Obituaries

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...