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Betty J. Heikkila
Betty J. Heikkila, 76, of Coleraine died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001, in her home.
She was born Dec. 8, 1924, in St. Paul to Carl and Edith Russ. She was a graduate of St. Paul Harding High School and had been a resident of the Lawrence Lake area from 1968 until 1983, when she moved to Coleraine. She was a winter resident of Weslaco, Texas. Betty and Albert Heikkila were married
Aug. 25, 1991, in the Lawron Presbyterian Church. A homemaker, she had also worked at the Scenic Range News and Itasca Clothing in Grand Rapids.
She was a member of the Lawron Presbyterian Church and had served as the financial secretary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Edith Russ; her first husband, Lytton Palmer; a brother; and a sister.
Survivors include her husband, Albert of Coleraine; children Cheryl (Joseph) Vadnais and Michael (Colleen) Palmer, both of White Bear Lake, Minn., Gloria (Vince) Verricchio of Marine-on-St. Croix, Minn., and Richard (Melissa) Palmer of Alpharetta, Ga.; stepchildren Kathy Heikkila of LaPorte, Minn., John (Teri) Heikkila of Grand Rapids, Lori (Jim) Wilcox of Eagan, Minn., Lynn (Bill) Ahern of Donald, Ore., Lois (Mark) Julin of Shevelin, Minn., and Randy Heikkila of Bellevue, Wash.; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Memorial service: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Lawron Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Stephen B. Knudson officiating. Interment in Lakeview cemetery, Coleraine. Arrangements by Peterson Funeral Chapel, Coleraine.
Marvel Jones
Marvel Jones, 92, a longtime resident of Moose Lake died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001, in Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake.
She was born May 12, 1909, in Winnebago, Minn., to Charles and Julia Ann (Ewing) Tracy. Marvel married
Arthur L. Jones on Nov. 9, 1928, in Chicago. She and her husband, Art, were former owners of Art's Cafe in Moose Lake.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; two brothers; and two sisters.
Marvel is survived by sons Arthur "Buzz" (Jackie) Jones Jr. of Walnut Creek, Calif., Robert L. (Jeanette) Jones of Bloomington, James R. (Laura) Jones of Spring Green, Wis., Jack H. Jones of Excelsior and Thomas M. (Darcey) Jones of Coon Rapids; daughters Phyllis (Joel) Dillner of Roseville and Bonnie Strauch of Moose Lake; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and nine nieces and nephews.
Visitation: noon until the 1 p.m. service Wednesday in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake. Interment in Sunset Memorial cemetery, Moose Lake. Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.
Richard W. Wakanabo
Richard W. Wakanabo, 34, of Inger, Minn., died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001.
Visitation begins after 4 p.m. today in Inger Community Center, where the service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial in Inger cemetery. Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River.
Dorothy R. Jackson
Dorothy R. Jackson, 64, of Lakeland died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, in the Virginia Regional Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 29, 1936, to Colburn and Josephine (Lorbiecki) Christensen in Virginia. She grew up and attended school in Gheen, graduating from Orr High School in 1954. Following school, she went to work in Minneapolis. On April 14, 1969, she was united in marriage to Larry Jackson in Watertown, S.D. The couple made their home in Gilbert and Arizona. She loved her family and was a wonderful caregiver to them all.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Bernice Christensen; and a stepson, Glen Jackson.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Larry; daughters Therese (Bob) Hutson of Chandler, Ariz., and Rene (James) Moehlenbrock of Lakeland; sons Guy (Sherry) LeTourneau of Biwabik and Charles (Sharin) Jackson of Lakeland; stepdaughters JoAnn (Dwane) May of Lakeland and Elaine Jackson of Two Harbors; a stepson, Dennis Jackson of Everett, Wash.; grandchildren Elle Sammartano, Jay (Jaime) Moehlenbrock, Jennifer Sammartano, Guy and Joshua LeTourneau, and Tyler and Lauren Jackson; great-grandchildren Jasmine Sinclair, Haley Rose Bufka and Casey Moehlenbrock; brothers Philip Christensen of Orr and Danny Christensen of Minneapolis; and sisters Agnes Benko and Elaine Granholm, both of Cloquet.
Visitation: 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral Wednesday in the Range Funeral Home, Virginia, the Rev. Frank F. Perkovich officiating. Burial in Biwabik Township Memorial cemetery.
John L. Oven
John L. Oven, 83, of Eveleth died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001, in Arrowhead Senior Living Community, Eveleth.
He was born Jan. 23, 1918, in Eveleth to Joseph and Mary (Trontel) Oven. He graduated from Eveleth High School in 1936. Following his graduation, he worked in the Evergreen Mines near Hibbing. He served in the Army during World War II in the 756th Field Artillery Battalion, having been stationed in the Phillipines. He continued his military career, serving in the National Guard and retiring with the rank of major.
He married
Marian Kotnik on July 9, 1949, in Eveleth. He began his career as a Minnesota State Highway patrolman March 16, 1948, and retired as captain March 14, 1978, serving in Thief River Falls, Twin Cities metropolitan area and Virginia.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, as well as having been very involved in numerous professional organizations and community activities. He served on the Eveleth School Board for 12 years and on the Mesabi Range Community and Technical College Board for several years. He was a member of Mesaba Range Post 1172 Veterans of Foreign War, having served as past commander and involved with the canteen at the Hippodrome, and a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus with the Frank A. Mancina Council 2583 of Eveleth, where he served as secretary-treasurer for many years. He also was a member of K.S.K.J. Lodge, St. Louis Safety Council, the Retired Peace Officer's Association, Resurrection Catholic Church and past council member and usher, a member of the morning round table at Deluxe Cafe, American Legion Post in Thief River Falls, and he taught many safety classes and training courses. He was a life-member of Arrowhead Peace Officer's Association and the Minnesota State Patrol Troopers Association.
John's favorite hobby was woodworking.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian, on March 5, 1993; brothers Joseph and George Oven; and sisters Josephine Mihelich, Rose Whitcraft and Margaret Oven.
He is survived by daughters Margaret (Tom) Trautwein of Ham Lake, Minn., and Sharon (Jere) Brueggen of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.; a granddaughter, Anna Brueggen and her fiance, Jesse Schema, of Valders, Wis.; sisters Mary Lushene of Eveleth, Molly Scanlon of Pengilly, and Ann (Iggy) Kramar of Gilbert; sister-in-law Gladys Oven of Swanville, Minn.; brother-in-law Ed (Nan) Kotnik of Michigan; and numerous nephews and nieces.
The family would like to personally thank John's nephew and his wife, Vic and Nancy Mihelich, for all their help and support during the last several years, and also to the Arrowhead Senior Living Community staff for all their kindness and care.
Visitation: 5-8 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary in Cron-Sheehy Funeral Home, Eveleth. Visitation continues from 9 until the 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial Wednesday in Resurrection Catholic Church, Eveleth, Father Eamonn Boland as celebrant. Burial with military honors in Eveleth cemetery.
Victor Schoenrock
Victor Schoenrock, 69, of Gilbert, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001, in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth.
He is survived by his sons Robin and Todd; a sister, Fran Kelley; brothers Melvin and Marvin; a grandson, Levi; step-granddaughters Connie and Leah; five nephews; and his special friend and brother in Christ, Clyde Johnson.
Visitation: noon until the 1 p.m. service Friday in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home in Moose Lake. Burial in Finnish Lutheran cemetery, Finlayson.
Everth W. "Boom Boom" Brenning
Everth W. "Boom Boom" Brenning, 73, of Ranier, died Sunday, July 29, 2001, in St. Augustine, Fla.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; a son, Anthony Brenning; daughters Monica Keckhafer and Caroline Brenning; and a brother, Willard.
Funeral service: 2 p.m. Friday in Ranier Community Building with military rites. Burial in St. Thomas Catholic cemetery, International Falls.
Russell E. Jensrud
Russell E. Jensrud, of Hibbing, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2001, in his home.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian T.; eight children; two brothers; two sisters; 12 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in Dougherty Funeral Home with wake prayers at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Leo's Catholic Church. Interment in Maple Hill cemetery. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, Hibbing.
SFC John E. Baxley
SFC John E. Baxley, 65, of Columbus, Ga., died Sunday, May 13, 2001, in St. Francis Hospital.
He was born April 7, 1936, in Moore County, N.C. He was the son of the late Atlas Roscoe Baxley and Hattie Pearl Monroe Baxley. SFC Baxley was retired from the Army after 20 years of service, having served in Korea and three tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Army Commendation Medal 1st OLC, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, National Defense Service Medal/Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Bronze Star Medal 1st OLC, and Good Conduct Medal 1st-5th Awards.
He attended Calvary Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a wife, Margaret Baxley.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Nygren Baxley of Columbus; a daughter, Denise (Peter) Pescador of Toppenish, Wash.; sons Glen Baxley of Seale, Ala., and Tracy Baxley of Columbus, Ga.; stepdaughters Muriel Selen of Barnum, Minn., and Cheryl (Bob) Koch of Carlton, Minn.; a sister, Fae Howes of Middletown, Wis.; brothers Junior (JoAnn) Baxley of Cameron, N.C., Robert (Rosetta) Baxley of Ft. Valley, Ga., and Charles (Gail) Baxley of Cusseta, Ga.; several step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service: 5 p.m. Thursday in Elim Lutheran Church, Blackhoof Township, Barnum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Senior Citizen's Fund in the memory of John E. Baxley, 6165 Billings Road, Columbus, GA 31909.
Henry Albert Isaacson
Henry Albert Isaacson, 87, of Cloquet died Sunday, August 5, 2001, in Cloquet Community Memorial Nursing Home.
He is survived by his wife, Edith of Cloquet; daughters Janis (Michael) Saarela of Prior Lake and Joanne (Jim) Williamson of Bothell, Wash.; a sister, Helen Larson of Moose Lake; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service: 9 a.m. Thursday in Riverside cemetery, Barnum. Arrangements entrusted to Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th Street, Cloquet.
Helen Lindholm
Helen Lindholm, of Friday Harbor, Wash., passed away, Friday, Aug. 3, 2001.
Helen was born March 12, 1914, in Minneapolis to Swedish immigrants Alma Andersson and James Lundstrom. After graduating from Minneapolis Roosevelt High School, Helen worked as a bookkeeper and secretary, a career she returned to several times during her life. She was married
to Donald Lind (1941-1947) and Ralph Lindholm (1948-1978). Helen raised her family in Minnetonka, Minn., and in 1964 moved to Hibbing, where she described the Northwoods as "God's Country."
Helen, a committed Christian, was known by her friends at Our Saviors Lutheran Church as a caring teacher, doer, quilter, and baby sweater knitter. An accomplished oil painter and watercolorist who was known for her floral and landscape paintings, Helen was involved with the Range Artists Association for many years and recently donated a number of her paintings to the church. Indeed, it is through her paintings, plants, sewing projects, gardening, and hand-knitted sweaters that her family retains fond memories of this unpretentious woman who led her life with independence, grace and dignity and demonstrated a passion for lifelong learning, a can-do/make-do attitude, creativity and being of service.
Helen had recently relocated to Friday Harbor to be near two of her daughters, Nancy Lind and Pamela Nichols. She will also be missed by another daughter, Linda Sloan of Richmond, Va.; a son, Arthur Lindholm of Minneapolis; and grandchildren Tonia Lee (Robert), Adam Baker (Heather) and Jessica Baker, all of Richmond; as well as a great-grandson, Caleb. She is also survived by niece Carol Lundstrom and nephew James Lundstrom.
A private memorial service will be held later in Minnesota. Remembrances may be made to the Helena Fund, Range Artists Association, 328 W. Howard, Hibbing, MN 55746. The Helena Art Education Fund will be used for art class scholarships, senior outreach, and other special projects fostering art excellence.
