All Obituaries

Glorianna (Pequette) Jerry, age 72, Deer River, MN passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at the Homestead Living and Rehab Center in Deer River MN. Glorianna was born on September 29, 1947 in her parents car between Ball Club and Bena, MN she was the daughter of John & Rose (Donnell) Pequette. She married Rodney G. Jerry on July 16, 1965. She worked at various places such as Gibbs Wild Rice, Eagles Nest & High Banks Resorts and Bahrs Hotel all of Deer River MN area....

Richard Joseph Barrow 10/20/1938 to 12/13/2019 Survived by wife Evelyn of 52 years, 6 children Steven Barrow, Lynette (Dave) Born, Patrick (Beverly) Barrow, Keith Barrow, Melanie (Tim) Hardy, Christina (Rich) White, 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, brothers Duane Barrow, Ralph Barrow Jr. sisters Alice Smith, Phyllis Barrow. Preceded by parents Ralph & Agnes Barrow, sister Lila McCue, daughter-in-law Edna Barrow. Richard was born in Effie, MN, he worked for Itasca County Road &...

Jeffrey R. Johnson Jeffrey R. Johnson, 64, of Remer, MN passed away at home on December 8, 2019. Jeff was born June 20, 1955 in Sumner, IA. He graduated from Remer High School in 1973. Before and after graduation, Jeff worked for Lakehead Construction until 1981 at which time he began working for Minnesota Power in the scrubber and before retirement in 2015 reaching the position of Unit 4 Production Coordinator. Jeff loved to fish, hunt, and work not necessarily in that order. He was a true...

Irene Caroline “Honey” Lyytinen went to join her Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Bigfork Valley Hospital in Bigfork, Minnesota two months short of her 92nd birthday. She was born on February 9, 1928 in Marcell, Minnesota to Ilona Saari Huju and Victor Huju. She attended school in Marcell and was confirmed at Suomi Lutheran Church. In 1946 she married Wilho Lyytinen and they made their home in Marcell, Minnesota where they raised their family and provided care for foster...

Verna Hellen (Rutanen) Johnson died, December 7, 2019 , in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Verna was born to Kaarlo Oscar Rutanen and Emmi Sofia Hovila in Virginia, Minnesota on January 10, 1924. She attended school in Suomi until 8th grade and graduated from Grand Rapids in 1941. Verna went to New York City in 1943 to become the nanny of Sir Thomas and Lady Beecham’s son. Sir Thomas and Lady Beecham wanted her to come with them to England, but Verna returned to Suomi. Verna married Gerhard...

Vernon M. Piri 1929-2019 Vernon M. Piri, 90 of Deer River died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Homestead Living and Rehab Center in Deer River. Born on January 14, 1929 in Menahga, MN he was the son of Andrew & Lydia (Newhouse) Piri. He spent time in the Navy, was a Veteran of the Korean War, Vernon Farmed and worked for 32 years for US Steel. He was preceded in death by: his parents, 11 siblings, wives: Alice (Isaacs) Piri in 1992, Evelyn (Lindgren) Piri in 2006/ Mildred (Wirta)...

Name: Betty Suzanne Parker Age: 67 Address: Big Falls, MN Date of Death: November 22, 2019 Place of Death: at Home Date of Birth: October 8, 1952 Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, MN Survived By: Mother Irene (Lange) Parker, sister Jan Erickson, brother Ron (Barb) Parker, sister Gwen (Rich) Lumppio, nieces & nephews Mary, Lori, Jenni, Brien, Gina, Jeffrey. 1 grandnephew, 8 grandnieces. Preceded By: Father James Parker, brother-in-law Leroy Erickson Service: Friday, November 29, 2019...

Arvo Maki, Age 95 of Suomi, MN passed away on November 16, 2019 at the Homestead Rehab & Living Center. Arvo was born September 12, 1924 to Oscar and Mary Haapamaki, in Suomi, MN. Arvo married Beatrice Elayne Lekander they raised two children after serving as a tank navigator in WWII with earlier work in the logging and mining industries. Arvo was known for his carpentry skills in surrounding areas until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Elayne, brother...

Shirley Mae Schultz, age 87, of Deer River, MN passed away on November 14, 2019 at Maple Woods Assisted Living. Shirley was born February 18, 1932 in Cohasset, MN the daughter of Willis and Margaret (Gonion) Bemis. She grew up on a farm near Cohasset with her father and eleven siblings. Her mother passed away when she was very young. Shirley married Paul Schultz on April 5, 1953. They raised their 3 children and lived and worked in the Deer River area. Shirley was always busy with family...