Obituaries

Rae Leone Klein

Rae Leone Klein

Oct 9, 2011

Rae Leone Klein Rae Leone Klein, 77. Kerrick, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on July 11, 1934 in Hibbing to Edgar and Irene Vivian. Rae grew up in Morgan Park and attended school in Duluth. She worked in the mail room at the Steel Plant in Duluth. In 1953,...

Louise Ruth Fetters

Louise Ruth Fetters

Oct 6, 2011

Louise R. Fetters, 89, of Barnum, died Thursday, October 6, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born August 22, 1922 in Sylvan Township, WI to Frederick and Margaret (Chitwood) Coppernoll. Louise was united in marriage to Arthur Fetters on August 25, 1944 in Barnum. Louise enjoyed crocheting, sewing and visiting with friends at Senior Dining....

John T. Lafrenz

John T. Lafrenz

Sep 26, 2011

John T. LaFrenz, 83, of Moose Lake, died Monday, September 26, 2011 in Menomonie, WI. He was born November 14, 1927 in Bruno to Claus and Johanna (Kruger) LaFrenz. John grew up in Bruno, Denham and Moose Lake and attended class in the Country School. John was united in marriage to Hilda "Tillie" Westerberg on September 24, 1949 in Windemere...

John Floyd Ledin

John Floyd Ledin

Sep 15, 2011

John Floyd Ledin John Floyd Ledin, 76, Sturgeon Lake, died suddenly on Thursday, September 15, 2011 in Moose Lake. He was born on December 17, 1934 in Isanti to Theodore and Mildred Ledin. Floyd grew up in the Oak Lake area and attended Moose Lake High School graduating in 1952. He later attended Dunwoody and learned the trade of plumbing...

Jane C. Schmit

Jane C. Schmit

Sep 14, 2011

Jane C. Schmit, 70, of Barnum, formerly of Austin, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at her home. She was born July 16, 1941 in Austin to Charles and Marion (Copley) Stern, Sr. Jane was united in marriage to Larry Schmit on April 20, 1963 in Austin. Jane enjoyed quilting, needlepoint, cross stitch and was a full time grandmother. Jane is...

Herman Oliver Nelson

Herman Oliver Nelson

Sep 13, 2011

Herman O. Nelson Herman O. Nelson, 89, Rutledge, died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at his home. He was born on September 22, 1921 in Milnor, North Dakota to Oscar and Della Nelson. Herman grew up in North Dakota where he farmed with his parents. In 1943, Herman entered the United States Army. He was a proud Veteran of WWII and...

Lester Peterson

Lester Peterson

Sep 5, 2011

Lester Peterson Lester Peterson, 66, Barnum, died Monday, September 5, 2011 in Sandstone. He is survived by two children: Laura (Brent) Selden of Duluth and Nolan Peterson of Vermillion, South Dakota; three grandchildren: Maverick, Gracelyn, and Beckett; special friend: Linda Berg of Moose Lake; and two brothers: Gene (Pat) Peterson of Farmington and Terry (Dianne) Peterson of Sturgeon Lake. Lester...

Edna L. Johnson

Edna L. Johnson

Sep 3, 2011

Edna Lucille Johnson Edna L. Johnson, 99, Moose Lake, died on September 3, 2011 in Villa Vista Care Center, Cromwell. Edna was born May 15, 1912, in Portland, North Dakota, to Christine and Matthew Styrwoll. She was three weeks old when they moved to Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The family lived in Thief River Falls for five years, then moved...

Ricky Craig Roberts

Ricky Craig Roberts

Sep 1, 2011

Ricky Craig Roberts Ricky Craig Roberts, 51, Moose Lake, died Thursday, September 1, 2011 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born in Sandstone and grew up in the Sandstone and Hinckley areas. Ricky was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. For the past three years, Ricky lived in the Moose Lake area. He loved to fish, hunt, snowmobile,...

Charlotte M. Woodwick

Charlotte M. Woodwick

Aug 29, 2011

Charlotte M. Woodwick Charlotte M. Woodwick, 97, Moose Lake, died Monday, August 29, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Anna King; a son: Louis Woodwick; a sister: Helen; and a brother: Raymond. Charlotte will be lovingly remembered by her two children: Patricia Klasnich of South Range, WI...

Dan L. Zimmer

Dan L. Zimmer

Aug 26, 2011

Dan L. Zimmer, 58, of Sturgeon Lake, died unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep on August 26, 2011. He was born January 25, 1953 in Cherokee, IA to Lorne and Dorothy Zimmer. Dan started working at the age of 14 on Forse's Farm and graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1972. Dan was united in marriage to Debra Ruotsalainen...

Susan Joy Matlock

Susan Joy Matlock

Aug 24, 2011

Susan Matlock, 48, of Cloquet, passed away August 24, 2011 after a 22 month battle with H1N1 and ARDS. She was born March 19, 1963, in Duluth to Jalmer and Carol (Anderson) Skoglund. Susan was united in marriage to Curtis Matlock on July 14, 1984 in Moose Lake. Susan loved animals of all kinds and riding horses was her favorite...

Donald D. Denton

Donald D. Denton

Aug 16, 2011

Donald D. Denton, 91, of Barnum, died Tuesday, August 16, 2011 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born on July 19, 1920 in Barnum to Glenn and Zella (Fetters) Denton. Donald was an Army veteran of WWII. Donald was united in marriage to Ruth Stewart on December 8, 1946 in Flint, MI. Donald worked for Ken Brown Feed Stores,...

Elsie E. Lekander

Elsie E. Lekander

Aug 7, 2011

Elsie E. Lekander, 90, passed away at Augustine Mercy Health Care, Moose Lake. Our angel on earth, quietly gained her wings on August 7, 2011 with her 2 daughters holding her hands, reminding her how much she is loved and that her family will be lost without her but we would be alright. Elsie was born May 23, 1921 in...

Anne Julia Johnson

Anne Julia Johnson

Aug 5, 2011

Anne Julia Johnson, 98, of Moose Lake, died Friday, August 5, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born January 2, 1913 in Potlatch, ID to Edward and Bertha (Olson) Johnson. Anne and her family moved to Barnum-Sandy Lake Area when she was 5. Anne was united in marriage to John Johnson on February 10, 1934...

Jackson Theodore Zuk

Jackson Theodore Zuk

Aug 4, 2011

Jackson Theodore Zuk Jackson Theodore Zuk, infant son of Richard Zuk and Shianne Gockowski, went to be with Our Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 4, 2011. Our little guy gave us 11 wonderful, loving days to fill our memories and hearts forever. Jackson is survived by his parents: Richard Zuk and Shianne Gockowski; two sisters: Hannah and Emma; Paternal Grandparents:...

Charles P. Conway

Charles P. Conway

Jul 30, 2011

Charles P. Conway, 68, of Moose Lake, died unexpectedly, Saturday, July 30, 2011 in Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born September 20, 1942 in Winona to Armand and Helen (Kalmes) Conway. Charles graduated from the College of St. Thomas and was employed at Hinckley Grand Casino. Charles was united in marriage to Patricia Burtle on April 24,...

Alice M. Novak

Alice M. Novak

Jul 29, 2011

Alice M. Novak, 96, of Willow River, died Friday, July 29, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born July 11, 1915 in Kettle River Township to Albert and Verna (Zywicki) Stepan and grew up with 2 sisters and 4 brothers. She graduated from Willow River High School in 1932 as Salutatorian and later enjoyed working...

Gladys Verna Jensen

Gladys Verna Jensen

Jul 28, 2011

Gladys Verna Jensen, 87, formerly of Willow River and Rutledge, died Thursday, July 28, 2011 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. She was born January 16, 1924 in Dennison to Albert and Jenny (Hanson) Barrigar. Gladys was united in marriage to Arthur Nelson on July 2, 1941 in Pine County and to Harold Jensen in June of 1969, also in...

Clair Layton Anderson

Clair Layton Anderson

Jul 21, 2011

Clair Layton Anderson, 76, of Moose Lake, died Thursday, July 21, 2011 in Pine Ridge Willow Home, Moose Lake. He was born June 14, 1935 in Moose Lake to Newell and Christine (Thoen) Anderson. Clair attended school in Moose Lake until the 3rd grade. On July 6, 1988, Clair moved from the Moose Lake State Hospital to Pine Ridge Willow...