Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Norma Ruth Kirk
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...
Eva Marguerite Kovarik
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...
Joyce Arlene Hultberg
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...
Kane Benjamin Nelson
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...
Alice Martha Brockman
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....
Mary Helen Troskey
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...
Eugene "Gene" C. Zwickey
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...
Leonard R. Schmidt
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...
John Oliver Kleven
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...
Lurene "Susie" Schweiger
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...
Vivian M. Rengo
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...
Raymond "Ray" Adamczak
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...
Dennis Jay Hurst
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...
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