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Anthony J. Mullen, 60, passed away after a long battle with cancer on May 26, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Yelda; parents, Patricia and Jerome; siblings, Michael Andrew and Elizabeth Meseke; nephew Michael A. Mullen and niece Devin Meseke; brother-in-law David Meseke; he was son-in-law to Nihaf and Bingul Aydin of Turkey, brother-in-law to Erol and Delilah Aydin, and uncle to Aleera and Lylah Aydin. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 23 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church,...
Duane Gurneau, 90, of Lakeville, Minnesota, passed away on Dec. 16, 2022. Duane was born Nov. 1, 1932 in Cloquet, where he resided for 37 years. He played football in high school, in the bygone era of leather helmets and no face guards, and was a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan. A burial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at All Saints Cemetery, 19795 Holyoke Avenue in Lakeville. His two sons, Vincent and Wade Gurneau, and family will be present. Pine Knot News, June 2,...
Donna Mae Baker, 91, of Cloquet passed away May 24, 2023 at Barnes Care Assisted Living in Esko. She was born to Stanley and Martha (Shurcek) Tillman. Donna was united in marriage to Jerome Baker on Aug. 2, 1950. They spent 66 wonderful years together. Donna was a homemaker, wonderful cook and a great gardener. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerome; two brothers and five sisters; and a granddaughter, Amie Baker. She is survived by daughters Linda (Larry) Ragland, and Doreen...
Patricia Caroline Johnson, 89, of Elk River passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Guardian Angels by the Lake with her daughters by her side. Patricia was born Sept. 14, 1933, to Joseph and Sena (Madsen) Weckert. She was born and raised in Cloquet, attending Cloquet schools, and graduating in 1952. She was also known as “Patsy” by her Weckert family and husband. Patricia married her high school sweetheart, Donald Johnson, on Sept. 12, 1953. They lived in Cloquet until Don entered the U.S. Air Force, then lived in Tampa, Florida from 1954 to 195...
Their dad's plane went down in Cloquet 50 years ago, killing him and an uncle David sat right down in the bramble, overcome with thoughts of what happened in this spot exactly 50 years ago. He is admittedly an emotional person. His body heaved. He was uttering guttural sounds. He was swatting away mosquitoes here on the old Haro homestead off Reservation Road in Cloquet. A hand intermittently went to his mouth in that universal, human sign of shock, grief, overwhelming thoughts. His...
Mary Lou (Olness) Slininger, age 67, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023, at REM Fairview house in Cloquet, Minnesota. Mary Lou Olness was born on November 17, 1955 in Bagley, Minnesota to parents Gorde and Viola (Johnson) Olness. As an infant, Mary Lou moved with her family to Gonvick, Minnesota where she spent her elementary and junior high years at Gonvick and Clearbrook. She attended Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and graduated from there in 1974. Following...
John "Jack" Harold Dahl, 88, of Cloquet, MN passed away Thursday June 1, 2023, at Community Memorial Hospital. He was born January 7, 1935, in Minneapolis, MN to Harold and Marlowe (Stewart) Dahl. John graduated from Carlton High School in 1954. He married the love of his life, Margery Olsen on August 30, 1958. He served in the Army National Guard. John enjoyed his many years working at Potlach where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. Retirement was spent watching his grandchildren...
Sharon Sue Nystrom, age 79, of Cloquet, MN entered the spiritual world on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Silverbrook Cemetery in Wrenshall, MN followed by a luncheon at the Fond du Lac Language and Cultural Center. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th Street, Cloquet....
Pamela Joy Wait, age 65 of Carlton, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family and friends after a brief battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Loven (Joel Heaslip), sons, Gerald Novacinski and Jacob Loons (Zeb Petersen); her “man friend” of 17 years, Jim Schiff, who cared for her like a princess, and his daughter Lonna Leghart (Jonathan) and grandson Alexander; the absolute joys of her life, grandchildren Alex Loven, Jazzy Nov...
