Obituaries

Grace Viola Schjeldahl

Grace Viola Schjeldahl

Jan 7, 2015

Grace Viola Schjeldahl, 90, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born November 23, 1924 in Moose Lake to Albert and Julia Anderson. Grace graduated from high school without having missed a single day. She went on to the Minneapolis School of Business as well as modeling school. Grace was united...

Marion Elaine Folsted

Marion Elaine Folsted

Dec 22, 2014

Marion E. Folsted Marion E. Folsted went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 22, 2014. She was born December 11, 1926 to Ernest and Ina Newbloom in Moose Lake. She married Arthur L. Folsted on January 20, 1947 and they made their home in Moose Lake, raising four children. Marion was a wonderful homemaker, baker,...

Barbara Lynn Holcomb

Barbara Lynn Holcomb

Dec 21, 2014

Barbara Lynn Holcomb, 69, of Willow River, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at her home. She was born July 12, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia to Raymond and Evelyn (Nielsen) Watters. Barbara was united in marriage to Maynard Holcomb on June 3, 1965 in St. Paul. Barb worked at Institution Sales in St. Paul as well as being a homemaker...

Rosemarie E. Lindgren

Rosemarie E. Lindgren

Dec 19, 2014

Rosemarie E. Lindgren Rosemarie E. Lindgren, 71, of Bruno, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 in Essentia Health – St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. She was born on July 7, 1943 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Rosemarie grew up and attended school in Ontario. On November 30, 1963, Rosemarie married Lloyd Lindgren in Windsor, Ontario and then moved to the Eastside...

Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Agurkis

Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Agurkis

Dec 17, 2014

Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Agurkis of Moose Lake, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Cindy was born on June 22, 1941, in St. Paul, MN. She was the daughter of the late Harris Johnson and Leona (Gebhard) Johnson. Cindy graduated from Harding High School and went on to earn a registered nursing degree from Abbott Northwestern Hospital. She met...

Dianne Marie Keller

Dianne Marie Keller

Dec 12, 2014

Dianne Marie Keller, 52, of Barnum, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014. She was born June 10, 1962 in Rochester to Maurice and Janet (Buck) Keller. Dianne was united in marriage to Paul Ward on February 14, 2014 in Barnum. Dianne worked as an R.N. at Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake. She loved horses and all animals as well as...

Shirley Marie Decker

Shirley Marie Decker

Dec 8, 2014

Shirley Marie Decker, 84, of Mahtowa, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, December 8, 2014 at her home. She was born June 13, 1930 in Mankato to Clement and Ida (Miller) Rauchman. Shirley was united in marriage to Harlan John Decker on July 10, 1948 in Mankato. Shirley worked at Johnson Reels in Mankato and both Diamond Match and Weyerhaeuser of Cloquet....

Julie P. Evenson

Julie P. Evenson

Dec 2, 2014

Julie P. Evenson, 92, of Moose Lake, formerly of Duluth and South St. Paul, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014. She was born August 3, 1922 in Duluth to Michael and Pauline (Story) Koval. Julie graduated from Duluth Denfeld in 1940. She was united in marriage to Earl Evenson on February 4, 1941 in Two Harbors. Julie is preceded in...

Dewey Alan Anderson

Dewey Alan Anderson

Nov 25, 2014

Dewey Alan Anderson, born April 25, 1944 to Newell C. & Christine (Thoen) Anderson, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family on November 25th, 2014. Dewey graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1962. He was very active in 4-H, earning many trips to the MN State Fair with his prize Jersey cows. Later in life he...

Brianne "Breezy" Delaine Grimm

Brianne "Breezy" Delaine Grimm

Nov 24, 2014

Brianne "Breezy" Delaine Grimm, lifelong resident of Moose Lake, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, November 24, 2014 at the young age of 22 while doing what she loved, spending time with her nieces. Brianne was born June 20, 1992 in Cloquet to Rodney and Nancy (Anderson) Grimm. She graduated from high school in 2010 and she was an independent photographer and...

John Harold Bergstrom

John Harold Bergstrom

Nov 19, 2014

John "Harold" Bergstrom, 99, of Moose Lake, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at his home. Harold was born June 11, 1915 in Grand Rapids to Swan and Emma (Benson) Bergstrom. He moved to Barnum with his parents in 1918 and attended Munson School through 8th grade. Harold was united in marriage to Berniece Finifrock on March 6, 1938 in...

Dennis "Danny" Anthony Pietrek

Dennis "Danny" Anthony Pietrek

Nov 2, 2014

Dennis "Danny" Anthony Pietrek, 68, of Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Blaine and San Diego, CA passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born May 24, 1946 in Minneapolis to Edward and Helen (Chmielewski) Pietrek. Dennis graduated from Willow River High School before attending Northwest Electronics Institute. Dennis is a veteran of...

Leverne Ervin Lake

Leverne Ervin Lake

Oct 31, 2014

Leverne E. Lake, 78, of Moose Lake, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014. He was born February 25, 1936 in Silver Township to Ervin and Ailie (Lounas) Lake. Leverne was united in marriage to Shirley JoAnne "Tinny" Newbloom on October 24, 1955 in Esko. Leverne had a great love for his wife, Shirley, family, fishing, hunting, camping and last but...

Martha Johanna Isaacson

Martha Johanna Isaacson

Oct 29, 2014

Martha Johanna Isaacson, 95, of Moose Lake, formerly of Kettle River, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born October 8, 1919 in Brocket, ND to Charles and Reeda (Kurkinen) Hill. Martha was united in marriage to Arnie Isaacson on October 8, 1949 in Kettle River. She was a member of...

Hunter Jon Langhorst

Hunter Jon Langhorst

Oct 19, 2014

Hunter Jon Langhorst Hunter Jon Langhorst, 16, Barnum, died Sunday, October 19, 2014. He was born on August 24, 1998 in Duluth to Jon and Sara Langhorst. Hunter lived in Barnum Twp. where he enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, trapping, making maple syrup, riding 4 wheeler and snowmobile, bonfires, sauna, listening to country music, and hanging out with his friends. He...

Susan Kay Thompson

Susan Kay Thompson

Oct 19, 2014

Susan Kay Thompson, 66, of Willow River, MN passed away Sunday, October 19, 2014 in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. She was born in Mason City, IA on September 11, 1948 to Harland H. and Betty A. (Gehler) Thompson. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic School and Newman High School in Mason City. She attended Clarke College, University of Iowa...

Artie Franko

Artie Franko

Oct 17, 2014

Artie Franko, 80, of Askov, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. She was born July 13, 1934 in Farmington, Maine to Arthur and Ida (Rackliffe) Welch. Artie attended school in Maine before moving to Texas and later to Santa Maria, CA. Artie met Jerry in Santa Maria and they were united in marriage on...

Doris Mae Fredrickson

Doris Mae Fredrickson

Oct 13, 2014

Doris Mae Fredrickson, 92, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. She was born December 10, 1921 in Sturgeon Lake to Arthur and Bessie Johnson. Doris graduated Co-Salutatorian from Willow River High School. Doris was united in marriage to Clifford Fredrickson on February 6, 1971 in Minneapolis. She was a very faithful...

Michael T. Thomsen

Michael T. Thomsen

Sep 30, 2014

Michael T. Thomsen, 51, of Mahtowa, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at his home. He was born July 2, 1963 in Cloquet. Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, looking through Cabela's catalogues and collecting guns and knives. Michael also had an extensive baseball card collection and collected antique snowmobiles. He was also an excellent artist. Michael is preceded in death...

Raymer "Ray" Magnusson

Raymer "Ray" Magnusson

Sep 19, 2014

Raymer "Ray" Magnusson, 76, of Moose Lake, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born December 8, 1937 in Washington Island, WI to Herman and Sarah (Bennett) Magnusson. Ray was a proud veteran of The United States Army. Ray was a potato farmer for many years on Washington Island, WI and...