Koochiching County MN

Griffith, Paul Eugene – Obituary

Paul Eugene Griffith, 72, of Renton, Wash., died May 2, 2002, at Renton. His graveside service was at 10:30 a.m. May 8 at Tahoma National Cemetery at Kent, Wash. He was born on March 23, 1930, at Northome, Minn. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He had lived in the South County area for 45 years. He worked as a quality control inspector at The Boeing Co. and was a member of Renton United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Norma S. Griffith of Renton, Wash.; a son, Kelly Griffith of Snoqualmie, Wash.; daughters, Karen Bakken of Auburn, Wash., … Read more

Bjerke, Petra Quam – Obituary

Petra Quam Bjerke, 89, died Nov. 11 in California with her family at her side. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services. Petra was born on April 26, 1918, to John and Claudia Quam. She was raised in Hamar, N.D., along with nine brothers and sisters. In 1940, she married Alvin Bjerke. They moved to Clearbrook, Minn., where they farmed for many years until relocating to International Falls where they lived until 1995. They raised four children. Those who knew her say they will cherish the memories of Petra as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother – … Read more