Obituaries

Iva Ann Korhonen

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Helen C. Shusta

Helen C. Shusta

Mar 12, 2009

Helen C. Shusta, 101, died Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born on July 20, 1907 in Superior, WI to Joseph and Eva Kowalczyk. At the age of 7, Helen moved with her family to Buyck, MN where she grew up and attended school. On October 15, 1928, Helen married Felix Shusta in Buyck. They...

Margaret J. Maggi

Margaret J. Maggi

Mar 12, 2009

Margaret J. Maggi, 84, of Brook Park, formerly of East St. Paul, died Thursday, March 12, 2009 at her home. She was born February 12, 1925 in Glen Flora, WI to Konrad and Annabelle (Ersland) Helland. Margaret was united in marriage to Angelo Maggi. Margaret was a custodian at Mora Elementary School for many years. She had a love for...

Frank David Magdziarz

Frank David Magdziarz

Mar 9, 2009

Frank David Magdziarz, 60, of Willow River, passed away March 9, 2009 at his home. He was born September 22, 1948 in Moose Lake to Frank A. and Rose (Wojtysiak) Magdziarz. Frank graduated in 1966 from Willow River High School and went on to the University of Minnesota-Crookston, graduating in 1970 with a degree in Forestry. He was employed by...

Myrtle Anderson

Myrtle Anderson

Mar 7, 2009

Myrtle (Strandberg) Anderson Myrtle Anderson, 85, Moose Lake, formerly of New Brighton, died Saturday, March 7, 2009. in Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Cloquet. She was born on March 3, 1924 in Mahtowa to G.A. and Julia Strandberg. Myrtle grew up in Mahtowa and graduated from Barnum High School in 1942. On March 7, 1945, Myrtle married Paul D. Anderson. She...

Jacqueline Ann Johnson

Jacqueline Ann Johnson

Mar 2, 2009

Jacqueline "Jackie" Johnson Jacqueline Ann Johnson, 74, Willow River, died Monday, March 2, 2009 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents: Heber & Yvonne Thompson; infant brother: Heber Thompson; a brother: Bill Thompson; a sister: Jan Thompson; and Sheldon's father: James Johnson. Jackie will be lovingly remembered by her son: Sheldon Johnson of Willow...

Virgil H. Kuhlman

Virgil H. Kuhlman

Mar 2, 2009

Virgil H. Kuhlman Virgil H. Kuhlman, 83, Moose Lake, died peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on June 3, 1925 in Ruthton, MN to Edward and Lily Kuhlman. At the age of 13, he moved to Tamarack and attended McGregor High School. Virgil was confirmed at St. John's...

Richard K. Waseen

Richard K. Waseen

Feb 27, 2009

Richard K. "Rick" Waseen, 60, of Barnum, died Friday, February 27, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth with his family by his side after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 27, 1948 in Moose Lake to Norman and Lorraine (Gardner) Waseen. After graduating from Barnum High School in 1966 and the Duluth Technical School...

Linda Marlene Zuk

Linda Marlene Zuk

Feb 26, 2009

Linda M. Zuk, 53, of Kettle River, died Thursday, February 26, 2009 in Rochester Methodist Hospital, Rochester. She was born February 22, 1956 in Princeton to George and Virginia (Molloy) Nikko, Sr. Linda attended Big Lake Elementary School and graduated from Willow River High School in 1974. She went on to Area Vocational Tech of St. Cloud to become a...

David Andrew Knudson

David Andrew Knudson

Feb 25, 2009

David Andrew Knudson, 59, of Kettle River, finished his journey here on Earth, to begin a new journey in Heaven, after battling with cancer for 4 years. He passed away peacefully at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth on February 25, 2009 with his wife of 31 years, daughters & best friend since childhood, by his side. He was born...

Lawrence Waechter

Lawrence Waechter

Feb 24, 2009

Lawrence "David" Waechter Lawrence "David" Waechter, 65, Barnum, passed away peacefully after a 3 year battle with brain cancer at St. Eligius Health Center, Duluth with his family by his side on February 24, 2009. He was born on September 15, 1943 to Lawrence and Dorothy Waechter where he grew up and attended school. After graduating from Hibbing High School,...

Joe A. Busch

Joe A. Busch

Feb 21, 2009

Joe A. Busch Joe A. Busch, 39, Cambridge, formerly of Moose Lake, died Saturday, February 21, 2009 in Cambridge Medical Center. He was born on March 13, 1969 in Mesa, AZ. In 1981, Joe moved to Moose Lake and attended Moose Lake High School graduating in 1987. He lived in the Moose Lake area and worked for Trade Construction. Joe...

Judy Ann Johnson

Judy Ann Johnson

Feb 15, 2009

Judy Ann Johnson Judy Ann Johnson, 56, Sturgeon Lake, entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 15, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. She was born on January 11, 1953 in Virginia to Brime and Blanche Bailey. Judy graduated from Floodwood High School. She lived in the Moose Lake area and worked at the Treat Shop in Moose Lake. On...

Barbara R. Bol

Barbara R. Bol

Feb 13, 2009

Barbara R. Bol Barbara R. Bol, 80, Duluth, formerly of Moose Lake, was called Home by her Savior on Friday, February 13, 2009. She was born on March 23, 1928 to Lawrence & Dorothy Mahler in Mishawaka, Indiana. Barbara graduated from high school in South Bend, IN. She lived on the Iron Range until moving to Moose Lake in 1974....