Obituaries

Shirley Ann Matuseski

Shirley Ann Matuseski

Feb 21, 2014

Shirley Ann Matuseski, 78 of Moose Lake, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at her home. She was born July 20, 1935 in Sandstone to Ed and Marianne Jungck. Shirley attended high school and junior college in Hibbing. She moved to Moose Lake in 1958, where she met and married Lawrence Matuseski. She enjoyed 56 years of raising four daughters...

Beverly J. Holt

Beverly J. Holt

Feb 17, 2014

Beverly Holt Beverly Holt, 85, Moose Lake, died Monday, February 17, 2014 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. She was born on September 12, 1928 in Ashton, South Dakota to Lester and Hyacinth Miller. Beverly grew up and attended school in Ashton where she helped her parents farm. On June 29, 1947, Beverly married Warren Holt in Redfield, South Dakota....

Carolyn Wilske

Carolyn Wilske

Feb 13, 2014

Carolyn Wilske Carolyn Wilske, age 67 of Sturgeon Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 13, 2014 in Castle Rock, Colorado. Carolyn was born on June 9, 1946 in St. Paul, MN. Carolyn grew up in Roseville where she attended Alexander Ramsey High School. She later attended the University of Minnesota and St. Cloud State University. On...

Paul David Nelson

Paul David Nelson

Feb 11, 2014

Paul David Nelson, 76, of Carlton, formerly of Mahtowa, passed away, Tuesday, February 11, 2014 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born May 23, 1937 in Faribault to Adolph and Addie (Sherman) Nelson. Paul was united in marriage to Astrid Salmela on May 20, 1961 in Mason City, IA. Paul is preceded in death by his wife of 40...

Donald R. Fellowes

Donald R. Fellowes

Feb 10, 2014

Donald R. Fellowes, 65, of Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at his home. He was born July 15, 1948 in Minneapolis to Robert and Irene (Winkleman) Fellowes. Donald was united in marriage to Eunice Trevino on June 3, 1971 in Minneapolis. Donald worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years. He enjoyed...

Olga Torkelson

Olga Torkelson

Feb 8, 2014

Olga Torkelson Olga Torkelson, 92, of Moose Lake died peacefully Saturday, Feb. 8, at Augustana Mercy Health Care Center with family by her side. Olga was born on Oct. 12, 1921, in Finlayson to Lily (Peitso) and August Werronen. She grew up on the family farm, graduated from Finlayson High School in 1940, and married Millerd Torkelson of Willow River...

Walter E. Howell

Walter E. Howell

Feb 6, 2014

Walter E. Howell, 80, formerly of Minneapolis, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born January 12, 1934 in Minneapolis to Emery and Ruby (Neil) Howell. Walter enjoyed hunting, fishing and dancing. Walter is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Vern and Paul; sister, Beverly Shelby; nephew, Vern Edward Howell....

Harold Baker

Harold Baker

Feb 6, 2014

Harold Baker, 96, of Blackhoof Township, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 in The Lighthouse Assisted Living, Barnum. He was born June 4, 1917 in Superior, WI to Walter and Lena (Gilmore) Baker. Harold was united in marriage to Olga Swanson on March 3, 1938 in Blackhoof Township. Harold's employment included working as a chauffeur for Agnew, the Blackhoof Depot,...

Nellie Reiners

Nellie Reiners

Feb 5, 2014

Nellie Reiners, 76, of Barnum, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born November 24, 1937 in Eads, TN to William and Edna (Noe) Case. Nellie enjoyed writing short stories and poems and sewing. She was an artist, working with water colors and pastels. She most enjoyed time with her church, Christ Our Righteousness...

Marlene Alice Anderson

Marlene Alice Anderson

Jan 27, 2014

Marlene Alice Anderson, 65, of Nickerson, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born August 15, 1948 in Duluth to Edward and Betty (Marciniak) Ahrendt. Marlene graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1966. She was united in marriage to Barry Anderson on July 1, 1967 in Duluth. Marlene was a...

Lorraine Vierkandt

Lorraine Vierkandt

Jan 27, 2014

Lorraine Vierkandt Lorraine Vierkandt, neat-nick, avid gardener, ardent pet lover, and dedicated super-Mom passed away in her Arthyde home Monday, January 27th, 2014 after a yearlong battle with illness. She joins her husband, Gus, her parents, Erma and Homer, brother's Bob and Dick, grandson's Karel and Dominic, and son-in-law Roger in heavenly peace. She was fiercely independent since the ripe...

Gerald Walker Ellsworth

Gerald Walker Ellsworth

Jan 24, 2014

Gerald Walker Ellsworth, 85, of Moose Lake, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. He was born October 6, 1928 in Wayne County, Iowa to David and Louise (Walker) Ellsworth. Gerald was an Army Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. Gerald was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Anderson on March 2, 1957 in...

Mildred "Milly" (Schejbal) Paulson

Mildred "Milly" (Schejbal) Paulson

Jan 23, 2014

Mildred "Milly" (Schejbal) Paulson, 96, of Willow River passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 23, 2014 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born September 11, 1917 in Veseli, MN to Joseph and Alosie (Ferris) Schejbal. Milly moved to the Denham area in 1921 and attended Cherry Grove School before attending Willow River High School. Milly was united...

Michael John Zipoy

Michael John Zipoy

Jan 12, 2014

Michael John Zipoy, 59, of Denham, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born July 14, 1954 in Moose Lake to Emil and Eileen (Harmon) Zipoy. Michael graduated from Willow River High School in 1972. He was employed with Jamar Inc. of Duluth as a roofer. Mike owned and operated Mikey's Bar...

Lester Joseph Hendrickson

Lester Joseph Hendrickson

Jan 12, 2014

Lester Joseph Hendrickson of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 at his home. Lester was born in Superior, WI in March of 1928. He was adopted into the home of Ole and Martha Hendrickson, east of Barnum in the fall of 1929 and attended Barnum Schools. Lester was united in marriage to Catherine Carlson in February of 1950....

Edith Kopf

Edith Kopf

Jan 4, 2014

Edith Kopf Edith Kopf, 93, Willow River, died peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2014 in her home. She was born on December 16, 1920 in Willow River to Joseph and Anna Lehecka. Edith attended school in Willow River graduating in 1939 and was very much looking forward to riding in the Willow River Days Parade in 2014 for her 75th...

David Charles Orn

David Charles Orn

Jan 3, 2014

David Charles Orn David Charles Orn, 60, Mahtowa, died Friday, January 3, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 5, 1953 in Hennepin County to Charles and Dorothy Orn. David graduated from Mound Westonka High School in 1971. He lived in St. Bonifacious, MN where he was Mayor for two terms and also worked as an inspector for...

Cindy Lou Berg

Cindy Lou Berg

Dec 30, 2013

Cindy Lou Berg, 55, of Barnum, passed away December 30, 2013 at her home. She was born October 10, 1958 in Lyons, NY to Charles and Joyce (DeVinny) Dunham. Cindy enjoyed crochet, knitting, fishing, hunting and watching and collecting DVDs. Cindy was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. Cindy is preceded in death by 2 husbands, Michael Edward Berg...

Janet Marie Kanis

Janet Marie Kanis

Dec 29, 2013

Janet Marie Kanis Janet Marie Kanis, 69, Cromwell, formerly of Moose Lake, died peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2013 in Villa Vista Cardinal Court Assisted Living, Cromwell. She was born on September 1, 1944 in Windemere Twp., Pine County to Anthony and Margaret Kanis. Janet attended C-School in Windemere Twp. and later attended school in both Kerrick and Moose Lake....

Victoria E. Kiminski

Victoria E. Kiminski

Dec 27, 2013

Victoria E. Kiminski Victoria E. Kiminski, 84, Duluth, went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2013 at her home. She was born on March 7, 1929 to Martin and Rose Kiminski in Birch Creek Twp. where she grew up in a family of twelve children. Victoria loved to go dancing and have good times, fishing, and enjoyed traveling...