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Clara Kotiranta Korkala Tefft, 91, of Cloquet left to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. She was born in Cloquet, the daughter of Martin and Jennie (Berkio) Kotiranta on Nov. 29, 1933. Clara attended Cloquet schools and studied music at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. She was a piano teacher to many (at one time, even 71 students). Clara owned The Olde Depot Inn restaurant in the Fond du Lac neighborhood in Duluth from 1974 to 1996. Later, she worked as a PCA caring for the...
Galen Marlin Sillanpa, 70, of Cloquet passed away Dec. 15, 2024, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. He was born in Duluth on April 12, 1954, one of 11 children of William and Aino (Mursu) Sillanpa. Galen graduated from Denfeld High School in 1972 and attended the former Suomi College and Vermilion College. He was employed as a private homecare attendant, later as a physical therapy aide, and as an activity department aide for Inter-Faith Care Center. His former wife was Laura Brubaker of...
Rose Marie Liimatainen, 100, passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born in Cloquet Oct. 5, 1924, to Walter and Hilda Nelson. Rose was united in marriage to Reuben Liimatainen on Jan. 12, 1946. Rose worked as an elementary school aide, was known as “Grandma Rose” at Time for Tots Preschool, and was the bookkeeper for Reuben’s Hardware. She enjoyed knitting, cross-stitch, crossword puzzles, camping, and motorcycling with Reuben. She was the oldes...
Maren “Marnie” Hagberg Emerson, 88, of Carlton passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Inter-faith Care Center in Carlton. Marnie was born June 17, 1936, to Julian V. and Leah (Jensen) Hagberg in Duluth, the eldest of three children. Marnie grew up in Duluth and graduated from East High School. She worked at what was then Duluth National Bank in the West End (which later became U.S. Bank), where her father was president. As a young teller, Marnie would walk from the bank several blo...
Gene Harry Bates, 90, of Cloquet passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth. Gene was born Jan. 15, 1934, as one of six children to Lloyd and Verda Bates in Bruno, Minnesota. Gene was married to Lillian (Breiland) for 61 years. They settled in Cloquet to raise three boys, Gary, Terry, and Scott. Gene had a long career as a school bus driver as well as the custodian at the Cloquet Middle School, where he befriended many students who, as adults, would often happi...
Rita Marie (Johannsen) Randall passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota, with her loving husband, Steven, and sons, Derek and Dustin, by her side. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Rita will be missed by all who have been blessed to have known her. Rita Marie Johannsen was born on March 20, 1956, in Bemidji, Minnesota, to Rose Marie (Meyers) and Russell Louis Johannsen. Rita spent her younger years growing up in Bena,...
Marilyn Ada Steffer, 91, passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living. She was born Sept. 9, 1933, in Cromwell, MN to John and Ada Smith Gravelle. She lived there until she was six, when her family moved to Wright, MN. She married Harold Steffer on February 11th, 1953, in Wright. They lived there until 1955, when they moved to a farm in Tamarack. She worked in several restaurants in the area and worked 9 years at Nelson’s Store in Tamarack. She was a homemaker for A...
Earl William Baker, 91, passed away in the presence of family on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet. He was born March 10, 1933, to George and Mable (Piquette) Baker in Duluth. He was raised in the Gary New Duluth area, and forged a close bond with his six siblings that remained strong throughout their lives. Family was very important to him. Earl served his country with the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Korea. Earl married Sharon Lafontaine on July 27, 1957....
Richard Milton Chabot, 69, of Cloquet passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born March 5, 1955, to Milton and Joyce (Thul) Chabot in Cloquet. Rick married Barb Hunt in June of 2000. The couple built their home and settled into married life. Over their years together they enjoyed traveling, and made many memories on their trips. Rick operated his own business, Chabot Construction, and later worked out of the Carpenters Union. After retiring, he w...
Beverly (Bastien) “Becky” Eknes, 96, passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born and raised in Cloquet. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage; and two children, Denelle and Mike; her parents, Arthur and Mary; and two sisters, Betty and Analee. She is survived by her children, Tobi Frey (Perry), Pixie Simmons and Eric Eknes; five grandchildren, Johnny, Carl, Bridget, Laura and Lacey; two gre...
Elaine Margaret (Lindgren) Finnila, 82, of Cloquet passed peacefully into heaven with family at her side in her home on Dec. 4, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She taught her family the meaning of Sisu strength. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Elaine, a woman of strong faith, passed this faith to her children as a priceless inheritance from God. A gracious hostess, she brought family together in the warmest and most loving manner....
Jill LeAnn Raines, 55, of Cloquet, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at Cloquet’s Community Memorial Hospital. Jill was born July 6, 1969, to Wayne and Lucille (Halvorson) Burt in Cloquet. She was raised in Bentonville, Arkansas and attended school there, graduating in 1987. She was married to Glendon O’Neil Raines at Hope Church in Bentonville in 1991. Jill lived and worked in many sales positions there over the years. She helped facilitate the sales and broadcasting in Arkansas for KUR...
A Celebration of Life for Marjorie (“Margi”) Christofferson will be held 1-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 612 12th St., Cloquet. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to further ALS research at https://bit.ly/3ZJYCGM. JoAnn Helen Pera, 85, of Cloquet passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born Sept. 25, 1939, to Oscar and Rose Larsen. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are by Atkins-Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet....
Bruce Alan Walker, 72, died Friday, Nov. 29 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. He was born July 11, 1952, in International Falls to Cyril and Elnor (Wagner) Walker. On Oct. 11, 1969, he married Linda Kockelman, and they were blessed with two daughters, Toni and Mindy. Bruce graduated from Hamline University with a chemistry degree and worked in the paper industry at Potlatch in Cloquet and Brainerd, retiring from Sappi in 2012. He was not afraid of work. He worked hard and played hard. He truly...
Alex Mari Gross (formerly named "Jill") of Cloquet was called home by her Heavenly Father on Nov. 26, 2024. She was born on Aug. 20, 1965. Alex is survived by her sister, Berta Swoverland of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; stepsister, Michelle Schubitzke of Duluth; nephew, Paul Campbell of Las Vegas; nieces, Jennifer Campbell and Stephanie Hurst, both of Sheboygan Falls; uncle, Gary Anton of Carlton; and many cousins. Alex was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine McDonald and Bert Gross;...
Earl William Baker was born on March 10, 1933, to George and Mable (Piquette) Baker in Duluth, Minnesota. He was raised in the Gary New Duluth area, and forged a close bond with his six siblings that remained strong throughout their lives. Family was very important to him. Earl served his country with the U.S. Army, being stationed in Korea. Earl was united in marriage to Sharon Lafontaine on July 27, 1957. Together they had five children and raised them in the Cloquet area. Earl was employed...
James Joseph Johnson, 22, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away at his home Nov. 14, 2024. James was a humble, affectionate and dedicated individual who always put the needs of others ahead of himself. James was born to Kathy and Dan Johnson on April 1, 2002, in Duluth. James lived at his country home in Mahtowa with his family until Jan. 1, 2024. James was a 2020 graduate of Barnum High School, and a 2022 graduate of Lake Superior College, with a degree in aviation maintenance. James took...
Gerald Lester "Gerry" Granley passed away peacefully Nov. 19, 2024, just one day after marking his 80th birthday with his beloved family. Born in Duluth on Nov. 18, 1944, to Lester and Frances (Brophy) Granley, Gerry grew up in Carlton. He graduated from Carlton High School in 1962, where he played varsity basketball, was part of the Future Teachers of America club, and built lasting friendships. The quote under his picture in his senior yearbook says, "In athletics, he is really neat and for a...
Patricia Ann Lass, 80, of Cromwell, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Visitation: 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 until 11 a.m. service at Atkins-Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet. A luncheon will follow....
Judith Ann (Heiller) Wills, 83, born in Ocheyedan, Iowa, passed peacefully into heaven surrounded by family on Nov. 14, 2024, in Cloquet. She was a loving, caring and strong mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who taught us all what those qualities really meant. She was a champion in fighting for better conditions for handicapped children and to bring them back into local homes instead of institutions. She dedicated her own life to caring for her handicapped daughter for 40 years. Her joy...
Darlene Marie (Meyer) Carter With love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of our remarkable mother, Darlene Marie Carter, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 10, at Franciscan Health Center on Park Point in Duluth, Minnesota. At 93, Darlene's life was one of deep faith, love, and service to others. We find comfort in imagining her granddaughter, Traci Marie, taking her hand and guiding her to her beloved husband, Jack, who passed just four months prior in July. Born July...
Catherine (Lewis) Sollom passed away peacefully on Oct. 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 7, 1950 and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1968. She attended Bemidji State College, where she double-majored in English and mass communications. In 1971 she met and married the love of her life, Bob Sollom. Cathy served our nation for over 30 years as a civil servant, predominantly with the U.S. Marine Corps. Cathy's work took her on adventures all over the world and she...
Mark R. Johnson, 72, of Cloquet, left for his eternal fishing trip on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. He was born March 17, 1952, in Cloquet to George and Barbara Johnson. As the youngest of four children, Mark spent his youth playing sports and getting into the usual mischief that boys always seem to find. He made many friends in his younger years, friendships that were still strong to this day. After graduating from Cloquet in 1971 he spent a little bit of time traveling the country with friends...
Robert E. Anderson, 94, formerly of Cloquet, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Ramsey, Minnesota. He was born Dec. 31, 1929, in Brookston, the son of Hjalmer and Minnie (Severson) Anderson. Robert attended Brookston School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He married Beverly Holman on Jan. 8, 1973. He was employed at Conwed/USG and retired after 47 years. He enjoyed fishing, trapping, and watching the Minnesota Twins. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Cecelia...
Jamin Paul Beardsley, 49, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Jamin was born in West Des Moines, Iowa to Jim and Karen Beardsley on July 16, 1975. He later moved to Brookston. Jamin was always the life of the party. He loved to entertain, cook, and make everyone laugh. He enjoyed mixed martial arts, achieving a black belt; hunting, fishing, camping, collecting silver and coins, and just being with family and friends. We will all miss his smile and big heart. Jamin is preceded in...
