Charlotte L. Aagard 70, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away June 30th, 2005 at Methodist Hospital Hospice after battling cancer for 1½½ years. She was a resident of Chanhassen, Minn. Charlotte Lorraine Francis was born on Feb. 5th 1935 in Biwabik, Minn. to Myrtle and George Francis of Cook, Minn. Charlotte graduated from Cook High School in 1953. She is a graduate of the Minnesota School of Business and attended the University of Minnesota. In 1957 Charlotte was united in marriage to Elmer R. Aagard March 2, 1957 in Virginia Mn. One of the hobbies she enjoyed was collecting antique dolls and toys.

She is survived by her husband Elmer R. Aagard of Chanhassen, Minnesota. One daughter Pamela Hoffman, one granddaughter Courtney Hoffman and one grandson Nathan Hoffman all of Oakland, California. 'Mittens' & 'Tom', two loving felines. Plus many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents George 81, 1965 & Myrtle 90, 1989 Francis. Two brothers; George 49, 1973 (Betty 47, 1976) Francis, Robert Francis 67, 1998, two sisters; Marion 69, 1992 (Carl) Pelto, Helen 77, 2003 (John) Erkkila.

In accordance with Charlotte's wishes there will be no reviewal or services. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Animal Humane Society, Development Office, 845 Meadow Lane North, Golden Valley, MN 55422. Huber Funeral Homes Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595

Lynnette Joyce Lehman McWilliams, 62, of Kremmling, Co passed away on June 29, 2005 after a 7 year battle with ovarian cancer. Lynnette was born June 3, 1943 in Virginia, MN.

She married Archie McWilliams on June 27, 1964. They lived several places in the upper midwest and southeast before moving to Colorado. She is survived by her husband Archie McWilliams; three sons, Archie (Ginny) McWilliams Jr., of Smithfield, Ut, John (LaRee) McWilliams and David (Heather) McWilliams, both of Denver, Co; 8 grandchildren, Travis, Nicole Marie, Dustin McWilliams; Johnathan, Nichole, Alyssia McWilliams, Steven and Jacob Pearce; parents Leonard and Madeline Lehman of Northglenn, Co (originally from the Greaney area); brother Lee (Sylvia) Lehman of Hibbing, MN; sisters Beverly Lehman of Westminster, Co and Yvonne Lehman of Northglenn, Co; sister-in-law Georgia (Bob) Skorseth of Las Vegas, Nv; numerous aunts, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.

Lynette was preceded in death by her grandparents George and Sylvia Eddy of Silverdale, MN. Lynnette was a caring and loving wife and mother. This terrible disease took her life but not her spirit, and she was an inspiration to her family and friends. She was amazingly cheerful through all her suffering. She was thankful for a wonderful life and loving family. She enjoyed genealogy, flower arranging, gardening and crafts. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 9th at 2 pm at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Northglenn, CO. The family prefers contributions to the American Cancer Society.

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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.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rea Pattenn 72 of Orr passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at her residence following a lengthy illness.  She was born Beatrice Margaret Novak on September 20, 1932 in Duluth, to Frank and Margaret (Ward) Novak and grew up there.

Rae was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cook and was the owner/operator of a books store in Mishawaka, Indiana for 7 years. Rea loved to raise flowers, knit and read a good mystery and will be missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband Brae Pattenn of Orr. 6 children, Michael (Sandra) Christensen of Cook, Kathie (Dale) Gustafson of Cook, Mary Lohn of Gheen, Joseph Christensen of Cook, Patrick (Anne) Christensen of Orr and Ann (Dane) Frances of Cook. 4 step children, Timon (Janice) Pattenn of Yorktown, Virginia, Tyae Pattenn of Orr, Tara (Al) Monk of Cook and Torasie Patten-Fratzke of Orr. 19 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 1 sister Margaret Sweet of Babbitt, Mn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 grand-daughter Kristen Gustafson 16, 2000 and a son-in-law, Lewis Lohn  64, 2005.

Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Cook with Pastors Randy Reed and John Weiburge officiating. Burial will be in the Leding Cemetery in Orr. Arrangements are by the landmark Funeral Home of Virginia.

Daniel "Dan" R. Persich, 84, longtime resident of Greaney, died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at the Cook Nursing Home. He was born on the family homestead in Greaney on April 18, 1921, the son of Vincent and Anna (Shute) Persich. Dan grew up and lived most of his life on the family homestead. He graduated from Orr High School, then worked in the woods for his uncle, Vince Shute. He left for Oregon and worked with his brother John. Dan is a Army veteran of World War 11., serving nearly 4 years, including Northern France. After his tour of duty, he returned to Greaney, and was employed for 35 years as a heavy equipment operator for St. Louis County. He was a longtime member of St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Greaney, then belonged to St. Mary's Catholic Church upon its merger. Dan was a life member of the Cook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1757, and had a great love for God and country. In earlier years he had been a gunsmith, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by 6 nieces and nephews: Gary Brentano of Portland, OR., Edward (Marilee) Deegan of Flagstaff, AZ., Monica (Charles) Stefan of Kearney, NB., Anne (Dale) Pering of Chulavisto, CA., Sharon Persich of Madison, WI., and Mary (Terry) Patrick of Medford, WI., along with special caring friend, Violet Hall of Greaney.

He is preceded in death by 2 brothers, William "Bill" and John Persich; and 3 sisters, Olga "Ollie" Brentano, Ann "Annie" Deegan, and Julia Persich.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cook. Fr. Larry Antus O.M.I. will be the celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in St. Bridget's Cemetery in Greaney. 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. Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

Mary Szymanski Lakmann, 91, a longtime resident of Virginia, died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at the Cook Community Nursing Home.

She was born June 7, 1914, in Virginia, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Paszak) Szymanski. She married James J. ""Jim"" Lakmann on Aug. 8, 1937, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Mary was an active member of St. John’’s and was proud of her Polish heritage. With the formation of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, singing in the funeral choir and volunteering as a pastie maker became her favorite church activities. Being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were her top priorities. She loved being a homemaker and enjoyed family get-togethers.

Mary is survived by her son, James (Rita) Lakmann Jr., of Cook; grandchildren, Michael J. (Kim) Lakmann of Sartell, Christine Lobo of Santa Monica, Calif., and Mark (Beth) Lakmann of Onalaska, Wis.; great-grandchildren, Hannah, Lexie, Andy and Sammie; sisters, Florence (Ron) DesMarais of Sartell and Elizabeth Voss of Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim, in 2003; an infant daughter; sister, Theresa Anderson; brother, Frank Symanski; and brothers-in-law, Orlo Anderson and Bill Voss.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia, with the Rev. John O’’Donnell as celebrant. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Virginia. Services provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share a remembrance of Mary online, please see www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Rueben G. Schulze, 72, of Lake Vermilion, Tower, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005, at the Cook Nursing Home. He was born Sept. 2, 1932, in Owen, Wis., to Elroy 73, 1977 and Freada 90, 1990 (Hoffman) Schulze. He was employed by Virginia Ready Mix and Mining Services, both of Virginia. He also did carpentry work as a hobby after his retirement. Rueben was a member of the Sportsman’s Club of Lake Vermilion and will be missed by everyone who knew him.

 
Survivors include his wife, “Pat,’’ whom he married in 1979; two daughters, Darlene (Bob) Putruska of Aurora and Colleen (Dennis) Briski of Iron; four grandchildren, Travis, Dana, Seth and Miranda; two great-grandchildren; and an extended family; two sisters, Janet (Urho 72, 1980) Boutto of Gheen and Viola Anderson of Abbotsford, Wis.; one brother, Clifford (Carol) Schulze of Cook; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Roy 58, 1999 (Shirley Johnson, 50, 1995) Schulze.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Town Hall at Lake Vermilion, Tower.

 
Arrangements are by the Landmark Funeral Home of Virginia.

Elizabeth J. “Betty’’ Naughton, 84, of Cook, died Thursday, June 9, 2005, at her home on Lake Vermilion. She was born Aug. 25, 1920, in Chicago, Ill., to Ronald K. and Helen J. Winans. She married Arthur W. Naughton on Feb. 3, 1940, in Hannibal, Mo. They moved their family to Lake Vermilion, Cook, in 1960 because of their love for northern Minnesota.

She loved to fish and hunt, enjoyed playing cards with her card clubs, especially bridge and pinochle, and playing golf. Betty and Art owned and operated Naughton’s Wakemup Bay Resort until they retired in 1984, when they summered at the lake and wintered in Naples, Fla. They had celebrated 60 years of marriage in February 2000.

She was past president of the Lake Vermilion Resort Association, past president of Vermilion Fairways Ladies League, charter member of Vermilion Fairways, Red Cross volunteer, member of the Cook Garden Club and a mentor for third graders in Naples, Fla. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, both in Cook and Naples.

Betty had many talents. She loved to paint and did beautiful paintings of areas of Lake Vermilion and Florida in watercolors. She analyzed and shared the Bible with many people. She loved to read, especially the Bible, and was very active in Bible study groups in both of her churches, Trinity Lutheran Church in Cook and Marco Lutheran Church of Marco Island, Fla. She was an honorary member of Trinity’s Befrienders Ministry. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved being surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Michael (Patti) Naughton and Patrick (Michelle) Naughton, both of Lake Vermilion, Cook; four grandchildren, Kelly (Matt) Lastovich of Side Lake, Laurie Naughton of Coon Rapids, Erin (Noah) Naughton-Garrison of Duluth and Jim Naughton of Coon Rapids; eight great-grandchildren, Alexander, Gabriel, Jacob, Noah, Gracie, Moses, Sage and Indigo; a sister, Nancy Lueke of St. Louis, Mo.; and nephews, Kevin, Keith and Ken Lueke.

She will be sadly missed by her family, many friends and neighbors.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Art, in 2000.

Funeral service at 4 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cook, with the Rev. Dennis Paulson officiating. Visitation for one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Trinity Lutheran Church building fund. Arrangements are by Landmark Funeral Home in Virginia.

Frank John Pliml 90, of Cook, died Sunday June 5, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was born on July 12, 1914, at Virginia, the son of Frank Sr. and Antonia (Halulek), Pliml, and  grew up in Greaney. 

Frank served  in Europe and North Africa with U.S. Army during World War II., receiving a bronze star and other assorted medals.  While in the service, he married Vivian M. Champa on March 8, 1943, at Ft. Riley, Kansas. Vivian was the daughter of Louis and Mary (Rom) Champa.  

After his tour of duty, the couple settled in Cook. Frank and Vivian owned and operated Cook Radio and Electric Company for many years. The company fixed and sold electrical appliances, along with wiring projects.  They later started the Handy Wash Laundromat in Cook, and between the two , were in business from 1946 to 1972.  Frank was a founding member of the Vermilion Fairways Golf Course in Cook, and was a lifetime member.  He belonged to  the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1757 in Cook. 

Frank enjoyed good health throughout his life, and hiked into and out of the Grand Canyon at the age of 80, and canoed and camped in recent years.   He enjoyed bowling, was an avid gardener, and enjoyed picking wild berries.  Frank wintered at Apache Junction, Arizona for 27 years, most of them with Vivian, until her death in 1992.

Frank is preceded in death by his wife Vivian on October 4, 1992,; 1 sister, Antonia Pliml,; 1 brother James Pliml,;1 sister-in-law, Evelyn Pliml, and 2 brothers-in-law, Jim Namchek and Bill Franklin.

He is survived by five sons, Richard (Susan) of Burnsville, Mn., Frank “Buzz” III. (Geraldine Polasky) of Greaney, John (Sukenya) of Shalimar, Fl., Michael (Kris) of Inver Grove Heights, Mn., and George (Robin) of Cook,; 2 daughters, Mary Lou (Terry) Germ of Duluth, and Roseanne (Walter) Anderson of Moose Lake,; 3 brothers, George Pliml of Cook, Anthony (Carol) Pliml of Cicero, Ill, and John Pliml of Duluth,; 2 sisters, Lillian Namchek of Eveleth, and Helen “Betty” Franklin of Chicago, Ill.,; special niece, Janet (George) McDowell of Duluth, along with 13 Grandchildren, and 9 Great Grandchildren.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 1100 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Greaney.  Fr. Larry Antus O.M.I. will be the celebrant.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook with a wake prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the Mass at the church.  The casket bearers will be Frank’s Grandsons: Joseph Germ, Erik Anderson, and Louis, Matthew, Andrew, Jack, and Paul Pliml.  Interment will be in St. Bridget’s Cemetery in Greaney.  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.

A luncheon will follow at the Social Hall of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cook.

Axel Dean Hinrichs, 2, of Virginia, died Monday, May 30, 2005, at his home, due to complications of melanoma. He was born May 22, 2003, in LaCrosse, Wis., to Scott and Tina (Koivisto) Hinrichs. He was dedicated to God at the River of Life Assembly of God Church in Onalaska, Wis. Axel was an active two-year-old who enjoyed playing ball and fishing.

He is survived by his parents, Scott and Tina Hinrichs of Virginia; sister, Emma Hinrichs, at home; maternal grandparents, Jerad and Winifred Koivisto of Embarrass; paternal grandparents, Stephen and Beverly Hinrichs of Angora; maternal great-grandparents, Wilner and Freda Solmonson of Roseau; paternal great-grandmother, Hulda Sigerud of Thief River Falls; aunts and uncles, Chad Hinrichs, Lance (Rochelle) Hinrichs, Amanda Koivisto and Nikki Vejtasa; and four cousins, Willa, Mataya, Courtney and Brianna

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the True Hope Fellowship Church, formerly the Virginia Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Timothy Pomp and the Rev. Ben Morgan will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Gilbert Cemetery. Arrangements are by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert.

Robert  Lance “Lanny” Moline, 60, of Cook, died unexpectedly of heart failure at his home on May 27, 2005.  He was born on August 16, 1944, at Glendive, Montana, the son of Bob and Eula (Morgan) Moline.  He grew up in Laurel, Montana, graduating form high school in 1963.  He graduated  from Montana State University at Bozeman, Montana, in 1968, earning degrees in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.  He married Judy O’Donnell on December 16, 1967, at Laurel.  They moved to St. Paul, where he was employed by 3M Company for 28 years.  He took a position as Vice President of Manufacturing with Skyline Displays in 1997, a position he held until his retirement in 2002.  

Lanny lived life to the fullest at every opportunity, enthusiastically  looking for “adventures” and interesting things to learn.  He loved nature, fishing, grouse hunting, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and recently took up curling.  He became an accomplished woodworker, birdhouse builder, author (editor of the monthly Moline Chronicle, part truth and part embellished  fiction) and constantly sought out the history of the areas he visited.  His daughters were his pride and joy and he was an extraordinary husband.  Lanny made everyone he met feel important and his positive, go-for-it attitude will be greatly, greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Judy, and their 2 daughters, Angie Moline of Ft. Collins, Colo. And Erin Moline of Mpls., Mn., and many caring friends.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.  Rev. Arthur Dale will be the officiant.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, and will continue for one hour prior to the service.  The casket bearers will be: Jim Mueller, Mike Denoma, Ron Keller, Don Kishel, Dave Schwartz,  Jeff O’Donnell, and Doug Walesheck.   Interment will be in the Cook Community Cemetery. A celebration of Lanny’s life will also take place at 3:00 p.m. Friday at Lake Mortuary, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., at  White Bear Lake. 

Longtime Crane Lake resident, Carl Lewis "Lew" Wheeler passed away on May 23, 2005, at his home. He was 93 years old. He was born at Columbus, Ohio on June 22, 1911, and grew up with a love for the outdoors - fishing, trapping, and hunting. In 1932, he homesteaded in Buyck, and then headed to Alaska, where he worked in the gold mines. He returned to Buyck, and started a dog team and built the Arctic Kennels. He raced the dog team and participated in many events, including the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Lew served in the U.S. Army during World War 11. He was inducted along with his dog team. They went on search and rescue missions together. Lew worked as a fishing guide throughout the border lakes. Later he learned to fly an airplane and got his commercial license that was valid for the United States and Canada. He was employed as a bush pilot from 1954 to 1959, and from 1965 to 1976 - flying fisherman and freight into Canada. He was united in marriage to Linda Gravel on October 10, 1955, at the Crane Lake Chapel. In 1958 he and Linda built Wheeler's Trailer Camp on the south shore of Crane Lake, a business they operated until 1983.

Lew's lifelong passions including flying, fishing, trapping, hunting, and photography. He was a loving and loyal husband and father, teaching his wife and daughter much about the outdoors.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Linda; daughter Carla Wheeler of Redlands, Calif., and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by two sisters, Leota Marion and Mildred Leist and a brother, Robert C. Wheeler.

Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday (May 27th) at the Forest Home Cemetery in Buyck. Pastor Ruth Gangloff was the officiant. Memorials of the donor's choice are preferred. Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

Max E. Gould, 88, of Marshalltown, died May 12, 2005, at the Iowa Veterans Home, where he had been a resident for a short time.

Max is survived by a daughter Helen Schmidt; three grandchildren, Stephen (Susan) Schmidt, Nick (Cynthia) Schmidt and Suzette (Daniel) Malasko; eight great grandchildren, Stephanie Schmidt, Elisabeth Malasko, Leah Malasko, Aubrey Schmidt, Jayne Malasko, Ashley Schmidt and Stephen H.K. Schmidt; and a number of family members in the Marshalltown area.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife Olga Yankovich Gould; a son-in-law D. Gene Schmidt; and a granddaughter Jayne Marie Schmidt.

Memorial services are set for 3:45 p.m. Sunday at the Iowa Veterans Home Chapel, with Chaplain Angela Doty officiating. Burial of his remains will be at a later date near Lake Vermillion, in Cook, Minn. Estel Perrin Avey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Marianne (Hoffer) King, 74, of Virginia died Monday, May 16, 2005, in the Virginia Regional Medical Center in Virginia. She was born July 2, 1930, in Virginia to Walter and Margaret Violet (Lund) Hoffer. She attended school in Orr and in 1946 married Warren King. They spent most of  their lives in Orr and during that time, Marianne worked for the Orr Cafe, the Cabin-O-Pines Resort and Bowsers on Crane Lake. Later, she moved to Virginia, attended Mesabi College for one year and worked as a supervisor for the Senior Center.

She enjoyed crocheting, working crossword puzzles, time at the lake and gardening. She especially enjoyed  spending time with her family.
 

Survivors include her children, Terry (Onalie) King of  Britt, Susan (Mark) Pluskwik of Virginia, Margaret King of Cloquet, Rocky (Glory) King of Cook, Kathy (Dr. James) Farnham of Chisholm and Robin (Jack Baratto) King of Hibbing; a sister, Betty Daniels, of Seattle, Wash.; a brother, John “Jack’’ Hoffer, of Provo, Utah; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one expected great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two grandchildren, Elias Quentin Swanberg and McKayla Dawn King.

Marianne (Hoffer) King, 74, Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday at the Orr American Legion Post. Pastor Ruth Gangloff will officiate. Visitation one hour prior to service. Cremation will follow the service with burial at a later date in the Leiding Cemetery in Orr. Arrangements by Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home in Gilbert. 

Helen Christine Sorenson, 69, of Gheen, Minn. died suddenly May 10, 2005 at Cook Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 4, 1935 in St. Paul to Earl and Mary Paulson. Helen was united in marriage to Donald Sorenson Aug. 21, 1954. She graduated from Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz., in 1981.

Helen enjoyed sewing, shopping and her cats. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; daughter, Julie; and sister, Phyllis.

Helen is survived by her son, James (Marilyn) Sorenson of Cloquet; daughters, Mary (Clifford) Shermer of Gheen and Chris (Ted) Shelton of Billings, Mont.; grandchildren, Jeni, Becky, Lisa, Lindsey, Donald, Kelly, Amy, Andy and Christopher; great-grandchildren, Kayla, James, Bryan, D'Angelo, and Kaylee; sisters, Marilyn Erickson, Delores Gergen; brothers, Earl Paulson and Richard Paulson; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE:1 p.m. Saturday May 14, 2005 in the Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel, 4343 Nicollet Ave. South, Minneapolis. Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 218-624-5200.

Graveside services for Jerome "Jerry" Peppito, 68, of Beaverton, Oregon, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, at the Willow Valley Cemetery. Fr. Larry Antus O.M.I. will be the officiant.

Jerry died March 28, 2005 in Oregon. He was born at Brooklyn, New York, on April 7, 1936. He lived in Beaverton, Oregon the past 10 years, moving from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He was an industrial engineer for Rockwell International (now Boeing) for 28 years in Tulsa. He was a veteran of Air Force, and active in the church choir at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Beaverton. He also volunteered for the Meals on Wheels program.
He was loved by all who knew him. He was always there with a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Jerry loved to dance and was well known for his sense of humor and quick wit. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Bergman, 3 daughters, Ann Swift, Mary Howell, and Julie Kendall; 2 brothers, Joseph and Vincent Peppito,; 2 grandchildren, Kelly and Molly, along with nieces, nephews, and many caring friends.
Local arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook.

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Orville A. Schwarz, 78, of Orr, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2005, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 7, 1927, at Fulda, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Anna (Gehl) Schwarz. He grew up in Fulda, and served in the U.S. Army during World War 11.

He was united in marriage to Lola F. Knorr in Fulda on December 25, 1949. The couple lived in Fulda for 5 years after their marriage, then in Alborn for 4 ½ years, and moved to Orr in 1957, where they have since resided. Orville was a Department of Natural Resources Forester for 38 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Orr, and a 47 year member of its choir. He belonged to the Orr American Legion Post #480, and the Orr Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years, and had served on the Board of Directors of the Vermilion Fairways Golf Course in Cook. He was an avid deer hunter, golfer, and card player- especially pinochle.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lola,; 1 son, Jim (Pauline) of Superior, Wis., 2 daughters, Terri (Rick) Popovich of Duluth, and Julie (Wayne) Morgan of Orr,; 2 brothers, Ivan of Omaha, Neb., and Gerald of Fulda, Mn.,; 6 Grandchidlren: Travis and Nicholas Morgan, Cody and Reanna Popovich, and Addison and McKenzie Schwarz, along with nieces, nephews, and many caring friends.

He is preceded in death by a stillborn daughter in 1952, and 1 sister, Elaine Barr. .
 

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Orr. Rev. H. Arthur Dale will be the officiant. Interment will be in the Prairie Hill Cemetery of Fulda, Minn. Military rites will be accorded by the combined honor guards of the Orr American Legion Post #480, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1757 of Cook. Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.

Marty F. Novak, 73, of Orr, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 7, 2005, at the Cook Hospital. He was born in Gheen on September 20, 1931, the son of Martin and Frances (Friend) Novak. He was a lifelong resident of the Gheen and Orr area. Marty married Fran Hoffer on January 24, 1953, in Virginia. He worked in construction for Ulland Brothers, and Bechtel Contractors, and also for Hanna Mining. He and his brother Bernie were partners in logging for many years. The family had many good memories, especially when fishing, hunting, and they fondly remember him as a wonderful husband, and devoted father and grandfather. He was sexton and caretaker of the Leiding Cemetery, and worked tirelessly to make it a beautiful resting place. He and Fran's gardens are legendary, as was his well groomed yard.

He is survived by his wife, Fran; 3 sons, John (Debbie) of Orr, Mark (Ronette) of Gheen, and Kent (Elaine Holden) of Orr,; 1 daughter, Sunny Novak of Orr,; 1 brother, Bernard "Bernie" (Barbara) Novak of Gheen,; 1 sister, Frances "Babe" (Virgil) Brisk of Little Falls, Mn., 3 Grandchildren, Michael, Andrea, and Ben Novak, and nieces and nephews, and many caring friends.

He is preceded in death by 2 Grandchildren, Sarah and Nicholas, who both died in infancy.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm. Wednesday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Orr. Rev. Arthur Dale and Rev. David Solberg will be the officiants. A gathering of family and friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Leiding Cemetery of Orr. Arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook

Carole Jean Dutton Warbritton, 71, of Eveleth, formerly of Cook, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, May 7, 2005. Carole was born on March 22, 1934, at Crandon, Wisconsin, where she grew up and went to school. She married Irving Dutton, and after living in several areas, they settled in Bear River in 1969, then to Lake Vermilion-Cook in 1979. Carole had been living in Eveleth the past 7 years. She loved traveling, and was an avid book reader, and enjoyed rummage sales.

She is survived by her special friend, Orion Olson of Virginia,; 3 sons, Charles "Buck" (Dawn) Walker of Gheen, Robert "Joe" (fiancé Tina Lokken) Walker of Cook, and Irving Dutton II. Of Chisholm,; 3 daughters, Gloria (Edward) Dutton of Crandon, Wis., Gail Walker of Angora, and Cindy (Larry) Fiskari of Angora,; along with 13 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Irving Dutton in 1985. a granddaughter, Jessica Marie Walker and a great grandson, Ethan Daniel Walker.

Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook. Rev. Reuben Rosnau will be the officiant. Interment will be in the Crandon, Wisconsin Cemetery.

Delphine Joy Bowman, age 79, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis. Del was born on August 12, 1925, in Spooner, in the Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota; to the late Helge and Nellie Palmquist. She attended and graduated from Baudette High School in 1943. Among her fondest memories were growing up along the Rainy River with her parents, sisters, brother and friends in Spooner on the east side of the Village of Baudette. Beginning immediately after high school and during World War 11, Del worked as a welder building Victory Ships in the Portland, Oregon shipyards. In 1945, she married Les Bowman, also of Baudette, at the "Hitching Post Wedding Chapel" in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in 1945.

In the 1950's and 60's, Del and her family lived in a number of places during the post war construction boom including fifteen years in Silver Bay, Minnesota, and eventually settled in International Falls in 1969, where she made her home until her death. Although Del considered herself a homemaker, she also worked outside the home and loved her last job and Deli at Paulbeck's SuperValu grocery store.

Del was a member of the Eastern Star and for many years was active in TOPS. Del loved to cook and to make arts and crafts for her children, grandchildren and many friends.

She is survived by her husband, Les, her daughter and husband Leslie and Don Wilson of Wayzata, Mn.,; her daughter, Stephanie Bowman of Tigard, Oregon;, son Ron and wife Janet Bowman of Int'l Falls,; son Ric and wife Julie Bowman of Bemidji, Mn.; granddaughters, Noelle Pearson and Rachel Bowman, grandsons, Jason Pearson, Craig Wilson, Jacob Bowman, and Ben Bowman, great granddaughters, Vanessa Estrada, Alyssa Estrada and Braylinn Estrada, and great grandson Jake Pearson. Del is further survived by her sister Lorraine Westley of Bloomington, Mn.,', brother Ronald (Shirley) Palmquist of Wisconsin Dells, Wis.;, many nieces and nephews, and many close and caring friends.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by an infant son, Roland, her sister, Gloria (Harvey) Dillon, and an infant brother.

According to her detailed instructions, Del's remains will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2005, at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook, Mn. Rev. David Solberg will be the officiant. Inurnment will be in the Cook Community Cemetery.

Daniel E. Morrison, 77, of Nett Lake, died Monday, May 2, 2005, at the Cook Hospital. Dan was born on November 4, 1927, at Nett Lake, the son of John and Angeline (Wein) Morrsion. He grew up and lived in Nett Lake nearly all of his life. Dan graduated from Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota in 1949. He married Priscilla Donald on May 26, 1950 at Virginia. He drove school bus from 1966 to 1974. Dan served on the Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council from 1966 to 1988, and was Chairman of the Council for 2 years. He was also involved in Tribal Government on the state level, and was secretary for the Tribal Executive Committee of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe from 1970 to 1988.

He liked sports, and was an avid supporter of his children's involvement in their school sports. Dan liked ball games, and was an outstanding ball player in his time - and was the last surviving member of the Bois Forte baseball team which played in the 1950's. He also appreciated the outdoors, and liked hunting and fishing, parching rice, watching the Vikings and boxing.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Priscilla; 3 sons, Daniel (Frances Isham) Morrison of Nett Lake, David (Teresa) Morrison Sr. of Nett Lake, and Jonathan (Cindy Hill) Morrison of Gilbert, ; 2 daughters, Terrie Morrison of Nett Lake and Wendy (Leonard Thompson Jr.) Morrison of Nett Lake; 1 brother, Floyd (Arlene) Morrison of Nett Lake,; 3 sisters, Marcella Connor and Lucille Morrison, both of Nett Lake, and Edith Villebrun of Orr; 18 Grandchildren and 23 Great Grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews..

He is preceded in death by his father, John in 1973, his mother, Angeline in 1983,; a son James-and his two daughters, Denise and Chris who all tragically died in a car accident in 1982,; 2 brothers, Ronald in 1933, and Joseph in 2004,; a sister, Geraldine Morrison in 1928, and a foster sister, Roseanna "Rose" Barto in 2000.
 

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, at the Nett Lake School Gym, where visitation will be after 5 p.m. Friday. Rev. Wally Olson and Rev. Kevin Lasley will be the officiants. The casket bearers will be: Corey Strong, Lewis Strong III., David Morrison Jr., Darian Morrison, Daniel J. Morrison, Travis Morrison, Kent Isham, Francis Goodsky, and Brandon Benner. The honorary bearers will be: Gary W. Donald, Eugene Boshey Sr., Doris Isham, Robert Boshey, Phyllis Boshey, Mary Strong, Norman Dechampe, Gilbert Caribou, Pete Drift Jr., Alfred Tig Pemberton, Darrell Chip Wadena, Jim Hendrickson, William Houle, Robert Peacock, Marge Anderson, Mert LaGoo, Al Thunder, Joe Day, Burdell LaRoque, Dave Danz, Bill Tibbetts, Ray Hawk, Floyd Morrison, Eric Strong, Gary Frazer, John McCarthy, Charles Holmes, Corey A., Jaylen & Sasha Strong. Aimee, Erynn, Christina, and Rachel Morrison, Gene and Hank Goodsky.

 Julie Whiteman will provide the music. Interment will be in the Nett Lake Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are with the Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook.

Carl A. Brown, 93, of rural Cook died Saturday, April 30, 2005, at his residence. He was born on November 2, 1911, at Virginia, the son of Swan and Lizzie (Nevala) Brown.  He grew up on the homestead where he lived all of his life.  He married Sylvia Ojanen on June 16, 1934 in Virginia.   He and Sylvia wintered at their homes first in Arizona, them in Las Vegas for 26 years. 

Carl was a  self employed logger, general contractor and  stone mason from the age of 14 through 80 years old.   He was a founding member of the Cook Credit Union and still holds the number 1 share.  He served as a Finnish interpreter for the Cook Creamery Board, (as many people only spoke Finn), and was in charge of construction.    He was a member of the REA (Rural Electric Association) Board, and had served as its Chairman.   Carl built numerous building in Cook and Northeastern Minnesota.  He was a well know mason, and built many stone monuments and fireplaces all over.    He had a lifelong interest in politics and concern for the working man – he fought for and won for improved wages for his work crew on Creamery Building projects.    He enjoyed following current events and writing letters to the editor in his retirement years. 

He and Sylvia enjoyed traveling, and toured almost every state.  Carl had a lifelong love of fishing, and went on many fishing and camping trips with family and friends.  His family fondly remembers his passion for gardening (especially tomatoes- which he called his favorite flower), and for his vast reading.  A friend has listed  Carl’s buildings and projects, and they are:  The addition to the Cook Co-op Creamery, the Pumphouse in Cook,  Cook City Hall (now the library), State Highway Garage-Cook, Phillips 66 Gas Station (now Great Northern  Lending)-Cook, Fox Hardware Store (now Hadersback)-Cook, Brown Building (the Cook Post Office for many years), Farmers and Merchants Bank – Cook, Elementary School and Gymnasium, St. Louis County Garage-Linden Grove, Orr Municipal Liquor Store, Municipal Liquor Store-Winton, Mn., National Guard Armory-Eveleth, City of Gilbert Fire Hall, St. Louis County School-Makinen, Mn., Addition to Babbitt Elementary School, City Municipal Garage in Virginia, Mesabi Daily News Office Building (formerly the N.E.C.A. Building), Range Rehab Building in Virginia, Virginia Credit Union Office Building,  H.C. Hills & Sons Woodworking Plant-Cook,  rebuilt Walter Miller’s Supermarket after it burned –Cook, Barracks Buildings at Finland Air Base-Finland, Mn., Northome Co-op Creamery, Northhome, Mn.,  Squaw Lake Co-op Store,  Squaw Lake, Mn.., East and West wing of Chisholm Hospital, Dr. Palmer’s Clinic Bldg., -Blackduck, Mn., and State Bank Building in Blackduck.

He is survived by  3 sons, Ronald (Geraldine)  of Cripple Creek, Colo., Edward of Cook, and Steven (Juliana) of Las Vegas, Nev.,; 3 daughters,  Marlene Brown and Irene Brown, both of Cook, and Barbara (William) Ford of Lake City, Mich., ; 17 Grandchildren, and 21 Great Grandchildren, and 2 nieces, Yvonne (Alan) Swanson  of Cook, and Janice Bell  of Lewistown, Mont.

He is preceded in death  by  his wife of  68 years on December 25, 2002; 1 granddaughter, Diana Wilson in 1957, 2 brothers, Edmund and John Brown, and  3 sisters, Heidi Maki, Betty Johnson, and Marjorie Lenocker.

SERVICES:  Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook.  Rev. Reuben Rosnau will be the officiant.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral.  Kathy Forsline will be the soloist and Lorraine Walker the organist.  The casket bearers will be: Ed Brown, Steve Brown, Mark Wilson, Wade Gilpin, Clint Ford, and William Ford.   Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Angora Township.

Gabriel L. Jackopich, 80, of Greaney, died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at the Cook Hospital. He was born on the family homestead in Greaney on February 14, 1925, the son of Martin Sr. and Mary (Church) Jackopich. Gabriel was a lifelong resident not only of Greaney, but the homestead he was born in. He attended the former Harrigan School and Silverdale School. He was an avid outdoorsman who had a great appreciation for the outdoors. He trapped since his youth, and he liked hunting and his guns. Gabriel farmed and operated a sawmill for most of his life. He always enjoyed a shot of slivovitz, when offered.

He is survived by 1 brother, Rudy (Julie 78, 2004) Jackopich of Greaney,; 3 sisters, Mary Collyard and Jennie (Reino) Salo, both of Virginia,; and Rose (John) Gonzales of Ridge Crest, Calif., along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by 4 brothers, Louis 80, 2000 (Edna) Jackopich, Martin 63, 1965 (Frances 1974) Jackopich Jr., Tony 73, 2000 (Lois) Jackopich, and Joseph Jackopich who died as a child; and 4 sisters, Margaret Jackopich 20, 1924, Angeline 60, 1973 (Louis) Caucci, Ann 87, 1996 Pianffetti, and Agnes 89, 2004 (Archie 1997) Iveson.
 

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Joe Dren will be the officiant. The casket bearers will be: Lloyd Ableman, Larry Ableman, Brian O'Leary, David John Arnt, Marty Jackopich, and Greg Caucci. The honorary bearers will be: Joseph Dren Jr., Bill Presley, Don Thomas, and Stanley Polich. Interment will be in the Cook Community Cemetery.

Funeral services for Audrey (Ofstad) Lakoskey, 79, formerly of Orr, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday (April 30th) at the Mlaker Funeral in Cook. Rev. Art Dale will be the officiant. A gathering of family and friends will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Following services, a luncheon will be served at the funeral home social room. Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Angora. A full obituary has been previously run. Audrey died February 20, 2005, at a health care facility in Florida.
 

Audrey's obituary

Audrey O. Lakoskey, 79, formerly of Orr, died Sunday, February 20, 2005, at the Woods at Manatee Springs Care Facility in Bradenton, Florida.

Audrey was born on March 29, 1925, at Virginia; the daughter of Nicholas and Edna (Nord) Ofstad. Her family homesteaded in Angora, then later settled near Cusson. She graduated from the Orr High School. Audrey married Harold Lakoskey in 1964, in International Falls. She loved to fish and the majority of her summer was at her much enjoyed cabin by the lake catching walleye-cleaning and frying them in an oversized cast iron skillet on her big black cook stove for friends to enjoy eating.

She was an excellent businesswoman and worked long hours for many years by the side of her husband, Harold, in their logging business, Lakoskey Logging.

Her family was very important to her and she enjoyed visiting with them at any opportunity.

Audrey spent many winters in Key West, Florida in her younger years and in later years wintered in Bradenton, Florida, while spending summers in Orr. She was a wonderful cook and hosted many great Holiday dinners for family and friends.

She is survived by special in-laws: brother-in-law, Elgin Erickson of North Dakota and sister-in-law, Frances Ofstad of Orr,; nephews - Orlin A. Jr. (Barbara) Ofstad, Michael (Cindy) Bates, Edward Ofstad, Thomas (Mary Ann) Ofstad; nieces: Caroled (Don) Bellerud, Merry Ofstad, Andrea (Jim) Janousek, Gretchen Palm, Charlene (Richard) Ehlers, and Gretchen Cook.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harold on January 11, 1980, 5 sisters: Ruth Grant, Frances Erickson, Lillian Harley, Mildred Bates, and Harriet Cook; 2 brothers: Orlin A. Ofstad Sr. and Edward Ofstad.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30th, a the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook. Rev. Arthur Dale will be the officiant. Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Angora.

Michael J. Hathaway, 50, of Linden Grove Township, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 24, 2005, at his residence. He was born on August 7, 1954, at St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Alvin and Delores (Miller) Hathaway. He grew up at St. Louis, and in North Hollywood, California. He served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as an auto body repairman/painter, and also was a mechanic. His hobbies included fishing, camping, traveling. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by, 1 son, Justin Hathaway in Calif.,; 2 daughters, Holli (Josh) Robinson of Healdton, Oak., and LeeAnn Hathaway of Calif.,; his father, Alvin Hathaway of Cook; his fiancé , Diana "Dee" Grabmeyer of Cook,;2 brothers, Greg and Bruce (Margie) Hathaway both in Calif., and 3 grandchildren, Alicia, Tristin, and Austin.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Delores Hathaway on December 27, 1997.

Funeral arrangements with the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook. .

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, (May 2nd) at the Mlaker Funeral Home in Cook. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A lunch will follow the service in the funeral home social hall. Military honors will be accorded by the combined Honor Guards of Cook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 1757, and the Orr American Legion Post #480.

Paul Bondeson, 80, of Duluth, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2005, in Lakeshore Home. He was born in Silverdale, Minn., on March 10, 1925 to August and Anna Bondeson.

Paul worked at Marshall Wells Hardware, JD Herald and United General Construction. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Paul enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and trapping. Paul was involved in several civil and recreational organizations including the American Legion, National Trappers Assoc., Minnesota Trappers Assoc., United Northern Sportsman, Wildlife Legislative Fund of America, American Assoc. of Retired Persons, Minnesota Senior Federation (Northeast Coalition), G.R.S. Volunteer Fire Dept, Laborers Local 1091 and North Shore Baptist Church.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Adeline Bernadine Jurek; parents; and seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his sons, Bernard Paul Bondeson and Gene Gordon Bondeson; daughter, Gwyneth Carol Gephart; and grandchildren, Tyler Paul, Adam James, Katrina Marie Gephart.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in North Shore Baptist Church, 15 S. Lakewood Rd. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment in Silverdale Cemetery, Silverdale, Minn. Services entrusted to First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 624-5050.