Obituaries

Bruce B. Paszak

Bruce B. Paszak

Sep 22, 2008

Bruce B. Paszak, 53, of Moose Lake, died Monday, September 22, 2008, in Graves Adult Foster Care, Moose Lake.  He was born May 13, 1955 in Duluth to Bernard and Betty (Dalh) Paszak.Bruce is preceded in death by his father, Bernard; twin brother, Kenneth.Bruce is survived by his mother, Betty Paszak; 2 brothers, Mike and Dale. A Graveside Memorial Service...

Margaret Ann Goodno

Margaret Ann Goodno

Sep 4, 2008

Margaret Ann Goodno, 71, of Willow River, died Thursday, September 4, 2008, in Viewcrest Health Care Center, Duluth.  She was born October 21, 1936 in Duluth to Edwin and Emma Jacobson.  Margaret was married to William Novitski from 1954-1964.  Margaret was united in marriage to Lester Goodno on September 24, 1966 in Northwood, Iowa. She was employed at General Andrews...

Kenneth A. Anderson

Kenneth A. Anderson

Aug 27, 2008

Kenneth A. Anderson Kenneth A. Anderson, 74, Barnum, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in Moose Lake.  He was born on November 21, 1933 in Moose Lake to Alvin and Mabel Anderson.  He grew up in the Barnum and Moose Lake area and attended the Old Central School.  He served in the United States Air Force and was very proud about...

Shirleyann Nelson

Shirleyann Nelson

Aug 16, 2008

Shirleyann Nelson, 80, of Barnum, MN died Saturday, August 16, 2008 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake.  She was born September 2, 1927 in Freedom Township, MN to Allen and Eva (Shults) Simmerman.  Shirleyann was united in marriage to Edwin J. Nelson on September 2, 1948 in Minneapolis, MN.  Shirleyann was involved in Questers and was both a reading tutor and...

Helen Ruth Margaret Lattu

Helen Ruth Margaret Lattu

Aug 15, 2008

Helen Ruth Margaret Lattu, 90, of Edina died Friday, August 15, 2008 in Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina.  She was born July 13, 1918 in Minneapolis to Einar and Matilde (Jensen) Lattu, Sr.  Helen graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1934.  She worked for General Motors Parts Division as a secretary for over 32 years.  Helen was an active member...

Selma E. Overland

Selma E. Overland

Aug 13, 2008

Selma E. Overland Selma E. Overland, 86, Moose Lake, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 following a brief but courageous battle with bone cancer. She was born on November 14, 1921 to Jordan and Helga Nelson in Windemere Township, the 12th of 13 children. Selma attended Island Lake School and Willow River High School....

Helen Ukura

Helen Ukura

Jul 30, 2008

Kate Ukura, 94, of Maple Grove, formerly of Richfield, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 30, 2008.  She was born October 9, 1913 in Beaver Township, Aitkin County to Oscar and Jennie (Seppanen) Fors.  Kate was married for 65 years to Andrew R. Ukura.Kate was a lifelong member of Beaver Community Church. She loved laughing and especially...

Archie L. Johnson

Archie L. Johnson

Jul 28, 2008

Archie L. Johnson, 68, of Sturgeon Lake, died unexpectedly at home from a heart attack on Monday, July 28, 2008.   He was born to John and Olga Johnson on July 31, 1939 at the family farm in Windemere Township.  Archie attended the 11C School in Windemere Township.  On December 19, 1959, Archie married Delores Gray in Braham.  They continued farming...

Donna Ann Borgnine

Donna Ann Borgnine

Jul 23, 2008

Donna Ann Granucci-Borgnine, 75, of Moose Lake, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in Sandstone. She was born October 7, 1932 in North Hollywood to Charles and Velm (Adams) Granucci.Donna was previously married to Morgan Haney and Ernest Borgnine.She loved life and people. Donna enjoyed collecting clowns, cooking, traveling, arts, crafts and especially spending time with her grandchildren.Donna is preceded in...

Agnes M. Zabaske

Agnes M. Zabaske

Jul 23, 2008

Agnes M. Zabaske, 88, Willow River, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake.  She was born on September 20, 1919 in Minneapolis to John and Sophie Misukanis.  Agnes moved with her family to Milwaukee and later to Windemere Township where the family farmed.  On September 23, 1935, Agnes married Peter Zabaske in St. Isidore's Catholic Church, Sturgeon...

Ruth Y. Stepan

Ruth Y. Stepan

Jul 19, 2008

Ruth Yvonne Stepan, 72, of Willow River, died Saturday, July 19, 2008 in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake.  She was born November 7, 1935 in Cass County to Frank and Una (Young) Heavirland.  Ruth was united in marriage to James Stepan on May 29, 1959 in Sturgeon Lake.  She and her husband James farmed west of Willow River until 1975.  Ruth...

Michael Gene Tait

Michael Gene Tait

Jul 19, 2008

Michael Gene Tait, 53, of Barnum, died Saturday, July 19, 2008.  He was born December 18, 1954 in Moose Lake to Neal and Vera (Schmidt) Tait.  Michael is a veteran of the United States Army.  He enjoyed wildlife, fishing, country music, gardening and had a love for animals, especially cats.  He especially enjoyed staying in the Twin Cities with his...

William O. Brusewitz

William O. Brusewitz

Jul 18, 2008

William "Bill" O. Brusewitz, 77, of Sturgeon Lake, formerly of Woodbury, died Friday, July 18, 2008 in Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.  Bill was born May 12, 1931 in Minneapolis to Cecil and Hazel (Oberg) Brusewitz.  Bill is a Navy Veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict.  Bill was united in marriage to Barbara Haunch on November 23, 1975 in...

Karen Elizabeth Sommers

Karen Elizabeth Sommers

Jun 30, 2008

Karen E. Sommers, 66, Minneapolis, died peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2008 at her home with her family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer.  Karen was born on February 27, 1942 in Minneapolis to William and Alma Sands.  Karen grew up in Minneapolis and raised her children in Shakopee and Osseo communities.  She returned to Minneapolis in...

Mari-Lyn Balmaceda

Mari-Lyn Balmaceda

May 24, 2008

Mari-Lyn Balmaceda, 33, Roseville, died on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis following complications after surgery.  She was born on May 7, 1975 in District #1 Benito Sulivan Isabela, Philippines to Felomino and Zenaida Lorenzo.  During her youth, Lyn was a very active member in the church choir.  She was also an officer in...