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Lucile I. Sundeen, 103, of Cook, went to be with her Lord, on Friday, June 30, 2006, at the Cook Nursing Home. She was born in on September 10, 1902, at Maplewood, Minnesota, the daughter of James and Maud (Phelps) Eddy.

She grew up in Greaney, where she attended school. She married Carl Sundeen on July 16, 1926, at Duluth. They moved to Silverdale after marriage where they lived for over 20 years, then to Cook in 1946. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to quilt, garden, and enjoyed her flowers. Lucile was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cook, was a committed Christian and looked forward to going home to her Lord.

She is survived three daughters, Lorraine (Oscar) Carlson of Cook, Faith (Irving) Brodeen of Cook, and Hope (George) Blomberg of Ogema, WI.; four sons, Eugene (Barbara) Sundeen of Spokane, WA., Carl (Helen) Sundeen of Perham, MN., Eddy (Jackie) Sundeen of Fairfax, Virginia, and Rev. Dennis (Pat) Sundeen of Cook; 30 Grandchildren, 60 Great Grandchildren, and 22 Great Great Grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl on February 25, 1977; one daughter Winifred Egerdahl in 1997,; one Grandson, John Sundeen; four brothers, Clement, George, Augustus, and James Eddy; two sisters, Mae Zagrabelny and Pearl Lehman.

Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Monday at the First Baptist Church in Cook. Rev. Randy Swenson will be the officiant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Interment will be in the Cook Community Cemetery.

Lillian Mary Peltonen, 92, of St. Louis Park, Minn., formerly of Angora, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2006, at the St. Louis Park Plaza Health Care Center in St. Louis Park.

She was born Nov. 12, 1913, in Angora. She was the 10th child of Jacob and Elizabeth (Kantinen) Latikka. On May 8, 1930, she married Uno Peltonen in Virginia. Following their marriage, they made their home in Angora, where they lived for 61 years. She loved to cook and bake. She was known for her famous homemade doughnuts, cream puffs, banana cream pies and prune tarts (during the holidays). She took great pride in preparing a delicious meal and seeing people enjoy her cooking. Nobody ever left from visiting Lillian and Uno without being served several cups of coffee and a table full of homemade goodies. She worked for 10 years in the housekeeping department of the Cook Community Hospital and Nursing Home. She was a member for several years of both the Cooperative Guild and the Angora Women’s Club.

Survivors include two daughters, Irene (Allan) Kujala of Chisholm, and Karen (Sam) Carson of St. Louis Park; a daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Peltonen of Blaine, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Uno 96, 2005 of 75 years, Uno; only son, Floyd 57, 1993; five brothers, John (in infancy), Werner, Matt, Emil and Julius; four sisters, Olga Anderson, Martha Everett, Celia Mattila and Ingrid Mizell.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lakewood Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Virginia at a later date. Arrangements are with the Range Funeral Home in Virginia.

Aylette Monique LeMoine, 24, was surrounded by family as she departed into God’s arms on Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Unfortunately organ donation was unsuccessful.

Aylette was born Dec. 21, 1981, to Richard and Colleen (Shega) LeMoine in Aurora, and resided in Somerset, Wis. She was a Mesabi East High School graduate in 2000 with highest honors, and received an AA degree from Mesabi Range Community College as a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Credits earned from Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado, Normandale and Inver Hills Community College in Minnesota fulfilled pre-med requirements. She was certified by the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy and was a recent employee of the Philips Eye Institute Pharmacy in Minneapolis.

Aylette’s academic strengths and achievements followed her throughout high school, college and her U.S. Air Force career (Lackland, Sheppard, Scott, Peterson and Schriever Air Force bases). Distinguished as their top graduate of military technical school, she earned a position with the Air Force Academy clinic in Colorado Springs, Colo. She received the Pediatric Patient Care Front-Runner Award and was honored with Airman of the Quarter (2003).

Her love and compassion guided a career in medical services which inspired more than 2,000 hours of volunteering. Involvement included Christian and teen leadership groups, plasma donor, Spcial Olympics, charitable fund-raisers, Habitat for Humanity, mentorship, exclusive volunteer member performing newborn hearing screens, and medical support at Air Force Academy functions; and provided spiritual guidance and education for homeless teens with chemical dependencies at Soxx Place in Denver. Perosnal interests included reading, piano, volleyball, running, Bible study, physical fitness and movies.

She is survived by her parents; siblings, Tyson and Kai of Hoyt Lakes, Cory (Megan) of Kansas City, Mo., Chyrisse of Somerset, Wis., and Dionne (Paul) Peterson of Alexandria; nephew, Spencer, and nieces, Taylor and Mari; grandfather, Martin Schaefbauer of Cook; Godparents, Kevin and Karen Roche of Virginia; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Deidre Rose; and grandparents, Rose Schaefbauer, and Oscar and Elsie LeMoine

Funeral 1 p.m. Saturday at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Hoyt Lakes, with a viewing in the church from 11:30 until service time Saturday and visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday at Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial will be in the Hoyt Lakes Memorial Cemetery. Memorials preferred. Online remembrances may be directed to the8monks@yahoo.com.

Laverne “Vern” Smith, 64, of Angora, died Sunday, June 25, 2006, at the Cook Hospital.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date in Fosston, Minnesota.

Vern was born on February 2, 1942, at Bagley, Minnesota. He grew up in the Fosston area, and was united in marriage to Shirley A. Winters on January 9, 1965 at Bagley. They lived in the cities for a time, then moved to Angora Township in 1976, where they have since resided. Vern was employed for 23 years with EvTac Mining Company. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, along with gardening.

He is survived by his wife Shirley, his mother, Ruth Holman of Fosston; three brothers, Myrl (Ilene) Smith of MacIntosh, MN., Francis (Marilyn) Smith of Bemidji, MN., and Franklin (Sharon) Smith of Monticello, MN.,; 2 sisters, Cleone (Larry) Johnson of Fosston, and Darlene Novacek of Grand Forks, N.D., along with nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Smith, and one brother Clayton Smith.

Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

Eric ‘Jay’ Douglas Kolstad, 24, SERVICES: Funeral 5 p.m. today at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in White Bear Lake, Minn., with visitation 3-5 p.m. today preceding service. The following Saturday, July 1, a celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. at the American Legion in Orr. The family prefers memorials.

Eric “Jay’’ Douglas Kolstad, 24, died as a result of a homicide in South St. Paul. He was pronounced brain dead on Wednesday, June 21, 2006. Family members honored Eric’s request to be an organ donor and are comforted by the knowledge that to date, eight people have received Eric’s gifts of life.

He was born Feb. 21, 1982, in Virginia. He attended schools in the metro area, including Hennepin Technical College. Eric enjoyed hunting at his family’s camp on the Echo Trail, fishing in Alaska and Mexico, and spending time with his dog, Hennesey.

He is survived by a close friend, Katherine Dannewitz; his mother, Colleen (Martin) Parker, of Zimmerman, Minn.; father, Douglas (Susan) Kolstad, of Britt; brothers, Ryan (Sarah) O’Leary of Somerset, Wis., and Daniel (Heather) O’Leary of Faribault, Minn.; maternal grandmother, Dillon Radle, of Duluth; and his stepfather, Rick Anderson, of Oak Park Heights, Minn.; and other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Tom Radle, of Orr; paternal grandparents, Cecelia and Carl Kolstad of Parkville; an uncle, Thomas Kolstad; and an aunt, Yvonne “Pat’’ Kolstad

John D. Anderson, 89, of Cook, died Monday, June 19, 2006,at his residence at the Homestead Apartment Building.

John was born on March 21, 1917, at Buhl, Minnesota; the son of Frank and Ann (Anderson) Anderson. He was raised in Buhl, and spent his teenage years in Cook, Buhl, Virginia, and Hibbing. He married W. Patricia Crowley in Duluth in 1941. He was an Army World War 11 Veteran, having rose to the rank of Major.

After the war he settled in California, where he raised his family. He was regional sales manager for Behr Manning Co. for twenty years. He moved to the Los Angeles area in the mid 1950’s where he owned a bar, print ship and floor maintenance company. He moved to Sacramento in the eighties, where he started a tape and abrasive company called All Tape Supply. John finally retired in 1995. He loved his golf, the sun, and Minnesota. He was quite the salesman during his day. He returned to Cook in 2001 to be home – to him there was no place like Minnesota.

He is survived by a son, John C. Anderson of Bandon, Oregon,; daughter-in-law, Alta M. Anderson; grandsons: John M. Anderson and Stephen E. Anderson.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; a daughter Gretchen M. Anderson, one brother, Frank E. Anderson,; and two sisters, Irene Anderson and Helene Anderson.

Funeral arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook.

Following his requests, there will be no visitation or services. Inurnment will be in the Camellia Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Sacramento, California.

Donald C. Rhead, 94, of Angora, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at the Cook Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Helen; 3 daughters, Jacqueline “Jackie” Clay of Angora, Sue Hendrickson of Hermantown, MN., an Debra Rhead of Horton, Mich., 7 Grandchildren, and 7 Great Grandchildren. Don drove bus for the city of Detroit, Michigan for many years. Family graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at the Alango Cemetery. Rev. Reuben Rosnau will be the officiant. Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook.

James C. Drift Jr. (Gaa ge gimig anong), 62, of Duluth, formerly of Nett Lake, died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, with his daughter Renee and granddaughter Ravyn at his side.

He was born on December 29, 1943, at Nett Lake, where he grew up. He moved to Duluth, where he has resided for nearly 30 years. He was employed in construction as a roofer for many years. James was a member of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, and was an avid hunter and ricer. He had an artistic talent, and liked to sketch and draw. He loved being with his family, and cherished his granddaughter. His family fondly remembers as his door always being open to people, and always invited people in and made them feel at home when they came over.

He is survived by one daughter, Renee (Leslie) Gibbs of Duluth,; 3 sisters, Helen Drift and Gloria Drift, both of Nett Lake, and Rose Lien of Angora, MN., one Granddaughter, Ravyn Gibbs of Duluth, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen on June 6, 1996, and one sister, Twila Day.

Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

Tribal Rites will be at 10:00 AM Monday at the Nett Lake Community Center. Gilbert Smith will be the spiritual advisor. Visitation will be after 4:00 PM on Sunday at the Community Center. Interment will be in the Nett Lake Cemetery.

Marylou “Jonnie” Boney, 68, of Nett Lake, died Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. She was born on July 18, 1937, at Nett Lake, the daughter of Rev. Frederick and Ann (Saice) Isham. Marylou, also called “Jonnie” by family and friends grew up and lived in Nett Lake most of her life.

She married Peter Boney Sr. on March 8, 1957, at Cass Lake, and they later divorced. Her life’s work was devoted to helping others. The loves of her live were her grandchildren, and the time spent with them. She also liked sewing, puzzles, braiding, and horses.

She is survived by 2 sons, Peter “Chief” (Rachel) Boney Jr. of Brooklyn Park, MN., Vernon “Vern Dean” Boney of Virginia; four daughters, Faye Hernandez of Long Beach, Calif., Nancyann (John) Rewertz of Virginia, Judy (Ed) Jacka, of Virginia and Jodi (Mike) Kleinbrook or River Falls, Wis.;

Four brothers, Ira “Pete” (Doris) Isham of Nett Lake, Felix “Lucky” Isham of Nett Lake, Francis “Tuffy” Isham of Cass Lake, Romaine “Bubba” Isham of Cass Lake; 6 sisters: Dorothy “Bosco” Mattson of Nett Lake, Elva Cadwell of Duluth, Linda Isham of Virginia, Sara Isham of Nett Lake, Ramona (Tim) Peterson of Duluth and Angela (Clarence “Stooge”) Nadeau of Red Lake, 19 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her former husband, Peter Boney Sr., on January 9, 1984,; her parents, Rev. Fred and Ann Isham; 2 brothers, Fred “Gint” Isham Jr., and Daniel “Joe” Isham; 5 sisters, Judy Isham, Lenora Isham, Phyllis Isham, Grendolyn “Coggie” Schulze, and Wanda Isham; 3 Grandchildren, Denise Boney, Chris Boney, and April Boney.

Funeral arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

SERVICES: Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in Nett Lake. Rev. Kevin Lasley and Rev. Wally Olson will be the officiants. Visitation will be after 5:00 PM Tuesday at the church. The casket bearers will be: Sidney Adams, Marcus Knife Chief, William Isham Jr., Fritz Lundeen, Danny Lambert Sr., Gerald “Junior” Strong, Ira “Sonny” Isham, Daniel Hilldebrand, and Lloyd Haas. The honorary bearers will be: Ira, Lucky, Tuffy, and Bubba Isham, Michael Boney, Daniel “Jim” Morrison, Carlos Hernandez, Peter “Peanut” Boney Jr., William Drift, Christopher Hernandez, Jordan Olson, Ryan Kleinbrook, Benjamin and Vernon Boney. Interment will be in the New Nett Lake Cemetery.

Peter R. Fischer, 73, of Cook, formerly of Iron, died Monday, May 29, 2006, at the Cook Nursing Home. He was born on August 6, 1932, at Eveleth, the son of John and Johanna (Starin) Fischer. He grew up in Iron and graduated from Eveleth High School in 1950.

He was employed by the Duluth-Mesabi-Iron Range Railroad in Iron. Peter proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was also employed by the Coon’s Pacific Company until he was seriously injured at work. He spent the remainder of his life in nursing care homes.

Before his disability he enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors, carpentry, auto mechanics, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, polka music, and spending time with family and friends. While residing at the Cook Nursing Home, the kind and caring staff became part of his extended family, and the family wishes to acknowledge the fine care, concern, and friendship given while he was in their care.

He is survived by two daughters, Diane and Renee Fischer, both of Chisholm; 2 brothers, James Fischer of Iron, and Earl Fischer of Virginia, along with nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Fischer on September 15, 2000, and one brother, John Fischer Jr.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday (June 7^th) at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook. Roger Desilets will be the officiant. Interment will be in the Cook Community Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

From: kathryn wiegert

To: simonson@accessmn.com

Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1

Subject: news

Hello Mr. Simonson,

I know that many people in the area check your website daily as it is a wonderful resource for current news.

I have some news that many people would want to know.

Meric-Vance (Rick) Neuenfeldt , the former assistant superintendent for our St Louis County Schools, passed away very suddenly on Saturday morning the 27^th of May at his home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rick was with our district from 1986-1996.

There is no service. He was cremated and his ashes will be spread at a later date.

He is survived by two brothers and their families and many, many friends that knew and loved him.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Kathy Wiegert

Director of Bands

Cherry High School

Meric-Vance “Rick” Neuenfeldt, 54, passed away very suddenly on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at his home near Friendship, Wis.

Rick was an educator devoted to the excellence of the lifelong learning experience. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with degrees in music education and curriculum development. Rick was the assistant superintendent for the St. Louis County schools in northern Minnesota, a curriculum director for DePere, Wis., and the fine arts coordinator for LaCrosse and Madison, Wis. public schools. Currently, Rick was a program director for a federal “Safe Schools-Drug Prevention” grant for the Adams/Friendship and Wautoma school districts. He was a gifted, talented and creative musician, composer, and administrator, a liberal, caring intellect, and a great friend.

He is survived by two brothers, Bruce (Kaye) Neuenfeldt of Fall Creek, Wis., and Bob (Sharon) Neuenfeldt of Somerset, Wis.; nephews, Bill, Mike, Rourke, and Tyrell; niece, Kristy; and sister-in-law, Faye.

He will be missed by a great many people and especially by his brass quintet “family.”

There will be a private family inurnment in Menomonee, Wis., on Friday. Rick may be memorialized through donations to public school music programs or other arts endeavors.

Daniel Edmond Isham III., infant son of Kent (Isham) Morrison and Liberty Isham, died Thursday, May 25, 2006, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by five brothers: Kyle Morrison, Ryan Isham, Daniel Isham, Jacob Villebrun and Kent Villebrun; 3 sisters, Allaurah Isham, Devon Northbird and Christina Isham; maternal grandparents Sara and Philip Isham, maternal great grandmother, Dorothy “Bosco” Mattson; paternal grandmother Frances “Cisco” Isham, paternal great grandmothers, Ruth Isham and Priscilla Morrison, all of Nett Lake, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home of Cook.

SERVICES: Funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon Sunday at the Nett Lake Community Center. Rev. Kevin Lasley will be the officiant. Visitation will be after 8:00 PM Saturday at the Community Center. Interment will be in the new Nett Lake Cemetery.

Claire V. Coviello, 76, of Virginia, formerly of Cook, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at the Virginia Regional Medical Center.

She was born on October 12, 1929, at Chicago, Illinois, where she grew up. Claire married Louis Coviello on July 9, 1949, at Fox Lake, Illinois. They honeymooned in the Lake Vermilion-Cook area and fell in love with the area. They worked in Chicago, saved their money for nearly 20 years, then bought land on Lake Vermilion. They built, owned and operated Retreat Lodge. Claire enjoyed writing poetry, and was a very good artist. She and Louis wintered in Gulf Shores, Alabama for many years.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis on June 17, 2003.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM Friday (June 2^nd) at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook. Fr. Larry Antus will be the officiant.

Harold Edward Olson, 73, of Duluth, passed away on May 21, 2006, at the Chris Jensen Nursing Home. He was born the son of Hjalmer and Signe on Jan. 10, 1933, in French Lake, Minn. Harold was united in marriage to Janice Hanson on July 18, 1953. He joined the United States Air Force at age 18 and was stationed in California and Montana, then returned to Minnesota. He resided in Alborn and worked at the Duluth Air Force Base. Harold was a member of the Masonic Lodge 186, Scottish Rite and AAD Shrine, Order of Eastern Star 25 of Duluth and 156 of Tower, American Legion Post 71 and the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity. Harold was an avid fisherman and hunter. He spent his retirement years between Lake Vermilion in summer and winters in Duluth.

Harold is survived by his wife, Janice; daughters, Susan Davey of Duluth and Sheri (Michael) Holmes of Angora; son, Lowell (Toni Snickers) Olson of Duluth; brothers, Johnny and Art Olson; sisters, Carolyne Thiessen, Millie Johnson, Marie Johnson, Florence Jones, Carol Wirtz and Marcy Petruzzi; six grandchildren, Heather, Matthew, Kristina, Sadie, Dillon and Ellie; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Carl Olson.

Memorial service at 3 p.m. Thursday at Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, 2701 W. Third St., Duluth. Visitation with the family one hour before the service and following the service. Pastor Dahar will be officiating. Services entrusted to Cremation Society of Minnesota

Kathleen “Kathy” Hauser, 59, of Seeley, MT., formerly of Ray and Ramsey, died May 21, 2006, at the Village Health Care Center in Missoula, Montana.

Kathy was born on August 29, 1946, at Minneapolis, the daughter of Don and Jeanne (Wallen) Stinson. She grew up in Minneapolis, where married Hans Hauser on September 8, 1962. In 1990, she and Hans started coming to Lake Kabetogama, and moved there permanently in 1997. Kathy enjoyed snowmobiling, playing cribbage, and most of all her family. She and Hans had moved to Missoula, Montana in 2004.

She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 43 years, Hans,; two children Moni (Dave) Janckila, and J.R.(Lora) Hauser; five grandchildren: Austin, Lea, Jack, Sarah and Emma,; one sister Barb Stinson and one brother Don (Barb) Stinson; aunt Peg (Dick) Wolfgram,, along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her son, Tony who died on January 5, 2003,; her father Donald Stinson who died on July 20, 2003, and mother Jeanne Stinson on August 1, 2003, and her father and mother-in-law, Alfred and Lydia Hauser.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 PM Sunday (May 28^th) at the Kabetogama United Methodist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral. Pastor Ruth Gangloff will be the officiant. Jen Carlson will provide the music. Interment will be in the Kabetogama Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook

Marjorie "Marge" (Dilley) Ranta 82, passed away on May 20, 2006 in the Twin Cites. She was born on October 24, 1923.

Marge was married to Robert "Bob" Ranta on December 2, 1941. She is survived by four children; Michael & Debbie Ranta, Jerome & Renee Ranta, Roberta & John Boyce and Sally & David Brackney. Marge is also survived by her Grandchildren, Brian, Sarah and Cynthia Ranta, Liisa (Scott) Smook, Leea Ranta, Jason (Heather), Gregory & Jack McFarland, Adam & Nicole Brackney.

Her husband Robert Ranta passed away on March 22, 2001 at the age of 82.

Bob & Marge owned and operated the Ranta Red Owl grocery store in Cook after buying the business from the Elmer & Rick Waataja in 1953. After five years in business they sold to John Musech in 1958.

Marge is survived by a nephew; Ray Ranta of Cook and a Niece; Sandi (Dean) Buchanan of Cook.

Information provided by Ray Ranta of Cook.

Ellen Nylund, 89, Cambridge, died May 9, 2006, at Grandview Christian Home. Ellen Gertrude Nylund was born in Ransjo Harjedalen, Sweden, on Feb. 11, 1917, to Ole and Selma Pearson. She immigrated with her parents and two brothers in 1923, and settled in Washkish, Minn. Ellen had several employments in Soudan, Minn., Milwaukee, Wis., and Cook, Minn. Ellen met her husband, Rudolph Nylund, in Soudan and they were married in Cook on April 12, 1941. Ellen came to know the Lord as her savior through her husband. They eventually settled in Hibbing and became the parents of three children. He husband, Rudolph, died in 1961. In 1965, Ellen and her daughter, Brita, moved to Isanti to be closer to her parents and sisters. Ellen was a member of Elim Baptist Church in Isanti and was involved in Women’s Bible Study. She enjoyed entertaining her friends in her home, cooking, sewing and reading.

Ellen’s family was very important to her and she loved them very much. In July 2000, she moved to Grandview Christian Home. She enjoyed her time there and made many friends.

She is survived by two sons, Rudolph (Janet) Nylund, McCordsville, Ind., and John (Connie) Nylund, Hibbing; one daughter, Brita (Gary) Sorenson, Isanti; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three brothers, Peter Pearson, Willow River, Vincent (Maryann) Pearson, Reno, Nev., and Nils (Carol) Pearson, Lynhurst, Ohio; two sisters, Vivian (George) Buckingham, Isanti; Lillie Ohotto, Isanti; and by many other relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, one grandson and by one brother.

Funeral: Services were held Friday, May 12, 2006, at Elim Baptist Church in Isanti with Dr. Roger Anderson officiating. Howard Doble, accompanied by Nancy Peabody, sang “How Great Thou Art” and “Children of The Heavenly Father.”

Pallbearers were Sheri Hoff, Heather Joffer, and Aaron, Adam, Aric and Ashley Sorenson.

Burial: Interment was in Cook Community Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Strike Funeral Home, Isanti Chapel

Ludvik J. “Al” Mesojedec, 94, of Soudan, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. He was born on September 20, 1911 in Soudan, the son of Ludvik and Helena (Breznik) Mesojedec. He was a lifelong resident of Soudan and attended the Tower Soudan School. Following school, he went to work for the D.M. & I.R. Railroad. He was united in marriage to Mary Popseh on October 20, 1940, at Ely. He worked as a trackman for the Oliver Iron Mining Co. at the Soudan Underground Mine, retiring in 1963. After the closing of the mine, he was the caretaker on Aleppo and Pine Island for many years. Al was a cement mason who built many basements in the area, along with the sidewalks for Breitung Township. He also trapped and sold minnows in Soudan. Al was an avid hunter and fisherman. In his later years of life, he enjoyed collecting and cooking maple syrup with his longtime friend Jake Carlson. In his spare time he collected and crushed aluminum cans and gave the money to charity. Al always carried candy suckers in his pocket to give to any children he should happen to meet. The most important thing in his life was his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of St. Martin’s Catholic Church of Tower, KSKJ Lodge, past member of the Breitung Fire Department and the United Steelworkers of American Local 2306 of Soudan.

He is survived by three daughters, Helen (Dennis) Erchul of Duluth, Margaret (John) Lilya of Soudan, and Mary Ann (Hugh) Miller of Negaunee, MI..; 9 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren,; 7 sisters: Vida Popesh of Soudan, Elizabeth Spreitzer of Duluth, Rose Passi of Miami Beach, FL., Helen Adkisson of Tower, Pauline Wiirre of Buhl, Gizella DeMasi of Easton, PA., and Agnes Taylor of Hinckley, MN.,, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary in 1977,; four brothers, Joseph, Herman, Frank and Edward; and an infant sister, Mary

SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Tower, with Monsignor Bernard Popesh as the celebrant. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. The casket bearers will be: Edward Erchul, Joseph Erchul, John Lilya, Hugh Miller III., Buddy Pospesh, and Michael Morley. The soloist will be Pat Koski and the organist Dennis Erchul. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery in Tower. Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

John Larry Saarikoski, 75, of Gheen, Minnesota, passed away Friday, May 12, 2006 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

John was born on October 31, 1930 in Floodwood, MN, the son of Laurie and Mayme (Simi) Saarikoski. He lived in Meadowbrook on the family farm until he married his first wife Ailie Jacobson on August 16, 1950. They moved one mile down the road and bought their first and only home where they raised their children. Ailie passed away on November 22, 1982. John worked for U.S. Steel until the late 1950’s when he was laid off. He then worked in the woods with his brother, Leonard, and their father, Laurie, and also took pride attending his farm. He then started working for Eveleth Mines in 1965 as a maintenance mechanic until his retirement. John married his second wife, Deanne Lundin Quaas on October 20, 1984 in Cook; they were married for 22 years. He enjoyed waking up early and taking morning drives in the country; he also could be seen driving his tractor on his farm. He loved to hunt, fish, and spend quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife: Deanne of Gheen, one son: Dan (Laura) Saarikoski of Gheen, three daughters: Kathy (George) Paavola of Wyoming, MN, Elaine (Joe Black) Ollikkala of International Falls, and Lori (Clark) Nurmi of Angora, two step-sons: Rick and Daniel Quaas of Orr, three step-daughters: Robin (James) Aker of Orr, Shelia (Dave) Malmstrom of Virginia, and Becky (Donald) Luecken of Gheen, one brother: Leonard Saarikoski of Gheen, 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

John is preceded in his death by his parents, first wife Ailie Saarikoski, one daughter Judy Ann Saarikoski on March 19, 1972, and one sister-in-law Donna Saarikoski on July 27, 2005.

SERVICES: Funeral services will be at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cook. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral services. Rev. Arthur Dale will be the officiant. Interment will be at the Willow Valley Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Mlaker Funeral Home of Cook.

Cecile Marie (Cornelius, Gabrielson) Deibler,64, of Virginia, died Thursday, May 11, 2006 at her home. She was born Sept. 8, 1941 in Wellsville, New York, The daughter of Rev. Amos and Lula (Dimmick) Cornelius. She moved with her family to Minnesota, July 1, 1958. Then attended the Big Fork High School where she graduated. After high school she attended the Swedish Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis. She worked as a nurse until 1979. Cecile was united in marriage to the father of her children, Gerald E. Gabrielson on August 13, 1966. Together they owned and operated Cecile’s Lostweek Inn in Gheen for four years. She also worked in various restaurants as a cook.

Cecile married her second husband, James Deibler on July 2, 1990 at the Sand Lake Chapel.

She started working at Fortune Bay in 1996 in housekeeping and was a supervisor in housekeeping at the present time. She enjoyed tending to her flower beds, being outdoors, spoiling her grandchildren, and taking road trips with her good friend Judy King.

She is survived by her three sons: Eric Gabrielson of Cook, Lars (Violet) Gabrielson, and Nels (Mary) Gabrielson both of Orr. One daughter: Serena (Alex Anderson) Gabrielson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. One step-son: Brad (Sharon O’Donnell) Deibler of Richfield, Mn

Two sisters: Mary (Raymond) Lee of Perry, New York and Catherine (Jim) Powers of Togo, MN. Two sister-in-laws: Mary T. Bird of Hibbing and Audrey Cornelius of Togo, Mn. Six grandchildren: Carrie, Nels, Luke, and Gage Gabrielson and Bruce and Patricia McCarthy. Two step-grandchildren: Brianna and Baylee Deibler. Along with numerous nieces, nephews, and good friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Rev. Amos (62, 1976) and Lula (72, 1989) Cornelius, husband James (Oct. 25, 1998) and two brothers Russell Cornelius (Jan. 11, 2004) and Darrell Cornelius (April 30, 1995).

Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm Tuesday (May 16^th) at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook. Rev. Arthur Dale will be the officiant. Special music played by Michelle Horack. The casket bearers are, John Barto, Rodney Barto, Ernie Barto Jr., Frank Barto Sr., Dan Hill, Glen Stevenson, John Bergman and Mitch Cheney. Honorary bearers are her Grandchildren. Interment in the Carpenter Cemetery in Togo.

Ruth Dahlman 66, just to let those know who may remember us, Ruth passed away on April 28th, 2006 at the age of 66 years old. She died unexpectedly following surgery complications.

I was the Area Staff Forester there with the Mn. DNR - Div. of Forestry during that time. Am sure that many of that community may remember us. Ruth worked as a waitress at the Patten Cafe for quite a few years. Two of our three children graduated from the Orr High School. After leaving Orr, we lived in Grand Rapids for 25 years. In 2003, we moved to Gulf Shores, Alabama to spend the rest of our retirement years.

Mr. Simonson, we have enjoyed your Cook Website for quite some time to keep up on the news in and around the Orr area. My wife Ruth and I lived in Orr from 1966 thru 1976.

Greetings to those of you who remember us..

Jim Dahlman. jdahlman@mchsi.com

Cassandra Ann Copeland, our Cassie was born and called home on Saturday, May 6, 2006, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Her time with us was brief, but we will hold her in our hearts forever.

She is survived by her parents, Heather Korkalo and Andrew Copeland of Eveleth; her brother, Joshua; maternal grandparents, Jeff Jauhola and Marilyn Korkalo of Cook and Steve and Andrea Korkalo of Duluth; paternal grandparents, Robert and Carol Copeland of Angora; maternal great-grandfather, Gerald Koepke of Embarrass; paternal great-grandmother, Margaret Stenglein of Waconia; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

SERVICES: Private family services will be held at Resurrection Catholic Church in Eveleth. The Rev. Joel Hastings will officiate. Interment will be in Alango Cemetery, Alango Township. Arrangements are by Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home in Eveleth. To sign the guest book online and to leave a memorial message, to www.cron-sheehy.com.

Walter Jack Klakoski, 74, of Iron, died Saturday, May 6, 2006, at his residence. He was born Oct. 8, 1931 in Mohawk, Mich. to Zigmond and Anna (Neagbour) Klakoski. He attended school in Orr and later began working for U.S. Steel as a truck driver. Walter married Victoria June Leppanen on Jan. 19, 1952, in Virginia. From 1964-1983 he worked in production for Gary Works located in Gary, Ind. He retired in 1983 from U.S. Steel.

Walter was a member of the Iron Senior Citizens and Resurrection Catholic Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed camping and playing cards.

Survivors include his wife, Victoria; children, Dale (Jackie) of Keewatin, Dean (Cherie) of Portage, Ind., Doran (Diana) of Orr, Darwin (Kathy) of Hobart, Ind., and Denise Mills of Portage; sister, Emily (Maurice) LaTenndresse of Hibbing; brother, Edward Klakoski of Chisholm; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and son-in-law, Alvah Mills.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, in Resurrection Catholic Church in Eveleth with the Rev. Joel Hastings as celebrant. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday with recitation of the rosary at 7:30 p.m. in Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert and will continue for one hour prior to the mass at church. Burial will be at a later date in the Eveleth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Robert F. Trucano, 50, of Tower, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 1, 2006, at the Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital.

He was born on May 5, 1955 in Virginia, the son of Charles and Mildred (Anderson) Trucano. He grew up on the family farm and was a lifelong resident of Tower. Bob played football for Tower-Soudan High School where he graduated in 1973. He attended Duluth Technical School for Auto Body Technology and later went to Eveleth Technical College for automotive control. He worked for Tomahawk Ford and LTV Steel, both of Hoyt Lakes and North Shore Mining of Babbitt.

Bob was an avid sports fan and loved watching the Vikings play. He built his house on the family homestead, where he still liked to farm and grow potatoes for his entire family. Bob liked deer hunting and spending time at the hunting shack. One of his favorite pastimes was fishing on Lake Vermilion. He loved to dance to the Rolling Stones, and everyone looked forward to his Sunday BBQ’s with the family. Bob cherished his family with his whole heart, and had an enthusiasm for life that he shared with everyone who knew him. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Tower.

He is survived by his children, Terah Trucano of Soudan, Robert Andrew Trucano of Tower, and Tasha Trucano of Tower; one granddaughter, Oryann Fields Trucano of Soudan; former wife, Paula Lind of Cook; three brothers, Charles (Dagny) Trucano of Brainerd, James Trucano of Gilbert and Michael Trucano of Soudan; six sisters, Charlene (Gary) West of Chicago, IL., Gladys (Fabio) Parente of West Milford, N.J., Katherine (Frank) Popesh of Soudan, Susan Trucano of Tower, Debra (Greg) Spiering of Mt. Iron and Juanita (Joe) Gibbon of Soudan; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mildred Trucano.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM Saturday May 6^th) at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tower, with Pastor Aaron Lofgren was the officiant. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. The soloist was Jess Edberg and the organist Mary Beth Reller. The casket bearers were: Tim Lilya, James Trucano, Charles Trucano, Joe Gibbon, Mickey Trucano, and Greg Spiering. Burial was in the Lakeview Cemetery in Tower.

Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook

Donald S. Petman, 81, of International Falls, died Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Falls Memorial Hospital.

Don was born Aug. 20, 1924, to Mathilda (Peterson) and Severi Petman in Lawler, Minn.

Don moved many times as his father Severi managed Finnish Cooperative stores in Lawler, Cokato, New York Mills, Republic Michigan and Cook.

Don attended school in Cook, graduating from Cook High School in 1942. Following high school Don worked for a year as a dairy herd improvement supervisor keeping individual dairy cow production records on 50 herds in North St. Louis and Southern Koochiching counties.

In October 1943 he was inducted into the United States Army serving in England and France. He was assigned to the 4th Division 12th infantry landing on Omaha Beach June 22, 1944. He fought through the Hedgerow country of Normandy. In the battle of Mortian he received a head wound that required 13 months of hospitalization. He was discharged in September 1945.

From 1946 to 1950 he attended the University of Minnesota. Also in 1950 Don accepted a teaching position in Fairfax, Minn. In 1952 he moved to International Falls where he accepted a position as County Extension Agent for the University of Minnesota and Koochiching County. He held this position for 28 years until retiring in 1980. During that time he developed programs in 4-H, grade A dairy farms, pig market in Northome, horticulture, commercial landscape beautification, industrial development (Green Forest Cedar Fence) in Littlefork and in 1965 developed KOOTASCA Community Action Inc.

In 1961 Don attended graduate school at the University of Colorado Fort Collins studying Landscape Horticulture. In 1970 Don was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the National County Agent Association. He achieved the rank of Associate Professor from the University of Minnesota.

In 1991 Raymond Hill of Cook and Don sponsored a landscape project for the Cook High School Grounds (White spruce, maple and Ash trees were planted). Raymond and Don both graduated in the class of 1942. Raymond Hill also sponsored the landscape planting at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cook which was installed by Don Petman Landscape Company in 1997.

Don Petman Nursery and Landscape business was developed in the late 1970s providing nursery and landscaping to homes, businesses, industrial and community properties. Some of the landscape projects designed and planted by Don were the St. Thomas Catholic Church, Burlington Flag Park, Bronko Museum, the Giant Thermometer, the Astronaut Arboretum, Highway 11 West, Highway 53 South, Rainy River Community College, Falls High School, Falls Memorial Hospital and Boise Cascade. Don's business motto was "A yard without a tree isn't fit for a dog."

Between 1999 and 2002 Don designed and developed Finn Homestead Golf on family owned Finnish homestead farm near Lake Kabetogama.

The Petman family cemetery plots were in Field Township west of Cook. In 1997 Don and his wife Corrine, along with the assistance of John and Roger Shoberg of International Falls, planted 25 Amur Maple and Pine on the cemetery grounds. A large native cedar cross and sign were installed which were hand carved by Tom Karsnia of International Falls.

Don attended St. Thomas Catholic Church. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Knights of Columbus and charter member of Koochiching Men's Garden Club, which he started along with Bob Richmond in May 1956.

On Dec. 26, 1949, Don married the former Corrine Danielson in Cumberland, Wis.

He is survived by his three sons, Steven Petman of Virginia, Jeffrey Petman of Duluth and Phillip Petman of Fairbanks, Alaska; his two daughters, Catherine (Dennis) Larson of Cleveland, Tenn., and Theresa Ann (James) Mikelson of Detroit Lakes; his sister, Beverly (Harold) Demming of Fairfax, Minn.; and five grandchildren, Anthony Larson, Holly (Matthew) Gustav, Kevin Petman, Valerie Mikelson and Colleen Mikelson. Bob Jorgenson of Cook is a nephew.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Corrine; his parents, Severi and Mathilda Petman; brothers, Paul M. Petman, Sulo Petman and Alvin Johnson; and his sisters, Sally Kruger, Syrie Stapleton, Sylvia Tahtinen, Verna Holt and Mary Jorgenson.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, with the Rosary service at 6:30 at Green-Larsen Mortuary.

Funeral services with military rites will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, International Falls.

The family would prefer memorials to St. Thomas Catholic School or St. Thomas Catholic Church Building Fund.

Interment will be at the Field Township Cemetery west of Cook on Samuelson Road off Hwy 53, one mile west of junction Hwys 1 and 53, at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com

Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary Inc., International Falls..

Elsie Marie (Pohto) Aho, 70, of Virginia, died Thursday, April 27, 2006, at the Virginia Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 28, 1936, in Alango, the daughter of Sulo 71, 1978 and Helmi 85, 1998 (Rahkola) Pohto. Elsie was baptized on June 20,1939, confirmed on June 20, 1948, and graduated from the Alango High School in 1954. She married Willard Aho on Aug. 13, 1955, in Virginia. They lived in Aurora, until moving to Virginia in 1960. She worked at the Arrow shirt factory for 3 years, and owned and operated “The Drapery Nook” from 1980 until retiring in 1991 due to health problems. She was a member of Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church in Virginia. Elsie dearly loved her family, spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, baking, and working on her memory books.

Elsie is survived by her husband, Willard; children, David Aho of Maplewood, Daniel Aho of Washburn, N.D., Sheryl (Kim) Kochevar of Virginia, and Sheila (Deron) Davidson of Virginia; grandchildren, Kyle Aho, Chase Aho, Jacob Aho-Rosandich, Amanda Aho-Rosandich, and Hannah, Sarah, and Rebekah Davidson; sister, Hazel (Wallace 68, 2000) Aho of Virginia; aunts, Marion Jacobson of Chisholm, and Esther Pohto of Alango; special friend, Karen Maki; nieces; nephews; cousins; and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sulo in 1978 and Helmi in 1998; and brother, Leslie Pohto in 1968.

Visitation will be Monday from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church in Virginia. Pastors Darin Elvemo and Nathan Sager are co-officiants. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share a personal remembrance of Elsie on-line, please see:

James “Jim” Roderick Gordon, 92, of Cook, died Monday, April 24, 2006, at the Cook Nursing Home. He was born January 31, 1914, at Virginia; the son of Alexander and Clara (Johnson) Gordon.

He grew up in Virginia, where he graduated from high school and attended Junior College. Jim was a graduate of the University of Minnesota Agricultural College at Grand Rapids. He started farming full time in 1935 in Field Township.He was active in farming for 70 years, which also included raising sheep through his 79^th birthday. He was part of the former original group of the Arrowhead Lamb and Wool Producers Association, which promoted, exhibited, and demonstrated lamb and wool production and techniques.

He was united in marriage to Edith Carlson on March 7, 1942, at the Covenant Church in Cook, where he was a longtime member. He also logged, and tended to a huge garden, which he enjoyed growing his own quality produce.

Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Edith; one son, Thomas (Donnie) Gordon of Cook; two daughters, Bette Holmes of Mt. Iron, and Janette (James) Takala of Iron; 12 Grandchildren: Lori Gordon, Cynthya (Craig) Porter, Erica (Mark) Burns, Russell (Kelly) Mosher, Naomi Gordon, Andrew Gordon, Melissa Holmes, Scott (Joanne) Holmes, Beth (Dennis) Debeltz, William Holmes, Lindsay (Jake) Grass, and John Takala; 7 Great Grandchildren: Steven, Cameron, Mallory and McKenzie Porter, Erin Burns, Ryan Bagnal, and Brandt Debeltz, along with nieces, nephews and their families.

He is preceded in death by one brother, Edward Gordon and one sister Miriam Dethmere.

Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Saturday (April 29) at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Cook. Rev. Reuben Rosnau will be the officiant. Chuck Nicholas will be the soloist and Carol Johnston the organist. The casket bearers will be Jim’s grandsons: Russell Mosher, Scott Holmes, Andrew Gordon, William Holmes, and John Takala. Interment will be in the Cook Community Cemetery.

Tammy Sue (Cave) Nowlin 36 passed away April 10, 2006 from a long battle with brain cancer. She was born on March 28, 1970 to Wayne & Verna Cave at Rockford, Illinois. She is survived by her parents and sisters Cathie Cave and Connie Gheer and a brother Coy Showers and her grandfather Norman Cave of Cook. Tammy attended the Cook School.

Daniel “Mutt” E. Morrison Jr., 55 of Nett Lake

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Daniel “Mutt” E. Morrison Jr., 55, of Nett Lake, died Saturday, April 22, 2006, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.

SERVICES: Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at the Nett Lake School Gymnasium. Visitation will be after 5:00 PM Tuesday at the Nett Lake School Gymnasium.

Rev.’s Kevin Lasley and Wally Olson will be the officiants. The Veterans song will be provided by Bois Forte Drum.

The casket bearers will be: George LaRoque, William “Bill” Whiteman, Loren “Hawk” Connor, Dave Danz, Mike LaRoque, Edward T. Chavers, Dave Steel, Jeff Isham, Derek “Tiny” Morrison, and Corey Strong..

The honorary bearers will be: Roger “Sid” Whiteman Sr., Len Thompson, Ray Hawk, David “Squidg” Jr., Erynn “Bags”, Darian and Floyd Morrison, Irv Sargent, Brad Bowstring, Charlie Michaud, David “Bosh” Villebrun, Bryan “Toogie” Porter, Alvin Sadewasser, Ernie “Bunky” Drift, Eric, and Lewis Strong III., Little Jim Morrison, Francis “Tuna” Connor, Francis Goodsky, Keith Roy, Burdell “Birdie” LaRoque, Linda “Toodles” Tibbetts-Barto, Gilbert Caribou, Aimee, Christina and Rachel Morrison, Les, Marty, Vern, Jan and Mike, Allan “Buzz” Connor, Bertha Graue, and Shullon Isham, Garrett Morrison, Owen King. Military honors will be accorded by the Bois Forte Honor Guard. Interment will be in the new Nett Lake Cemetery.

Dan “Mutt” was born on December 11, 1950, at Cass Lake, Minnesota; the son of Priscilla (Donald) and Daniel E. Morrison. He grew up in Nett Lake, where he lived most of his life. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1971, and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He was employed as an Ironworker for 2 years, a truck driver for 2 years, worked for the Voyageur’s National Park Service for a year, Bois Forte Water and Sanitation Department for 15 years, and the Bois Forte Roads Department for 7 years. He volunteered for the Bois Forte Ambulance as an EMT from 1977 to 1984. “Mutt” liked taking rides around Nett Lake in his truck, “his old man rides” (as his family fondly recalls them), hunting, fishing, netting fish, softball, ricing, basketball, football, and enjoyed working with heavy equipment. He liked being with family and friends.

He is survived by his partner of 28 years, Frances “Cisco” Isham; 2 sons, Kent (Liberty) Isham and Travis (Teri) Morrison,; 2 daughters, Nancy (Ronald) Day and Ellen (Troy) King; his mother Priscilla Morrison, all of Nett Lake; two brothers, David (Teresa) Morrison Sr. of Nett Lake and, Jonathan (Cindy) Morrison of Virginia, MN., 2 sisters, Terrie Morrison and Wendy (Leonard) Thompson, both of Nett Lake, 17 Grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Morrison Sr. on May 2, 2005; one brother James, who died in a auto accident with his two daughters, Denise and Chris on March 12, 1982., along with both paternal and maternal grandparents.

Funeral arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook (218-666-5298)

Charlie Neil, 79, of Orr, died at home on Friday, April 21, 2006. Charlie was born September 20, 1926, in Mason City, Iowa. In 1928 the Neil family moved to Crane Lake settling in East Bay, where Charlie grew up. He attended school in Buyck. As a youth, Charlie began working at Nelson’s Resort on Crane Lake where he worked until age 25. In 1952, he married Janice Peterson. They had four children while living in Buyck. They were divorced in 1960. He was employed by Nekoosa Edwards Paper Co. on the Echo Trail and logged for Elmer Kesanen during the winter and also worked for Penta Pole in Buyck until he retired in 1979. Charlie lived in Orr the past 10 years.

Charlie is survived by his daughter, Tamara Neil of Lapine, Oregon; his son, Terry (Joyce) Neil of Bend, Oregon; his grandchildren: Michele, Ryan, Kristi, Nicholas, and Erik; and great grandchildren: Amanda, Thomas, Timothy, Nolan and Karissa; along with many nieces, nephews and their families.

He is preceded in death by a son, Timothy and a daughter, Joy Ann; six brothers and three sisters.

SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at a later announced date and time in July.

Al Kehoe, 59, of Bear River, died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer. Al was born in Cook on June 5, 1946, the son of Wilford and Marjorie (Wyman) Kehoe.

He grew up in Bear River, attended Alango High School and North Central School of Agriculture, University of Minnesota in Grand Rapids. He joined the Army and served in Vietnam from 1963 until 1965 where he was exposed to Agent Orange which eventually caused his cancer. He retired from Atkinson Construction in 2000 as a Construction Superintendent. Al had worked in all the states, 14 countries and in 9 Canadian Provinces.

He married Judy Engdahl on December 20, 2000, in La Vegas, Nevada, and they moved to Bear River. His dream was to farm the homestead, which he did until his health started to fail. In addition to farming he also liked deer hunting.

Al is survived by his wife, Judy,; 2 daughters, Karyn (Jeff) Westman of East Bethel, MN., and Krista (John) Bauer of Big Lake; 4 Grandchildren: Megan, Noah, Brooke and Mason;; his mother, Marjorie “Marge” Kehoe in Hibbing,; 1 brother, Gaylen (Hazel) Kehoe of Bear River,; 1 sister, Fran Birge of Yakima, WA., a sister-in-law, LaVerne Kehoe of Bear River;, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Wilford on June 30, 1991, and a brother, Jerald on June 2, 2002.

SERVICES: Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1:00 PM Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cook. Fr. Larry Antus O.M.I. will be the celebrant. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 PM Sunday in the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook, and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church. St. Mary’s Choir will sing, and Carolyn Blossom will provide the accompaniment. The casket bearers will be: Vince Kehoe, Greg Kehoe, Tom Hedgers, Marilee Bartrem, Maxine Sandberg, and Marsha Mettler. Military honors will be accorded by the combined honor guards of the Cook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1757, and the Orr American Legion Post #480. Interment will be in the Morcom Township Cemetery.

Florence A. Vidor 78 of International Falls died Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Falls Good Samaritan Center. She was born March 10, 1928, in Silverdale, Minn. She graduated from Orr High School in 1946 and attended Minneapolis beauty school in 1948. In 1949 she relocated to International Falls. She was united in marriage to Charles H. Vidor May 14, 1949.

Fluffy was a devoted housewife and mother who loved her pansies. She enjoyed gardening, walking and cooking. She had worked for Rainy Lake Houseboats and was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Vidor who passed away on Feb 5, 2004, and her parents, Matthew and Agnes (Rent) Starich.

Florence is survived by her son, Brian (Susan) Vidor of International Falls; her daughter, Brenda Mammenga of Woodbury, Minn.; her brother Richard (Phyllis) Starich of Virginia, Minn.; four grandchildren, Kristen (Richard) Busch of Gilbert, Nicholas Vidor of Duluth, Melissa (Chris) Brandt of Woodbury, and Matthew (Paula) Mammenga of Woodbury; six great-grandchildren, Riley, Dakota, Paige, Reese, Maya and David; and son-in-law, David Mammenga.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at St. Thomas Catholic Church, International Falls. Interment will be in the American Legion section of Forest Hill Cemetery Memorials would be preferred to Falls Good Samaritan Center in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com. Arrangements are with Green-Larsen Mortuary Inc., International Fall

Memorial services for Raymond Luoma, 82 of Alango Township will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, (April 22^nd) at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook. Rev. Reuben Rosnau will be the officiant. He died February 23, 2006. A full obituary was previously run........

Raymond P. Luoma, 82, of Alango Township, died unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, February 23, 2006. He was born on February 9, 1924, at Minneapolis, the son of Seeti and Fannie (Wirtanen) Luoma. Ray grew up in Chisholm and graduated from Chisholm High school in 1942.

Raymond worked for Snyder Mining Company of Buhl until he was called to serve in the Army during World War 11. He was stationed in India, where he was a heavy equipment operator building communication lines. Upon his honorable discharge he returned to Snyder Mining, where he was employed for a total of 27 years, until its closing. He was united in marriage to Joycelyn Johnsen on June 2, 1951, in Alango. Raymond was also a skilled carpenter and worked for St. Louis County as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement in 1986. He enjoyed and was known for his good advice about his favorite hobbies: gardening, fishing, and hunting.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joycelyn; 2 brothers, Edward “Bob” (Joyce) Luoma of Tulsa, OK., and Roy Luoma of Melrose Park, IL.,; 3 sisters, Lorraine Makinen of Bovey, Louise Pender of Chisholm, and Mildred (Vince) Patti of Algonquin, IL., along with numerous nieces and nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in death by one brother, Ralph Luoma.

Eleanor T. Perala, 90, of Cook, and former longtime resident of Alango Township died Saturday, April 15, 2006, at the Cook Nursing Home.