Obituaries
Elmer E. Leppanen
Oct 26, 2012
Elmer E. Leppanen Elmer E. Leppanen, 77, Staples, formerly of Nashwauk, died Friday, October 26, 2012 in Moose Lake. He was born on June 18, 1935 in Nashwauk, MN to Emil and Mamie Leppanen. Elmer was very proud Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was a jack of all trades and worked as a welder/machinist during his life. Elmer...
Danny Lee Hack
Oct 22, 2012
Danny L. Hack Danny L. Hack, 52, North St. Paul, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 22, 2012. He was born on January 10, 1960 in Minneapolis and grew up in the Twin Cities area until moving to Sturgeon Lake, MN. Danny graduated from Willow River High School and later attended Dunwoody. He worked for over 36 years at Horwitz, Inc....
Pamela Ann Griffin
Oct 21, 2012
Pamela Ann Griffin (Gallimore), age 67, of Watertown, passed unexpectedly from this life into an eternal life in the Lord's presence on October 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wendell and Hazel Gallimore. She will be sorely missed by her husband of nearly 50 years, Jim. She is survived by daughters Tamara Delany (Jim), Constance Ohlsen...
Lillian Marie Spetz
Oct 17, 2012
Lillian Marie Spetz, 91, of Moose Lake, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born May 20, 1921 in Cambridge to Carl and Anna (Hohle) Geving. Lillian attended school in both Isanti and later in Cambridge. Lillian was united in marriage to Edwin Spetz on January 7, 1939 in Isanti. Lillian worked...
Helen L. Anderson
Oct 16, 2012
Helen L. Anderson, 102, of the Sturgeon Lake-Willow River area, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born February 7, 1910 in Minneapolis to August and Anna (Anderson) Johnson. Helen loved crocheting, going to the casino and especially spending time with her grandchildren. In her younger years, Helen loved to fish and...
Agnes Runnberg
Oct 16, 2012
Agnes Runnberg, 86, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 in Chris Jensen Nursing Home, Duluth. Agnes was a long time resident of the Moose Lake community until her relocation to Duluth, MN in 1998 where Agnes resided until her death. Born to a Polish immigrant family, Agnes grew up in the township of Split Rock. Agnes and her husband Gordon were...
Gary C. Lingle
Oct 14, 2012
Gary C. Lingle, 63, of Moose Lake, died Sunday, October 14, 2012 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born August 24, 1949 to Carl and Phyllis Lingle. Gary graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1968. Gary was united in marriage to Rosalinda LaFrenz on September 6, 1969 in Denham. Gary attended Duluth Area Technical College now known as...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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