Obituaries

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....

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...