Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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