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Mary Ann Hart, 88, of Carlton passed away peacefully with her family by her side April 2, 2021. She was born March 10, 1933, the daughter of Albin and Emily Markkanen. Mary Ann was united in marriage to Bernard Hart in 1953. Mary Ann was an amazing mother, mummu, wife and homemaker. She cherished her time with her grandchildren, and their loving bond with her will last forever. Mary Ann was generous with her time, love, and caregiving. She gave selflessly, always putting her family first. She...
Patricia Ann Dickison, 86, passed away April 4, 2021 at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. Pat was born on Oct. 8, 1934 to Peter and Josephine (Jesse) Shotley in Cloquet. She graduated in 1952 from Cloquet High School and received her associate’s degree from St. Cloud Teachers College in 1955. She continued her studies in elementary education at the University of Minnesota Duluth, earning her master’s degree in 1969 while working full-time. Pat taught elementary school in Barnum, Mah...
Donald Daniel Haro of Cloquet passed away peacefully in his sleep at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the age of 84. He was born in Gackle, North Dakota June 13, 1936, to Amos and Julia Haro and was raised in Carlton County. Don attended Kalevala grade school in Kettle River and graduated from Barnum High School in 1954. He married Norma Maki on Feb. 15, 1957, whom he met in grade school. Don served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 to 1959. Don and Norma lived in...
Jeanne Evelyn Peter, 91 of Cloquet, passed away at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton on Sunday, March 21, 2021. She was born Feb. 27, 1930, in Minneapolis. Her parents later moved back to the family farm in Milaca, where she spent most of her childhood. Jeanne attended Gustavus Adolphus College, graduating in 1951. She taught business education in McGregor for several years before moving to Michigan to teach at Suomi College in Hancock. There she met Irvin Peter. They were married in 1957 and c...
Estelle "Jonni" Anderson died peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021, with family by her side. She lived with dementia for many years and, after quite a fight, succumbed to the final stages. Jonni was born July 4, 1937, to Claudia Panger and Irving "Squint" Johnson. She married the love of her life, Bill Anderson, on Oct. 6, 1956. They had five children together. They divorced and after several years of a marital hiatus, remarried Jan. 12, 1991. Jonni worked continually while raising her...
Scott "MIZE" Meisner of Scanlon bought his last round on March 18, 2021. He was born April 27, 1960, in Duluth, the favorite son of Frank and Patricia (Polvi) Meisner. Scott graduated from Cloquet High School and worked at Potlatch and Sappi forever. He was a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1163, and had retired from the Scanlon Volunteer Fire Department. Scott was an avid Vikings fan and enjoyed hunting, ice fishing, motorcycling, and especially...
Lawrence F. Grimm, 90, of Moose Lake passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. He was born June 24, 1930 in Mahtowa, the son of Francis and Charlotte (Nesbitt) Grimm. Lawrence served as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War 1951-1955 and was a member of the American Legion Post 415 in Barnum. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Moose Lake and Teamsters Union Local 346, and enjoyed auction sales, stock car racing, airplane shows, cutting...
Raymond William Tan, 57, of Esko died Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was born in Cloquet, the son of Richard and Ruth Tan. Raymond was a graduate of Esko High School, received a degree in auto mechanics, and graduated from Dunwoody Institute with a degree in drafting. He was a heavy equipment operator and worked on the boardwalk in Duluth, Gooseberry Falls, and on U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. He will be remembered as a quiet, private, fiercely loyal person who loved the simple things in life...
Bill Radosevich, 58, of south Minneapolis died at home on March 9, 2021. Bill was a brilliant, funny, kindhearted scientist whose curiosity and intellect guided him through a life of fun, adventure, and accomplishment. He was a beloved family man; he has left behind wife Terre Thomas; children Jami Reilly (Chris Woods), Adam Dash Reilly (Ash Burns) and Maggie Reilly (Georgio Wright); grandchildren Ana Bernot-Reilly, Rhys Bernot-Reilly and Gianni Wright; his siblings Pete Radosevich (Tara Jordan...
Genevieve Lorene Thompson Entering into Heaven with a marble board, a deck of cards, and dice in her hands, Genevieve Lorene Thompson of Carlton left this earth on March 14 2021 at the young age of 90. Greeting her was her husband, Leroy, along with their son, Steven; her parents, Roverda (Hammitt) and Hubert Grover; granddaughter Michelle Thompson; and several brothers, sisters and other family members and friends. Surviving Genevieve are five children, Linda Lavoy, Dennis Thompson, Gerald...
Geraldine "Gerry" A. Nynas, 86, of Cloquet passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth. She was proud to have lived longer than any other immediate family members. Geraldine worked at Coney Island as a teenager and also at Bergquist Imports in Cloquet, where she retired. She was born April 22, 1934 to Charles Jr. and Margaret (Soulier) Ganter. She was a proud member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Gerry baked marvelous breads a...
Scott “Mize” Meisner of Scanlon bought his last round on March 18, 2021. He was born April 27, 1960 in Duluth, the favorite son of Frank and Patricia (Polvi) Meisner. Scott graduated from Cloquet High School and worked at Potlatch and Sappi forEVER. He was a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1163, and had retired from the Scanlon Volunteer Fire Department. Scott was an avid Vikings fan and enjoyed hunting, ice fishing, motorcycling, and especially lau...
Robert "Bob" Charles Gerlach, 86, died Jan. 23, 2021, at Northern Lakes Assisted Living in Baxter, with his family by his side. Bob was born on April 6, 1934 in Red Wing to Carl and Grace (Nilan) Gerlach. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and his two sisters Betty Lou Gerlach and Dorothy McCann Waletzko. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary; children, Julie (John) Hanowski, Jean (Bob) Gessell and Jon (Kay) Gerlach; grandchildren, Beau Hanowski, Benjamin (Melissa) Hanowski,...
Margaret L. Jarvis, 91, a resident of Sunnyside Health Care in Cloquet, passed away March 4, 2021 with family by her side. She was born Oct. 31, 1929 to Otto and Emma (Gardener) Peil. Margaret married George Jarvis, and together they raised their seven children. She worked for Diamond Match and retired in 1992. Margaret enjoyed cooking, traveling, and dressing up for Halloween and going trick or treating for her birthday. She treasured the time spent with her family and caring for them....
Robert Vernon Schultz, 90, of Carlton died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Augustana Health Care Center, Moose Lake. Robert was born June 16, 1930 in Barnum Township, the son of George and Ethel Schultz. Robert grew up in Barnum Township and attended Central School. He served in the U.S. Army, on the front line of the Korean War from 1951 to 1953, and received two Bronze Stars. Robert was united in marriage to Peggy Jones on May 9, 1953 in Cloquet. Robert worked at, owned and operated the Carlton Feed...
John P. Trulson, 53, of Cloquet passed away peacefully in his sleep Feb. 26, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer. Nelson Funeral Care assisted the family with arrangements....
Geraldine “Gerry” A. Nynas, 86 of Cloquet, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth. She was proud to have lived longer than any other immediate family members. Geraldine was born on April 22, 1934 to Charles and Margaret (Soulier) Ganter, Jr. She was a proud member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Gerry baked marvelous breads and cookies and was the designated bread provider for family gathering. She was a master of kni...
Bill Radosevich, 58, of south Minneapolis died at home on March 9, 2021. Bill was a brilliant, funny, kindhearted scientist whose curiosity and intellect guided him through a life of fun, adventure, and accomplishment. He was a beloved family man; he has left behind wife Terre Thomas, children Jami Reilly (Chris Woods), Adam Dash Reilly (Ash Burns), Maggie Reilly (Georgio Wright); grandchildren Ana Bernot-Reilly, Rhys Bernot-Reilly, Gianni Wright. His siblings Pete Radosevich (Tara Jordan...
Entering into Heaven with a marble board, a deck of cards, and dice in her hands, Genevieve Lorene Thompson of Carlton, Minnesota, left this earth on March 14, 2021 at the young age of 90. Greeting her was her husband, Leroy along with their son, Steven; her parents, Roverda (Hammitt) and Hubert Grover; granddaughter, Michelle Thompson; along with several brothers, sisters, and other family members and friends. Surviving Genevieve are five children, Linda Lavoy, Dennis Thompson, Gerald (Mary...
Raymond William Tan, 57, of Esko, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was born in Cloquet, the son of Richard and Ruth Tan. Raymond was a graduate of Esko High School, received a degree in auto mechanics, and graduated from Dunwoody Institute with a degree in drafting. Raymond was a heavy equipment operator and worked on the boardwalk in Duluth, Gooseberry Falls and on US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. He will be remembered as a quiet, private, fiercely loyal person who loved the simple things in...
Robert L. Fjerstad, 89, of Carlton passed away Feb. 27, 2021. He was born on June 21, 1931 in Fosston to Lloyd and Sadie (Carver) Fjerstad. He married Marie Cumber on June 13, 1959. He was a loving father of Clayton (Kim), Colin (Debbie), and Wayne (Angie), and dear grandfather of Cassandra, Kurtis, Amy, Janice, and Nicholas. He was a dear brother of Mavis (Bill) LaVoi, Shirley (Winton) Knudson, Janis (Dick) Aos, Russell Fjerstad, and Vicki (Wayne) Strom, and a special friend to Bob, Jodi,...
Marilyn Mae (West) Riihiluoma, born on Feb. 19, 1931, left this earth on Feb. 28, 2021, into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who welcomed her to her eternal home. Marilyn was privileged to know Jesus from her early days on Earth. She was a lover of God’s word and faithful in prayer. Marilyn was an exceptionally kind and gentle woman who spent her 90 years pouring out her life for her family and many others. She was a giver. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and G...
Charles Michael Diver, 82, of Cloquet passed away Feb. 24, 2021. He was born on June 6, 1938 at the Fond du Lac Indian hospital to Charles and Elizabeth (Wood) Diver. He attended Wahpeton and Flandreau Indian schools. In 1959 he married Faye (Graves) Diver, and in 1960 they moved to Cleveland, Ohio through the federal Indian Relocation program. He was determined to work in partnership with his wife to provide a good life and education for their children. Chuck was proud to be a Teamster, and...
Kay Lenore Burgraff, 69, of Duluth and formerly of Holyoke, passed away Feb. 28, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet. Robert Schultz, 90, of Carlton passed away March 2, 2021, at Augustana Health Care in Moose Lake. Visitation: 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 6 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet. A private family service will follow....
Robert Vernon Schultz, 90, of Carlton died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Augustana Health Care Center, Moose Lake. Robert was born June 16, 1930 in Barnum Township, the son of George and Ethel Schultz. Robert grew up in Barnum Township and attended Central School. He served in the U.S. Army, on the front line of the Korean War from 1951 to 1953, and received two Bronze Stars. Robert was united in marriage to Peggy Jones on May 9, 1953 in Cloquet. Robert worked at, owned and operated the Carlton Feed...
