Obituaries

Pearl Elizabeth Peterson

Pearl Elizabeth Peterson

Jul 13, 2012

Pearl Elizabeth Peterson Pearl Elizabeth Peterson, 92, of Denham, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012 at Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake, MN. She was born May 27, 1920 in Duluth to Arthur and Elizabeth Johnson. Pearl worked in Duluth prior to being united in marriage to Theodore "Ted" Peterson on August 16, 1941 in Birch Creek Township....

Irene E. Couture

Irene E. Couture

Jul 12, 2012

Irene E. Couture Irene E. Couture, 70, Cloquet, died peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at her home. She was born on November 11, 1941 in Williams Twp., Aitkin County to Thomas and Viola Eppenberger. Irene attended school in McGrath graduating in 1960. Following school, she worked as a secretary for Mora Creamery. She later moved to Cloquet and Brookston....

Arthur "Gordy" Abrahamson

Arthur "Gordy" Abrahamson

Jul 8, 2012

Arthur "Gordy" Abrahamson Arthur "Gordy" Abrahamson, 86, Rutledge, died peacefully on Sunday, July 8, 2012 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born on December 17, 1925 in Rush City to Arthur and Eva Abrahamson. As a small child, Gordy moved with his parents to Rutledge where he was a lifelong resident. Gordy was an Army Veteran...

Vergene I. Witz

Vergene I. Witz

Jul 5, 2012

Vergene I. Witz Vergene I. Witz, 84, Barnum, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012 while being surrounded by wonderful friends: Jessica Tate and Cathy Nielsen and her son and his family: Bill, Lena, and Amber Witz. Vergene was born on September 11, 1927 in Cloquet to Henry and Etta Otten. On November 3, 1945, Vergene married Carl Witz...

Mildred "Milly" Ethel Jusczak

Mildred "Milly" Ethel Jusczak

Jun 30, 2012

Mildred "Milly" Ethel Jusczak, 88, of Moose Lake, died Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born May 15, 1924 in New York Mills to Emil and Lillian (Wiirre) Kallinen. Millie was united in marriage to her first husband, Adley Emas in 1943 and to her second husband, Victor Jusczak in 1966. Millie...

Louella Jean Skog

Louella Jean Skog

Jun 20, 2012

Louella Jean Skog Louella Jean Skog, 79 , Sturgeon Lake passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in Duluth, MN. Louella was born on October 23, 1932 in Lawler, MN to Irene and Lewis Schlee. She was married Raymond Skog on September 15, 1949 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Moose Lake. Louella lived in Windemere Twp. throughout the years and...

Patrick Dale Cahill

Patrick Dale Cahill

Jun 4, 2012

Patrick Cahill, 71, of Bemidji, formerly of Duquette died Monday, June 4, 2012 at his home. He was born April 21, 1941 in Mizpah to Leslie and Bertha (Fraley) Cahill. Patrick was united in marriage to Juanita Magnan on December 30, 1961 in St. Paul. They lived in the Twin Cities until moving to Duquette in 1970. Patrick and Juanita...

Leroy Arvid Creech

Leroy Arvid Creech

May 24, 2012

LeRoy Arvid Creech, 80, of Barnum, formerly of Grand Marais, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born March 2, 1932 to Judge James and Hazel (Andersen) Creech in the home he resided in for 75 years in "Creechville" by Grand Marais. LeRoy was united in marriage to Barbara Sebring on April 19, 1969...

Goldie E. Warner

Goldie E. Warner

May 20, 2012

Goldie E. Warner, 81, of Moose Lake, died, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at her home. She was born December 16, 1930 in Browerville to John and Sarah (Line) Thomson. Goldie attended school in Browerville and later in Staples. Goldie was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Warner on June 7, 1949 in Staples. Goldie was known for her hospitality and...

Donald William Melvin Keinanen

Donald William Melvin Keinanen

May 20, 2012

Donald "Donnie" William Melvin Keinanen Donald (Donnie)William Melvin Keinanen, 69, passed away unexpectedly on May 20th, 2012. Donald was born on February 20th, 1943 to William and Aili (Oja) Keinanen. Donald was born in Hancock, Michigan and in his early childhood, moved to Moose Lake where he was raised on the family farm. Donald married Patricia Ann (Gregory) Keinanen on...

Marvin Charles Mcguire, Sr.

Marvin Charles Mcguire, Sr.

May 17, 2012

Marvin Charles McGuire, Sr., 80, of Sturgeon Lake, died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at his home. He was born September 26, 1931 in Little Falls to John and Maudie (Garin) McGuire. Marvin cherished spending time with his family and friends. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters, Fae Thomala, Marjorie Krause and Alice Murphy; 4 brothers, Glenn,...

James S. Suchoski

James S. Suchoski

May 10, 2012

James Stanley Suchoski James Stanley Suchoski, 75, formerly of Split Rock Twp. and Two Harbors, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Lynnhurst Health Care Center, St. Paul. He was born on December 11, 1936 to Peter and Mary Suchoski in Moose Lake where he grew up and graduated from high school. He was baptized in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in...

Stella Marie (Price) Mach

Stella Marie (Price) Mach

May 4, 2012

Stella Marie (Price) Mach, 90, of Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully at home on May 4, 2012, after a stroke in January. She was born September 15, 1921 in Willow River to Guy and Doris (Zywicki) Price. Stella took on the role of mother to nine siblings at the tender age of 14, when her mother died and continued this role...

Irene E. Thomsen Mahlman

Irene E. Thomsen Mahlman

May 2, 2012

Irene E. Thomsen Mahlman, formerly of Barnum and Moose Lake, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital, Cloquet. She was born July 26, 1918 in Tyler to Albert and Caroline Wendorff. Irene lived in McGrath before moving to Barnum in 1945. She worked at Northwoods Restaurant. Irene moved to Moose Lake in 1980. She was a member...

Dorothy Marie Armstrong

Dorothy Marie Armstrong

Apr 25, 2012

Dorothy Marie Armstrong, 101, of Moose Lake, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Augustana Health Care Center of Minneapolis. Visitation will be Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 10 AM until the 11 AM Service in Evangelical Covenant Church, Moose Lake. Pastor Todd Van Zee will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Kerrick Township. Dorothy was born on October...

Alan "Al" Lynn Peterson

Alan "Al" Lynn Peterson

Apr 16, 2012

Alan "Al" Lynn Peterson, 66, of Moose Lake, died Monday, April 16, 2012 in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born October 23, 1945 in Watertown, SD to Alton and Irene (Struckman) Peterson. Alan was united in marriage to Roxe Lea Gusso on August 14, 1966 in Watertown, SD. Al was a Vocational Instructor at the Willow River...

Lillian Theresa Lampel

Lillian Theresa Lampel

Apr 13, 2012

Lillian Theresa Ronkainen Peterson Lampel Lillian Theresa Ronkainen Peterson Lampel, 105 years, 7 months, of Kettle River, died peacefully on April 13, 2012 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake where she received loving care for 6 years. She was born on September 8, 1906, the third oldest and last surviving child of Frank and Josephine Ronkainen of Kettle...

Harvey Theodore Niemi

Harvey Theodore Niemi

Apr 7, 2012

Harvey Theodore Niemi, 59, of Kettle River, died Saturday, April 7, 2012 at his home. He was born August 25, 1952 in Moose Lake to Eino and Helen (Haikola) Niemi. Harvey attended Kalevala Grade School and Barnum High School and grew up on a dairy farm. Some of his earlier passions were deer hunting and fishing. Harvey did some traveling...

Hazel A. Goble

Hazel A. Goble

Apr 1, 2012

Hazel A. Goble Hazel A. Goble, 90, Moose Lake, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on November 25, 1921 in Motley, MN to Willie and Nora Ward. Hazel grew up and attended school in Brainerd area where she worked prior to her marriage. On July 20, 1953, Hazel married Arnold...

Lillian Nordlund

Lillian Nordlund

Mar 30, 2012

Lillian Nordlund Lillian Nordlund, 90, Kettle River, died peacefully on Friday, March 30, 2012 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on August 16, 1921 in Split Rock Township, Carlton County to John and Mary Hendrickson. Lillian graduated from Moose Lake High School. After graduating, Lillian cared for her mother and also worked at the Kettle...