Obituaries
William "Bill" Edwin Kruse
Mar 1, 2016
William "Bill" Edwin Kruse, 63, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 after a bout with cancer. Bill was born June 25, 1952 in St. Paul to Ed and Loretta (Flannery) Kruse. Bill graduated from Willow River High School in 1970 and Duluth Vocational Technical Institute in 1972. Bill was united in marriage to Mary Swanson on April...
Loretta Irene Kolosky
Feb 29, 2016
Loretta Irene Kolosky, 85, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 in Augustana Health Care Center, Moose Lake with her family by her side. She was born April 15, 1930 in Sturgeon Lake to Stanley and Mary (Repke) Ketchmark. Loretta was united in marriage to Chester W. Kolosky on June 23, 1951 in Sturgeon Lake. Loretta enjoyed gardening,...
Fredrick Henry Edwin Steuck
Feb 28, 2016
Fredrick Henry Edwin Steuck Fredrick Henry Edwin Steuck, 93, Long Prairie, died peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Pine Medical Health Care Center, Sandstone, MN. He was born on August 27, 1922 in Burnhamville Township, Todd County to Awald and Wilhelmina Steuck. Fredrick was baptized at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Long Prairie on September 17, 1922 and he was...
Patricia Mae Kaffer
Feb 28, 2016
Patricia Mae Kaffer Patricia Mae Kaffer, 77, died in her sleep on Sunday Feb 28, 2016. She was born in Minneapolis on Oct 30, 1938 and lived with her husband James Kaffer for the past 40 years in Sturgeon Lake. She was predeceased by her Father and Mother John and Irene Lyons, and Danny Hack, her son. She is survived...
Josephine Marion Klejeski
Feb 24, 2016
Josephine Marion (Mikrot) Klejeski, 88, of Split Rock Township went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. She was born May 13, 1927 in Birch Creek Township to Thomas and Veronica (Jablonski) Mikrot. Josephine was united in marriage to Carl Klejeski on June 22, 1946 in Sturgeon Lake. She spent her married life as a homemaker on the...
Martha Clara "Mardy" Youngberg
Feb 22, 2016
Martha Clara "Mardy" Youngberg, 85, of Willow River, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 in Augustana Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born October 24, 1930 in Ford Township near Mora to William and Martha (Schoenrock) Kump. Mardy lived on the farm until she moved to Giese at age 8 where she attended school. Mardy was united in marriage...
Casey Ryan Butterfield
Feb 17, 2016
Casey Ryan Butterfield, 31, of Barnum, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Casey was born February 23, 1984 in Claremore, OK to Chris Butterfield and Brenda Kelley. Casey enjoyed producing and making music, photography. Casey especially loved to spend time with his family. He was very compassionate with a big heart and he loved God. Casey...
Alphild Rydberg
Feb 17, 2016
Alphild Brita Lidstrom Rydberg Alphild Brita Lidstrom Rydberg, 102, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on September 3, 1913 in Hosjö, Sweden to Emmanuel and Ingrid (Andersdotter/Lindstrom) Lidstrom. Alphild came to the United States on May 21, 1921 and settled in Moose Lake where she grew...
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...
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