Obituaries

Sep 30, 2013

Norma Ruth (Wach) Kirk, 90, of Moose Lake, passed away Monday, September 30 at her home. She was born March 24, 1923 in Montague, Michigan to Matthew and Rose Mary (Blaha) Wach. Norma moved to Willow River as a child and graduated from Willow River High School. Norma was united in marriage to Arthur "Bud" Kirk on December 28, 1946...

Sep 29, 2013

EVA MARGUERITE KOVARIK Eva Marguerite Kovarik, 99, of Pahrump, NV, formerly of Moose Lake, passed away September 29, 2013. She was born Eva Thompson on February 22, 1914 in Scanlon. Eva was united in marriage to James Kovarik on February 1, 1932 in Sturgeon Lake where they farmed. In 1933, they moved to Superior, WI where they operated Kovarik's Grocery...

Sep 19, 2013

Joyce Arlene Hultberg, 77, of Moose Lake, formerly of Hermantown, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born April 13, 1936 in Duluth to Roy and Dorothy (Morse) Nelson. Joyce was a graduate of Hermantown High School (1953) and St. Luke's Nursing School (1956). She worked for 41 years at the Moose Lake State...

Sep 15, 2013

Kane Benjamin Nelson Kane Benjamin Nelson, 45, Moose Lake, formerly of Askov, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2013 at his home in Moose Lake, Minnesota. He was born on January 15, 1968, in Sandstone, Minnesota. Kane grew up in Askov. He was confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and graduated from Askov High in 1986. He joined the Army that...

Sep 14, 2013

Alice Martha Brockman, 92, of Duluth, formerly of Barnum, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 in Essentia Health, Duluth. She was born March 18, 1921 in Nekoma, ND to Simon and Mary (Johnson) Bakken. Alice was united in marriage to Fred "Fritz" Brockman on June 9, 1941 in Carlton. Alice was a cook at Barnum High School for 23 years....

Aug 29, 2013

Mary Helen Troskey Mary Helen Troskey, 43, Willow River, formerly of Chisholm, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 29, 2013 in Miller Dwan Medical Center, Duluth. Mary's final act of kindness was her wish to be an organ donor and she gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation so that others may live. Mary was preceded in death...

Aug 22, 2013

Gene Zwickey, 86, died of complications from a stomach tumor, August 22, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born May 4, 1927 in North St. Paul to Carroll and Cecil Zwickey. Gene graduated from high school there and enlisted in the Navy in 1945. Afterwards, he attended and graduated from Macalester College. Gene began his teaching career teaching...

Aug 19, 2013

Leonard R. Schmidt Leonard R. Schmidt, 79, Sturgeon Lake, died Monday, August 19, 2013 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. He was born on December 2, 1933 in Superior, Wisconsin to Ernest and Anna Schmidt. Leonard graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1951 and continued working on the dairy farm with his Dad and raising registered Holsteins. Leonard was...

Aug 12, 2013

John Oliver Kleven, 88, of Moose Lake, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. John was born in Minneapolis on September 26, 1924 to Harold and Lena (Sorenson) Kleven. John loved to play golf and travel the world with his life partner, Virginia. John is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marjorie Quam; brothers, Harold...

Aug 10, 2013

Lurene "Susie" Schweiger Lurene "Susie" Schweiger, 83 Kerrick, waltzed into heaven Saturday, August 10, 2013 in the Pine Medical Health Care Center, Sandstone. She was born in Stewartville, MN on August 4, 1930 to Eldred and Adella Parker. At a young age, Lurene moved to Kerrick where she grew up and attended school. On July 26, 1952, Lurene "Susie" Parker...

Aug 7, 2013

Vivian M. Rengo, 80, of Willow River, formerly of Virginia, died Thursday, August 7, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born December 14, 1932 in Automba Township to Matt and Bertha (Jokinen) Rengo. Vivian taught 3rd and 4th graders for 33 years in Virginia. After retiring, Vivian enjoyed spending time at the lake home in...

Jul 29, 2013

Raymond "Ray" J. Adamczak Raymond "Ray" J. Adamczak, 77, Kerrick, died Monday, July 29, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. Ray was born on February 8, 1936 to Leo and Genevieve (Wisneski) Adamczak in Kerrick Twp. He attended school in Kerrick Twp. and later in Moose Lake. Ray helped on the family farm. He was a Veteran...

Jul 25, 2013

DENNIS JAY HURST Dennis Jay Hurst, 63, of Barnum, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Solvay Hospice House, Duluth. He was born August 25, 1949 in Moose Lake to John and Alice (Goewey) Hurst. Denny graduated from Barnum High School in 1967. Dennis was united in marriage to Faye Korpela on October 26, 1968 in Rockford, IL. He attended...

Jul 24, 2013

The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow & heartfelt loss with the death of our baby girl, Masyn Marie-Dennise on July 24, 2013. We will forever feel her presence and love her always. Masyn will be missed deeply by her parents, Jason and Amanda Furey; siblings, Logan, Kain, Kolten, Cayden, Jace and Avynn; paternal grandfather, David (Jen) Furey;...

Jul 21, 2013

Edyth Lorraine (Kibert) Wood, 102, of Moose Lake, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born July 17, 1911 in Oglesby, IL to Walter and Anna (Kosloski) Kibert. Edyth was united in marriage to Cecil Wood on October 6, 1934 in Chicago, IL. Edyth enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and dancing. She...

Jul 18, 2013

Clayton J. LaFrenz

Clayton J. LaFrenz, 60, Lafayette, IN, formerly of Moose Lake, died Thursday, July 18, 2013 in St. Elizabeth Central Hospital in Lafayette. He was born on February 11, 1953, son of the late John and Hilda "Tillie" (Westerberg) LaFrenz. Clayton graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1972. For the past two years, Clayton worked at...

Jul 4, 2013

Susan Marie "Susie" Skog, 53, of Ormond Beach, passed away on July 4, 2013. She was born January 30, 1960 in Sandstone to Chester and Joan (Johnson) Skog. Susie is best known for her love of life, her hearty laughter, sense of humor and dedication to her family, friends and loved ones. Susie was a devoted servant of her faith...

Jul 4, 2013

EVERETTE IRVING KOECHER Everette Irving Koecher, 85, of Kerrick Township, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born March 17, 1928 in Moose Lake to Emil and Helen (Leubke) Koecher. Everette graduated from Bruno High School. He was united in marriage to Jean Fralich on October 28, 1950 in Barnum. Everette dairy farmed through...

Jul 2, 2013

Robert "Bob" Adamczak Robert "Bob" Adamczak, 86, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born on December 28, 1926 in Willow River to Charles and Rose (Kiminski) Adamczak. Bob attended Willow River High School and in his Senior year he enlisted in the United States Army. Bob was...

Jun 29, 2013

Helen Katherine Hammitt, 92, of Barnum, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born June 1, 1921 in Barnum to Rudolf and Anna (Anderson) Oman. Helen attended Blackhoof Country School as well as Carlton High School. Helen was united in marriage to Gerald Hammitt on July 15, 1939 in Barnum. They lived in Blackhoof...