Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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