Obituaries

Edith Genevieve Connor

Edith Genevieve Connor

Jul 26, 2009

Edith Genevieve Connor, 87, of Barnum, died Sunday, July 26, 2009 in The Villages of North Branch. She was born April 17, 1922 in Ellendale to Charles and Salome (Gorring) Calverley. During her college years, Edith belonged to the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. Edith was united in marriage to Clarence "Milton" Connor on August 19, 1950 in Owatonna. Edith began...

Levi Malone

Levi Malone

Jul 26, 2009

Levi Malone, the amazing, vibrant son of Jake and Libby Malone and older brother to Ian Malone went to join Jesus on Sunday, July 26th at the beautiful age of 2½ years. We will remember how he loved music & dancing & making every moment exciting! He touched many lives in his brief time with us and we look forward...

Mable Lillian Larson

Mable Lillian Larson

Jul 24, 2009

Mable Lillian Larson, 94, of Moose Lake, died Friday, July 24, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born December 16, 1914 in Hannah, Alberta, Canada to Archibald and Martha (Wolby) Gillies. Mable grew up in Winnipeg, Canada and attended both the Winnipeg Academy of Arts and Jon Bjarnason Icelandic Academy of Winnipeg. She was united in marriage to...

Edna Bartz

Edna Bartz

Jul 23, 2009

Edna Bartz Edna Bartz, 100, Moose Lake, formerly Barnum, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on March 28, 1909 in Barnum Twp. to Christoph and Anna Langhorst. Edna attended the Central School in Nemadji where she graduated on June 2, 1927. She was very proud of being part of the 1926...

Darlene Joyce Frehse

Darlene Joyce Frehse

Jul 18, 2009

Darlene Joyce Frehse, 68, of Finlayson, died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at her home. She was born November 15, 1940 in Pine Lake Township to Nels and Irene (Schlapkohl) Efram. Darlene was united in marriage to Wilton Frehse on August 23, 1958 in Finlayson. Darlene resided in the McGrath and Finlayson areas most of her life. She was an officer...

Joseph Prachar

Joseph Prachar

Jul 13, 2009

Joseph Prachar, 99, of Willow River, died Monday, July 13, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born March 31, 1910 in Willow River to Bohumil and Rose Prachar. Joe attended Willow River High School before joining the service at 17. He was a Marine Corps Veteran, serving in Guam from July 30, 1928 to February 1, 1930 as...

Leroy Athey

Leroy Athey

Jul 9, 2009

LeRoy "Lee" Athey LeRoy "Lee" Athey, 70, Moose Lake died peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, July 9, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born on July 29, 1938 in Armstrong, Iowa to Walter and Reva Athey. Lee grew up in Finlayson and attended school in Sandstone graduating in 1956. In June of 1956, Lee...

Mike Russell Williams

Mike Russell Williams

Jul 6, 2009

Mike Russell "Hoss" Williams, 36, of Birch Creek Township, died unexpectedly, Monday, July 6, 2009 at his home. He was born November 27, 1972 in Moose Lake to Russell and Elaine (Gustafson) Williams. Mike enjoyed visiting with his friends at Art's Café and Ernies, hunting and especially spending time with his family on the weekends. Mike is preceded in death...

Daniel P. Jensen

Daniel P. Jensen

Jul 4, 2009

Daniel P. Jensen Daniel P. Jensen, 57, Sturgeon Lake, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2009 from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. He gave the gift of life through organ/tissue donation after his death. Dan was born on February 19, 1952 in Duluth to Stanley Jensen and Alice (Jensen) Paulus. He grew up in Cloquet and later moved to...

Clifford Paulson, Sr.

Clifford Paulson, Sr.

Jul 1, 2009

Clifford "Tiny" Paulson, Sr. Clifford "Tiny" Paulson, Sr., age 71 of Moose Lake, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Wed., July 8, 2009 in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake MN and continued from 1:00 p.m. until the 2 p.m. funeral service on Thursday, July 9, 2009 in Hope Lutheran...

Amy V. Taipale

Amy V. Taipale

Jun 28, 2009

Amy V. Taipale Amy V. Taipale, 76, Sturgeon Lake, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born to Ernest and Elizabeth Peterson on January 26, 1933 in Port Wing, WI where she grew up and attended school. On June 9, 1951, Amy married Veikko Taipale in Superior. They lived in Hermantown and Cloquet before moving...

Erma Inez Renstrom

Erma Inez Renstrom

Jun 25, 2009

Erma Inez Renstrom, 86, of Moose Lake, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 in Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born February 12, 1923 in Moose Lake Township to Sulo and Hilma (Harju) Puntila. Erma graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1941. Erma was united in marriage to Richard E. Renstrom on July 4, 1942 in Cloquet. In...

William Daniel Widman, Jr.

William Daniel Widman, Jr.

Jun 23, 2009

William Daniel Widman, Jr., 65 of Sturgeon Lake, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born July 24, 1943 in Brainerd to William and Violet (Cole) Widman, Sr. Bill was united in marriage to Ina Jean Michener on January 25, 1964 in Sioux City, IA. Bill is a Navy Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War....

James Piette

James Piette

Jun 9, 2009

James "Don" Piette, 82, of Moose Lake, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009 in Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born August 8, 1926 in Brule, WI to LeRoy and Elsie (Sommer) Piette. Don lived in Brule, Grantsburg and Aitkin before moving to Moose Lake. Don was a graduate of Moose Lake High School. He worked on the Great...

Michael Brian Bailey

Michael Brian Bailey

Jun 8, 2009

Michael Brian Bailey, 55, of Moose Lake, died unexpectedly June 8, 2009. He was born June 2, 1954 in Morris to Brime and Blanche (Mills) Bailey. Mike owned and operated Cans On Call since 2004. Mike's hobby was raising miniature donkeys. He enjoyed talking with everyone, meeting new people and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Mike is preceded in...

Margaret Juleen Erickson

Margaret Juleen Erickson

Jun 6, 2009

Margaret Juleen Erickson, 91, of Moose Lake died Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born April 25, 1918 in Catawba, WI to Anton and Josemina (Haugdahl) Munson. Juleen attended high school in Amery, WI and later in St. Paul. Juleen was united in marriage to her first husband, Lorin Lee on October 11, 1941 in...

Dave Waldow

Dave Waldow

Jun 6, 2009

Dave Waldow Dave Waldow, 61, Sturgeon Lake, died tragically from injuries sustained in a farm accident involving his Holstein bull. He was born October 4, 1947 in Moose Lake to Alvin and Louise Waldow. He grew up in Windemere Township and at the age of two he began a lifelong passion of farming with his father. Dave graduated from Moose...

John Charles Mattson

John Charles Mattson

Jun 2, 2009

John "Jack" C. Mattson, 61, of Barnum, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born April 10, 1948 in Moose Lake to Ernest and Elizabeth (Kankaala) Mattson. Jack was an Army Veteran, serving in Germany from 1967-1969. Jack enjoyed 4-wheeling, plowing snow, yard work, listening to gospel and old country music, church and especially spending...

Albert W. Larson

Albert W. Larson

May 31, 2009

Albert W. Larson Albert W. Larson, 79, Denham, died suddenly on May 31, 2009 at his home. He was born to Runo and Julia Larson on February 5, 1930 in Birch Creek Township where he was a lifelong resident. Albert attended Maple Grove School and also helped his parents on the family farm. On June 3, 1950, Albert married Vivian...

Goldie N. Erickson

Goldie N. Erickson

May 28, 2009

Goldie Erickson Goldie Erickson, 95, Moose Lake, died Thursday, May 28, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born on December 29, 1913 in Plum City, WI to John and Christine Sway. Goldie grew up in Bruno where she attended school. She worked as a cook at logging camps on the Gunflint Trail. On January 13, 1940, Goldie married...