Obituaries

Carol Ann Robinson

Carol Ann Robinson

Feb 18, 2025

Carol Ann Robinson, 88, Carlton, formerly of Kerrick, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Inter Faith Care Center, Carlton.

She was preceded in death by 1st husband: Leonard Sagvold; 2nd husband: Archie Robinson; step-son: Randy Robinson; brother: Wayne Meyer; and an infant sister: Lois Meyer.

Carol will...

John Leo Sack

John Leo Sack

Feb 12, 2025

John Leo Sack, of Willow River passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Moose Lake.  John was born to Joseph and Susan (Steindl) Sack on October 21, 1933, in Sisseton, SD.

John's family were share crop farmers, relocating to Chokio and Flensburg.  When...

Darlene Ann Lafave

Darlene Ann Lafave

Feb 10, 2025

Darlene Ann (Skinaway) Lafave, 80, of Hinckley passed away Monday February 10, 2025 in her home surrounded by family. She was born July 26, 1944, to Richard and Emma (Sutton) Skinaway in St. Paul.

Darlene was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and auntie.

She was preceded in death her...

Kristie Ann Erickson

Kristie Ann Erickson

Feb 7, 2025

Kristie Ann Erickson, aged 65, of Barnum, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Duluth. She was born on November 5, 1959, in Cambridge, Minnesota.

Kristie pursued her education at the University of Minnesota, Mankato, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).  Kristie was joined in...

Curtis "Curt" D. Wilson, Jr

Curtis "Curt" D. Wilson, Jr

Feb 5, 2025

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Curtis "Curt" D. Wilson, Jr., 78, of Moose Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends following a battle with cancer.

Curt was born on October 10, 1946, in Moose Lake to...

Jeffrey Scott Countryman

Jeffrey Scott Countryman

Jan 30, 2025

Jeffrey Scott Countryman, of Kettle River, Minnesota, passed away on January 30, 2025, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. He was born on August 18, 1967, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Leigh and Sally Countryman.

Jeff graduated from Sibley High School in 1985 and, shortly thereafter, enlisted in the United States Army, where...

Ann "Toots" Fanum

Ann "Toots" Fanum

Jan 30, 2025

Ann "Toots" Theresa Fanum, 72, of Sturgeon Lake, MN passed away peacefully Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Sandstone Health Care. She was born on June 17, 1952, to Lawrence and Jeanne (Letourneau) Perron in Stillwater, MN.

Ann started working right away for 3M in high school through the on-the-job training program and never left....

Dennis "Denny" Stockamp

Dennis "Denny" Stockamp

Jan 24, 2025

Dennis "Denny" Stockamp, 75, of Sturgeon Lake died at home on Jan. 24, 2025. Denny was born on March 2, 1949 to Donna (Thompson) and George Stockamp. He attended school in Willow River, MN and following graduation enlisted in the US Army, serving in Germany and Vietnam. After returning home, he worked construction for several years and then...

Terrel A Hoopman

Terrel A Hoopman

Jan 21, 2025

Terrel A. "Terry" Hoopman, 80, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, passed away following a decline in health on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Moose Lake Village, Moose Lake, Minnesota.

A private family service is pending with Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin, Minnesota.

Robert C. Zimmerman

Robert C. Zimmerman

Jan 21, 2025

Robert Zimmerman, 67, Moose Lake, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Essentia - St. Mary's Duluth.

He was preceded in death by two daughters: Remy and Bobbi Jo.

Robert will be survived by his son: Zac (Ashley) Zimmerman of Mahtowa; grandchildren: Kyle, Devon, Aden, and Harmonie; and his nieces.

Private family services will...

Philomae Mikrot

Philomae Mikrot

Jan 20, 2025

Philomae Mikrot 89, Willow River, died peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Essentia Health, Moose Lake.

She was born on the family farm in Kettle River Township, the youngest of 5, to John and Magdalen Balut on October 19,1935. Philomae graduated from Willow River High School in 1953. She worked at Metropolitan Insurance...

Greg Phillip Graves

Greg Phillip Graves

Jan 10, 2025

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Greg Phillip Graves 72, of Moose Lake passed away on January 9th, 2025, after a recent diagnosis of stage four cancer.

Greg always had a good sense of humor. Even as a child, he would crack a joke and laugh uproariously at it,...

Laurence Michael Oraskovich

Laurence Michael Oraskovich

Jan 9, 2025

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Laurence "Larry" Oraskovich, 73, of Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 9, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Larry was born on March 1, 1951, in Duluth, Minnesota, to George...

Bob Nowak, Sr.

Bob Nowak, Sr.

Jan 7, 2025

Bob Nowak, Sr., 89, Moose Lake, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Moose Lake Village.  He was born on January 11, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI to Roman and Ruth Nowak.  Bob grew up in Webster, WI where he attended school.  On August 9, 1954, Bob married Faye Johnson in Norwood, IA.  They lived in Buffalo and Bob attended...

Natalie Melissa Rinae Carlsness

Natalie Melissa Rinae Carlsness

Jan 2, 2025

Natalie Melissa Rinae Carlsness November 27, 2005 - January 2, 2025 Natalie Melissa Rinae Carlsness, 19, passed away on January 2, 2025. She is survived by her loving parents, Timothy and Angela Carlsness; brothers Cyrus, Elijah and Hudson; devoted grandparents Rod and Nancy Poynter and Fred and Judy Molitor; aunts Melissa (William) Sorensen and Jessica (Andrew) Mattevi; and...

Daniel J. Korhonen

Daniel J. Korhonen

Jan 1, 2025

Daniel J. Korhonen, 92, lifelong resident of Kettle River, died peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2025 in Barnes Care, Esko.  He was born on December 16, 1932 in Moose Lake to Edward and Ellen Korhonen.  Dan attended school in Kettle River though the 8th grade and then attended Moose Lake High School for grades 9-12 and also played...

Lee Curtiss Ii

Lee Curtiss Ii

Dec 28, 2024

Lee LoRoy Curtiss II, 59, of Askov, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born January 30, 1965, to Lee LoRoy Curtiss I and Florence (Booth) Curtiss in Wauwatosa, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Andrew Lee Curtiss (12/18/1992 - 12/20/1992), as well as his...

Richard "Rick" Waldhalm

Richard "Rick" Waldhalm

Dec 26, 2024

Richard "Rick" Waldhalm, 65, Moose Lake, died on Thursday, December 26, 2024 on the farm he poured his heart and soul into.  He was born on December 24, 1959 in Duluth to James and Elizabeth Waldhalm.  Rick grew up in Moose Lake and attended Moose Lake High School.  While at a young age and still in school, Rick began...

Richard E. Ramey

Richard E. Ramey

Dec 16, 2024

Richard E Ramey joined his beloved wife in heaven Dec 16, 2024 after a battle with lymphoma.  His family would like to thank the staff of Golden Horizons of Sandstone, MN  and Ecumen Hospice for taking such good care of him in the last months of his life.  Richard was born July 5, 1935 to Raymond and Mollie...

Ervin Carl Dahlen

Ervin Carl Dahlen

Dec 14, 2024

Ervin Carl Dahlen, 97, of Sturgeon Lake passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born July 14, 1927, to Carl and Alma (Johnson) Dahlen on the farm.

In 1896 Ervin's grandfather, Charles Dahlen came to Sturgeon Lake in covered wagon with his sons, Oscar and Ervin's father Carl. They came...