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Fred Edwin Lind
Fred Edwin Lind, lifetime resident of Saginaw, passed away Wed., May 9, 2007, at St. Eligius Health Center, Duluth. He was 81.
He was born February 27, 1926, to Fred and Anna Lind, at the family farm in Alborn, Minn. Fred was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in the Philippine Islands during W.W.II. In June 1946, Fred married Marion P. Dougherty. He worked at U.S. Steel until it closed and then at the Burnett Bentonite Plant. Fred was an avid fisherman but also loved to hunt, snowmobile, and just liked being outdoors, especially the Gunflint Trail area. He bowled and did carpentry work. Fred especially enjoyed visiting family.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Marian, on April 29, 1995, his parents, brothers Ellsworth and Morrie and sisters Laura Rathe, Dorothy Janke and Jennie Baublitz.
He is survived by daughters Bonita (William) Dallmann of Saginaw, Linda (Ewald) Dallmann of Esko and Diana (John) Bonneville of Esko, grandchildren Denise, Christopher, Jason, Jeremy, Jennifer, Trevor, Brent, and Brad, 14 great-grandchildren and his brother Curtis (Darlene) Lind of Saginaw.
Services were held May 14, 2007 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Burial was at Sunrise Memorial Park, Hermantown.
Theodore Geier
Mary (Greg) Sorenson of Proctor is mourning the death of her father Theodore Geier, who passed away on Sat., Feb. 17, 2007, at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. He was 82.
He was born to Peter and Helen Geier on Sept. 24, 1924 in Ladysmith, Wis. Ted was a World War II veteran. He married Lucille Grosskopf on July 13, 1946. He worked for Western Electric & Control Data Corporation and lived in St. Paul, from 1946 to 1969. He moved to Duluth in May 1969, where he and Lucille owned and operated Piedmont Hardware until their retirement in November, 1984. In 1988, Ted and Lucille moved to Deming, N.M., where they wintered for 19 years, returning to Duluth during the summer months.
He was preceded in death by his sister Dolores (Dye) Geier and brother Jerome Geier.
Ted is also survived by his loving wife of 60 years Lucille, four other daughters, two sons, 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, a sister and a brother.
Service held May 4, 2007 in Sunrise Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment at Sunrise Mausoleum.
Marian M. Kacer
Marian M. Kacer, who was an active member of Caribou Lake and Proctor PTA, and the Grand Lake Fire Sirens, died Fri., May 4, 2007, at the Inter - Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was 78.
She was born in Burke, S.D. to William and Mary Hotz and attended school in Burke Elementary and Herrick High School. She was employed by Omaha Cold Storage in Winner, S.D. during World War II. She was united in marriage to Joseph Kacer in 1947 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Herrick, S.D. They resided in Kelsey, Minn. where they operated a dairy farm, and moved to Twig in 1963 and then to Floodwood in 1992, where she remained a resident. She was a member of the Ladies Guild of St. Mary’s Church in Meadowlands, St. Phillips Church in Grand Lake, St. Raphael’s Church in Pike Lake and St. Louis Church in Floodwood. She was also a member of the Eighth District VFW Auxiliary, serving as their Flag Bearer for twelve years, and also the American Legion Post 262 in Cloquet, Gilbert Nordman Chapter of the DAV and Pup Tent 5 in Duluth and the Floodwood Homemakers Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Robert and William.
She is survived by her husband Joseph, daughters Ann (Dennis) Gries of Holstein, Iowa, Constance Skarbakka of Elk River, Karen (Robert) Santmyer of Saginaw, and Melanie (William) Plachta of Carlton, sons Joseph W. (Nancy) Kacer of Saginaw, Richard A. (Judy) Kacer of Floodwood and Michael G. (Diane) Kacer of Mound, sisters Clara Simunek of Hot Springs, S.D., Loretta McKay of Kelsey, Joyce Farabee of Platsmouth, Neb. and Frances Gould of Gregory, S.D., 23 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
A mass of christian burial was held May 8, 2007 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Floodwood. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan officiated. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Duluth.
Joseph “Joe” Edward Goodreau, Sr.
Joseph “Joe” Edward Goodreau, Sr., a former Proctor and Duluth resident, died Fri., May 4, 2007, in St. Luke’s Hospice. He was 87.
Joe was born in Point Well, MI on October 19, 1919, and was a long time area resident. Joe served in the Navy during WW II. He retired as supervisor in 1990 from Superwood. He was a member of the Proctor Moose. He liked to fish, camp, garden, and he loved his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary, and brother Al.
Joe is survived by six daughters, nine sons, his special friend Evelyn Polling and their son Chuck, 32 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday in Bell Brothers Funeral Home. Burial in Oneota Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the Duluth Combined Honor Guard. Arrangements by Bell Brothers Funeral Home.
James Bernard Madden
James Bernard Madden, who was the superintendent of the Proctor Post Office, died at Birchwood Care Center, Forest Lake, on Mon., Apr. 30, 2007. He was 93.
He was born in Duluth on Dec. 19, 1913, graduated from Cathedral Boys High School and went to work at the Duluth Post Office. He and Lucille Tallant were married in 1946. He served in the US Army Postal Service in World War II being stationed in France, Germany and Luxembourg. Jim was an avid fisherman and duck hunter.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Marie, and his three-month old son.
Surviving him are his wife of 61 years Lucille, daughters Corinne (Thomas) Tesser, Kathleen (Brian) Brush and Elizabeth Perry, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A private service and burial was held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Robert H. Moore
Robert H. Moore of Proctor died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was 71.
He was born January 21, 1936 in Duluth to William and Marguerite (Beauchamp) Moore. Bob married Marilyn Marciniak July 1, 2001 in Proctor. He served in the National Guard as a motor Sargent. Bob drove for Conoco for many years and also owned and operated a cleaning service. He enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sheri Gilbertson; sister, Yolande Kristiansen; and brother, Thomas.
Bob is survived by his wife, Sandy “Marilyn” Marciniak Moore; children, Julie, Bob, Linda, Karla, Sande, Robert, Mary, Cassie, Terri, Tony, Robyn, Tom, Mary, Ed, Ron and Mike; 28 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Bill and Mike Moore.
A memorial service was held Monday, June 18, 2007. Pastor Steve Weihsmann officiated.
Martin 'Marty' H. Larsen
Arthur (Kay) Larsen of Saginaw and Pedar (Sharon) Larsen of Twig are mourning the death of their brother, Martin 'Marty' H. Larsen. He died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. He was 75.
The Cromwell resident, formerly of Esko, was born Dec. 4, 1931 in Duluth to Martin E. and Christine (Mattsen) Larsen and served his country in the US Army. Marty was united in marriage to Donna Jorgenrud at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Twig on Sept. 25, 1954. He worked in the insurance business for many years and owned the Spirit Valley Agency in West Duluth. Marty graduated from UMD. He was a past president of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Cloquet and served as a Sunday school teacher for 48 years. Marty was a Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 152 in Esko; a member of Euclid Masonic Lodge; the Scottish Rite; AAD Shrine Temple; a life member of the Sons of Norway; and a former member of the Cloquet Country Club. He was a pilot, a certified scuba diver, golfer and an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and especially spending time at his cabin near Twig.
Marty was preceded in death by his parents.
He is also survived by his wife Donna; one son, Kurt (Thom Melcher) Larsen of Golden Valley, Minn.; two daughters, Kristi (Tim) Johnson of Esko and Kari (Tim) Parsons of Wyoming, Minn.; three grandchildren, Aaron Johnson, Emily Johnson and Nicole Parsons; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial visitation was held Monday, June 18, 2007 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Inurnment services were at Grand Lake Cemetery in Twig.
Nancy Arlene (Gemmill) Kmecik
James R. (Tammie) Kmecik of Proctor is mourning the death of his mother, Nancy Arlene (Gemmill) Kmecik. She died peacefully on June 13, 2007 in St. Mary’s Hospice Unit surrounded by her loving family. She was 64.
She was born August 6, 1942 to Robert and Nellie Gemmill in Superior, Wisconsin. Nancy was a life-long Superior resident. She graduated from Superior Central High School in 1960. She married Roland J. Kmecik, Jr. on June 22, 1963. Nancy lived in Floodwood, Minnesota for several years before returning to Superior. She worked as a customer service representative for SMDC for several years. Nancy was a member of United Presbyterian Church where she was very active, serving on their Session, Worship Committee, Memorial Committee and Sunday Dinner Committee. She was an avid bridge player, cooking and baking were her specialties and she left her specialness with everyone she touched, always helping those in need. Her son and his family were the joy of her life. Nancy will be missed by all.
She is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and ex-husband.
Nancy is also survived by her grandchildren, Gary, Diana and Jade; sister, Barbara (Marshall) Bounting; mother-in-law, Bernice; sister-in-law, Jackie; and nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles and special friends.
A memorial service was held Monday, June 18, 2007 at United Presbyterian Church with Pastor Joel Huenemann officiating.
Lorraine B. (Huttunen) Aus
Shelley Aus, of Proctor, is mourning the death of her mother, Lorraine B. (Huttunen) Aus. She died Thursday, June 7, 2007 at Chris Jensen. She as 81.
The youngest of nine siblings, she was born February 11, 1926 to Peter and Mary Huttunen, in Makinen, Minn. She has now joined her beloved husband of 58 years, Alford, in the Kingdom of Heaven.
She is also survived by daughter, Brenda (Jim) Kilsdonk, of Duluth; sons, Guy (Lavinia), of Coon Rapids, Minn., Ron, of Columbia Heights, Minn., Rick (Linda), of Blaine, Minn., Gary (Lori) Aus, of Andover, Minn.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Rudy Huttunen; sister, Edith Hautaoja; many nephews and nieces.
A funeral service was held Monday, June 11, in Bell Brothers Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Oneota Cemetery.
Theodore (Ted) L. Hall
Marjorie Carlson Hall, who graduated from Proctor High School in 1953, is mourning the death of her husband, Theodore (Ted) L. Hall. He died unexpectedly on Mon., June 4, 2007, at United Hospital in St. Paul. He was 71.
Ted was born in Tower, MN, on December 24, 1935, to Theodore F. and Florence (Sjoberg) Hall. He graduated from Tower High School in 1953. He attended Ely Junior College and graduated from UMD in 1957. He married Marjorie on August 24, 1957. They moved to the Twin Cities, where Ted attended law school at the University of Minnesota and was a member of the Law Review.
Ted had many interests in life. He practiced law for forty-five years and taught law at the University of Idaho in Moscow, where he started the prison program between students at the University and prisoners at Boise State Penitentiary. For many years, he and his family spent their summers at Timberline Ranch in Vancouver, British Columbia, where Ted was able to use his love of the guitar and singing and writing gospel music. Ted was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Cloquet and was part of the Gospel Five Country/Blue Grass Band, and the Northern Bible Society of Duluth. He lived a life of faith in God and love for his family. He wrote many gospel songs, and one of his favorites was, “Can You Hear the Master’s Voice.” He recorded several albums with his wife, family, and others.
He is survived by his wife of almost fifty years Marjorie, and their children: daughter and son-in-law Holly and Chris Johnson of Duluth, and their boys Alex and Joe; son and daughter-in-law Ted and Lesa Hall of Atlanta, GA and their children Colby, Logan, and Keaton; daughter and son-in-law Sherry and Cory Zywicki of Saginaw and their children Jennifer (Nick Farrell), Felicia (Victor Quade), Coy, and Coleman; and daughter Becky (Zachary Dahl) of White Bear Lake and her children Brady, Madison, and Hunter. Ted is also survived by his sister Nancy Engel of Virginia, MN, and brother Bob (Gladys) Hall of Maplewood, MN, and many nieces and nephews.
Ted will be remembered by many for his gentle spirit and kind heart.
A memorial service was held at Grace Baptist Church in Cloquet on Wednesday.
