Obituaries

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...

Jun 29, 2013

Phillip Curtis Dahlmeier, 49, of Brookings, SD, formerly of Moose Lake and New Ulm, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born November 10, 1963 in Duluth to Curtis and Karen (Reynolds) Dahlmeier. Phillip was united in marriage to Mary Hess on October 22, 1994 in New Ulm. Phillip enjoyed playing piano and guitar, airplanes, watching Star Trek and...

Jun 27, 2013

Ethel Mae Appicelli "Grandma Elly", 81, of Barnum, passed away, Thursday, June 27, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born May 13, 1932 in White Township to Wilho and Signe (Matta) Salo. She graduated from Mountain Iron High School in 1953 Ethel was united in marriage to Joseph Appicelli on November 14, 1953 in Duluth....

Jun 24, 2013

Josephine A. Metso Josephine A. Metso, 83, Moose Lake, died Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born on February 26, 1930 to Frank and Elizabeth Pasek. Josephine grew up in Kettle River where she attended school through the 8th grade. She later graduated from Moose Lake High School. Josephine worked for a short time in Duluth and returned to Kettle...

Jun 19, 2013

Robert "Bud" E. Heyn, 85, of Moose Lake, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Oakview Terrace, Moose Lake. He was born May 14, 1928 in Pine City to Fred and Amelia (Hintz) Heyn. Bud moved to Moose Lake in 1936 where he grew up. Bud worked for several years for Agurkis Logging. He was an Army Veteran, serving...

Jun 17, 2013

Duane O. Wicklund, 80, of Moose Lake, died Monday, June 17, 2013 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born October 2, 1932 in Moose Lake Township to Martin and Thora (Lidstrom) Wicklund. Duane owned and operated Wicklund's Campground and also owned and operated his own sawmill for many years. Duane was a very talented self-taught musician and could play...

Jun 13, 2013

Regina Jusczak, 90, formerly of Minneapolis and Rogers, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born September 4, 1922 in Silver Township to Frank and Frances (Wotchk) Jusczak. Regina loved reading and her flower garden. Regina wanted to be remembered as someone who worked hard but enjoyed life. Regina is preceded in...

Jun 8, 2013

Frank E. Romanoski Frank E. Romanoski, 82, Moose Lake, died peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center after a short fight with cancer. Frank was born on September 13, 1930 in Sturgeon Lake Township to Paul and Eva (Magdziarz) Romanoski. He graduated from Willow River High School in 1948....

May 22, 2013

Jim Ray Jim Ray, 68, Sturgeon Lake, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at his home. Jim was born on January 27, 1945 in Champaign, Illinois. He grew up in Illinois and at the age of 18 entered the United States Army where he served for 15 years. Jim was an Army Veteran whom served three tours in the Vietnam War...

May 16, 2013

Donald S. Zywicki, 78, of Prior Lake, died Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his home. He was born May 3, 1935 to Benjamin and Mary (Kiminski) Zywicki in Willow River. He grew up in Moose Lake Township and graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1955. Donald served in the United States Army stationed in Korea and married his high...

May 2, 2013

Russell William Bogenholm, 88, of Moose Lake, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his home. He was born April 5, 1925 in Moose Lake to Walter and Lillian (Anderson) Bogenholm. Russell was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. Russell was united in marriage to Deloris...

May 1, 2013

Jeri Marie Zimmer Matten, 35, of Sturgeon Lake, entered into eternal life with the Lord on May 1, 2013. Jeri was born on April 29th, 1978 to Daniel and Debra (Ruotsalainen) Zimmer of Sturgeon Lake, MN. Jeri was a graduate of Willow River High School. Jeri was united in marriage to David Matten on October 16, 2004 in Moose Lake....

Apr 29, 2013

Faye E. Nowak, 82, of Kerrick, loving wife and mother, died Monday, April 29, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born February 4, 1931 in Isanti to Edward and Ethel (Swanson) Johnson. Faye was united in marriage to Robert Nowak, Sr. on August 9, 1954 in Norwood, IA. Faye was a member of Holy Angels...

Apr 25, 2013

Lorraine Amanda Loew Lorraine Amanda Loew, 64, Askov, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 due to complications of leukemia and lymphoma. She was born September 19, 1948 to Paul & Amanda Paulsen on a small farm in Askov and has remained in the area her entire life. Lorraine graduated from Askov High School in 1966. She met the love...