Jun 21, 2026

Charles "Chuck" Bergman, 82, passed away on June 21, 2026, at home with his family. He was born on January 6, 1944, in Duluth, MN

Chuck lived the majority of his life in Cook, where he valued tradition and took solace in being "where things make sense." He enjoyed a good basketball game, football game, golfing, rewatching...

Jun 20, 2026

Gary Wayne Bignose Donald, Zaagaategaabow ("One Who Stands in the Rays of the Sun") and Niizhoodenh ("Twin"), of the Bullhead Clan, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 20, 2026, at Essentia Health-Northern Pines Care Center in Aurora, Minnesota. He was 93 years old.

Gary was born on August 2, 1932, to Ellen King and Peter...

Jun 17, 2026

In Loving Memory: Makede Mai'iingan-Stanley James Day February 28th, 1946 - June 17th, 2026

Stan began his Spiritual Journey on June 17th, his primary condition was Alzheimer's/Dementia, with under-laying conditions that caused his mind and body to shut down. Though we mourn his passing, he has left us with stories and memories that commemorate his...

Jun 14, 2026

William "Bill" John Peterson, 84, of Cook, MN passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Bill was born on July 19, 1941, in Littlefork, MN to Anne (Van Tassel) and Melvin Peterson.

Bill grew up in Big Falls, MN before moving to Littlefork, where he graduated high school in 1960. He married the love of...

Jun 5, 2026

Ann Elizabeth Fortun Lorbiecki, 83, died on June 5, 2026. Private services were previously held in Duluth.

Jun 1, 2026

Michael Raymond Marquette, 76, of Tower MN passed away peacefully on June 1st, 2026, at home.

Mike was born on July 23rd, 1949, in Los Angeles, California. He was introduced to Lake Vermilion, Cook end, in his 20s by family and he fell in love with the area and spent summers in Minnesota. Mike met the love...

May 23, 2026

Nancy Lee Erickson, 84, of Virginia, MN passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, in Virginia, MN.

Nancy was born on June 12, 1941, in Virginia, MN. She dedicated many years of her life working as a cook, where she was known for her hard work and caring nature. Nancy especially loved baking and found her greatest...

May 23, 2026

Leonard Mankus-July 2,1938-May 23, 2026

Leonard "Len" "Lenny" Mankus, age 87, passed away on May 23,2026, surrounded by his wife and loving family. He was born on July 2,1938, in Buyck, Minnesota, the youngest of five children. Len attended the one-room schoolhouse in Buyck during his early years and graduated from Orr High School in 1956.

May 10, 2026

George Vernon Olson, aged 83, passed away May 10th, 2026, at the Veteran's Home in Silver Bay, Minnesota after a long and courageous battle with dementia.

He was born on January 18th, 1943, in Columbia Heights Minnesota as the second son of Anton and Ruth Olson.

George enlisted in the military at the age of...

May 9, 2026

Nancy Jean (Lee) Lagerquist, formerly of Cook, passed away May 9, 2026. Nancy was born October 29, 1939, to Theordore and Evelyn (Mann) Lee, in Cook, MN.

After finishing high school, she was united in marriage to Robert (Bob) Lagerquist on December 9, 1961.

Nancy was the mother of Theodore (Missy) Lagerquist, and grandmother (Nana)...