Robert Vernon Knutson died on October 18, 2005, at the Long Prairie Memorial Nursing Home, where he had been a resident since July of 2005. He had fought a short battle with cancer, and died at the age of 76.

Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5th, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cook. Rev. Melissa Stoller will be the officiant. The honorary bearers will be: Earl Aune, Bob Dixon, Arnie Ojanen, Lawrence Heglund, Norris Sletten, Verton Knutson, Bud Bystrom, Dick Gregor, John Geiselman, Denny Wilkens, and Kenny Lind.

“Bob” was born on July 29, 1929, in Hibbing, MN., to Henry and Lena (Ness) Knutson, and lived in Cook most of his life. He married Marvelle Benson on August 11, 1951 in Cook, where they lived on the family farm west of Cook and raised their six children. His career in carpentry started with, and included, his employment with Charlie Pohl of Cook, a contracting business with Lawrence Heglund called K & H. Builders, and in 1969, the family moved to Thief River Falls when Bob became an instructor of Carpentry at the Thief River Falls Area Vocational Technical Institute. He worked there for 16 years, then he retired and moved back to Cook. Because they sold their home there, he built an earth sheltered home on the property where they lived until seeking medical care for Bob in Long Prairie this past spring.

During his years of teaching and many years after retirement, he, his wife and family members spent summers on Crane Lake on a houseboat which he’d built, and later at their cabin on Little Vermilion Lake. Winters saw Bob and Marvelle traveling to warmer climates and eventually being winter residents in Mission, Texas.

Bob had many interests, which included music. He loved to listen to and to and sing barber shop quartet music. He was a member of “The Ambassadors”, a men’s chorus in Texas which performed all over Southern Texas. He continued to dabble in woodworking, making many Christmas gifts for his children and grandchildren. In his early years he raised horses, helped establish the Northland Saddle Club, and even was a pick-up man at rodeos. He had passed on his passion of music, horses, and woodworking to many of his children. Bob and Marvelle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends, neighbors, and relatives at the Linden Grove Town Hall on August 11, 2001.

Bob is survived by his wife, Marvelle,; children , Bobbi Knutson (Paul Van Gorp), Long Prairie, MN. ; Nancy Knutson (Wayne Wagner) , Boulder, CO., Joe (JoAnn) Knutson of Cook, Jay (Rachel) Knutson of Apple Valley, MN., Kris Knutson (Randy Mechels) of St. Cloud, MN., and Kara Knutson of Buffalo, MN. He is also survived by 10 Grandchildren and five step grandchildren: Jenna Van Gorp, Olivia and Christian Wagner, Breyan and Brittney Knutson, Haley and Hannah Knutson, Peter and Jack Mechels, Zachary Kuhlman, Alison and Emily Van Gorp, Steve, Chris, and Adam Beal. He also had the opportunity to know his great grandson, Trey Joel Gibson.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his seven siblings – Clarence Knutson, Margeruite Edwards, Helen Bystrom, Lulu Lindgren Lee, Ruby Pohl Geiselman, Gladys DuMarce, and Jim Knutson., and his first grandchild, Joey Knutson.

Arrangements with the Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook.

*

Helmi Lorraine (Juntunen) Iverson 59, wife of deceased Hans Allen Iverson. Passed away October 16, 2005 at the Elim Nursing Home, Watertown, MN. She was surrounded by family and friends.

Services at Iten Funeral Home, Delano, MN,  Saturday October 22, 2005.  Viewing; 9-11AM than service following.

Burial at 5PM at Alango Cemetery, Alango, MN with a graveside service. Questions contact Iten funeral home at 952-955-2610

Helmi was a sister-in-law to Millie (Anthony) Koskovich formerly of Alango and now of Chisholm.

Gunhild Elizabet (Persson) Scofield, 84, of Hibbing died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi of Hibbing.

She was born Nov. 22, 1920, to Emil and Maria (Anderson) Persson in Ragunda, Sweden. She came to the U.S. in 1925 as a young child. Gunhild attended school in Togo, where she met Frank, whom she married on Aug. 5, 1939. They raised their family in Togo. After Frank passed away on Jan 31, 1987 at the age of 79, she moved to International Falls prior to moving to Hibbing. She was a cook for the Togo School for several years. Gunhild liked to garden, cook and bake. She enjoyed working on the farm, loved having company and her 10 and 2 o’clock coffee times. She loved her family and her family all enjoyed her Sunday dinners and sour dough pancakes.

Surviving are her five daughters, Loretta (Carl) Olson of Chisholm, LaVerne (Jerald 61, 2002) Kehoe of Bear River, Bernice (John) Serrano of Side Lake, Donna (Larry) Kesch of Portland, Ore., and Elaine Osachuck of Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada; a son, Bruce (Terry) Scofield, of Togo; a daughter-in-law, Betty (Kenneth 38, 1989) Scofield, of Chisholm; grandchildren, Kari Olson, Kim (Bryan) Haroldson, Kris (Monica) Olson, Pat (Kevin) Hedges, Brenda (Randy) Krone, Jerry (Shelly) Kehoe, Tim Kehoe, Sherry (Tim) Simpson, Jason (Dawn) Kehoe, Craig (Sandy) Walters, Bret (Michele) Walters, Chloette (David) Eddy, Angelea (Bill) Lehto, Michelle (Lewis) Reed, Larry (Amissa) Kesch, Linda (Dan) Curtiss, Lee Scofield, Ryan Scofield, Bradley Scofield, Jeremy (Jennifer) Scofield and Chad Scofield; 28 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Matt Terebenet.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Elida; husband, Frank; son, Kenneth 38, 1989; two sons-in-law, Lewis Walters 42, 1986 and Jerald Kehoe 61, 2002; five grandchildren; four sisters; and a brother.

SERVICES: Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at Bear River Lutheran Church in Cook. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Bearville Cemetery

Ruth M. Dall, 92, of Parkville, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2005, at St. Michael’s Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia. She was born Sept. 9, 1913, in Fort Wayne, Ind., the daughter of Gunnar and Ida (Johanson) Peterson.

On June 28, 1934, Ruth married George Dall. The couple made their home in Silverdale, Minn., and later moved the family to Parkville in 1942. Ruth was a member of Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church in Virginia, and of the Homemaker’s Club of Parkville for many years. She enjoyed blueberry picking and playing bingo. She was an excellent baker, especially talented at decorating wedding cakes and baking buttermilk rye bread.

She is survived by her children: Kenneth (Joyce) Dall of Mountain Iron, Roger Dall of Rice Lake, Wis., Ronald (Phyllis) Dall of Makinen, James (Teresa) Dall of Mahtowa, Gordon (Joanne) Dall of Mountain Iron, Russell (Yvonne) Dall of Britt, Glenn (Debra) Dall of Mountain Iron, Arlene (Russell) Blake of Mountain Iron, and Sharon (Kenneth) Taylor of Duluth; 22 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Inez Romer of Virginia and Avis Tolppi of Minneapolis; Sisters-in-law, Vera Peterson, Clara Dall (Walter 71, 1983) Gustafson of Cook and Mildred Stanke, brother-in-law Arthur Almquist and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George in 1973; brothers, Carl, Robert, and Ralph Peterson; and sisters, Lois Almquist, Elsa Gilbert and Mary Mason and Margaret in infancy.

SERVICES: A visitation for Ruth will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel in Virginia. Visitation will continue from noon until the 1 p.m. funeral service on Friday at Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church in Virginia. Pastor Nathan Sager will officiate at the service. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Virginia. Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share a personal remembrance of Ruth online, please see:

*

*

Emil Joseph Roethler 67, born on Jan 17, 1938 at Cook and died on Sep 04, 2005 at Orlando, Florida. His parents were; Emil Frances Roethler 57, 1957 & Lucille Mary (Willet, Roethler) Molman 65, 1985. Preceding him in death was his first wife Shirley Street Roethler 56, 1998 one brother; Duane Roethler 57, 1997 and his step-father Edgar Molman 55, 1982

Emil is survived by his wife; Debra of Haines City, Florida. One daughter Dawn o Milwaukee, Wisconsin and one son Brett of Stacey, Minnesota. One brother; Lloyd & Renee Roethler of New Ulm, Minnesota. Two step-children; Ian of Marcus Ann, Wisconsin and Nichole (Mike) Beuchel of Chilton, Wisconsin.

Emil served in the United States Air Force, where he received many commendations and awards. He was a VFW member of Post 8 in Winter Haven, Florida. He received his teaching degree from Mesabi State and the University of Minnesota, Duluth. He taught general science and physical education at New Holstein Senior High School in New Holstein, Wisconsin.  Emil owned and operated the Log Cabin later known as the Crescent Supper Club north of Cook.

Eugene S. Gazelka, 78, of Ely went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005. Gene truly fought the good fight, finished his race and kept the faith. He was many things in life, but above all else he was a man of God. He passionately loved and served the Lord. He intimately knew Jesus and carried the torch of that faith and love for all to see. His example of faith, integrity, joy, humility, and love will endure many years beyond his physical passing. He was born on Oct. 28, 1926 to Peter and Thelma 'Dolly' (Hendricks) Gazelka in Chisholm. Gene always loved three things: God, people, and the outdoors. As a young man, he explored the Quetico by canoe and tramped through the woods of northern Minnesota. He married the love of his life, Joyce (Anderson) Gazelka and this past year they celebrated their 57th year of marriage. He enjoyed his retirement in the Ely area and loved to hunt, fish, play cards, and tell stories. Growing up with little during the Depression, Gene was led to become a successful entrepreneur. He worked for State Farm Insurance Co. in Hibbing and Duluth, then moved into management in St. Paul for twenty years, and later returned to his roots in Virginia. Along with his career, Gene was a leader and speaker in several outreach organizations, including Full Gospel Businessmen International, Rotary Club, Marriage Ministry International and within his own church. Gene treated everyone, whatever their social status, as his equal. He sought to find the good in every person and always was generous. His parting reminders were, 'To live is Christ, to die is gain.' 'To have eternal life, you must be born again.' And finally, 'Love one another.' Many will miss Gene as he always had a joke to share, combined with a pearl of wisdom. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; his children, Mark (Rhonda- Gazelka) of Bemidji, Sherry Gazelka of Iron, Susan Gazelka of Minneapolis, Mary (Charles) Casanova of Rainer, Paul (Maralee) Gazelka of Brainerd, Brian (Melissa) Gazelka of Wilmar, Greg (Oksana) Gazelka of Shoreview, Jim (Halena) Gazelka of Cottage Grove, Peter (Kimberly) Gazelka of Edina and Todd (Gina) Gazelka of Brainerd; 31 beloved grandchildren and three great grandchildren. MEMORIAL SERVICE:12 noon Friday in Ely Baptist Church, 1515 East Camp St., Ely, Minn. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. A luncheon will follow the services in the church basement. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the Salvation Army, Samaritan's Purse, MN Teen Challenge, or KBHW (northland Christian radio station).

Susan A. Mattson, 62, of Cook, died Thursday, September 8, 2005, at the Eveleth Health Services Park. Sue was born on January 18, 1943, at Virginia, the daughter of Sistie and Helen (Furu) Menelli. She grew up in Virginia, where she graduated from High School. She moved to Cook, and was receptionist for many years for the Cook News Herald, then for B.I.C. Realty. She was employed as a receptionist for Potlach since its construction phase, where she worked for 20 years, then retired. Sue was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Cook. She completed a medical transcription course at the then Eveleth Vocational Technical Institute. Sue was known for her caring nature and ability to make people laugh. She loved and had a great compassion for animals. She will be missed by family and friends, but not forgotten for her warm and caring ways.

She is survived by her sister, Jill Duame of Cook,; 1 niece, Lisa Bamberg of Cook,; 3 nephews, Mike (Kathy) Duame of Cook, Mark Duame of Mt. Iron, and Brian Duame of Blaine, MN.,; 4 great nieces, Amy & Emalee Bamberg, Rachel Kahn, and Ashley Scott,; 4 great nephews, Chad & Jared Duame, and Alex & Adam Bamberg,; along with numerous special relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister Maria Menelli who died in infancy; a brother-in-law, Dennis Duame who died on November 20, 2004,; nephew Gary Bamberg on October 12, 2002, and her beloved dog, Molly.

Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. Monday at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook. Rev. Reuben Rosnau will be the officiant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The casket bearers will be: Mike, Mark, and Brian Duame, Jim Holter, Jim Endrizzi, Norman Korpi, and Roger Johansen. The honorary bearers will be: Amy, Emalee, Alex, & Adam Bamberg, Chad & Jared Duame, and Rachel Kahn. Interment will be in the Cook Community Cemetery.

*

Russell D. Knuti, 74, of Mountain Iron, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at his home, following a short bout with cancer. He was born July 3, 1931, in Duluth. On Aug. 20, 1949, he was united in marriage with Myrtle Johnson and they spent their 56 years in Parkville/Mountain Iron and Lake Vermilion. Russ was employed at United States Steel and worked at both the Pilotac and Minntac, retiring after 36 years due to a stroke. Hunting, fishing and all kinds of sports took up his leisure time.

Russell is survived by his wife, Myrtle; daughter, Linda (David) Troseth of Angora; sons, Kim (Kathy) Knuti and Rusty (Jan) Knuti, both of Mountain Iron; grandchildren, Darren (Kerrie) Troseth of Jordan, Minn., Melanie Troseth of Fairbanks, Alaska, Terry Knuti, Kelly (Leroy) Maickelson, Jenessa, Baily and Allie Knuti, all of Mountain Iron; great-grandchildren, Alex Easty of Fairbanks, Alaska, and McKayla Maickelson of Mountain Iron; brother, Larry (Karen) Luoma of Mountain Iron; sisters, Donna (Morris) Day of Washborn, Wis., Lola Hendrickson of Cloquet, Debra (Tom) Pender of Anoka, Minn., and sister-in-law, Barbara Borgman of Mountain Iron; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Knuti and Taini Luoma; step-fathers, Paul Borgman and Toivo Luoma; brother, Paul Borgman; and brother-in-law, Terry Hendrickson.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Mountain Iron. The Rev. Kristin Foster will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are by the Landmark Funeral Home of Virginia.

*

Alex S. Cook, 20, of Lake Vermilion-Cook, died Wednesday, August 31st, of accidental causes, while on a camping trip with friends in Canada. He was born in Virginia on December 26, 1984, the son of David and Ann (Christensen) Cook. He grew up in the Orr area, and graduated from the Orr High School in 2003.

He attended Mesabi Community College in his senior year of high school , then later the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Alex had an avid interest in guns, hunting, and the great outdoors. He loved a good hot sauna, boating, and fishing, and a "good book." He had devout interest in politics, in which he was well versed. Alex was very loved by all, and will be greatly missed, but not forgotten.

Alex is survived by his parents, David (Jean) Cook of Orr,; Ann (Dane) Francis of Lake Vermilion-Cook; 2 brothers, Jeffrey Cook of Superior, Wisconsin, and David Christianson of Orr; his grandparents, Phil and Barb Christensen of Orr, Val and Marilyn Cook of Orr, Ruth Magnuson of Int'l Falls, Dennis Christianson of Littlefork, and Brae Pattenn of Orr.

He is preceded in death by grandmother, Rea Pattenn, and a cousin, Kristen Gustafson.

SERVICES: Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Orr. Rev. Arthur Dale will be the officiant. A gathering of family and friends will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

*

Doris M. Rent, 78, and longtime resident of Virginia, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005. She was born Sept. 4, 1926, in Greaney Township, the daughter of Earl and Gladys (Johnson) Lehman. She graduated from Orr High School and went on to attain her teaching degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. She married Joseph Rent on June 16, 1951. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Virginia and a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher’s Sorority. Her greatest enjoyment in life was being with friends and family.

Survivors include her children, Bruce (Leslie Kay) Rent of Virginia and Josette (Ed) Town of Ham Lake, Minn.; grandchildren, John and Joel Rent of Virginia and Jennifer and Brian Town of Ham Lake; siblings, Muriel Lehman of Duluth, Earl (Barbara) Lehman of Hibbing, and Lorraine (Ed) Wheelecor of Chisholm; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

SERVICES: Funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Virginia, with Pastor Bob Simensen officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. service. Interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share a personal remembrance of Doris online, please see www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

*

*

SERVICES:  Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service  to be held at 1:00  pm Friday (August 26^th)  at the Cook Community Cemetery.  Rev. Randy Swenson will be the officiant. Funeral services were previously held at Durango, Colorado. Local arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

*

Leslie G. Arvila, 66, of Field Township near Cook, died Wednesday, August 17, 2005, at his residence. He was born on August 4, 1939, at Vermilion Dam,; the son of Axel and Hulda (Lindgren) Arvila. As a child he moved with his family to the Cook area. Les graduated from the Cook High School in 1957, and enlisted in the Army. After his honorable discharge, he returned to the Cook area, where he owned and operated a Grade A Dairy farm, and also logged and did carpentry work. He married Mary Ann Peterson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cook on September 17, 1960. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed reading, playing cards, history, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; 1 daughter, Dawn (Troy) Simpson,; 3 sons, Dale (Karla) of Cook, Brad (Michelle) of Angora; and Scott (Becky) of New London, Mn.; 2 brothers, Arvid (Greta) Arvila of Grand Blanc, MI., and John (Mary) Arvila of Inver Grove Heights, MN.,; 2 sisters, Eileen (Stuart) Anderson of Montville, N.J., and Elva (Carl) Williams of Binghamton, N.Y.,; 7 Grandchildren: Bo, Brenna, and Brynn Simpson, Colton and Lauren Arvila, and Samantha and Seth Arvila., ; 1 sister-in-law, Blanche Jacobson of Orr; 2 brothers-in-law, Leonard Peterson of Gheen and Everett Saatela of Orr,; and along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by 1 brother, Ray Arvila; 1 granddaughter, Brooke Simpson,; brother-in-law, Mel Jacobson, and sisters-in-law, Delores Saatela and Arlys Arvila.
 

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cook. Rev. Melissa Stoller will be the officiant. A gathering of family and friends will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Kathy Forsline will be the soloist and Pam Ruuska will be the organist. The casket bearers will be: Dan Forsline, Charles Scott, Jim Enzmann, Marvin Pearson, Linus Brunner, and Butch Cottrell. The honorary bearers will be: Dan Ebnet, Tom Karakash, and Dan Rankin. Interment will be in the Field Township Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Combined Honor Guards of the Orr American Legion and Cook VF.W. Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

*

Charles M. Bagley, Sr., M.D. 94, a former Duluth resident, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Aug. 18, at his beloved Elbow Lake near Cook, Minn. He was 94 years old. Charles was born on April 10, 1911, in Talent, Ore., to William R. Bagley, M.D., and Marion Miller Bagley.

The Bagley family soon moved back to Duluth where Dr. William Bagley resumed his medical practice. Charles attended Endion Elementary, Washington Junior High, and Duluth Central High Schools in Duluth. After a short time in junior college, he spent a year at the copper mines in Ajo, Ariz. Charles then attended Stanford University and graduated from its Medical School in 1937. He served an internship at Miller Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., and a surgery fellowship in Edinburgh, Scotland before returning to Duluth to join his father in medical practice in 1939. Not long after, Charles met the love of his life, Ruth Hartley. They were married on Dec. 28, 1940 and had a wonderful life together for over 62 years until her death on July 11, 2003. Together they raised six children and always took great delight and interest in all of their activities -- and later of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Charles served in the US Navy during World War II aboard the USS Mattaponi, on convoy duty across the North Atlantic. During a stopover of his ship, he introduced penicillin to the Azores Islands and quickly became famous for curing cases of staph infections with only one dose of this miracle antibiotic. After the war, he resumed his medical practice in Duluth. Although his practice focused more and more on surgery, his interest and affection for his patients made him their family doctor and friend for life. During the course of his distinguished career, he served as Chief of Staff at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, President of the St. Louis County Medical Society, and board member of Minnesota Blue Shield. He was also a long-time member of Rotary International, serving as President of the Duluth Club 25.

Along with other physicians he helped to found the UMD Medical School. He also helped to found Duluth Congregational Church and was very active in other civic areas. After retiring and moving to Cape Coral, Fla., in 1981, Charles and Ruth continued to be very active in civic and medical affairs. Charles continued his association with Rotary and its philanthropic events and volunteered his time as a physician at the North Fort Myers Senior Friendship Clinic. With Ruth, he was a charter member and also helped to expand the Cape Coral Congregational Church. They established two scholarship funds, one with the University of Minnesota -Duluth to aid medical students going into primary care and the other in Cape Coral to help hospital nursing staff further their education.

After his wife's death, Charles moved to Hanover, New Hampshire to be closer to his daughter, Nancy, and his son, Fred. He continued to be active and interested in civic and medical areas and gave frequent talks to groups in the area. Charles also had a life-long love of the outdoors and spent much of his 'free' time fishing, hunting, skiing, hiking, canoeing, and traveling.

His favorite place to relax with his family and friends was at Elbow Lake in northern Minnesota, which he first visited with his family in 1923. His time was spent first at his family log cabin on the mainland and then at the cabin he built with his wife and children on an island in the lake. Even after moving to Florida and then New Hampshire, Charles returned to beautiful Elbow Lake each summer. It is fitting that this is where he died.

His wife, Ruth Hartley Bagley, preceded him in death as did six brothers and sisters. Charles is survived by his six children and their spouses, Charles (Nancy) Bagley of Seattle, Wash., Fred (Jenny) Bagley of Mendon, Vermont, Peter (Beth) Bagley of Duluth, Susan Bagley (Gil Lewis) of Houghton, Mich., Nancy Bagley (Gary Chiasson) of West Lebanon, N.H., and David (Laurie) Linnes-Bagley of Minneapolis; ,along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sister, Margaret Holloway of Phoenix, Ariz.; brother-in-law, John (Ingrid) Hartley of Denver, Colo.; and Caroline Hartley, Kenosha, Wis.; and numerous nephews and nieces. Charles truly had a positive impact on so many lives in so many ways. He will always be remembered with gratitude, love, and laughter.

VISITATION:10 a.m. Monday with services at 11 a.m. in United Protestant Church of Morgan Park, 88th Ave. W. and Arbor St. Duluth. Memorials to United Protestant Church in Duluth, or The Bagley Scholarship at the UMD Medical School, Duluth, MN. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, Duluth. (218) 727-3555.

Steven 'Scuba' Michael Olson, 21, Steven ""Scuba"" Michael Olson, age 21 of Grand Rapids, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 15, 2005.

Steven was born in Hibbing to Kim and Delaine Olson on April 26, 1984. In 1987, they moved to Grand Rapids where he lived to the present day. Steven started his education at Cohasset Elementary, then Grand Rapids Middle School and graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 2003. He went on to complete his Associates of Applied Sciences in engineering at Itasca Community College and was enrolled at the University of Minnesota Duluth to complete his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

Scuba Steve ate, drank, and slept Motocross. He was a dedicated rider, both recreationally and competitively. In his most recent season of racing, Steve's goal was in qualifying for the "Professional" class. When Steve wasn't racing or riding, he was tweaking his bike, working on the track, watching motocross on TV or reading motocross magazines. His spirit will forever live on in the sport and on the track. On his YZ250 F, No. 206, Scuba Steve could fly.

Steve’s zest for life will be remembered by the twinkle in his eye and how he saw all the possibilities in each day. He lived his life to the fullest and with no regrets. He loved every extreme idea, the adrenaline factor, pushing his big sister's buttons, mom's monster cookies, proving dad wrong, talking jibber jabber with Bob, and teasing Kara to no end. His hands were always fixed on the handle bars, his mind set on the goal and his heart in everything he did. Steve left us the best advice: Never act on assumptions! Unless you have all the facts, don't even think.

Preceding Steve in death were his paternal great-grandparents, Helen and Axel Johnson; maternal grandfather, Edwin Johnson; and his aunt, Dianne Bryan.

He is survived by his parents, Delaine and Kim Olson of Grand Rapids; one sister, Heather (Bob LeClair) Olson of Grand Rapids; his girlfriend, Kara Carey of Warba; godparents, Melodee and Terry Ostlund of Hibbing; paternal grandparents, Beverly and Richard Olson Jr. of Effie; maternal grandmother, Ethel Johnson of Bigfork; paternal great-grandparents, Richard & Selma Olson Sr. of Togo; uncles, Danny (Gail) Johnson of Bigfork, Darol (Nancy) Johnson of Grand Rapids, Kevin (Kelli) Olson of Brooklyn Park, Todd (Holli) Olson of Cohasset; cousins, Rick, Lori, Connie, Amber, Erin, Brian, Justin, Lauren, McKenzi, Kaitlyn and Karter. He considered his friends as part of his family.

Darlene (Jake) Cayo and Dana (Ken) Anderson of the Cook area are daughters of Richard & Selma Olson

Services: Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 18, from 5 until 7 p.m. at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church where funeral services will be held on Friday, August 19 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Vicki Taylor will officiate. Burial will be at Itasca-Calvary Cemetery in Grand Rapids.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. Arrangements by the Rowe Funeral Home, Grand Rapids.

Roger H. Edblom, 69, SERVICES: Graveside services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Hillside Cemetery in Angora. The Rev. Russell Baustian will officiate. Arrangements by Range Funeral Home in Virginia.

Roger H. Edblom, 69, of Virginia died June 27, 2005, at his residence.

Roger Herbert Edblom 69 of Virginia passed away June 27, 2005 at his residence. He had been in ill health for the past years. His parents were: Herbert 80, 1987 & Lucile 91, 1999 (Eldien) Edblom of Virginia. He leaves behind a number of cousins on his father's side including; Robert (Audrey) Johnson and Jane Johnson of Virginia. Vera (David 62, 1981) Svedberg of Mt Iron. Muriel (Don) Simonson, Rodney (Margaret) Edblom, and Donna (Roger) Billington of Cook. Vivian Hanson, Warren (Joyce) Edblom, Irene (Jerry) Simonson, Katherine (Robert) Hawkinson, Kathleen (Jerry) Sternberg, Joy Edblom, Richard (Jo Anne) Edblom,  Loretta Turman, Barbara Gunderson, Robert (Lois) Edblom, Arnie (Kathie) Johnson and Hartley (Dorothy) Anderson.

*

L. Elizabeth  Eberhardt, 81, of Lake Vermilion-Cook, died Thursday, July 28, 2005, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. 

SERVICES: Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cook.  Rev.’s Melissa Stoller and Reuben Rosnau will be the officiants.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral. Casket bearers will be members of the Raps Road Association family

She was born on October 8, 1923, in Kempton, North Dakota, the daughter of William and Bernesia (Newman) Lawson.  Elizabeth was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandma.   Liz loved a good book, a good joke, a good no trump hand, and the Twins- whether good or not so good.  She grew up on the family farm and graduated from the Larimore  High School in Larimore,  North Dakota.  Elizabeth graduated as Valedictorian of her class at the University of North Dakota, where she earned her teaching degree, and  was Phi Beta Kappa, and met her beloved Hartley, husband of 60 years.  She married Hartley on February 12, 1946, in Duluth.  She taught English at the Hibbing High School from 1961 to 1980, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Hibbing for nearly 40 years.  In 1980, they started coming to Lake Vermilion on weekends and summers, and in 1984, moved there permanently.  Hardly a day passed that Elizabeth couldn’t be seen enjoying the outdoors on one of her long walks.   She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Cook for the past 20 years, and belonged to  the Red Hat Society and  various book clubs.  She was an accomplished cook, gardener, bridge player, and writer, and Minnesota’s trusted Twins fan.  Elizabeth was an enthusiastic amateur thespian for church and community events, and a Bible  story teller to children’s groups , and a dedicated member of  the Raps Road Assocation. 

She is survived by her husband , Hartley;  a son, David (Margie) Eberhardt of Champlin, Mn.; 2 daughters, Joyce (William) Magee, of Simsbury, CT., and Nancy (Lars) Halstrom of Bozeman, Mont.; 2 brothers, Walter (Nancy) Lawson of Larimore, North Dakota and Floyd (Renee) Lawson of Fargo, N.D., ; 3 sisters, Beulah (John) Farrell of Larimore, N.D., Alma Bratten of Grand Forks, N.D., and  Alice (Gordy) Eider of  Grand Forks, N.D.; a sister-in-law, June Melton of Nevada; 7 Grandchildren: Andrew and Samantha Magee, Karla & Hannah Halstrom, Justin, Shannon, and Ryan Eberhardt, along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 1 sister, Doris Eider.  

Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook

Helen L. McCormick, 80, Cook formerly of Buyck, passed away Thursday July 28, 2005 the Cook Hospital. Helen was born May 24, 1925 at Keener Township, Indiana, the daughter of William and Mildred (Kerlinski) Tyler. She was adopted in 1930 and lived and grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana.

Helen graduated from Rensselaer High School in 1943. She married George McCormick on September 28, 1957,at Lafayette, Indiana , and they moved to Medaryville, Indiana in 1958. They later moved to Buyck in 1966, where they resided for many years. Helen was a member of the Eastern Star since 1965 . She enjoyed being outdoors, picking blueberries, hunting and fishing. She also liked knitting and craft type projects. Helen was a care giver to a lot of people. Her door was open to everyone and she never met a stranger. She especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include 1 son Charles "Skip" (Cheryl) McCormick of Cook, 3 grandchildren; Kimberly (Tim) Grissel of Solon , Iowa, Kristian (Heather) McCormick of North Mankato and Brandon McCormick of Cook; 2 great grandchildren; Sydney and Kamryn Grissel of Solon, Iowa,; 1 brother in law, Donald Foy of Indiana, a special friend Terry Braden of Cook and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George in 1977,; 2 brothers; Elmer & Ted Hancock, and 4 sisters, Martha Hancock, Mae Clergett, Mabel Hazlett and Minnie Foy.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday , August 3, 2005 at the Mlaker Funeral Home of Cook A gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to the service. Pastor Reuben Rosnau and Pastor Ruth Gangloff will be the officiants. Interment will be at the Forest Home Cemetery of Buyck

Nancy Lavine Fogelberg, 51, SERVICES: Joint funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cook High School Gym. The Rev. Randy Swenson will be the officiant. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Cook High School Gym. Burial will be in the Cook Community Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home of Cook.

Nancy Lavine Fogelberg, 51, and her daughter, Lindi Fogelberg, 19, both of Cook, went home to be with their Lord on Wednesday, July 27, 2005. They died together in a tragic automobile accident near Pine City, Minn. We are saddened and will miss them dearly, but know they are in a safer and better place.

Nancy was born on May 11, 1954, in Mankato, Minn., the daughter of Richard “Dick” and Evelyn (Larson) Lavine. She grew up in Aurora and Timbuktu on Lake Vermilion, graduating from the Aurora-Hoyt Lakes High School in 1972. She earned a registered nurse degree from the Mayo Nursing School in Rochester, then graduated from UMD, where she obtained her teaching degree. She taught at Nett Lake from 1982 to the present. She was a kindergarten teacher for many years, and recently a Title 1. instructor in reading and math. Nancy was an active member of the Cook Baptist Church, taught Sunday School, did mission work, along with volunteer youth work (the kids loved having her chaperone, because she made everything fun), and her family described her as a “big kid herself.” Her family, church, friends, and school were her priorities. There are no words to express the fullness of Nancy. Everybody was more important than Nancy, she was a wonderful organizer, could solve any problem, and worked “out of the box.” Though she was always busy talking, she was a good listener, always thinking ahead.

She is survived by her husband, Steve of Cook; a daughter, Amy (Steve) Stepec of Marshalltown, Iowa; a son, Nels of Cook; father, Richard “Dick” Lavine of Prescott, Ariz. and Lake Vermilion-Cook; a sister, Linda (Gary) Rice of Iowa City, Iowa; mother-in-law, Anna Olson of Cook; a brother-in-law, Rick Fogelberg of Cook; two sisters-in-law, Kay (Ray) Johnson of Cook and Chris (Dean) Waldon of Hobart, Wash.; and numerous special nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Lavine on July 6, 1992; a brother, Lars Lavine on Jan. 27, 2005; and two sisters-in-law, Carol Jean Fogelberg on March 23, 1958, and Dyxie Ann McNeil on Dec. 15, 1987; and father-in-law, Richard Fogelberg on April 13, 1979.

Lindi was born on May 29, 1986, in Cook, where she grew up. She graduated from Cook High School in 2004, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, and was a student at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. Her dreams were to become a teacher and coach. Lindi was a standout in basketball and volleyball. She was All-State as a senior when she led the Little Gophers to the state tournament. She played volleyball and basketball at St. Scholastica as a freshman this past year. She was involved with the Summer Rec Program, the Youth Peer Group at Church and Peer Helpers, and numerous other activities. Lindi assumed the leadership role and kept everybody up. She was a friend to everyone with her kind, sweet spirit. She held firm in her beliefs, and both she and her mother were active Christians, who lived their faith.

She is survived by her father, Steve of Cook; a sister, Amy (Steve) Stepec of Marshalltown, Iowa; a brother, Nels Fogelberg of Cook; her paternal grandfather, Richard “Dick” Lavine; maternal grandmother, Anna Olson of Cook; and many special aunts, uncles, and friends

Donna Mae Saarikoski, 62, of Gheen, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at the Cook Hospital. Donna was born January 30, 1943 at Hibbing , the daughter of William 53, 1961 and Inez 55, 1967 (Lagerquist) Odella. She grew up in Gheen and went to school in Orr. She married Leonard Saarikoski on Sept. 12, 1958 at Bear River.

Donna and Leonard raised five wonderful daughters. After the girls grew up, she was employed at the Cook Hospital and retired in the fall of 2004. Donna was a wonderful Mother and Grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed gardening, fishing and going to casinos.

Survivors include her husband of almost 47 years Leonard of Gheen, five daughters; Tami (Wesley) Johnson of Orr, Toni (Curt) Sheehy of Greaney, Trudy (Bill) Skubic of Chisholm, Terre' Saarikoski of Gilbert, and Tracy (Todd) Wuori of Buck Lake. One sister: Jean (Tom) Novak of Hoyt Lakes. four brothers; Gilbert (Patti Himango) Odella of Gheen, Rodney (Judy Flake) Odella of Minneapolis, Mark (Karyn) Odella, and Larry Odella both of Virginia. eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren; Savannah Johnson, Reilee Mancina and Nia Moni Rose Kingbird, along with two special friends Kathy Tupy And Joyce Holman, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends..

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church of Cook. Rev. Melissa Stoller and Rev. Reuben Rosnau will be the officiants. Visitation will be Monday from 6-8 pm at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook, and will continue for 1 hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Willow Valley Township Cemetery.

Carolyn Metsa, 61, of Maple Grove, formerly of Britt died Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the 3:00 P.M. Memorial Service on Saturday, July 23, 2005 at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia.

Carolyn was born on June 16, 1944 to Elmer & Marjorie (Bolster) Snell in Seattle, WA. She graduated from the Cook High School. Carolyn was united in marriage to Merwyn Metsa in 1964. They lived in Britt for 30 years until they relocated in 1998 to Maple Grove to be near family. She was full of love and laughter and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Elmer who died on June 10, 1978 at the age of 58. Merwyn's parents were William 59, 1971 & Martha 85, 2001 (Hannula) Metsa owned Metsa's cabin court in Cook which is now the Vermilion Motel and Country Store.

Survivors include: Husband: Merwyn of Maple Grove, Son: Tom (Lisa) Metsa of Delafield, WI, Daughter: Tami (Tom) Metsa Shustarich of St. Michael, Mn, Grandchildren: Meggan & Tyler Shustarich of St. Michael, Mn Zachary & Matthew Metsa of Delafield, WI., Mother: Marjorie (Bolster, Snell) Storm of Cook, Sister: Shirley Snell – Storm of St. Paul, MN. Two Brothers: Jack (Vicki Wolverton) Snell of Cook, Don (Donna) Snell of Loveland, Co., Brother-in-law: Mick (Laurie) Metsa of Hermantown, Several Nieces & Nephews.

Aaron Walter Hall 88, of Cook died Monday, July 18, 2005 at the Cook Community Hospital after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M. on Friday, July 22, 2005 at the Range Funeral Home in Virginia. Graveside services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, July 23, 2005 at the Cook Cemetery. Rev. Rueben Rosnau will officiate. Military rites will be accorded by the Cook VFW Post #1757. Because of his love of country and never-ending affiliations with veterans & their organizations, in lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the VFW Post #1757.

Aaron was born on December 27, 1916 at Lake Vermilion, Cook, the youngest son of Ted and Nettie (Lamar) Hall. He attended school in Cook before the family moved to Virginia where he was a graduate of Roosevelt High School class of 1936. Following high school he operated and managed movie theaters with his brother, Thomas in Buhl and Carlton.

He was a veteran of the US Army serving from 1942 until 1946 in the 440th Signal Battalion at New Guinea, the Philippines & Okinawa. He was honorably discharged at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin in 1946. Aaron returned to Cook and was employed at the Northern Farmer's Co-op and later worked for Range Cooperatives as a fuel delivery driver.

He was united in marriage to Dorothy Lucille Erickson on December 6, 1952 in Virginia. Together they traveled extensively throughout the 20 years of their marriage until her death in 1972. Upon his retirement in 1974 he continued to travel, wintering with his brother, Thomas or son, Larry in Albuquerque, NM and Corpus Christi, Texas

Aaron was an honest, kind, generous man who loved people and especially supported his many friends and family in Cook, Lake Vermilion and the surrounding areas. He was a former Boy Scout and Scout leader and deacon of 1st Congregational Church of Cook. Aaron was a longtime member of the Cook Volunteer Fire Dept. and loyal member of the VFW Post 1757 of Cook. He was welcomed at VFW & American Legion Posts throughout the US. His superb memory recalled many people, places and events and he was considered a living historian on the Cook area. He will always be remembered fondly by his family, friends and strangers alike.

Aaron was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dorothy, infant son, Kenneth Earl Hall in 1953, sisters, Mary Lounds, Hallie Steiger, brothers Tedford "Hoot" Hall & Thomas Hall.

Survivors include: one son: Larry Bialke of Virginia, three Granddaughters: Mindy Bialke of Virginia, Brynn (Marcus) Fischer of St. Joseph, Mo., Casey Liljeblom of Gunnison, Co., one Grandson Aaron Bialke of Virginia. One sister: Helen Marturano of Two Harbors, Mn and numerous Nieces & Nephews.

Ailie A. Toivola, 91, of Orr, Mn passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at the Cook Hospital. She was born June 25, 1914, at Orr, Mn, the daughter of John and Mary (Luomala) Jyrkinen. She grew up at Myrtle Lake. Ailie's first husband Neilo Pentilla died in September of 1939. She then married Martin Toivola on July 14, 1945 at Virginia, MN.

After their marriage they moved to Hibbing for 1 year. Then back to Orr until 1967. Ailie and her husband moved to Eugene Oregon for 10 years then moved back to Orr. Ailie was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary of Orr. She also enjoyed reading and going with her daughter Alice and her husband Harold to Sunday night dance group in Virginia. Ailie especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they never left her house without a hug from Grandma.

Survivors include her daughters Delores Zika of Cook, Alice (Harold) Antikainen of Orr and Diana (Grover) Gillespie of Orr. Sisters; Vienna Carlson of Hibbing, and Ida (Trenton "Bud" 79, 2001) Fry of Orr. 18 Grandchildren, 38-Great-grandchildren and 3-Great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her 1st husband Neilo in September 17,1939, her 2nd husband Martin on July 5, 1993, 1-daughter Beverly Scheuring on March 12, 1997, 2-sons-in-law; Larry A. Zika Sr. on July 12, 1995 and Richard Scheuring on May 14, 1998, and 2- brothers Toivo Jyrkinen, 43, 1955 and Tauno Jyrkinen 66, 1992.

Memorial service 1 p.m. Friday at Calvary Lutheran Church of Orr. Rev. David Solberg will be the officiant. Gathering of family and friends will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Leiding Cemetery of Orr. Funeral arrangements are by the Mlaker Funeral Home of Cook.

Lila Marie McCue, 69, of Bear River, MN passed away Monday, July 11, 2005, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born August 14, 1935 on the family farm in Brooks, Mn, the daughter of Ralph and Eva (Sauve) Barrow. In 1937, the family moved to Effie, where she grew up and attended the Effie Elementary School and graduated from the Bigfork High School in 1953.

Lila was united in marriage to Donald C. McCue on September 11, 1954 at the Bear River Lutheran Church . Lila was a homemaker and also worked as a teacher's aid at the Bear River School for 10 years. She enjoyed quilting and knitting. She made special quilts for all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Spending time with her family was most important to her. Lila was a member of the Bear River Lutheran Church, it's ladies aid and the Red Hats of Bear River.

Survivors include her children; Ron (Janean) McCue of Side Lake, Dennis McCue of Minneapolis, Jim McCue of Bear River, Josie (Alan) Krueger of Togo and Eva (Elliot) Hannine of Linden Grove. Brothers; Richard (Evelyn) Barrow of Effie, Duane (Ann) Barrow of Grand Rapids and Ralph (Kathy) Barrow of Anchorage, Alaska. Sisters: Alice (Wayne) Smith of Las Vegas, Nevada and Phyllis Rich of Effie, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald on April 11, 2000 at the age of 70 and a granddaughter Tiffany Hannine on January 8, 1988 at a year and a half of age.

SERVICES: Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday at Bear River Lutheran Church of Bear River. Pastor LeRoy Holmes will be the officiant. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook and 1 hour prior to the service at the church. The casket bearers will be her grandchildren: Krista Lane, Tanner Schall, Kylah Schall, Christopher Hannine, Trevor Schall, Shawn Hannine, Shane McCue, and Taryn McCue. Interment will be in the Morcom Township Cemetery in Bear River.

Gerri Araminta (nee Peil) Burd, 74, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away with her family surrounding her at 10:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2005, at her residence in North Manchester, of an aggressive cancer after surgery March 17, 2005. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior as she survived 18 major surgeries in her life, beginning with open heart surgery in 1951, when that surgical procedure was in its infancy. She served Him in gladness.

She was born Sept. 3, 1930, in Tower, to John and Mintie (Kitto) Peil. She was married on June 10, 1955, and was the loving wife of the Rev. William F. Burd, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on June 10, 2005.

She was educated at Northwestern School in Minneapolis, Minn., during the time Billy Graham was president of the school. She went to Whitworth College in Spokane, where Bill and Gerri met and married in that summer.

Gerri received her bachelor’s degree in education at Huntington College and her master’s degree at Indiana University-Kokomo, Ind. She taught elementary education at W.C. Mills School in Wabash, Ind., and also in the Oswego School System near Aurora, Ill.

She served as the medical records review coordinator and medical librarian for the Physician’s Study Area at Holland Hospital in Holland, Mich. She had also served two churches in Mountain Iron and Virginia as a youth director. Then she became staff at The Navigators in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Gerri lived two years in Kosciusko County, Ind.; and 10 years in Wabash County, Ind.

She was a true Proverbs 31 woman, who ""took care of her household while arising early in the morning."" She bought and sold real estate by her own abilities and saw that it was profitable. Her husband had full confidence in her and her lamp does not go out at night. Among other attributes too numerous to mention, she never ate the bread of idleness.

Gerri served as helpmate to Bill, her husband, in all of his churches. She had a God-given gift of serving and used that gift of serving and love jealously, in the best sense of the word, with her family. Gerri was much loved for using her gift freely and without complaint by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, the Rev. William F. Burd of North Manchester, Ind.; daughter, Chayris I. Burd of Los Angeles, Calif.; son, James S. (Linda) Burd of North Manchester, Ind.; three grandchildren, Christie Burd (age 12), Jonathan Burd (age 10) and Lilie Burd (age 7); a brother, Raymond Peil of Tower; and a sister, Pauline Housenga of Holland, Mich.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Richard Peil.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on July 13 at St. James Presbyterian Church in Tower. The Rev. Bill Evans and the Rev. Bill Kuale will officiate. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Tower. An earlier service will also be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 High St., Warsaw, Ind., 46580. The Rev. Ron Horgan will officiate.

Memorials may be sent to Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church; the Wabash Presbyterian Church at 123 West Hill St., Wabash, Ind., 46992; the St. James Presbyterian Church at 302 Spruce St., Tower, Minn., 55790; the Wabash-Miami Home Health Care and Hospice, 710 N. East St., Wabash, Ind., 46992; the American Cancer Society of Kosciusko County, P.O. Box 1386, Warsaw, Ind., 46581-1386, or to a church of choice. Arrangements are with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, Ind

Bill & Gerri have a cabin on Lake Vermilion and spent time at Cook during the summers

2004 obituaries

2004 obituaries, Aug-Nov

Obituaries, 2004

2003 obituaries