Obituaries

Vernon R. Olson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Raymond E. Grazin

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....