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LEO A. GOTCHIE
Leo A. Gotchie, 66, of Deer River died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, in Duluth.
Visitation: after 5 p.m. today in Ball Club Community Center, Ball Club, Minn. Service at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ball Club. Burial in St. Joseph's cemetery. Arrangements by Carroll Funeral Home, Deer River.
GRACE M. PETERSON
Grace M. Peterson, 87, of Littlefork died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, in her home.
She is survived by her sons, Dale (Arlene) and Lynn Jr. (Beverly) Peterson.
SERVICE:1 p.m. Saturday in Littlefork Lutheran Church. Burial in Oakley cemetery, Littlefork. Arrangements by Green-Larsen Mortuary, Inc.
ROBERT DAVID FERGUSON
Robert David Ferguson, 61, of Chicago, formerly of Solon Springs, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, in his home.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:1 p.m. Friday in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Solon Springs. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home, Solon Springs.
JOSEPH A. SEGA
Joseph A. Sega, 76, of Two Harbors died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, in St. Mary's Medical Center.
Joe was born Dec. 12, 1924, to Frank and Ivona Sega of Chisholm. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II, June 1943 to April 1946. He participated in action at Okinawa, Ryuka Islands and in the occupation of China. After graduating from St. Cloud State College in 1951, Joe taught school in Gibbon, Minn. In 1955, he married
Maxine Peterlin and together, they moved to Two Harbors, where he taught school until his retirement. Joe was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, the Moose Lodge and VFW of Two Harbors.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Frank Sega, Louis Sega, Eddie Shega and Bill Sega; and sisters Frances "Pat" Nessa and Alice Ferrell.
Joe is survived by his wife, Maxine; son Joseph M. (Patty) Sega, and grandsons Sean and Casey of Phoenix; daughter Kathleen (John) Mulvihill, and grandson Michael of Eagan, Minn.; a sister, Jen Juliani of Madison, Wis.; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Noon until the 1 p.m. Mass of Christian burial Saturday in Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Two Harbors. Burial in Lakeview cemetery, Two Harbors. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
ROBERT ANTHONY GALDONIK
Robert A. Galdonik, 79, of Silver Bay died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, in the Minnesota Veterans Home, Silver Bay.
He was born June 13, 1922, to Andrew and Eleanor (Huntington) Galdonik in Minneapolis. He grew up in Chicago and graduated from high school in Janesville, Wis. Robert served in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theater and Berlin Airlift. He retired from the military after 20 years of service. After his retirement, Robert was self employed and worked for Northwest Airlines. He married
Lorraine Bodin on May 17, 1947.
Robert was involved at Emmanuel Christian Center, Minneapolis. He was very involved in his faith and now rests in the arms of Jesus Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Robert is survived by his wife, Lorraine; a son, Michael (Ruth) of East Greenwich, R.I.; a daughter, Janet (Keith) Liefer of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; sisters Sally (Paul) Noonan of Turtle Lake, Wis., and Betty Stone of Janesville; grandchildren Michael John Galdonik, Jennifer Robert, and Katie and Joe Liefer; a great-grandson, Tucker Robert; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 2:30 until the 3:30 p.m. service Saturday in Cavallin Funeral Home, Two Harbors. Burial in Lakeview cemetery, Two Harbors.
HAROLD LEE ANDREWS
Harold Lee Andrews, 83, of Zim died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, in Virginia Regional Medical Center.
Visitation: Noon until the 1 p.m. memorial service to celebrate his life Saturday in McDavitt Town Hall, Zim. Burial in Zim cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements by Range Funeral Home.
MARY WILKEY
Mary Wilkey of Hibbing died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, in the home of her daughter, Bobbie, on Dewey Lake after a brief illness.
Born May 9, 1919, in Nashwauk, her parents were Rade and Grace (Knezovich) Zorich. Mary married
Robert "Bob" Wilkey in 1947 and resided in Hibbing until 1963 when she moved to Colorado. She returned to Hibbing in 1985 after her retirement from Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colo. After retirement, Mary served as a hospitality hostess with AEOA and enjoyed many volunteer activities including the Hibbing Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce, Lutheran Social Services and St. Archangel Michael Orthodox Church.
While living in Colorado, Mary was an avid bowler and member of several championship teams. She enjoyed cooking, baking and traveling. Upon retirement, she liked to spend her free time with family and friends, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed outdoor activities, primarily walking and gardening.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Wilkey in 1953; sisters Helen Pellant, Millie (Peter) Maras, Smilia (Eli) Smilanich, Sophie (Anthony) Arko; brothers Dan (Edna) Zorich and Lt. Col. (USAF ret.) Sam (Jeanne) Zorich; and stepson, Terrance J. Wilkey.
Survivors include daughters Roberta "Bobbie" Bouvier-Morris (Michael Morris) of Chicago and Nancy Martines Lyver (Paul Lyver) of Lakeville, Minn.; sisters Angie (Fulton C.) Wilson of Glenwood, Minn., and Katherine Tahija of Duluth; grandchildren Anthony (Yume) Martines of Brooklyn Park, Minn., and Melissa (Jake) Pusateri of Hibbing; step grandchildren Kerri Wilkey Waller, Terri Ann, John, Gail and Robert Wilkey and Aaron Morris; numerous great-grandchildren, step great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday in Dougherty Funeral Home, Hibbing. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Archangel Michael Orthodox Church, Hibbing. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, Hibbing.
Pallbearers are Anthony Martines, Paul Lyver, Michael Morris, Michael Dan Perpich, Bob Steichen, Robert Wilkey, Jake Pusateri, Tim Larson; honorary pallbearers are Kerri Waller, Melissa Pusateri, Judy Steichen and Mary Ellen (Cookie) Crandell.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Donald Mersch and the staff of Fairview-University Medical Center, Northstar Hospice volunteers and caregivers who supported all of us through her illness. Donations may be sent to Northstar Hospice.
CLARA KATHLEEN THIBAULT
Clara Kathleen Thibault, 76, of Grand Rapids died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001.
She is survived by daughters Linda Samuelson and Judy Smith; three sisters; two brothers; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in Rowe Funeral Home, Grand Rapids where service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday. Burial in Itasca-Calvary cemetery, Grand Rapids.
Arrangements by Rowe Funeral Home, Grand Rapids.
RUBYE SONONA FLACKOY
Rubye Sonona Flackoy, 93, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Nashwauk died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001.
Survivors include daughters Carole McGrael and Suzanne (Walter) Petrusic; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday in the Anderson-Daniels Funeral Home, Hibbing. Visitation continues from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Tuesday in Nashwauk Lutheran Church. Interment in Maple Hill cemetery, Hibbing.
MADELYNNE C. EVENSON
Madelynne C. Evenson, 43, of Woodbridge, Va., died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, in Potomac-Mills Medical Center, Woodbridge.
Survivors include her mother, Madelynne Evenson; and a brother, Kenneth Evenson.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE:11 a.m. Monday in Lakeview cemetery, Rutledge. Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.
GERALDINE "GERRI" L. NELSON
Geraldine "Gerri" L. Nelson, 66, of Hibbing died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001, in Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi, Hibbing.
Visitation: 10 until the 11 a.m. service in Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Virginia. Burial in Eveleth cemetery. Arrangements by Range Funeral Home, Hibbing.
MATT MARVIN LOKEN
Matt Marvin Loken, 69, of Duluth passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2001.
He was born May 1, 1932, in Minneapolis.
Matt is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol, of Duluth; daughters Deb (John) Souza of Duluth and Diane Meissner of Orlando, Fla.; five grandchildren; a sister, Jeanne Tomaszewski; a brother, Don Loken; and father-in-law, Robert Engman.
SERVICE:1 p.m. Wednesday in Oak Grove Lutheran Church, 71st and Lyndale Avenue South in Richfield, Minn., (612) 869-4917. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Minnesota, (218) 624-5200.
WALTER W. SAKKI
Walter W. Sakki, 74, of Hibbing died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, in St. Luke's hospital, Duluth.
He was born in Hibbing Nov. 24, 1926, to Matthew and Gertrude (Hyvari) Sakki. He was an Army veteran of World War II and had worked as a mechanic for both Mesaba Service and Rhude & Fryberger. He was a member of the American Legion Post 222 and enjoyed woodworking as a hobby.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne; his parents; and a daughter, Catherine Sakki.
He is survived by daughters Patricia Johnson of Portland, Ore., and Margaret Sakki of Lakeville, Minn.; a son, Robert (Kim) Sakki of Hibbing; a brother, Reino Sakki of Sarasota, Fla.; grandchildren Troy Johnson, Jamie Sakki and Carrie Sakki; and a special friend, Elizabeth "Liz" Muhar of Hibbing.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. today and from 10 until the 11 a.m. service Monday, all in Dougherty Funeral Home, Hibbing. Burial in Maple Hill cemetery. Pallbearers are Mark Roberts, Jim Seeba, Don Carlson, Dwight Grose, Jeff Samson and Erick Wickstrom.
