Obituaries

Robert "Bud" E. Heyn

Robert "Bud" E. Heyn

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...

Duane O. Wicklund

Duane O. Wicklund

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...

Regina Jusczak

Regina Jusczak

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...

Frank E. Romanoski

Frank E. Romanoski

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....

Jim Ray

Jim Ray

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...

Donald S. Zywicki

Donald S. Zywicki

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...

Russell William Bogenholm

Russell William Bogenholm

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...

Jeri Marie Matten

Jeri Marie Matten

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....

Faye E. Nowak

Faye E. Nowak

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...

Lorraine Amanda Loew

Lorraine Amanda Loew

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...

Winston Elmer Mossberg

Winston Elmer Mossberg

Apr 23, 2013

Winston Elmer Mossberg, age 95, of Sturgeon Lake, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Paradise in the early morning hours on Tuesday, April 23. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on August 27, 1917. His family moved to Windemere Township early in his life when his father became depot agent in Nickerson, MN. His passion for hard work...

Walter A. Baakari

Walter A. Baakari

Apr 22, 2013

Walter A. Baakari , 93, of Kettle River joined his beloved wife of 35 years, Lydia, in heaven when he died peacefully of natural causes on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake, Minn. Walter was born February 11, 1920 in Moose Lake and was the youngest of August and Mary Baakari's children and the...

Richard Thomas Huhta

Richard Thomas Huhta

Apr 19, 2013

Richard Thomas Huhta, 65, of Cromwell, died Friday, April 19, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born February 6, 1948 in Superior, WI to Wayne and Hulda (Magneson) Huhta. Richard was a decorated Vietnam Veteran serving in the Marines. Richard drove truck for many years and enjoyed gardening, making wine and especially spending time with his family. Richard...

Edward C. Johnson

Edward C. Johnson

Apr 4, 2013

Edward C. Johnson, 91, of Barnum, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born March 26, 1922 in Barnum to Carl and Edna (Simpson) Johnson. Edward was united in marriage to Ruth Johnson on June 8, 1949 in Moose Lake. Edward farmed on the family farm and also worked at the Moose...

Patricia Mae Will

Patricia Mae Will

Apr 4, 2013

Patricia Mae Will, 61, of Moose Lake, died Thursday, April 4, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. She was born March 17, 1952 in Minneapolis to Elmer and Marion (Zastrow) Kost. Patricia enjoyed cooking, baking, bingo, going to the casino, spending time on Sand Lake and especially time with her family. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents; 1...

Stella Elizabeth Simmons Schnoor

Stella Elizabeth Simmons Schnoor

Apr 1, 2013

Stella Elizabeth Simmons Schnoor, 86, of Tulare, CA, passed peacefully at home with her son, Michael by her side. Stella was born in Woodland, CA to Henry and Estella (Akins) Simmons. Stella was the tenth child of eleven children. Stella graduated from Corcoran High School, Class of 1944. Stella was united in marriage to Thomas Schnoor on October 6, 1946...

John William Carl

John William Carl

Mar 24, 2013

John William Carl, 71, of Barnum, passed away unexpectedly, March 24, 2013 at his winter home in Mesa, AZ. He was born October 27, 1941, in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Jack and Vera (Swanson) Carl. John attended Barnum High School until leaving to help his family. John delivered milk for 2 years for Anderson Dairy. John was united in marriage...

Louise Marie Christensen

Louise Marie Christensen

Mar 17, 2013

Louise M. (Holm) Christensen, 91, Sandstone, died peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Essentia Health – Sandstone Health Center. She was born on April 9, 1921 in Richfield to Hans and Mettie (Mickelsen) Holm. She lived in Lakeville and later moved to Farmington where she attended school. In 1935, Louise moved to Sandstone. On June 14, 1942, Louise married...

Hildegard Beata Hanson

Hildegard Beata Hanson

Mar 16, 2013

Hildegard Beata Hanson, 89, of Moose Lake, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born September 21, 1923 in Wolverton to Friedrich and Anna (Bischoff) Parduhn. Hildegard was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during WWII as part of the WAVES. Hildegard was united in marriage to Eugene Hanson on...

Carol Busch

Carol Busch

Mar 15, 2013

Carol Busch, 71, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Moose Lake, died peacefully while surrounded by her family on Friday, March 15, 2013. She was born on November 1, 1941 in Bridgeport, AZ to William and Ruth Whatcott. Carol grew up in Arizona. During her years in Arizona, Carol loved to sing and sang with the Phoenix Valley Opera for many years....