Obituaries
Elliott Francis Swenson
Sep 19, 2014
Elliott Francis Swenson, 77, of Bruno, passed away Friday, September 19, 2014 in Solvay Hospice House, Duluth. He was born November 30, 1936 in Canby to Ernest and Emma (Hansen) Swenson. Elliott grew up on the family farm until moving to Colorado Springs, CO as a teenager. Elliott worked at Graco in NE Minneapolis. Elliott was united in marriage to...
Curtis O. Frohrip
Sep 12, 2014
Curtis O. Frohrip Curtis Owen Frohrip, 78, died last Friday, September 12 at Solvay House in Duluth. He fought a good fight for three months but when all resources had been tried, he died peacefully. Curt was born on May 11, 1936 in Cloquet, the third child and only son of Roy and Sigrid (Hultberg) Frohrip. His early years were...
Susan Linda Kinney
Sep 3, 2014
Susan Linda (Ledingham) Kinney, 64, Kerrick, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on February 26, 1950 in Duluth to Robert and Kathaleen Ledingham. The family lived in Duluth. Susan attended East High School. On May 14, 1987, Susan married Duane (Jim) Kinney in Duluth. Susan worked as a...
Bruce A. Calverley
Aug 31, 2014
Bruce A. Calverley Bruce A. Calverley, 57, Barnum, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 31, 2014. He was born on December 13, 1956 in Sandstone to John and Borgny Calverley. Bruce grew up in Mahtowa where he attended elementary school and later attended Barnum High School graduating in 1974. He lived in the Cloquet and Barnum area and worked at Potlatch...
Opal Ione (Fostervold) Lief
Aug 27, 2014
Opal Ione (Fostervold) Lief, 90, of Owatonna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, . She was born May 18, 1924 in Litchville, ND to Ole and Inga (Olson) Fostervold. Opal moved to Willmar as a child and graduated from Willmar High School. She was united in marriage to Ole Lief and spent the majority of her adult life...
Jack William Buck
Aug 23, 2014
Jack William Buck, 77, of Moose Lake, passed away August 23, 2014 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born July 22, 1937 in Isle to John and Alberta (Benning) Buck. Jack grew up in Moose Lake. He was united in marriage to Margaret Porteous on September 18, 1960 in Moose Lake. Jack worked as a heavy equipment operator for...
Robert D. "Bob" Ray
Aug 22, 2014
Robert D. "Bob" Ray, 84, of Barnum, formerly of Louisville, KY, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 at his home. He was born May 1, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Delbert and Clara (Strong) Ray. Robert was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was united in marriage to Sharon Jo Saylor on February 9, 1952 in Duluth. Bob was...
Sharon Keuhn Enmark
Aug 16, 2014
Sharon Keuhn Enmark Sharon Keuhn Enmark, 67, Moose Lake, entered eternal rest peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 16, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born in Moose Lake on December 17, 1946 to Chester and Alice Keuhn. Sharon graduated from Willow River High School in 1964. She married Ray Redmon on July 22, 1967 and...
Dorothy L. Kalm
Aug 14, 2014
Dorothy L. Kalm Dorothy L. Kalm, 96, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on July 21, 1918 in Bennett, WI to Stanley and Marie Matuseski. The family lived in Denham and later moved to Moose Lake. Dorothy attended Moose Lake High School and was in the...
Edmund "Ed" Math Maehren
Aug 13, 2014
Edmund "Ed" Math Maehren, 59, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, August 13, 2014. He was born January 25, 1955 in Minneapolis to Edmund and LaVerne (Cadwell) Maehren, Sr. Ed graduated from Willow River High School and was an over the road truck driver for over 40 years. Ed is preceded in death by his father, Edmund, Sr.; 1...
Mavis Ann Wiegert Heyn
Aug 13, 2014
Mavis Ann Wiegert Heyn Mavis Ann Wiegert Heyn, 80, Moose Lake, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. She was born on March 24, 1934 in Bottineau, ND to John and Myrtle Heinecke. Mavis attended school in the Turtle Mountains, ND. In 1951 she moved to Washington State where she worked for Boeing Aircraft for 8 years....
Mary E. Pasek
Aug 9, 2014
Mary E. Pasek, 86, of Moose Lake, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born July 18, 1928 in Duluth to Frank and Eva (Tribatowski) Karasiewicz. Mary farmed for 45 years as well as being a homemaker. Mary is preceded in death by her parents; 2 daughters, Julie Spradlin and Joyce Tenold; 1 sister;...
Alroy William "Popeye" Hammitt
Jul 28, 2014
Alroy William "Popeye" Hammitt, 70, of Bruno, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born April 22, 1944 in Moose Lake to Lyle and Elaine (Feller) Hammitt. Popeye enjoyed hunting, riding horse and loved fishing (especially ice fishing). Popeye also enjoyed lawn mower pulls and won a few blue ribbons. Popeye is preceded in...
Rose Therese Hermanson
Jul 23, 2014
Rose Therese Hermanson, 90, of Moose Lake, passed away, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born November 20, 1923 in Duluth to Waclow "Walter" and Anna (Koslosky) Kibert. Rose was united in marriage to Eugene Hermanson on November 25, 1961 in Kettle River. Rose was a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII and...
Lois Mae Romanoski
Jul 20, 2014
Lois Mae Romanoski Lois Mae Romanoski, 81, Moose Lake, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on January 2, 1933 in Kettle River to Arnie and Mayme Ronkainen. Lois grew up in Kettle River and also in Max, MN where her family logged and lived in lumber camps. She attended school...
Rolland W. Mills
Jul 19, 2014
Rolland W. Mills, 87, of Moose Lake, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born February 13, 1927 in Grantsburg, WI to Richard "Dick" and Evelyn (LaMason) Mills. Rolland was a veteran of The United States Navy, serving during WWII. He was united in marriage to MaryAnn Heinen on April 23,...
Gertrude (Gresczyk) Maniak
Jul 15, 2014
Gertrude (Gresczyk) Maniak, 91, of Kettle River passed away into the loving arms of our Lord on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born March 25, 1923 in Split Rock Township to Tony and Eleanor (Filipiak) Gresczyk. Gertie was united in marriage to Harry Maniak on August 26, 1944 in Split Rock...
Berniece Bergstrom
Jul 14, 2014
Berniece Bergstrom, 95, of Moose Lake, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born August 16, 1918 in Brusett, Montana to Albert and Mary (Royer) Finifrock. Berniece moved with her family to South Dakota in 1920 and later to Barnum in 1934. She graduated from Barnum High School in 1936. Berniece was united in...
Donald E. Lang
Jul 5, 2014
Donald E. Lang, 80, of St. Paul and retired to Sturgeon Lake, passed away suddenly July 5, 2014. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, August and Marie; son, Mike; 2 brothers, 2 sisters. Donald is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betsy; daughters, Jody (Bill) Bunio and Kim Johnson; son, Scott; 3 grandsons; 7 great grandchildren; 3...
Eva Watts
Jun 30, 2014
Eva Watts Eva Watts, 98, Moose Lake, died Monday, June 30, 2014 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. Mrs. Watts was born on October 5, 1915 in London, England to Edward and Rachael George. She was trained as a State Registered Nurse in Westminster Hospital. Mrs. Watts married Harold Watts in England. In 1963, they moved to Minneapolis and later...
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