Obituaries: December 12, 2025

Harold J. Langowski Jr.
Harold Joseph Langowski Jr., 73, of Pike Township, died on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at home with his family. A memorial service will be held at the Pike Town Hall on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. A visitation will precede the service at 10 a.m. The family would like to thank East Range Hospice, Dr. Keith Peterson, and staff for their loving care. Family services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia.
Harold was born on Jan. 24, 1952, in Grafton, N.D., the son of Harold Sr. and Margaret Misialek Langowski. He graduated from Mt. Iron High School and, in 1970, married Susan Louise Mickelson. After living in Mt. Iron, they moved to Pike in 1972 and built their home.
Harold was a member of Operating Engineers Local 49 for over 50 years. He retired from the Pike-Sandy-Britt Fire Department where he served for over 20 years, including as assistant chief. He served on the Pike Township Board for over 42 years and was the sextant at the Pike Cemeteries. He enjoyed gardening, deer hunting and fishing.
Harold is survived by his wife, Susan; son, Harold (Lora) Langowski of Britt; daughter, Amber (Steve) LaMourea of Duluth; granddaughters, Grace and Elizabeth; mother, Margaret; siblings, Carl Langowski, Tim (Debbie) Langowski, Jim (Charlene) Langowski, Mary (Bill) Stodola, LinDa (Robert) Grams, Martha (Larry) Godwin and Carrie Jo (Ronan) Dillard; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Langowski Sr.; in-laws, Richard and Gladys Mickelson; and brother, David Langowski.

Betty J. Christiansen
Betty Jane Flake Christiansen, 87, a lifelong resident of Rauch, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Orr. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Lunch and fellowship will follow at the American Legion Hall in Orr. Arrangements are with Mlaker Funeral Home of Cook.
She is survived by her children, Laura (Soren) Johansson, Jack (Jackie) Christiansen and Lynn (Tony) Norman; goddaughter, Heather Holman; brother, Rodney (Joyce) Flake; sisters, Judy (Rodney) Odella, Patti (Ronnie) Siiro and Veronica Holman; sister-in-law, Darlene Teska; grandchildren, Ashley (Lance), Asia (Nick), Alyssa (Jerry) and Benjamin (Kelsey); great-grandchildren, Braylyn, Warren and Maureen; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.