeld High School in 1957. He attended Bemidji State University and attained his teaching degree. Michael later received his Master's...
Daniel David Budge
Dec 17, 2015
Daniel David Budge Daniel David Budge, 36, Moose Lake, died Thursday, December 17, 2015. Although Daniel suffered from the disease of depression and alcoholism and sadly chose to end his life, Daniel's family and friends will remember and cherish the loving and caring husband, father, son, and friend that they knew as a kind and gentle soul. Daniel was born...
Amanda Irene Wojtysiak
Dec 15, 2015
Amanda Irene Wojtysiak, 71, of Kettle River, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born November 29, 1944 in Aitkin to Simon and Irene (Haapoja) Warpula. Amanda was united in marriage to John Wojtysiak on May 14, 1966 in Moose Lake. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid bingo player with...
Mae Fransen
Dec 15, 2015
Mae Nancy (Molis) Fransen Mae Nancy (Molis) Fransen, 98, Moose Lake, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. Mae was born in Duluth, MN on May 1, 1917. Her family moved to the Sturgeon Lake area in 1929. Mae married Albert Fransen in Duluth on June 2, 1936. They lived in the Denham and Sturgeon Lake...
Marian Marie Jernigan
Dec 12, 2015
Marian Marie Jernigan, 93, of Moose Lake, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 in St. Clare Living Community of Mora. She was born December 6, 1922 in Breckenridge to Gustav and Selma (Schultz) Hendrickson. Marian lived throughout central Minnesota in her younger years. Marian was united in marriage to Dale Rowland, with whom she had all of her children. They...
Richard James Cook
Dec 11, 2015
Richard James Cook, 68, of Moose Lake, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 at his home. He was born January 26, 1947 in St. Cloud to Clarence and Ruth (Albright) Cook. Richard graduated from Silver Bay High School. He attended college at St. Cloud State University, Northland College in Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota Duluth. Richard was united in...
Dolores "Dee" M. Chadwick
Dec 11, 2015
Dolores "Dee" M. Chadwick, 78, of Willow River, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 in Lighthouse of Barnum. She was born May 13, 1937 in Mahnomen. Dolores was united in marriage to Thomas Chadwick in 1985. Dolores enjoyed playing cards, watching the Twins and NASCAR. She especially enjoyed time with her family. Dolores played the accordion and piano and loved...
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