Obituaries

Jun 28, 2014

Donald Karlyle Davidson, 78, of Moose Lake, Minnesota died June 28, 2014 at his home. Don, or "Donnie" as many people called him, was born to Levi and Ida Lydia (Oja) on March 21, 1936 at the family farm in Silver Township, Moose Lake. He was a 1954 graduate of Moose Lake High School where he enjoyed playing basketball and...

Jun 27, 2014

Bernice (Kissel) Gresczyk, 86, was born March 12, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents, John and Anna (Kibert) Kissel were sickly, so she was raised by relatives in Illinois. At age 12 she moved in with her grandparents, the Kiberts, in Wright and later with Anna Johnson. She graduated from Cromwell in 1946 and then attended Duluth's Teacher College. After...

Jun 26, 2014

Rose Marie Swarmer, 73, of Willow River, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born June 24, 1941 in Willow River to Stanley and Pearl (Altman) Swarmer. Rose worked at Conwed for 13 years. She also farmed for many years and loved raising and tending to her sheep. Rose is preceded in death by...

Jun 24, 2014

Roberta "Birdie" J. (Noeldner) Storebo was born September 10, 1927 in St. Paul. She grew up in Bruno and graduated from Bruno High School. On August 15, 1946, she was united in marriage to Raymond "Min" Storebo at Peace Lutheran Church of Finlayson and made their home in Bruno. While raising a family of five daughters, Birdie had various jobs,...

Jun 21, 2014

Kenneth Francis Barna, 70, of Moose Lake, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born December 5, 1943 in Lehigh, Pennsylvania to Michael and Hilda (Strini) Barna. Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Judy; brother, Roy. Kenneth is survived by daughter, Cyndi Barna of Catasauqua, PA; son, Michael Barna...

Jun 20, 2014

Dorothy Mae Harris, 75, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. To honor Dorothy's wishes, no services will be held. To sign the guestbook online, go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.

Jun 16, 2014

KENNETH LEROY GOCKOWSKI Kenneth Leroy Gockowski, 72, Sturgeon Lake, better known as "Gitch & Polack", was born in 1941 in Sturgeon Lake, MN. Ken died on Monday, June 16, 2014 after numerous heart related issues over the past several years. While raising a family in Minneapolis, Ken was most always found at the helm of a wheel. He repaired parts...

Jun 13, 2014

Baby Maxine Bongers was born into the arms of the Angels on Friday, June 13, 2014. Maxine is preceded in death by her Maternal Grandmother, Bert Horton. Maxine is survived by her parents, Stacey Horton and Jason Bongers of Sandstone; brother, Kenneth Bongers of Flandreau, SD; Maternal Grandfather, Mike Horton of Willow River; Paternal Grandfather, Dennis (Sylvia) Bongers of Bryant,...

Jun 10, 2014

GEORGE DONALD "DON" GAMST George Donald "Don" Gamst, 89, died on June 10, 2014 in Apache Junction, AZ. He was born to George and Zita Gamst in St. Paul on February 9, 1925. He grew up in St. Paul and joined the Marines upon graduation at the age of 17. He served during World War II and fought in the...

May 21, 2014

Charles E. Lofgren, age 84, died May 21, 2014 at his home in Miami following a brief illness. He was born on December 15, 1929 in Moose Lake, MN, the third child of Nannie (Johnson) and Elmer Lofgren. During the first years of his life his family lived on the farm homesteaded by his grandparents, Erik and Sofia Lofgren on...

May 18, 2014

Helmi Elsie Esther Maki (nee Warpula) 88, of Beaver Township, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. To honor Helmi's wishes, she was cremated May 20, 2014. Helmi was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Maki; brothers, Sulo and Larry Warpula. Helmi is survived by daughters, Audrey (Harry) Harrison and Karen Maki;...

May 16, 2014

Vernon "Vern" Leslie Coil, 94, of Moose Lake, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. Vern was born January 4, 1920 in Wessington Springs, SD to Melvin and Thelma (Paddick) Coil. When Vern was 6, he moved to Paynesville for a short time before moving to Kerrick where he attended school. He helped on the...

May 2, 2014

David O. Patterson

Dave Patterson, 76, Rutledge, died peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2014 at his home with his family by his side.  He was born on July 21, 1937 in Denham to Orville and Agatha Patterson.  Dave grew up in Rutledge where he attended school and later attended Willow River High School.  He worked in the...

May 1, 2014

Beverly Lewandowski, 87, of Moose Lake, former resident of Morgan Park, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born November 5, 1926 in Lake Park to Carl and Mathilda (Danielson) Bloom. Beverly was united in marriage to John E. Lewandowski on September 27, 1947 in Duluth. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, golf league, bowling...

Apr 17, 2014

Howard Lee Thomsen, 82, of Kerrick passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born to Albert and Minnie (Sperry) Thomsen on January 24, 1932 in Askov. Howard graduated from Askov High School in 1951. He was an Army Veteran (CPL Howard Thomsen), serving from September 1952 until September 1954. Howard was united in...

Apr 14, 2014

Eva Marie Booker, 93, of Finlayson, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born April 12, 1921 in Duluth to Charles and Ruth Tryon. Eva was united in marriage to George Booker on April 7, 1940 in Duluth. Eva enjoyed embroidery, making pillow cases and towels for her family and...

Apr 10, 2014

Alice M. Swensson

Alice M. Swensson, 88, Barnum, died peacefully Thursday, April 10, 2014 in Lighthouse Assisted Living, Barnum.  Alice was born on February 14, 1926 to Anthony and Alice Czaikowski in Lake Forest, Illinois where she grew up and attended school.  On November 18, 1944, Alice married Phillip Swensson in Great Lakes, Illinois.  She worked as...

Apr 10, 2014

Jan Asperheim

Jan Asperheim, 76, Barnum, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 10, 2014. She married Dan Asperheim on May 25, 1963. Jan was a wonderful mother and homemaker whom farmed with her family through the years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, a brother,...

Mar 27, 2014

Glenn Henry Supri, 93, of Barnum, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born August 19, 1920 in Arkansaw, WI to George and Lillie (Patmode) Supri. Glenn grew up and attended school in Arkansaw. Glenn is a United States Army Veteran, serving during WW II. Glenn was united in marriage...

Mar 11, 2014

Josie Ann Shank

Josie Ann Shank, 85, Barnum, formerly of Kerrick, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at her home. She was born on March 1, 1929 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Joe and Ina Holubar. Josie grew up on the family farm in Iowa. She was united in marriage with Marvin L. Shank on August 13,...