Obituaries

Bernard "Bernie" V. Katchmark

Bernard "Bernie" V. Katchmark

Dec 26, 2013

Bernard "Bernie" V. Katchmark, 80, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 in Mercy Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born July 11, 1933 in Windemere Township to Frank and Katie (Kiminski) Katchmark. Bernie was the 5th oldest of 15 children. Bernie is an Army Veteran, serving in Korea from 1953-1955. Bernie was united in marriage to...

Victor A. Waletzko

Victor A. Waletzko

Dec 18, 2013

Victor A. Waletzko Victor A. Waletzko, 80, Willow River, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. Vic was born May 31,1933 on the family farm in Norman Township. He graduated from Willow River High School in 1951. After high school, Vic farmed with his parents, Chester and Jennie Waletzko. He served in the United...

Scott Alan Swanson

Scott Alan Swanson

Dec 16, 2013

SCOTT ALAN SWANSON Scott Alan Swanson, 52, of Moose Lake, formerly of Cloquet, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, December 16, 2013 at his home. He was born September 28, 1961 in Cloquet to David and Nancy (Parks) Swanson. Scott was employed at Potlatch/Sappi until retiring in 2006. He was a collector of everything and enjoyed fishing, camping, skiing and car racing....

Clayton Clarence Hartman

Clayton Clarence Hartman

Dec 14, 2013

Clayton Clarence Hartman, 88, of Moose Lake, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. He was born October 6, 1925 in Sartell to Clarence and Emma (Kowitz) Hartman. Clayton graduated from St. Cloud Technical High School in 1943. Clayton was a WWII Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1943-1946. Following WWII, Clayton...

Richard "Dickie" Louis Huhta

Richard "Dickie" Louis Huhta

Dec 11, 2013

Richard "Dickie" Louis Huhta, 73, of Cromwell, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in Villa Vista Care Center, Cromwell. He was born March 9, 1940 in Palisade to Jack and Dora (Johnson) Huhta. Dick graduated from Cromwell High School in 1958 and went on to Itasca Junior College, studying Forestry and graduated in 1960. Dick is a veteran of the...

Ed Jusczak

Ed Jusczak

Dec 8, 2013

Ed Jusczak, 83, of Moose Lake, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. He was born November 17, 1930 in Silver Township to Frank and Frances (Wotchk) Jusczak, Sr. Ed owned and operated Jusczak & Son, Inc. Trucking in Rogers and Moose Lake. Ed enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, fishing, going...

Mary Rose Mikrot

Mary Rose Mikrot

Nov 29, 2013

Mary Rose Mikrot, 56, of Willow River, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. She was born April 23, 1957 in Moose Lake to Lawrence and Mary Ann (Anderson) DeRungs. Mary Rose was formerly a member of St. Isidore's Catholic Church of Sturgeon Lake and was currently a member of St. Mary's...

Doris "Dot" Hardman

Doris "Dot" Hardman

Nov 29, 2013

Doris "Dot" Ruth Hardman Doris "Dot" Ruth Hardman, 91, Moose Lake, formerly of Bloomington, died peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2013 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. Dot was a homemaker through the years and also enjoyed shopping, golf, and needlework. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; parents: John and Clarise Gilmore; and a brother: Ron Falkey....

Michael Wayne Hayes

Michael Wayne Hayes

Nov 28, 2013

Michael Wayne Hayes, 55, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born February 16, 1958 in Moose Lake to Leonard and Vera (Couillard) Hayes. Michael loved the outdoors, fishing, animals, listening to music and especially spending time with family and friends. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Leonard; daughter,...

W.T. "Dutch" Thornton

W.T. "Dutch" Thornton

Nov 27, 2013

Wayne "Dutch" Thornton Wayne "Dutch" Thornton, 77, Moose Lake, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake following congestive heart failure on September 26, 2013. He was born in Crosby, MN to Ed and Ada Thornton and lived in the Crosby/Brainerd area until 1951 when the family moved to Barnum. Dutch graduated from Barnum...

Ebba Hellerstedt

Ebba Hellerstedt

Nov 21, 2013

Ebba Hellerstedt Ebba Hellerstedt, 89, Moose Lake, died Thursday, November 21, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on September 7, 1924 in Moose Lake to Charles and Ellen (Peterson) Hoglund. She was raised in the Moose Lake area graduating from Moose Lake High School in 1942. After high school, Ebba attended cosmetology school in...

Kathi L. Criley

Kathi L. Criley

Nov 19, 2013

Kathi L. Criley Kathi L. Criley, 49, Sturgeon Lake, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born on May 6, 1964 to Donald and Marilyn Criley in St. Charles, MO. Kathi grew up and attended school in Pine City graduating in 1982 as Salutatorian of her class. She attended Brown Institute for a short time...

Lester A. Duesler

Lester A. Duesler

Nov 2, 2013

Lester A. Duesler Lester A. Duesler, 91, Barnum, died on Saturday, November 2, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. Lester was born in Skelton Township, Carlton County on January 19, 1922 to Carl and Ethel Duesler. The family moved to Barnum Township 3 ½ miles east of Barnum in 1930. Lester attended the Central School and later...

Frank A. Ouradnik

Frank A. Ouradnik

Nov 1, 2013

Frank A. Ouradnik, 99, of Moose Lake, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. He was born July 13, 1914 in Mission Creek Township to Louis and Mary (Kub) Ouradnik. Frank is a WWII Army Veteran, serving from 1943-1946. Frank was united in marriage to Viola Dockan on December 13, 1969 in St. Paul. Frank...

Alice Bagge

Alice Bagge

Oct 31, 2013

Alice Bagge Alice Bagge, 96, Askov, died on Thursday, October 31, 2013 in Pine Medical Health Care Center, Sandstone. She was born to Bernard and Minnie Nelson in Groningen, MN where she grew up and attended school. Alice later attended and graduated from Sandstone High School. On June 4, 1938, Alice married Rudolph Bagge in Groningen. Alice was a homemaker...

Richard R. Hambly

Richard R. Hambly

Oct 29, 2013

Richard R. Hambly, 91, of Moose Lake passed away October 29, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born February 11, 1922 in Duluth to Richard O. and Josephine (Randall) Hambly. Richard graduated from Duluth Central in 1939. He attended Duluth Business University before enrolling in Duluth Jr. College, leaving there his sophomore year to enlist...

Lena M. Eaton

Lena M. Eaton

Oct 18, 2013

Lena M. Eaton, 86, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 in Mercy Hospital with her family by her side. She was born April 22, 1927 in Wessington, SD to Clarence and Thelma (Paddick) Neumeyer. Lena was united in marriage to Henry Eaton on February 22, 1946 in Sturgeon Lake. Lena enjoyed crocheting, working in her flower garden...

Alana Marie Privette

Alana Marie Privette

Oct 17, 2013

After a long and brave journey, Alana Marie Privette, died peacefully on Oct. 17, 2013 at home with her family surrounding her. She was born March 29, 1963. She went to be with her cherished grandfather, Ira Paulson, after knowing each of her sons were home safely beside her. Alana endured many challenges as she raised her four boys. After...

Lois A. Greene

Lois A. Greene

Oct 11, 2013

Lois A. Greene Lois A. Greene, 78, Willow River, died Friday, October 11, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on January 29, 1935 in Roseau to Arthur and Louise Osell. Lois graduated from Roseau High School in 1953 and later graduated from Nursing School in 1956. She worked briefly at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis....

James "Leroy" Ellis

James "Leroy" Ellis

Oct 2, 2013

James "Leroy" Ellis, 60, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at his home. He was born May 1, 1953 in Asheboro, North Carolina to James and Geneva (Smith) Ellis. Leroy was united in marriage to Joanne Rose Waldera on August 14, 1971 in Moose Lake. Leroy was an over the road truck driver for Bay and Bay...