Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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