Obituaries
Walter August Illikainen
Jan 31, 2011
Walter A. Illikainen, 86, Kettle River, died peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born on January 7, 1925 in Alborn, MN to August and Hilda Illikainen. Walter was a very devoted member of the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Kettle River. He was an Army Veteran of WWII. Walter worked for...
Gerald Arlen Johnson
Jan 9, 2011
Gerald Arlen Johnson, 75, of Sturgeon Lake, died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at his home. He was born August 25, 1935 to Fredrick and Kathleen (Stage) Johnson in Windemere Township. Gerald was a Veteran of The United States Navy. He was an avid hunter and a lifetime member of the N.R.A. Gerald loved life and had a great sense of...
Chester A. Anderson
Jan 3, 2011
Chester A. Anderson of Moose Lake, died Monday, January 3, 2011 in Augustana Mercy Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born December 16, 1925 in Mahtowa to August and Mabel (Fredeen) Anderson. Chester was an Army Veteran of WWII, serving in both Japan and Korea. He retired from the Army in 1968 after 22 years of service. Chester was united...
Leona Marie Ullstrom
Jan 2, 2011
Leona Marie Ullstrom, 87, of Sturgeon Lake, died Sunday, January 2, 2011 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. She was born October 3, 1923 in Tyler to William and Eda (Weede) Christensen. Leona was united in marriage to Lester Ullstrom on February 18, 1978 in Las Vegas, NV. Leona was a Dietary Aid at the V.A. Hospital in Minneapolis. Leona enjoyed...
Richard "Dick" Matson
Jan 1, 2011
Richard "Dick" Matson, 73, Finlayson, died peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2011 in Essentia St. Mary's Hospital, Duluth. He was born on January 11, 1937 in Finlayson to Henry and Jennie Matson. Dick grew up and attended Finlayson High School graduating in 1955. He farmed with his brother in Finlayson prior to being drafted into the United States Army in...
Earl Milo "Chuck" Chase
Dec 29, 2010
Earl Milo "Chuck" Chase, 86, of Moose Lake, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born January 30, 1924 in Columbia Heights to Gilbert and Olga (Carlson) Chase. Chuck was employed with Pillsbury Flour Mills. He was united in marriage to Eleanor H. McCandless on July 14, 1944 in Minneapolis. Chuck was...
Donald Raye Sampson
Dec 29, 2010
Donald Raye Sampson, 57, of Cloquet, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010. He was born July 21, 1953 in Barnum to Roy and Barbara (Johnson) Sampson. Donald loved riding motorcycle. He drove to the west coast twice with his best friend, Gerald. Donald is preceded in death by 2 sisters, Linda and Dion Sampson. Donald is survived by his parents, Roy...
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,...
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