Obituaries
Vernon Hayes
Sep 23, 2009
Vernon "Gabby" Hayes Vernon "Gabby" Hayes, 79, Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Cloquet, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 in Duluth. He was born on August 29, 1930 in Moose Lake to Cecil and Melva Hayes. Vern grew up and attended Moose Lake High School. On September 1, 1950, Vern married Lyn Kohtala in Kettle River. They lived in Cloquet...
Ferdinand W. Langhorst
Sep 8, 2009
Ferdinand W. Langhorst, 94, of Barnum, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born March 13, 1915, in Barnum Township, the 9th child of Christoph and Anna (Huebner) Langhorst. Ferdinand graduated from the 8th grade at Central School, Barnum. He was confirmed in the first confirmation class at Elim Lutheran...
David A. Matuseski
Sep 5, 2009
David A. Matuseski, 84, of Moose Lake, died Saturday, September 5, 2009 in Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born January 17, 1925 in Moose Lake to Albert and Pauline (Obraske) Matuseski. David was a WWII Veteran, serving in the Army. David was united in marriage to Helen Petersen on November 25, 1952 in Moose Lake. David worked...
David John Otis Christy
Aug 31, 2009
David John Otis Christy "Odie" David John Otis Christy, "Odie", 30, Sturgeon Lake, died Monday, August 31, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. David was born on July 16, 1979 in Moose Lake. He grew up in Split Rock Twp. and attended Moose Lake High School graduating in 1998. David worked as a fitter for Brothers Fire Protection....
Jerome Alan Derungs
Aug 27, 2009
Jerome "Jerry" Alan DeRungs, 50, of Moose Lake, died Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born September 10, 1958 in Huron, SD to John and Jean (Folz) DeRungs. He moved to Moose Lake when he was 5 years old. Jerry attended Moose Lake High School, graduating in 1976. He attended St. John's University in Collegeville...
Olga Baker
Aug 24, 2009
Olga Baker Olga Baker, 89, Barnum, died peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2009 in Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on September 20, 1919 to Olaf and Vendela Swanson in Blackhoof Twp. where she grew up and attended school. After school, Olga remained in Blackhoof Twp. and worked for farmers in the area. On March 3, 1938,...
Emil J. Biederman
Aug 23, 2009
Emil J. Biederman, 86, of Willow River, died Sunday, August 23, 2009 in Bayshore Health Center, Duluth. Graveside Services were held Thursday, August 27, at 11:00 A.M. in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Willow River. To sign the guestbook online, go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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....
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