Obituaries

Martha A. Wallace

Martha A. Wallace

Oct 13, 2012

Martha A. Wallace Martha A. Wallace, 94, Woodbury, formerly of Sturgeon Lake, died Saturday, October 13, 2012 in Colby Lake Care Home, Woodbury. She was born on July 7, 1918 in Split Rock Twp. to Tony and Eleanor Gresczyk. Martha grew up in Split Rock Twp. and was a Survivor of the 1918 Moose Lake Fire. She attended Johnson School...

Curtis "Curt" Dahlmeier

Curtis "Curt" Dahlmeier

Oct 9, 2012

Curtis "Curt" Dahlmeier, 79, of Moose Lake, died Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born July 28, 1933 in St. Cloud to William and Augusta Dahlmeier. Curtis was united in marriage to Karen Reynolds on December 9, 1961 in Scanlon. Curt was employed at the State Hospital in Moose Lake for many years. Curt enjoyed...

Gerald "Whiz" Wayne Oswald

Gerald "Whiz" Wayne Oswald

Sep 22, 2012

Gerald "Whiz" Wayne Oswald, 72, of Moose Lake, died Saturday, September 22, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. Gerald was born January 14, 1940 in Fertile to Armand and Sally (Peterson) Oswald. Gerald graduated from Fertile High School in 1957. Gerald was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. "Semper Fi". After serving in the Marines, Gerald attended...

Hugo Marvin Leino

Hugo Marvin Leino

Sep 21, 2012

Hugo Marvin Leino, 65, of Kettle River, died Friday, September 21, 2012 at his home. Private services will be held at a later date. To sign the guestbook online, go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.

Lydia M. Davidson

Lydia M. Davidson

Sep 13, 2012

Lydia M. Davidson, 92, of Kettle River, died Thursday, September 13, 2012 in Villa Vista Care Center, Cromwell. She was born November 1, 1919 in Detroit Lakes to August and Hilda Illikainen. Lydia was united in marriage to Henry Davidson on February 7, 1942 in Cokato. Lydia and Henry lived on their farm in Pine City until selling it and...

John Karkela

John Karkela

Sep 12, 2012

John Karkela John Karkela, 67, Moose Lake, died Wednesday, September 12, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born in Duluth to Edwin and Adalyne Karkela on July 31, 1945. John grew up in Floodwood and graduated from Floodwood High School. He attended UMD graduating in 1968. John began his career at the Moose Lake State Hospital and remained...

Nicholas "Crazy" Carlson

Nicholas "Crazy" Carlson

Sep 9, 2012

Nicholas A. Carlson "Crazy" Nicholas A. "Crazy" Carlson, 29, Nickerson, died Sunday, September 9, 2012 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on May 24, 1983 in Moose Lake where he grew up and graduated from Moose Lake High School in 2001. Crazy worked as an operator/laborer through the years and was currently employed by LaPointe Utilities....

Caroline Lucille (Turnock) Alberg

Caroline Lucille (Turnock) Alberg

Sep 9, 2012

Caroline Lucille (Turnock) Alberg Caroline Lucille (Turnock) Alberg, 94, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. She was born in Lawler where she grew up and was a Survivor of the 1918 Fire. Caroline attended school in Lawler and later attended Aitkin High School graduating in 1936. Caroline helped on her family's...

Donald "Bud" V. Larson

Donald "Bud" V. Larson

Sep 7, 2012

Donald "Bud" V. Larson, 78, of Moose Lake, died Friday, September 7, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born May 17, 1934 in Mahtowa to Clarence and Ethel (Chell) Larson. Donald was a graduate of UMD, earning a Bachelor Degree in Accounting. Donald was united in marriage to Janice Halverson on September 10, 1960 in Mahtowa. Donald was...

Joseph "Joe" Anthony Klar

Joseph "Joe" Anthony Klar

Sep 7, 2012

Joseph "Joe" Anthony Klar, 28, of Moose Lake, died unexpectedly, Friday, September 7, 2012. He was born May 16, 1984 in Mora to Anthony Klar and Laura Packard. Joe loved the Minnesota Vikings and especially spending time with family and friends. Joe's pride and joy was his daughter, Emily. Joe had a heart of gold and will be greatly missed...

Harriet Marie Mader

Harriet Marie Mader

Sep 1, 2012

Harriet Marie Mader, 98, of Moose Lake, died Saturday, September 1, 2012 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. She was born January 14, 1914 in Manannah to Arthur and Venice (Caswell) Lussenden. Harriet was united in marriage to Herman Mader on February 27, 1932 in Highmore, SD. Harriet loved dancing and was a member of Oak Lake Lutheran Church of...

Madelyn Evelyn Peterson

Madelyn Evelyn Peterson

Aug 20, 2012

Madelyn Evelyn Peterson Madelyn Evelyn Peterson, 95, Moose Lake, died Monday, August 20, 2012 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on September 5, 1916 in Minneapolis, MN to Frank and Lillian Hastings. Madelyn grew up and attended school in Moose Lake. After school, Madelyn worked for a time in Minneapolis and Duluth. She was united...

Martin Michalski

Martin Michalski

Aug 17, 2012

Martin Michalski Martin Michalski, 76, Split Rock Twp., died Friday, August 17, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born on December 17, 1935 to Zigmond and Christine Michalski in Split Rock Twp. where he grew up. Martin worked at logging camps in Northern Minnesota and later at Wood Conversion/Conwed in Cloquet. In 1958, Martin joined the Army where...

Janice Mable Coffran-Fleck

Janice Mable Coffran-Fleck

Aug 16, 2012

Janice Mable Coffran – Fleck Janice Mable Coffran - Fleck, 64, of Kerrick MN, died peacefully Thursday, August 16, 2012 in her home after a long illness. She was born November 15, 1947 in Littleton, NH to Tom and Mable Coffran. After living in Littleton, NH for several years she and her parents moved to Melbourne, FL. In 1976 Janice...

Harold Thomas Conlow

Harold Thomas Conlow

Aug 11, 2012

Harold Thomas Conlow, 80, of Sturgeon Lake, died Saturday, August 11, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born July 25, 1932 in North Minneapolis to James and Katherine Conlow. Harold lived in Minneapolis, Lexington/Circle Pines, Sioux City, IA, Chisago City, Forest Lake and most recently, Sturgeon Lake. Harold and his wife, Judy also wintered in Lehigh Acres, FL...

Lil Nummela-Evensen

Lil Nummela-Evensen

Aug 8, 2012

Lil Nummela-Evensen Lil Nummela-Evensen, 81, Moose Lake, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. She was born on September 1, 1930 at a rural hospital in Wright, MN to Anna (Koslosky) and Walter Kibert. For three years, Lil attended Nilsen School which was a one room school. She later attended Cromwell School graduating in 1948. While attending...

Delores "Dorie" Youngberg

Delores "Dorie" Youngberg

Jul 23, 2012

Delores "Dorie" Youngberg Delores "Dorie" Youngberg, 71, Willow River, died peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born in Moose Lake to Andrew and Rose Kwapick on September 15, 1940. Dorie graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1959. On October 22, 1960, Dorie married Lee Youngberg in Faith Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Lake. While...

Ronald F. Metso

Ronald F. Metso

Jul 22, 2012

Ronald F. Metso Ronald F. Metso, 54, Maple Grove, formerly of Kettle River, died Sunday, July 22, 2012 in North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale, MN. He was born on March 26, 1958 in Duluth to Harold and Josephine Metso. Ron grew up on the family farm in Automba Township and attended Kalevala School and later Barnum High School graduating in 1976....

Lorna Rude Bean

Lorna Rude Bean

Jul 22, 2012

Lorna Rude Bean, 87, of Sturgeon Lake, died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at her home. She was born January 23, 1925 in Duluth to Arthur and Hildur (Johnson) Rude. Lorna was united in marriage to Don Bean on July 9, 1947 in Mahtowa. Lorna was an elementary school teacher in Cloquet, Esko, Pine City and Moose Lake. She enjoyed fishing...

Judith Ann (Konieska) Fishback

Judith Ann (Konieska) Fishback

Jul 20, 2012

Judith Ann (Konieska) Fishback, 55, of Moose Lake, formerly of Willow River, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 in Rochester Methodist Hospital, Rochester. She was born December 7, 1956 in Fort Mead, MD to Robert and Monika Konieska. Judy was united in marriage to Thomas Oliver Fishback on April 16, 1984, in Miami, OK. Despite her battles with health, Judy...