Obituaries
Chester Florian Chmielewski
Dec 25, 2010
Chester Florian Chmielewski , 92, of Sturgeon Lake, died Saturday, December 25th, 2010 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth with his family by his side. Chester was born August 3, 1918 in Sturgeon Lake to Tony and Tillie (Jablonski) Chmielewski. He grew up in Sturgeon Lake and helped his father farm and later worked at the Denham Coop. Chester...
Edna Meretta Damrose
Dec 24, 2010
Edna Meretta (Peirce) Damrose, 92, of Birch Creek Township, passed away December 24, 2010 in Oakview Assisted Living, Moose Lake. She was born December 22, 1918 in St. Paul to Charles Harrison and Opal Meretta (Woodman) Peirce. Edna accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior on October 28, 1950 and received forgiveness of sins and the gift of Eternal Life. Edna...
Warren M. Martinson
Dec 21, 2010
Warren M. Martinson, 82, of Moose Lake, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born January 29, 1928 in Cambridge to Alfred and Lillian (Peterson) Martinson. Warren grew up in Sturgeon Lake and lived his entire life in the Moose Lake area. Warren worked driving truck and charter bus. He owned his own trucking company...
Jerome "Jerry" Henley
Dec 17, 2010
Jerome "Jerry" Henley Jerome "Jerry" Henley, 68, Blackhoof Township, died on Friday, December 17, 2010 at his home. Jerry was born on April 21, 1942 in Hardin, Montana to Estol and Martha Henley. He grew up in Montana and in 1960 joined the United States Navy where he proudly served his country for 19 years retiring from the Navy in...
Mace Anthony Keyport
Dec 14, 2010
Mace Anthony Keyport, 57, of Moose Lake, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010, in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born September 28, 1953 in Williston, ND to Matthew and Viola (Mercer) Keyport. Mace was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed watching the Twins, cooking and reading murder mystery novels. Mace adored his children. Mace is preceded in...
Donald K. Niss
Dec 13, 2010
Donald K. Niss, 82, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away peacefully, December 13, 2010 at his home. He was born December 27, 1927 in St. James to Chester and Frieda (Mickow) Niss. Donald was united in marriage to Leanna Breitbarth on May 8, 1949 in Truman. Donald enjoyed his Harley, traveling and had a great sense of humor. Donald is survived...
Joyce Olson
Dec 12, 2010
Joyce Olson Joyce Olson, 80, Moose Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2010 with her family by her side. She was born on August 12, 1930 in Duluth, MN. On April 17, 1952, Joyce married Thomas Olson in Duluth. Joyce was preceded in death by her Grandson: Russ; Brother: Jack; and Parents: Pete and Goodway Peterson. She will...
Charlene Ann Haak-Sylvester
Dec 12, 2010
Charlene Ann Haak-Sylvester, 77, of Mahtowa, died Sunday, December 12, 2010 at her home. She was born August 22, 1933 in Lamberton to Carl and Emma (Baumen) Haak. Charlene is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Thomas Haak. Charlene is survived by her children, Linda Christenson of Esko, Julie (Melvin) Juntunen of Eben Junction, MI, Jim (Joey)...
Elisabeth Mae Johnson
Dec 8, 2010
Elisabeth Mae Johnson, 87, of Moose Lake, formerly of Moses Lake, WA, died Wednesday, December 8, 2010 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born April 12, 1923 in Brainerd, to Peter and Bessie Johnson, daughter of Lars and Anna Kristofferson. A graduate of Saint Olaf College, Northfield, MN, she was united in marriage to Jean R. Johnson on April...
Thelma Amelia Johnson
Nov 25, 2010
Thelma Amelia Johnson Thelma Amelia Johnson, 94, Barnum, died peacefully on Thursday, November 25, 2010 in Augustana Mercy Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on March 29, 1916 in Skelton Township to William and Bertha Koenig. Thelma attended Cromwell High School graduating in 1934. On June 10, 1934, Thelma married Joseph "Buster" Johnson. Thelma did house cleaning in the...
Albena K. Walczak
Nov 20, 2010
Albena K. Walczak Albena K. Walczak, 81, Barnum, formerly of Silver Twp. died peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Lighthouse of Assisted Living, Barnum. She was born on August 29, 1929 in Moose Lake to John and Sophie Urbaneak. Albena grew up on a farm in Silver Twp. She attended a country school and later Moose Lake High School...
Gladys Theresa Holte
Nov 18, 2010
Gladys Theresa Holte, 85, of Moose Lake, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born July 23, 1925 in Sturgeon Lake to Sewall and Minnie (Fransen) Wallin. Gladys was united in marriage to Roy Hansen on September 27, 1947 and to Al Holte on October 6, 1984. Gladys is preceded in death by her parents;...
Lawrence "Lorry" Erickson
Nov 16, 2010
Lawrence "Lorry" Erickson, 92, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2010. He was born in Minneapolis on Feb. 16, 1918 and was a long time resident of Blaine and Scandia. Lorry was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and retired U of M employee. Lorry is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine; brothers, Rodney, Alton "Swede" and Carl; sister,...
Joyce Helen Paulson
Nov 13, 2010
Joyce Helen Paulson, 74 of Blackhoof Township, died Saturday, November 13, 2010 at The Lighthouse of Cloquet. She was born June 27, 1936 in Benson to John and Zula Helen (Lewis) Urback. Joyce moved to Barnum as a child and attended Central School until the 8th grade. She then attended Barnum High School, graduating in 1954. Joyce was united in...
Fran Abrahamson
Nov 12, 2010
Frances "Fran" Abrahamson Fran Abrahamson, 80, Rutledge, died Friday, November 12, 2010 in Sandstone. She was born in Split Rock Twp., Carlton County to Tony and Anna Katchmark. Fran attended Willow River High School where she was involved in cheerleading and graduated in 1948. On August 21, 1948, Fran married Gordy Abrahamson in Sturgeon Lake. She worked as the Postmaster...
Esther Luoma
Nov 4, 2010
Esther Luoma, 91, of Finlayson, died Thursday, November 4, 2010 in Pine Medical Center, Sandstone. She was born December 9, 1918 in Finlayson to Jacob and Sanna Maria (Kankaanpaa) Koski. Esther graduated from Finlayson High School in 1937. Esther was united in marriage to Theodore Luoma on October 11, 1941 in Pine City. In 1942 they moved from Minneapolis to...
Kenneth Norman Nelson
Nov 4, 2010
Kenneth "Doc" Norman Nelson, 66, of Sturgeon Lake, died peacefully, Thursday, November 4, 2010, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth with his family by his side. He was born August 1, 1944 in Moose Lake to Richard and Esther (Ohlin) Nelson. Kenneth was united in marriage to Karen Brabec on August 20, 1966 in Birch Creek Township. Together they made...
Robyn Odell Spiess
Nov 1, 2010
Robyn Odell Spiess, 59, of Moose Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on All Saints Day, November 1, 2010, after a 5-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Robyn graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1969. She moved to the Moose Lake area and began working at the Regional...
Violet E. Isaacson
Oct 29, 2010
Violet E. Isaacson Violet E. Isaacson, 76, Papillion, NE, formerly of Kettle River and Moose Lake, died on Friday, October 29, 2010 after losing her battle to breast cancer and suffering complications from Alzheimers. She was born on January 19, 1934 in Arthyde to Jacob and Florence Hatanpaa. Violet attended Moose Lake High School graduating in 1952. While in high...
Delores Keller
Oct 13, 2010
Delores Keller, 78, of Sturgeon Lake, died Wednesday, October 13, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was born September 13, 1932 in Sturgeon Lake to Stanley and Mary (Repke) Ketchmark. Delores was united in marriage to Ralph Keller on June 8, 1957 in Sturgeon Lake. Delores enjoyed cooking, gardening, going to the casino and especially spending time with her children,...
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