Obituaries
Raymond E. Grazin
Jan 22, 2012
Raymond E. Grazin Raymond E. Grazin, 85, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at his home. He was born on October 2, 1926 in Birchdale, MN to Martin and Eva Grazin. After graduating from school, Ray served in the United States Army. Ray later worked for the Forest Service in Birchdale and Baudette. On November 24, 1957,...
Bernadine E. Edin
Jan 17, 2012
Bernadine E. Edin Bernadine E. Edin, 90, Moose Lake, formerly of Duquette, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on October 9, 1921 in Isanti County to Gust and Marie Meyer. Bernadine grew up in Isanti and attended Isanti District #45 School where Math was her best subject. She moved with...
Charles A. Peterson
Jan 15, 2012
Charles A. Peterson, 66, of Barnum, died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 4, 1946 in Carlton to Harry and Madelyn (Hastings) Peterson. Charles was a Veteran of The United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. Charles was formerly employed by Hedberg Landscaping of Plymouth and was also a mechanic. His hobbies included...
Lester Hjalmer Ullstrom
Jan 12, 2012
Lester Hjalmer Ullstrom, 70, of Sturgeon Lake, died Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born May 31, 1941 in Baudette to Andrew and Ellen (Olson) Ullstrom. Lester was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to Leona Christensen on February 18, 1978 in Las Vegas, NV. Lester...
Philip Dean Anderson
Jan 9, 2012
Philip Dean Anderson, 70, of Kerrick Township, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, January 9, 2012. He was born July 22, 1941 in Willow River, to Anders and Agnes (Degerstrom) Anderson. Philip was a lifelong member of Oak Lake Lutheran Church, Kerrick. He loved the outdoors, hunting, traveling, sports and especially spending time with his family and friends. Philip...
Kenneth "Kc" Nystrom, Jr.
Jan 3, 2012
Kenneth "KC" NYSTROM, JR., 64, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away, Tuesday, January 3, 2012 doing what he loved, ice fishing. Kenneth was born February 23, 1947 in Moose Lake to Kenneth and Myrtle (Overland) Nystrom, Sr. KC hauled milk for many years and also worked at local construction companies in the area. He enjoyed ice fishing, farming, snowmobiling, gardening and...
Rita Marie Butterfield
Dec 31, 2011
Rita Marie Butterfield Rita Marie Butterfield, 67, Barnum, passed away on December 31, 2011 surrounded by her family at Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. Rita was born to Dewey and Marian (Brown) Pihlman on August 31, 1944 in Duluth, MN. Her family moved to Barnum in 1952 and then to Moose Lake in 1959. She graduated from Moose...
Thomas David Olson
Dec 22, 2011
Thomas Olson, 86, of Moose Lake, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011. He was born November 4, 1925 in Duluth to David and Ellen (Lybeck) Olson. Thomas was united in marriage to Joyce Peterson on April 17, 1952 in Duluth. Thomas is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; his parents; grandson, Russ. Thomas is survived by 2 sons, Gregory...
Lucy Ann Kostecky
Dec 8, 2011
Lucy Ann Kostecky Lucy Ann Kostecky, 99, Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully on Thursday, December 08, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake just two days before her 100th birthday. She was born on December 10, 1911 in Hopkins, MN to Vaclav "James" and Mary Vraspir. Lucy attended and graduated from Hopkins High School. On June 27, 1934, Lucy...
Edward Walter Schwoch
Dec 8, 2011
Edward Walter Schwoch Edward Walter Schwoch, 96, Barnum, died on Thursday, December 8, 2011. He was born on August 31, 1915 to parents Charles and Matie Hass Schwoch on the farm located near Nemadji, MN. Edward attended Central School to the 9th grade, skipping the 1st grade because his sister tutored him at home. He took over the family farm...
Douglas L. Heyer
Dec 1, 2011
Douglas L. Heyer, 64, of Willow River, died Thursday, December 1, 2011 in Eau Claire, WI. He was born January 7, 1947 in George, IA to Harvey and Dorothy (Grotewold) Heyer. Douglas was President of the Optimist Club of Minneapolis. He was also site manager of Camp Kitchi-Kanis of Willow River. Douglas enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Douglas is preceded in...
Doris Irene Jensrud
Nov 30, 2011
Doris Irene Jensrud, 87, of Moose Lake, formerly of Fertile and Duquette, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. She was born August 17, 1924 in Crookston to Leonard and Florence (Plante) Solie. Doris was baptized and confirmed at Hafslo Lutheran Church of Fertile and attended rural schools in the Fertile area. Doris was united in...
Kathleen Marie Brown
Nov 23, 2011
Kathleen Marie Brown, 65, of Barnum, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at her home. She was born November 1, 1946 in St. Paul to Erland "Cap" and Louise (Hammitt) Swanson. Kathleen was united in marriage to James Brown on September 11, 1970 in Minneapolis. Kathleen was employed at Diamond Match of Cloquet for over 20 years until retiring in 2009....
Lillie S Laine
Nov 23, 2011
Lillie S. Laine Lillie S. Laine, 87, Automba Twp., died peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on October 31, 1924 in Moose Lake to Charles and Rebecca Palola. Lillie attended school in Kalevala Township and later graduated from Cromwell High School. She worked in a California factory assembling efforts...
Heidi Leone Hassel
Nov 20, 2011
Heidi L. Hassel Heidi L. Hassel, 48, Moose Lake, formerly of Wright and Warroad, died peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 12, 1963 in Forest Lake to Leonard and Irene Schmedeke. Heidi grew up in Grygla, MN where she attended high school. She later attended college...
Virginia Carol Best
Nov 14, 2011
Virginia Carol Best, 64, of Willow River, died Monday, November 14, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born September 5, 1947 in Grand Rapids to Lawrence and Vivian (Sword) Dunkelbarger. Virginia taught at Willow River School for 34 years. Virginia was united in marriage to Jay Best on December 27, 1997 in Willow River. Virginia...
Robert Allen Postal
Oct 27, 2011
Robert Allen Postal, 69, of Sturgeon Lake, died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at his home. He was born May 21, 1942 in Duluth to Bernard and Clara (Cegla) Postal. Robert was united in marriage to Kathleen Zipoy on September 15, 1962 in St. Paul. Robert was a truck driver for Transport Inc. of Esko and a member of Teamster Union...
Pearl E. Newman
Oct 25, 2011
Pearl E. Newman Pearl E. Newman, 99, Minneapolis, formerly of Kettle River, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Walker Methodist Health Care Center, Minneapolis. She was born in Kettle River on October 14, 1912 to Andrew and Maria Newman. Pearl grew up in the Kettle River area and was a Survivor of the 1918 Fire. She graduated from Barnum...
John M. Young, Sr.
Oct 24, 2011
John M. Young, Sr., 79, of Moose Lake, formerly of Automba Township, died Monday, October 24, 2011 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born August 29, 1932 in Johnston City, IL to Ira and Mary (Pry) Young. John is a veteran of the United States Navy. John was united in marriage to Yvonne "Bonnie" Discamp on February 22, 1956...
Irene Josephine Balut
Oct 19, 2011
Irene Josephine Balut, 86, of Willow River, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born July 19, 1925 in Split Rock Township to Anton "Tony" and Eleanor (Filipiak) Gresczyk. Irene was united in marriage to Joseph Balut, Sr. on September 7, 1946 in Willow River. Irene and Joe farmed for 50 years on the family...
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