Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Kenny Duane Schleret
Jul 19, 2011
Kenny D. Schleret, 70, of Mahtowa, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at his home. He was born March 2, 1941 in Mahtowa to Felix and Bertha (Johnson) Schleret. Kenny was united in marriage to Lucinda "Cindy" Johnson on June 23, 1969 in Sioux Falls, SD. Kenny worked as a truck driver for Holmes Construction and was also employed with Diamond...
Eleanor Margaret Koecher
Jul 13, 2011
Eleanor Margaret Koecher Eleanor Margaret Koecher, 88, Kerrick, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on September 26, 1922 in Duluth to Fred and Mary Fralich. At age 11, Eleanor moved with her parents to Barnum where she attended school. For a short time following high school, Eleanor lived...
Marie Elizabeth Minkkinen
Jul 12, 2011
Marie Elizabeth Minkkinen, 77, of Kettle River, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born August 9, 1933 in Beaver Township to John and Rose (Timonen) Kangas. Marie graduated from McGregor High School when she was 16. Marie was united in marriage to George Raymond Minkkinen on July 1, 1950 in Beaver...
Ethel M. Carlson
Jul 10, 2011
Ethel M. Carlson, 99, of Sturgeon Lake, died Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born August 12, 1911 at the family home on Sand Lake, Windemere Township. Ethel was the youngest of 8 children born to John and Augusta (Hagberg) Anderson. Ethel taught school in the 1930's and 40's. She taught at...
Blaine G. Schatz
Jul 7, 2011
Blaine G. Schatz Blaine G. Schatz, 54, Kettle River, died accidently on Thursday, July 7, 2011. He was born on March 28, 1957 to Karl and Caroline Schatz in Bismarck, North Dakota. Blaine remained in North Dakota until 1964 when he moved to Automba Twp. with his parents. He attended Kalevala School before going to school in Barnum. Blaine attended...
Clement Thomas Tomczak
Jul 5, 2011
Clement Thomas Tomczak, 86, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born November 23, 1924 in Split Rock Township to Martin and Annie (Suchoski) Tomczak. Clem graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1942. He served as Machinist Mate Third Class in the United States Navy during WWII, from 1944 to 1946....
Dale Victor Wold
Jul 3, 2011
Dale Victor Wold Dale Victor Wold, 56, Moose Lake, died Sunday, July 3, 2011 in his home. He was born on November 18, 1954 in St. Paul to Victor and Lucille Wold. Dale graduated from Coon Rapids Senior High School in 1973. He went on to complete his Associates Degree at Christ for the Nations Institute in 1979. Dale resided...
Milton R. Kiminski
Jun 29, 2011
Milton R. Kiminski Milton R. Kiminski, 80, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born on March 14, 1931 in Bremen Twp., Pine County to Peter and Evelyn Kiminski. Milton attended school in Bremen Twp. and later worked as a logger in Northern Minnesota. He was a United...
Edna Mae Illikainen
Jun 27, 2011
Edna Mae Illikainen, 84, of Barnum, died June 27, 2011 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born August 15, 1926 in Barnum to Willard and Margaret (McDermott) Fall. Edna grew up and attended school in Blackhoof Township. Edna was employed at Diamond Match, Jenos, Jim's Hamburger, Carlton Nursing Home, Swansons Café and Our Place of Kettle River. She was...
Irene R. Savolainen
Jun 27, 2011
Irene Savolainen, 86, of Moose Lake, died Monday, June 27, 2011 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born February 7, 1925 in Poplar, WI to Edward and Nina (Asker) Graham. Irene graduated from Poplar High School in 1943. She was employed as a nurse's aid at St. Josephs Hospital in Superior for about one year. She then moved to...
Leland N. Johnson
Jun 22, 2011
Leland N. Johnson, 66, Sturgeon Lake, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake after being recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May. He was born on March 21, 1945 in Birch Creek Township to Hugo and Myrtle Johnson. Leland attended grade school in Denham and later Willow River High School graduating in 1963. He then attended UMD...
Jim Booker
Jun 8, 2011
Jim Booker Jim Booker, 76, Sturgeon Lake, died Tuesday, June 8, 2011 in Essentia – St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on June 3, 1935 in Duluth to George, Sr. and Ruth Booker. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. On October 21, 1961, Jim married Elaine Drahosh in Faith Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Lake. He worked...
Carl Joseph Seul
Jun 7, 2011
Carl Joseph Seul, 77, of Kerrick, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. Carl was born May 8, 1934 in St. Paul to Joseph and Julia (Zinzer) Seul. Carl was united in marriage to Charlotte Tobin in Carlton. Carl is preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother, Joseph. Carl is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte...
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