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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, Minnesota. Jamin was always the life of the party. He loved to entertain, cook, and make everyone laugh. He enjoyed mixed martial arts, achieving his black belt; and also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, collecting silver and coins, and just being with his family and friends. We will all miss his smile and...
Jeffry Dennis Bergin “walked on” Nov. 2, 2024 at his home in Minneapolis. Jeffry was born July 6, 1948 in Duluth, Minnesota to John and Sue (Vincent) Bergin. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 1966. His strong suit was the theatre, and in the senior play that year he portrayed phonetics professor Henry Higgins in “Pygmalion.” He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1972, summa cum laude, with a degree in English. Jeffry was ever the Renaissance Man. His creativity bloomed through...
Eugene Douglas Risdon, 91, of Cloquet passed away Nov. 8, 2024, at Evergreen Knoll assisted living. He was born on Dec. 29, 1932, to Michael and June (Parsons) Risdon in Manannah, Minnesota. Gene graduated from Cloquet High School in 1955 and was united in marriage to Carol Ann Johnson on Sept. 30, 1961. Gene was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He worked at the fish and game department in Glenwood, Minnesota and Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton, and at the Northwest Paper Company for 20...
Esther Marilyn Peterson, 88, formerly of Mahtowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Inter-Faith Care Center, Carlton, surrounded by her family. Esther was born on Feb. 25, 1936 to Gust and Signe (Heino) Granrose. She met the love of her life, Rodney (“Rod”), at Barnum High School. They were married on Feb. 13, 1954, until Rod’s passing in August 2021. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending countless sporting events, recitals, school conce...
John G. Hunt Jr., 89 of Cloquet, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at New Perspective Assisted Living. He was born Aug. 30, 1935, in Duluth, the son of John Sr. and Anna (Holmberg) Hunt, and resided in Brookston, graduating from Brookston High School. John married Marie Niemi on Aug. 5, 1955, and they were inseparable for 69 years. John was very proud of the house they built together in 1960, and enjoyed reminiscing about the work they put in throughout his life. Even death could not disturb...
Eileen Pearl Wood, 93 of Cloquet, formerly of Canyon, Minnesota, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Inter-Faith Care Center while in the care of hospice. Eileen was born Sep. 11, 1931, in New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Walter J. and Margaret A. (Studley) Elmore. The family moved to Frazer, Montana in 1933, where her dad and uncle worked on the construction of Fort Peck Dam. The Elmores moved to Meadowlands in 1939, where she graduated from high school in 1949. Eileen married William W. Wood of C...
Carol Louise Chalberg of Cloquet passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. She was born Nov. 22, 1943, in Duluth to Wallace and Florence Tetu. Carol was raised by her mother and grandparents Gust and Sigrid Anderson in Mahtowa until the age of 6. She then moved to Culver, when her mother married Leonard Lamb Jr., who adopted Carol as his daughter. Carol married her best friend for life, Frank, on Aug. 19, 1961, and they raised three sons in Culver until moving in 2001 to Cloque...
Karen D. Larson, 82, of Cloquet died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at her home. She was born Jan. 8, 1942, in Denham to Charles and Beatrice Rundquist. Karen grew up in Denham and attended Willow River High School, graduating in 1959. On June 25, 1960, Karen married Laverne Larson at Faith Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Lake. They moved to Cloquet. Karen was a homemaker through the years while raising her sons. She also waitressed at Big Lake Golf Course and later worked at Weyerhaeuser in...
David F. Locke, 66, died in Tucson, Arizona on Oct. 9, 2024, from cancer and other causes. He was born in Duluth and grew up in Cloquet. He was an outgoing child and award-winning skier with the Cloquet ski team. After graduating from high school, David joined the U.S. Marines and did security duty. He was proud of his military service for the rest of his life. David and his siblings were adopted. He was born with fetal alcohol syndrome, which creates permanent brain damage when a woman...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa Jane LeBrasseur, 70, who left us on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in St. Cloud. Teresa was born April 2,1954. She was known for her resilience and strong will, leaving an unforgettable impression on those who knew her. Teresa was married to her beloved husband, Don LeBrasseur. She was a devoted mother of daughter, Dallas; son, Derek; and the proud grandmother of four grandchildren, Ali, Ava, Easton and Shae. A lover of music, Teresa found...
Mike Timonen, 66, of Sturgeon Lake passed away suddenly Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Bruno while doing what he loved, playing pool with his teammates in league. He was born Dec. 27, 1957, in Moose Lake to Arne and Nancy Timonen. Mike was a lifelong resident of Beaver Township in Aitkin County. He attended high school in McGregor, graduating in 1976. He attended Pine City Vo-Tech for agriculture and took over the family farm. On Feb. 6, 1982, Mike married Jay Smith in Moose Lake. They continued...
The David Locke obituary that appeared in the print version of the Pine Knot News on Nov. 8 incorrectly stated that services had already been held. We apologize for the error. Service for David will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 102 Fourth St., in Cloquet with a brief family visitation beginning at 10:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial. Arrangements entrusted to Nelson Funeral Care. Find the entire corrected obituary here: https://www.pineknotnews.com/story/2024...
Robert George Henrickson, 71, of Culver, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Duluth surrounded by family. Visitation: 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, until the Memorial Service begins at 10 a.m. at Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th Street, Cloquet, MN. Cake and coffee will follow the service. To sign the guestbook and leave an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com...
Colleen Ann Basney, 73, of St. Paul and formerly of Cloquet, peacefully passed away with her daughters by her side on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. She was born March 26, 1951, in Newcastle, Wyoming and grew up in Cloquet. Colleen graduated from Cloquet High School in 1969, Abbott Northwestern School of Nursing in 1973, and Abbott Northwestern School of Anesthesia in 1979. She worked more than 40 years as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Her career took her to a variety of settings, including...
Philip E. "Phil" Lundgren passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2024, in Cloquet. He was born April 4, 1948, in Plymouth, Indiana, the youngest of five boys. Phil grew up in Babbitt, where he attended elementary, junior high, and high school and played hockey. In his younger years, he would spend summers on the farm with his four older brothers, getting into all kinds of mischief. These summers sparked a lifelong enthusiasm and love for working on engines and, later, helping friends in local stock...
Ailie Marie Merrill, 95, of Cloquet passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Moose Lake Village. She was born Jan. 2, 1929, to John and Lydia (Salmi) Laine in Automba, Minnesota. Ailie moved to Cloquet in 1946 and married James Merrill in 1948. They were blessed with three children and Ailie naturally settled into her role as homemaker, dedicating her life to her family. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels for 27 years. Faith was a very important aspect of Ailie's life. She served as a Sund...
Brian Keith Solseth, 63, of Cloquet passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by family. Brian was born March 1, 1961, in Cody, Wyoming to Doug and Connie (Jones) Solseth. He graduated in 1979 from Cloquet High School. Brian was raised in Marshall, Minnesota. The family moved to Littleton, Colorado in 1975, returning to Minnesota and settling in Cloquet just before the start of his senior year. He earned the nickname "Denver" from his classmates. Brian...
Dale Edwin Kneeland, 77, of Austin, Texas passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at home, following a two-year battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 22, 1947 in Marshalltown, Iowa. Dale was the son of Delbert and Doris (Bunse) Kneeland. Dale graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1965. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he was an assistant to the chaplain. Following his return home, Dale worked for Fisher Controls, which changed to Emerson. While working...
Judy Ann Heikkila of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Crestview Lutheran Nursing home Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, with family at her side. Judy was born May 5, 1952, in Cloquet to Jonas and Beatrice Heikkila. She married Donald L. Sandberg in 1971 and was married for 25 years. Judy worked as a medical receptionist for Eye Care Associates in St. Anthony, Minnesota. She was a devoted mother to her twin daughters Christine and Cynthia. She loved her family and friends. Judy...
Joe Donald Bahen, 76, of Barnum, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 28, 1948, in Cloquet, the son of Joseph and Ellen Bahen. Joe was known for his quick wit and good sense of humor. He found great joy in cross-country skiing and exploring various trails. He was an accomplished guitarist and had a passion for collecting vintage guitars. He cherished his time coaching youth sports. Joe was preceded in death by his...
Archie Ray Maki, 68, of Floodwood, passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was born April 2, 1956, to Edwin and Helen (Palmi) Maki in Cloquet. Archie spent his childhood in the Brookston area and attended Alborn schools, earning a diploma in 1974. He quickly found his career attending trade school for boilermaking and went on to work for the Boilermakers Local 647 Union for 36 years. Archie was married to Sharyl Heine for 14 years and together they were blessed...
Margaret "Peggy" Ann Moerke, 81, of Esko passed away Oct. 12, 2024, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. Peggy was born in Duluth on July 7, 1943, to Lyell and Johanna Brand and graduated from the Denfeld High School class of 1961. She worked until 2020 as a recorder for Social Security disability hearings, providing the official records of the proceedings. She enjoyed knowing the people in the office and meeting the variety of traveling judges who presided over the hearings. Peggy was always...
Carol Jean Carlson, 80, of Cloquet passed into God's hands on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet. She was born Aug. 3, 1944, in Duluth to Henry and Fannie (Neiminen) Freeman. Carol graduated from Denfeld High School in 1962 and continued her education in college in the home health aide/homemaker field, later working for St. Louis County. After numerous years with the county, Carol decided to retire and start her own assisted living facility in her home in...
Gail Patricia Beck, 84, of Carlton passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Moose Lake Village in Moose Lake. She was born Nov. 23, 1939, in Duluth, the daughter of Wallace and Patricia (Lahti) Nickila. Gail was raised in Esko. After graduating from high school, she attended cosmetology school and became a licensed beautician. From 1971 to 1977 she was owner and operator of the Golden Gate Supper Club. Gail and Bruce left Cloquet and built their dream retirement home on a hobby farm in Carlton....
Catherine Ann Sollom, 74, passed away peacefully Oct. 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. Cathy grew up in Minnesota and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1968. She attended college at Bemidji State, where she double-majored in English and mass communications while finding the love of her life. In 1971, she and Bob married and embarked on a lifelong journey of love and adventure. Cathy passionately served our nation for more than 30 years as a civil servant, predominantly with her beloved...
