Obituaries
James E. Prokosch
Jul 25, 2025
James E. Prokosch, 96, Barnum, died Friday, July 25, 2025 in Moose Lake. Â He was born on April 26, 1929 in Duluth to Andrew and Theresa Prokosch. Â Jim grew up in Barnum where he attended school. Â He began working for Northwestern Bell. Â In 1950, Jim entered the United State Army and served during the Korean War. Â While he...
Lillian Emelia Lucille Eskuri-Grace
Jul 10, 2025
Lillian Emelia Lucille Eskuri-Grace passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 at Oakview assisted living. Lillian was born on January 13, 1928 in Kettle River, Minnesota to Jacob Sarvela and Anna Emelia Sarvela.
She married Paul Albert Eskuri on June 15, 1947. They had 4 children, Howard Eskuri (Heather (deceased), Judy (Cal) Blocker, Bruce...
Robert "Bob" Jungwirth
Jul 9, 2025
Robert "Bob" Jungwirth, 76, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Moose Lake Village. Â He was born on January 5, 1949 in St. Paul to Robert and Margaret Jungwirth. Bob grew up in St. Paul and attended Moundsview High School where he graduated in 1968. Â In 1969, Bob entered the United States Army. Â He served...
Matthew "Matt" W. Cagle
Jul 8, 2025
Matthew "Matt" W. Cagle, 37, Cloquet, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Essentia St. Mary's, Duluth following many medical struggles. Â He never let his struggles define his path and fought to the finish. Â Matt was born on February 11, 1988 in Grand Rapids to John and Camille (Oquist) Cagle. Â He graduated from Wrenshall High School in...
Daniel Emil Kempi
Jul 6, 2025
The Legend has passed.  We lost our beloved yodeling cowboy, hot shot basketball star Daniel Emil Kempi, at the age of 85, on July 6, 2025.  The good Lord saw him suffering and called the shots – as HE always does – so Jesus took him by the hand and led him off the court.
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Andrew Jonathan Larson
Jul 3, 2025
Andrew Jonathan Larson, 39, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, after a heroic battle with cancer. Andrew was born in St. Paul, MN, on October 6, 1985, to Naomi (Johnson) Larson and Jonathan Larson.
He attended Duluth East High School, Bethel University, and then graduated from Minnesota State University Morehead in...
Owen Wallace Petersen
Jun 27, 2025
Owen W. Petersen, 76, of Willow River passed away peacefully Friday, June 27, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 8,1948 to Albert and Myra (Hammer) Petersen in Sandstone, MN.
He grew up on the family farm in the Askov Bruno area until he enlisted in the United States Army at age...
David "Vin" Wenninger
Jun 26, 2025
David "Vin" Wenninger, age 74 of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
David Harry Wenninger was born June 23, 1951 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Melvin and MaryAnn Wenninger. On June 27, 1970 he married the love of his life, Christine H. Kohn at...
Venice "Ven" Cluett
Jun 24, 2025
Venice "Ven" Cluett, 91, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Moose Lake Village where she received wonderful care during her stay. Â She was born on November 23, 1933, in Moose Lake to Herman and Harriet Mader. Â Ven grew up in Holyoke where she attended school. Â At the age of 14, Ven moved to the...
Annette Charlene Dahlmeier
Jun 24, 2025
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Annette (Orr) Dahlmeier, 95, of Moose Lake passed away on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at Moose Lake Village Nursing Home. Annette ("Nettie" as she was known to friends and family) was born on June 6th, 1930, in Pekin, North Dakota to Richard and Cora Orr....
Christopher "Kiffer" Michael Wasche
Jun 23, 2025
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In Loving Memory of Christopher Michael Wasche
9/27/1989– 6/23/2025
Christopher "Kiffer" Wasche, 35, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23, 2025; leaving behind a trail of broken hearts and a lot of people wondering how we're supposed...
John F. Wielinski
Jun 23, 2025
John F. Wielinski, 85, Willow River, died Monday, June 23, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. Â He was born on March 26, 1940 in Little Falls, MN to Simon and Catherine Wielinski. Â John grew up in Little Falls where he graduated from high school. Â On March 13, 1959, John entered the United States Army where he served until...
Linda Kay Berglund
Jun 15, 2025
Linda Kay Berglund, age 79, passed away peacefully June 15, 2025.
Funeral service will be held Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Bethel Church (1611 Hemlock Ave NE, Owatonna). Friends may greet the family beginning at 9:30 AM at the church. Interment will be at Sandy Lake Cemetery in Carlton, MN.
Linda was...
Shelly Marie (Puckett) Netzel
Jun 8, 2025
Shelly Marie Netzel (Puckett), 57, Kerrick, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband, Jim by her side.
She was born on August 20, 1967 to Judith (Sundstrom) and Joseph Puckett. Â Shelly married her best friend Jim Netzel on January 15, 2013. Â Shelly was a kind, gentle soul who was always there to...
Mary J. (Wojtysiak) Sturgeleski
Jun 8, 2025
Mary Jean "Wojtysiak" Sturgeleski
Born March 11, 1939 - Passed on June 08, 2025
Mom did her best to fight several diseases. She passed peacefully Sunday morning at Oakview Assisted Living.
Mom is survived by her son Mike (Janny) Sturgeleski; Mike's son: Chris (Breanna), grandchildren Ella...
David S. Pemberton
Jun 6, 2025
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David S. Pemberton, 68, of Moose Lake, MN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 6, 2025 after struggling with many health issues. David was born on November 6, 1956 in...
Diann Arnson Mike
Jun 5, 2025
Diann (Arnson) Mike, 84, Cloquet, died Thursday, June 5, 2025 at her home. Â She was born on November 25, 1940 in Duluth to Clifford and Velma Arnson. Â She grew up in Barnum where she graduated from Barnum High School. Â Diann worked for many years at Potlatch retiring in 2001. Â She was a member of Local 8, Moose Lodge...
Jack Rockne Metso
Jun 1, 2025
Jack Rockne Metso, known to many as simply Rocky, passed away June 1st, 2025 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital Duluth, peacefully with his family by his side. Born September 19th, 1949 to Esther and Hagen Metso. Jack came into this world with farming ingrained into every fiber of his being. He raised dairy cattle right alongside his grandfather,...
Richard "Dick" Hancock
May 9, 2025
Richard (Dick) Hancock, 88, Eagan. MN, formerly of Moose Lake, passed away at Stonehaven Senior Living surrounded by his family on Friday, May 9, 2025. Â Â He was born and raised in Defiance County, Ohio. Â Dick worked as a "pipeliner" and as a result lived in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and Minnesota as well as traveling to many other states as...
Warren John Thompson
May 2, 2025
Warren John Thompson, age 53, of Seattle, Washington, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 in Santa Cruz, California.
Warren was born August 17, 1971, in Superior, Wisconsin, to John David and Judy (Beetcher) Thompson. He spent most of his growing years from age 6 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High...
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