Obituaries
John W. Ellis
Mar 30, 2012
John W. Ellis John W. Ellis, 68, Chicago, died Friday, March 30, 2012 in Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents: Peter and Vera Ellis. John is survived by a brother: Bob Ellis of Chicago; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation was Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 6-8 PM with a Prayer Service at 8 PM in...
Helen Elizabeth Wojtysiak
Mar 27, 2012
Helen Elizabeth Wojtysiak, formerly of Kettle River, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at her home in Moose Lake. She was born January 20, 1928 in Scanlon to Anthony and Pauline (Wisoska) Levinski. Helen was united in marriage to Anthony Wojtysiak on October 1, 1955 in Cloquet. She was a member of Women of the Moose and enjoyed cooking, knitting, jigsaw...
Carol Y. Becker (Speese)
Mar 23, 2012
CAROL Y. BECKER (SPEESE), 70, of Danbury, WI died Friday, March 23, 2012 in Ecumen Assisted Living of North Branch. She was born August 5, 1941 in Cloquet to Eino and Ina (Sundberg) Aho. Carol was united in marriage to Larry Becker on October 3, 1959 in Kettle River. Carol was a former manager of the Carroll Inn of Moose...
William "Bill" Hardie
Mar 22, 2012
William "Bill" Hardie, 80, of Sturgeon Lake, died Thursday, March 22, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born April 26, 1931 in Minneapolis to Walter and Esther (Strom) Hardie. Bill was Army Veteran who served in the Korean Conflict. Bill was united in marriage to Lynn Smedberg on August 3, 1986 in Las Vegas, NV. He was a...
Amalie "Molly" Margaret Poscher
Mar 19, 2012
Amalie "Molly" Margaret Poscher, 81, of Sturgeon Lake, died Monday, March 19, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born August 5, 1930 in Cologne, Germany to Johann and Paula (Ochs) Hilgers. Amalie was united in marriage to Emil Poscher on February 9, 1951 in Cologne, Germany. Molly is survived by her husband of 62 years, Emil of Sturgeon...
Lillian Distad
Mar 17, 2012
Lillian Miller Distad, 82, of Moose Lake, died Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born June 3, 1929 in Marmarth, North Dakota. Lillian moved to Byron in October of 1932 along with her foster parents, Nels and Jennie Leqve and brother, John J. Miller. Lillian attended a one room county school in...
Stanley A. Misukanis
Mar 16, 2012
Stanley A. Misukanis Stanley A. Misukanis, 86, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Friday, March 16, 2012 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1925 in Milwaukee to John and Sophie Misukanis. At the age of 4, Stanley moved with his family to Windemere Twp. where he grew up and attended school. Stanley was an Army Veteran of WWII...
Henry W. Karsten
Mar 14, 2012
Henry W. Karsten Henry W. Karsten, 38, Cloquet, died on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at University of Minnesota Medical Center – Fairview in Minneapolis. He was born on June 13, 1973 in Milaca, MN. Henry graduated from Foley High School and later worked for Crystal Cabinets in Princeton for 10 years. On May 15, 2004, Henry married Jody Gorham in...
Mike A. Shimell
Mar 10, 2012
Mike A. Shimell, 94, of Split Rock Towship, died Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born November 17, 1917 in Split Rock Township to John and Katherine (Tomczak) Shimell. Mike was a survivor of the 1918 Fire. He attended Lincoln School in Split Rock Township and graduated from Cloquet High School. Mike was united in...
Jane "Betty" Obraske
Mar 9, 2012
Jane "Betty" Obraske, 84, of Moose Lake, died Friday, March 9, 2012 in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. She was born March 9, 1928 in Duluth to Al and Fannie (Bakerie) Obraske. Betty loved gardening, music, reading and talking politics. She was very talented singer and musician and especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Betty is preceded in...
Charles E. Erickson
Mar 6, 2012
Charles E. Erickson Charles E. Erickson, 74, Sturgeon Lake, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in Mesa, AZ where Charles wintered for many years. He was born on March 30, 1937, in Black River Falls, WI to Ray and Myrtle Erickson. Charles served in the United States Air Force from 1955 until 1978. He married Sandra Roe in Superior, WI on...
Albena M. Hattenberger
Mar 1, 2012
Albena M. Hattenberger Albena M. Hattenberger, 81, Kettle River, died Thursday, March 1, 2012 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on June 2, 1930 in Roundup, Montana to Albin and Mary Finco. Albena grew up and began attending school in Montana. At the age of 14, Albena moved to Silver Twp. with her family. She...
Hulda L. Keeler
Feb 23, 2012
Hulda L. Keeler Hulda L. Keeler, 93, West St. Paul, died Thursday, February 23, 2012 in Sholom Home, St. Paul. She was born on April 21, 1918 in Kettle River to Andrew and Maria (Mansikka) Newman. Hulda grew up in the Kettle River area and was a Survivor of the 1918 Fire. She graduated from Barnum High School and worked...
Vernon R. Olson
Feb 19, 2012
Vernon "Vern" Robert Olson Vernon "Vern" Robert Olson, 54, Yuma, AZ, formerly of Moose Lake, died on Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Yuma. Vern was born on April 17, 1957 in Cloquet to Norman "Jack" and Marie Olson. He attended school in Moose Lake until enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Vern was a longtime resident of the Moose...
Helen E. Peterson
Feb 19, 2012
Helen E. Peterson, 95, of Moose Lake, died Sunday, February 19, 2012 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. She was born April 13, 1916 in Kettle River to Alex and Mary (Sarri) Carlson. Helen grew up and attended school in Kettle River. Helen was united in marriage to Roy Peterson on January 26, 1935 in Moose Lake. Helen and Roy...
Martha Delores Cegla
Feb 7, 2012
Martha Delores Cegla, 84, of Moose Lake, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012. She was born July 13, 1927 in Denham to Anton and Lillian (Zydek) Cegla. Martha is preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother, Bernard Cegla. Martha is survived by her siblings, Frances Kozlowski, Margaret Pietrzak, Edward Cegla, Leonard Cegla, Arlene Gresczyk, Ernest Cegla, Jean (Bernard) LaChance...
Ray M. Lampel
Feb 7, 2012
Ray M. Lampel, 80, of Moose Lake, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born September 3, 1931 in Kettle River to Arvi and Lillian (Ronkainen) Lampel. Ray was a veteran of The United States Navy, serving on a ship called the Grand Canyon. Ray was united in marriage to Donna Leino on...
Beatrice Kjarum
Feb 6, 2012
Beatrice Kjarum, 96, of Moose Lake, died Monday, February 6, 2012 in Haven Homes, Maple Plain. She was born to Sena and Axel Runnberg on June 21, 1915 in Mahtowa. Beatrice was united in marriage to Carl Kjarum on June 3, 1936 in Moose Lake. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years and all of her...
Marie E. Paulson
Feb 1, 2012
Marie E. Paulson Marie E. Paulson, 66, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at her home. She was born on April 21, 1945 in Moose Lake to Hagen and Esther Metso. Marie grew up in Automba and attended Barnum High School graduating in 1963 and later worked in the Twin Cities for a short time. On April...
Lennon "Lenny" Marsyla
Jan 27, 2012
Lennon "Lenny" LeeRoy Marsyla, 73, went to be with His Lord, Friday, January 27, 2012 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born February 12, 1938 in Kalevala Township to John and Mabel (Waisanen) Marsyla. Lenny was united in marriage to Jean Siltanen on October 31, 1964 in Minneapolis. Jean had the privilege of holding her husband's...
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