Obituaries
Beatrice M. Oachs
May 24, 2009
Beatrice M. Oachs, 92, Barnum, died Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. She was born on October 7, 1916 in Vernon Center, MN to Trellis and Lois Spence. At the age of 10, Beatrice moved with her family to Mapleton, MN returning to Vernon Center in 1929 where she attended school. On May 9, 1935,...
Payton Maddox Chandler
May 16, 2009
Payton Maddox Chandler Payton Maddox Chandler, 3, Moose Lake, died on Saturday, May 16, 2009 following a tragic accident at his home. Payton was born on July 16, 2005 in Moose Lake to Brian and Desiree Chandler. He was a very affectionate boy whom could instantly make friends and become the center of attention. Payton often started his day with...
Ervin B. Prachar
May 16, 2009
Ervin B. Prachar Ervin B. Prachar, 89, Willow River, died Saturday, May 16, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on March 10, 1920 to Bohumil and Rose Prachar in Willow River where he grew up and attended school. In 1942, Erv graduated from the University of MN School of Agriculture. He taught school in LeCenter, MN...
James F. Ketchum
May 12, 2009
James F. Ketchum James F. Ketchum, 85, Sturgeon Lake, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born on February 19, 1924 in Waseca to Charles and Alva Ketchum. They lived in St. Paul and later moved to a farm in Kerrick where Jim grew up and attended school in Duquette and Bruno. Jim was...
Robert Eugene Pince
May 5, 2009
Robert "Gene" Eugene Pince, 77, of McGrath, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born December 14, 1931 in Superior, WI to Arthur and Helen (Drahota) Pince. Gene grew up in Arthyde where he attended school until 8th grade. He went on to attend Willow River High School, graduating in 1949. Gene is an Army...
Marion L. Jusczak
May 3, 2009
Marion L. Jusczak, 87 , of Moose Lake, died Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Mercy Health Care Center in Moose Lake, Minnesota Marion was born to Peter and Hilma Peterson on August 12, 1921. On June 26, 1943 she married Chester Jusczak. They homesteaded the family farm in Split Rock area until they moved to Moose Lake and opened the...
Robert Leroy Sorensen
Apr 23, 2009
Robert "Bob" "Soren" Sorensen, 82, of Sturgeon Lake, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, in North Memorial Medical Center, Robbinsdale. He was born November 4, 1926, in Bankcroft, Nebraska to Peter and Emma (Brue) Sorensen. Bob is a Navy veteran of WWII. Bob was united in marriage to his first wife, Arlene Winders on June 24, 1948 in St. Paul and...
Douglas Thorne Armstrong
Apr 21, 2009
Douglas T. Armstrong, 53, of Kerrick, died Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at his home. He was born February 7, 1956 to Chester and Jane (Brittian) Armstrong. Doug enjoyed fishing, hunting and especially spending time with his local buddies and his dog, Whitey McGee. Doug loved his grandchildren. Douglas is preceded in death by his parents. Douglas is survived by 2...
Earl Bowers
Apr 18, 2009
Wayne Bowers, 89, died Saturday, April 18, 2009 in Pine Health Care Center, Sandstone. A Memorial Graveside Service was held Thursday, April 23, at 4 PM in Lakeview Cemetery, Rutledge. Military Honors were provided by American Legion Post #151 of Sandstone. A luncheon followed at the End Zone in Rutledge. To sign the guestbook online, go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com.
Harry Joseph Borowske
Apr 18, 2009
Harry J. Borowske, 83, Kettle River, formerly of St. Paul, died peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. He was a Coast Guard Veteran of WWII. Harry was employed for 25 years by Minnesota Mining in St. Paul. He loved to hunt and fish with his boys and was known for his...
Gerald Theodore Hammitt
Apr 12, 2009
Gerald Theodore Hammitt Gerald Theodore Hammitt, 92, Blackhoof Township, died Sunday, April 12, 2009 in Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born on November 6, 1916 in Henning, MN to Fred and Mary Hammitt. Jerry grew up in Wrenshall where he attended Pleasant Valley School. Jerry worked many different jobs including working with his grandparents in Iowa and...
Jennie C. Mickalson
Apr 12, 2009
Jennie C. Mickalson Jennie C. Mickalson entered into rest at Mercy Health Care Center on Sunday April 12, 2009 at the age of 96. Jennie was born October 2, 1912 to Albert and Julia Anderson in Windemere Township. She attended Windemere "C" school and finished high school in three years graduating in 1930 from Moose Lake High School. Jennie went...
Arlene Snyder
Apr 5, 2009
Arlene Snyder, 80, of Sturgeon Lake, died Sunday April 5, 2009. She was born December 8, 1928, in Moose Lake to Newell C. and Christine C. (Thoen) Anderson. Arlene was a proud member of Hope Lutheran Church, Moose Lake. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, all animals and especially spending time with all of her friends. Arlene is preceded in death by...
Iva Ann Korhonen
Apr 4, 2009
Iva Ann Korhonen, 73, of Kettle River, died Saturday, April 4, 2009 at her home. She was born June 25, 1936, in Isle to John and Alberta (Benning) Buck. Iva graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1954. Iva was united in marriage to Daniel Korhonen on April 13, 1963 in Moose Lake. Iva was a bookkeeper for over 30...
Leroy Hellerstedt
Apr 3, 2009
LeRoy Hellerstedt LeRoy Hellerstedt, 85, Moose Lake passed away April 3, 2009 at Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. He was born on January 29, 1924 to Oscar and Ida (Gustafson Lidberg) Hellerstedt in Kettle River where he was raised. At the age of 17, LeRoy joined the Merchant Marines, serving overseas during WWII. On July 6, 1946, he married...
Michael J. Ledoux, Jr.
Apr 2, 2009
Michael J. LeDoux, Jr. Michael J. LeDoux, Jr., 66, Carlton, died peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at his home in the arms of his wife and son. He was born on July 31, 1942 in Duluth to Michael, Sr. and Wanda LeDoux. Michael grew up in Duluth and graduated from Denfeld High School. He worked on the Rescue Squad...
Carol Evon Hauck
Mar 25, 2009
Carol Evon Hauck, 62, of Mahtowa died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at her home. She was born March 11, 1947 in Moose Lake to William and Helen (Ruotsalainen) Miller. Carol was united in marriage to Jack Hauck on February 25, 1966 in Mahtowa. Carol is survived by her loving husband Jack; 2 sons, Dewayne (Jennifer) Hauck and Heath (Rita) Hauck;...
Jack Jaros
Mar 19, 2009
Jack Jaros Jack Jaros, 75, Willow River, died Thursday, March 19, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. He was born in Rutledge on April 5, 1933 to John and Agnes Jaros. He grew up in Rutledge and attended school in Willow River graduating in 1951. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. On October 31, 1953, Jack married...
Edna E. Koch
Mar 18, 2009
Edna E. Koch Edna E. Koch, 95, Carlton, MN, formerly of Sauk Centre, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 in Inter-Faith Care Center, Carlton. She was born on May 22, 1913 in Annandale to James and Elizabeth (Warner) Minor. On February 12, 1934, Edna married Al Koch. Edna was a homemaker through the years and spent most of her life on...
Helen N. Davis
Mar 14, 2009
Helen N. Davis Helen N. Davis, 62, Kettle River, died Saturday, March 14, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. She was born on May 30, 1946 in West Port, MA to Charles & Nilda Davis. She was a longtime resident of Kettle River. Helen loved knitting, embroidery, and playing bingo. She truly loved children and animals. She will be...
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