Obituaries
Ricky Ray Fjosne, Jr.
Nov 15, 2025
Ricky Fjosne Jr, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 15, 2025 at the Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls, MN.
Ricky was born October 22, 1970 to Ricky and Mary (Bartch) Fjosne Sr. He lived with his family in Willow River, until his parents had to make the heartbreaking decision that...
Clara Ann Young
Nov 11, 2025
Clara Ann (Lubrecht) Young, 86, of Cloquet, passed peacefully into her next chapter on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet.
She was born on December 22, 1938, in Sturgeon Lake to Arthur and Annie (Stapuk) Lubrecht. Clara grew up in the Cloquet and Esko area before moving to Minneapolis,...
Raymond M. Lally
Nov 5, 2025
Raymond M. Lally, 78, Cromwell, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Â Ray was born on July 11, 1947 in Duluth to Reginald and Irene Lally. Â He instilled his work ethic at an early age by using his bicycle to deliver groceries for Sass's Store and laundry for Independent Cleaners. Â At the age of 16, Ray earned Eagle Scout, and...
Mary Agnes Moore
Nov 3, 2025
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Mary Agnes Moore August 7, 1958 – November 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Agnes Moore, 67, of Askov, MN, on November 3rd, 2025, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth after facing lung cancer with...
Judith A. Iwasko
Nov 1, 2025
Judith A. Iwasko, age 86, of Grand Rapids, MN passed away peacefully in the loving care of the Grand Village Staff, Moments Hospice, and with her sons present on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Grand Village, Grand Rapids, MN.
Judith was born in 1939 in Duluth, MN to Albert and Gertrude (Strand) Iwasko. Â She graduated from Cloquet...
Joni Olson
Oct 30, 2025
Joni Olson, 78, North Branch, formerly of Moose Lake, and also Yuma, Arizona passed peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Ecumen in North Branch. Â Her journey has ended, and she is now reunited with her beloved Vern, sister, Jeanie, and so many who have been waiting to welcome her home.
Joni was born...
Jayson Dale Wright
Oct 30, 2025
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Jayson Wright, 43, of Moose Lake, is finally free from his struggles. He passed away peacefully from natural causes on October 30, 2025, at Essentia Health in Moose Lake.
Born on March 3, 1982, in Moose Lake, Jayson came into the world full of life and laughter. He attended high...
James "Jim" Eaton
Oct 29, 2025
James "Jim" Eaton, 74, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after a two-year battle with cancer with his cat, Bud, by his side and his Christmas lights on in his yard. Â Jim was born on March 31, 1951 in Moose Lake to Henry and Lena Eaton. Â He attended school in Sturgeon Lake, Kerrick, and Askov. Â ...
Todd Michael Eckart
Oct 22, 2025
Todd Michael Eckart, 61, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away tragically in a car accident on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Born on January 13, 1964, in Wells, Minnesota, Todd was the son of Raymond Erdner and Carole Pregler. He graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1982 and spent over four decades sharing his passion for music and...
Walter "Wally" Edward Sarvela
Oct 22, 2025
Walter "Wally" Edward Sarvela, 76, Willow River, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Essentia Health in Duluth with his wife by his side.  Wally was born on September 1, 1949, in Cloquet, MN to Henrietta & Theodore Sarvela.  He was the 7th of 8 children; he had 1 brother and 6 sisters.  He grew up in Kettle...
Henry C. Gretsfeld
Oct 10, 2025
Henry C. Gretsfeld, 85, Sturgeon Lake, died Friday, October 10, 2025 in Aspirus - St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from Noon until the 1 PM service on Sunday, October 19, 2025 in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake. Refreshments, sweets, and fellowship will follow the service in the funeral home social...
Mary Patterson
Oct 10, 2025
Mary Patterson, 53, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Rutledge, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, October 10, 2025 at her home. Â She was born on April 15, 1972 in Moose Lake to David and Janet (Beehler) Patterson. Â Mary grew up in Rutledge and graduated from Willow River High School in 1990. Â While growing up, Mary babysat for many...
Henry "Hank" Albert Loew
Oct 9, 2025
Henry "Hank" Albert Loew, 77, Â Askov, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 due to health complications after a medical procedure led to his unexpected passing. Â Henry was born December 28, 1947 to Matt and Emogene Loew in Owatonna, MN as the youngest of 15 children.
The Loew family moved to Askov in...
Allen C. Carlson
Oct 9, 2025
Allen C. Carlson, 79, of East Moline, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
Per Allen's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A service will be held Saturday, October 18 at 11am at Elim Lutheran Church in Blackhoof.
Allen was born on July 25,...
Walter "Wally" James Granquist
Oct 3, 2025
Walter (Wally) James Granquist, 65, of Sturgeon Lake, Minn., passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, October 3, 2025. He was more affectionately known as Wally, Walt, Dad, or Uncle Wally. His untimely death leaves behind his wife, Margaret (Peggy) Granquist née Baun of Sturgeon Lake, Minn., and three amazing daughters, Meghan, Kelli, and Shannon Granquist of...
Brian Todd Cummings
Sep 28, 2025
Brian Todd Cummings, 63, left his family on September 28, 2025. Â He was born on March 19, 1962, at Cloquet Memorial Hospital to Gary Cummings and Jean Saylor (Lekander). He graduated from Barnum High School in 1980. Â After High School Brian moved thru life with graciousness, loyalty, a love of everything outdoors, dedicated to family and all whom...
Nancy Lynn Finifrock
Sep 19, 2025
Nancy Lynn Finifrock passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Â Nancy lived a life of kindness, grace, and compassion, and expressed her gratitude for a long and blessed life, full of wonderful and varied experiences. She maintained her witty sense of humor, appreciation of beauty, and her love of family and friends...
Astrid "Ozzie" Ratzer
Sep 18, 2025
Astrid "OZZIE "E. Ratzer, 86, Mahtowa passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Ozzie was born January 1,1939 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to Roland and Anna (Lienav) Boree.
Ozzie moved with family to California and met Howard Ratzer roller skating. They married March 16,1957 in La Puente, California....
Rick Lake
Sep 17, 2025
Rick Lake, 56, Barnum, died suddenly on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home from a heart attack.
Rick was born on October 28, 1968 in Moose Lake to Leverne and Shirley "Tinny" Lake. He grew up in Moose Lake and enjoyed camping and fishing with his family. He liked hockey and would often...
Janice Elizabeth Tokarczyk
Sep 16, 2025
Janice Elizabeth (Handberg) Tokarczyk, 71, Sturgeon Lake, passed peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday, September 16, 2025 in Moose Lake Village after her journey with cancer. Â She was born on March 10, 1954 in Virginia, MN as the 5th of 7 children to Peter N. and Ruth E. (Main) Handberg. Â Janice graduated from Duluth East HS and attended Duluth Technical...
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