Obituaries

Todd Lake

Todd Lake

Sep 14, 2025

Todd Lake, 65, Moose Lake, died Sunday, September 14, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.  He was born on May 1, 1960 in Moose Lake to Leverne and Shirley "Tinny" Lake.  Todd grew up in Moose Lake and attended Moose Lake High School.  He worked for many years as a truck driver for Nels Nelson Construction.  Todd led...

Joseph A. Filipiak

Joseph A. Filipiak

Sep 4, 2025

Joe Filipiak, 74, of Moose Lake passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Moose Lake Hospital. He was born to Edmund and Betty Filipiak who preceded him in death. He is survived by his life partner, Kaye Leino; brothers, Mike and Tom (Roxanne) Filipiak; stepson, Matt (Jen) Zimmer; stepdaughter, BJ (Dave) Fondie; grandchildren, Kaitlyn (Garrett) Moock, Stephanie (Chase) Zimmer,...

Patricia M. Almquist

Patricia M. Almquist

Aug 23, 2025

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Patricia May (Alberg) Almquist, 85, Moose Lake died on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born on November 22, 1939, to Caroline (Turnock) and Roy Ward Nels Alberg in the small town of Willow River, Minnesota. She was the first daughter of a farmer and grew up on...

Gene Andrew Holman

Gene Andrew Holman

Aug 19, 2025

Gene Andrew Holman, 79, Cloquet, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Viewcrest Health Center, Duluth after a difficult battle with cancer.

Gene was born on December 19, 1945 in Cloquet to Orval and Ethel Holman. He grew up in Cloquet and attended Cloquet High School.

Gene began working as a mechanic for Mathers...

George L. Leach

George L. Leach

Aug 14, 2025

George L. Leach, 80, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Mendota Heights, died Thursday, August 14, 2025 in Moose Lake Village.  He was born on October 14, 1944 in St. Paul to George and Catherine Leach.  George grew up in Highland Park and attended Cretin High School graduating in 1962.  He then attended St. Paul Technical College and began a...

Donald Erickson

Donald Erickson

Aug 2, 2025

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Donald Erickson, age 90, of Moose Lake, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Born on December 31, 1934, in Eveleth, MN, Donald was the son of Chester and Olga Erickson. He grew up in Tofte, MN, and graduated from Cook County High School in...

Barbara J. Larson

Barbara J. Larson

Jul 30, 2025

Barbara J. Larson, 92, Moose Lake, died Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Moose Lake Village.  She was born on March 21, 1933 in Isanti, MN to Theodore and Mildred Ledin.  Barbara grew up in Kerrick Twp. and attended school in Duquette and Moose Lake, graduating from the latter. On January 24, 1953, Barbara married Darrell Larson.  They lived...

James E. Prokosch

James E. Prokosch

Jul 25, 2025

James E. Prokosch, 96, Barnum, died Friday, July 25, 2025 in Moose Lake.  He was born on April 26, 1929 in Duluth to Andrew and Theresa Prokosch.  Jim grew up in Barnum where he attended school.  He began working for Northwestern Bell.  In 1950, Jim entered the United State Army and served during the Korean War.  While he...

Lillian Emelia Lucille Eskuri-Grace

Lillian Emelia Lucille Eskuri-Grace

Jul 10, 2025

Lillian Emelia Lucille Eskuri-Grace passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 at Oakview assisted living. Lillian was born on January 13, 1928 in Kettle River, Minnesota to Jacob Sarvela and Anna Emelia Sarvela.

She married Paul Albert Eskuri on June 15, 1947. They had 4 children, Howard Eskuri (Heather (deceased), Judy (Cal) Blocker, Bruce...

Robert "Bob" Jungwirth

Robert "Bob" Jungwirth

Jul 9, 2025

Robert "Bob" Jungwirth, 76, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 in Moose Lake Village.  He was born on January 5, 1949 in St. Paul to Robert and Margaret Jungwirth. Bob grew up in St. Paul and attended Moundsview High School where he graduated in 1968.  In 1969, Bob entered the United States Army.  He served...

Matthew "Matt" W. Cagle

Matthew "Matt" W. Cagle

Jul 8, 2025

Matthew "Matt" W. Cagle, 37, Cloquet, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 in Essentia St. Mary's, Duluth following many medical struggles.  He never let his struggles define his path and fought to the finish.  Matt was born on February 11, 1988 in Grand Rapids to John and Camille (Oquist) Cagle.  He graduated from Wrenshall High School in...

Daniel Emil Kempi

Daniel Emil Kempi

Jul 6, 2025

The Legend has passed.  We lost our beloved yodeling cowboy, hot shot basketball star Daniel Emil Kempi, at the age of 85, on July 6, 2025.  The good Lord saw him suffering and called the shots – as HE always does – so Jesus took him by the hand and led him off the court.

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Andrew Jonathan Larson

Andrew Jonathan Larson

Jul 3, 2025

Andrew Jonathan Larson, 39, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, after a heroic battle with cancer. Andrew was born in St. Paul, MN, on October 6, 1985, to Naomi (Johnson) Larson and Jonathan Larson.

He attended Duluth East High School, Bethel University, and then graduated from Minnesota State University Morehead in...

Owen Wallace Petersen

Owen Wallace Petersen

Jun 27, 2025

Owen W. Petersen, 76, of Willow River passed away peacefully Friday, June 27, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 8,1948 to Albert and Myra (Hammer) Petersen in Sandstone, MN.

He grew up on the family farm in the Askov Bruno area until he enlisted in the United States Army at age...

David "Vin" Wenninger

David "Vin" Wenninger

Jun 26, 2025

David "Vin" Wenninger, age 74 of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

David Harry Wenninger was born June 23, 1951 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Melvin and MaryAnn Wenninger. On June 27, 1970 he married the love of his life, Christine H. Kohn at...

Venice "Ven" Cluett

Venice "Ven" Cluett

Jun 24, 2025

Venice "Ven" Cluett, 91, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Moose Lake Village where she received wonderful care during her stay.  She was born on November 23, 1933, in Moose Lake to Herman and Harriet Mader.  Ven grew up in Holyoke where she attended school.  At the age of 14, Ven moved to the...

Annette Charlene Dahlmeier

Annette Charlene Dahlmeier

Jun 24, 2025

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Annette (Orr) Dahlmeier, 95, of Moose Lake passed away on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at Moose Lake Village Nursing Home. Annette ("Nettie" as she was known to friends and family) was born on June 6th, 1930, in Pekin, North Dakota to Richard and Cora Orr....

Christopher "Kiffer" Michael Wasche

Christopher "Kiffer" Michael Wasche

Jun 23, 2025

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In Loving Memory of Christopher Michael Wasche

9/27/1989– 6/23/2025

Christopher "Kiffer" Wasche, 35, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23, 2025; leaving behind a trail of broken hearts and a lot of people wondering how we're supposed...

John F. Wielinski

John F. Wielinski

Jun 23, 2025

John F. Wielinski, 85, Willow River, died Monday, June 23, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth.  He was born on March 26, 1940 in Little Falls, MN to Simon and Catherine Wielinski.  John grew up in Little Falls where he graduated from high school.  On March 13, 1959, John entered the United States Army where he served until...

Linda Kay Berglund

Linda Kay Berglund

Jun 15, 2025

Linda Kay Berglund, age 79, passed away peacefully June 15, 2025.

Funeral service will be held Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Bethel Church (1611 Hemlock Ave NE, Owatonna). Friends may greet the family beginning at 9:30 AM at the church. Interment will be at Sandy Lake Cemetery in Carlton, MN.

Linda was...