Obituaries

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....

Craig Carl Langhorst

Craig Carl Langhorst

Mar 10, 2013

Craig Carl Langhorst Craig Carl Langhorst, 46, Duluth, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at his Adult Foster Care Home in Duluth. Craig was born on March 18, 1966 in Cloquet to Henry and Judith Langhorst. He attended Special Ed classes in Cloquet and graduated in 1986 from Central High School in Duluth. Craig attended UDAC in Duluth for Vocational Training...

Carl Ferdinand Grangruth

Carl Ferdinand Grangruth

Mar 8, 2013

Carl Ferdinand Grangruth, 80, of Moose Lake, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 8, 2013 at his home. He was born April 22, 1932 in Baudette to Herman and Lydia (Johnson) Grangruth. Carl proudly served in the Army from March 1952 – March 1954 during the Korean Conflict. . Carl was united in marriage to Beatrice Brigan on February 2, 1985...

Robert Wayne Reeves

Robert Wayne Reeves

Mar 7, 2013

Robert Wayne Reeves, 54, of Willow River, died unexpectedly, Thursday, March 7, 2013 at his home. He was born September 15, 1958 in Council Grove, KS to Harold and Hallie "Louise" (Lee) Reeves. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors with his family and friends. Robert especially enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters. Robert is preceded in death by...

Adam Thadious Klosowski

Adam Thadious Klosowski

Mar 1, 2013

March 1, 2013 marked the end of 92 years and a great life for Adam Thadious Klosowski. Adam was a child of the Great Depression and a member of the Greatest Generation that went to war in 1941. He attended Cherry Grove Elementary and completed eight years of schooling by passing his 8th grade state examinations upon completing seventh grade....

Connie Lynn Wyne

Connie Lynn Wyne

Feb 26, 2013

Connie Lynn Wyne Connie Lynn Wyne, 53, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at her home with her family by her side. Connie was born on January 17, 1960 in Minneapolis. She grew up in White Bear Lake where she attended school. On January 28, 1984, Connie married Stephen Wyne in White Bear Lake. She worked as...

Marilyn Arvidson

Marilyn Arvidson

Feb 23, 2013

Marilyn Arvidson Marilyn Arvidson, 72, Moose Lake, formerly of Coon Rapids, died suddenly on Feb 23, 2013 at her home. She was born on April 1, 1940 in Amery, WI to Edward and June Lark. Marilyn grew up in Princeton and later Minneapolis where she graduated from Roosevelt Senior High. On May 21, 1960, Marilyn married Terry Arvidson in Minneapolis....

Joan "Joann" Winter

Joan "Joann" Winter

Feb 15, 2013

Joan M. "JoAnn" Winter Joan M. "JoAnn" Winter, Age 71, of Kettle River, MN, passed away Feb. 15, 2013, with her family by her side. She was an inspiration and a fighter, who lived with the uncertainly of cancer for over 21 years. Joan was born June 13, 1941, to Joseph D. and Ann (Simon) Trnka. Her childhood in rural...

Dorothy Mary Price

Dorothy Mary Price

Feb 14, 2013

Dorothy Mary Price, 92, of Willow River, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born July 10, 1920 in Willow River to Tofal and Celia (Kiminski) Price. Dorothy enjoyed playing cards, jigsaw puzzles, bingo and visiting with family and friends. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, Leonard, Ted...

Joseph John Jamros, Ii

Joseph John Jamros, Ii

Feb 12, 2013

Joseph John Jamros, II Joseph John Jamros, II, 94, Silver Bay, formerly of Sturgeon Lake and Cicero, Illinois, died on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Minnesota Veterans Home, Silver Bay. He was born on March 15, 1918 in Cicero, Illinois to Joseph and Maria Jamros. Joseph graduated from Morton High School in Cicero. In 1943, he entered the United State...

Grace Cleown Hansen

Grace Cleown Hansen

Feb 8, 2013

Grace Cleown Hansen, 90, of Sturgeon Lake, died Friday February 8, 2013 in Sunnyside Health Care Center, Cloquet. She was born July 6, 1922 in Markhem Township to Edison and Cleown (Taylor) Gannon. Grace worked as one of the "Rosie The Riveters" during WWII. Grace also worked at the Moose Lake State Hospital for a short time. She also sold...

Florine "Bunny" Anne Hartman

Florine "Bunny" Anne Hartman

Feb 3, 2013

Florine "Bunny" Anne (Spaniol) Hartman, 88, of Moose Lake, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born September 7, 1924 in St. Cloud to George and Mary (Kindler) Spaniol. She graduated from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud. Florine was united in marriage to Clayton Clarence Hartman on August 27, 1949. They...

Louis L. Kachinske

Louis L. Kachinske

Feb 2, 2013

Louis "Louie" Kachinske Louis L. Kachinske, 93, Moose Lake, died Saturday, February 2, 2013 in Cardinal Court Assisted Living, Cromwell. He was born on January 8, 1920 in Moose Lake to Joseph and Anna Kachinske. Louie grew up in Split Rock Township, Carlton County where he attended grade school prior to graduating from Moose Lake High School in 1939. In...

Jean Dewall

Jean Dewall

Jan 10, 2013

Jean Dewall, 50, of Mahtowa, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at her home. Jean was born September 5, 1962 in Portland, OR to John and Eleanor (Bradford) Dewall. Jean loved her co-workers and the residents at Oakview Assisted Living of Moose Lake. Jean is preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor Bradford and her step-father, Harold Bradford. Jean is survived...

Barbara J. Clausen

Barbara J. Clausen

Jan 10, 2013

Barbara J. Clausen, 74, of Sturgeon Lake, died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at her home. She was born July 27, 1938 in Manson, Iowa to Frank and Jerry (Wallin) Bacon. Barbara was united in marriage to Robert Clausen on March 28, 1958 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Barbara is preceded in death...

Edward Lawrence Stayton

Edward Lawrence Stayton

Jan 6, 2013

Edward "Ed" Lawrence Stayton, 87, formerly of Cromwell, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 in Inter Faith Care Center, Carlton. He was born November 11, 1925 in Santa Clara, CA to Clarence and Edith (Ridgeway) Stayton. Ed was a WWII Navy Veteran, serving from 1944 to 1946. Ed was united in marriage to Carroll McLellan on June 11, 1955 in San...

Ruth M. Colton

Ruth M. Colton

Dec 28, 2012

Ruth M. Colton, 86, of Askov, died, Friday, December 28, 2012 in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. She was born October 30, 1926 in Askov to Jens and Mabel (Larsen) Abrahamsen. Ruth was united in marriage to William Colton on February 3, 1967 in Watertown, SD. Ruth enjoyed baking, solitaire, dancing in her younger years and especially spending time...

John Edward Olson, Sr.

John Edward Olson, Sr.

Dec 25, 2012

John E. Olson, Sr, age 74,of Barnum, was reunited with the love of his life on December 25, 2012 at Renaissance Rehab Center in McAllen, Texas. John was born on June 7, 1938 (or the 6th) there was some confusion on the Doctor's part. He attended school in Willow River graduating in 1956. John's nickname from childhood was Jackie. His...