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Edna Grace Padgett, 84, of Cloquet passed away Nov. 10, 2020, at Evergreen Knoll with daughter Ruth by her side. She was born Feb. 27, 1936, in Virginia, Minnesota to Paul and Grace (Hellyer) Aho. Edna graduated from Roosevelt High School in Virginia and worked as a paraprofessional for the Cloquet school district for many years, where she was a mother to many students. She retired in 1998. Edna was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir and was active with the...
Llewallen M. Landsverk, 85, of Cloquet passed away Nov. 5, 2020, in his home with his loving family by his side. He was born March 20, 1935, in Lanesboro to Irvin and Judith (Johnson) Landsverk. He attended school in Peterson for nine years and then transferred to Rushford for the remaining years. He and his brother Jack joined the U.S. Air Force in 1952. Llewallen married Suzanne J. Wicklund on May 2, 1959, in Duluth. He spent 20 years in the Air Force, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam wa...
Dorothy L. Rick, 83, of Cromwell passed away Nov. 5, 2020, in the comfort of her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1936, in West Bend, Wisconsin to Otto and Celea (Rady) Ewert. Dorothy moved to Floodwood in 1978 with her children and then moved to Cromwell, where she retired from the City of Cromwell as the manager of the Cromwell Municipal Liquor Store. Most knew her as "Dot." She loved working, shopping, gardening, and most of all her three grandchildren, Jonny, Jenny, and Abby. Dot was an avid...
John Thomas Huliares Jr., 89, of Cloquet passed away Nov. 5, 2020, at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. A memorial service with military honors was held Nov. 7 in Atkins Northland Funeral Home. Inurnment at Lakeview Cemetery in Two Harbors. A videorecording of the service is on the funeral home website. To sign the guestbook and offer an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com. Services for Barbara Rae Ziehl, who passed away Oct. 7, 2020, in Cloquet, originally scheduled for Nov. 24 have been postponed indefinitely due to...
Cortland “Corky” James LeeJoice, 72, of Esko passed away on Nov. 15, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born July 10, 1948 in Cloquet to William and Lillian (Pentila) LeeJoice. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 1966. Corky married Marcia Bergstedt on Jan. 4, 1969 in Esko. They made their home in Minneapolis for a short time before returning to Esko. While in Minneapolis, Corky worked at Control Data. After returning to Esko, he worked at A&W in Cloquet. In 1978 Corky went to wo...
Beth Johanna Nims, 49, passed away Oct. 24, 2020. She was born Dec. 28, 1970 in Duluth. Beth attended high school in Cloquet, graduating in 1989. She then attended Concordia College, graduating in 1993. She married her college sweetheart, Jason Nims, on May 28, 1993. Jason and Beth moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado that same year to further their education as paralegals. Both worked in the service industry as they completed their education, then in the semiconductor technology industry, at...
Norval E. Doddridge, 85, of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. He was born to Norval and Caroline (Habhegger) Doddridge in Cloquet. Norval married Lavina New on Nov. 10, 1956, and they enjoyed 64 years together. He loved going on trips and cruises with Lavina, Richard and Donna, and Bud and Janet, and other friends and family. Norval also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, as well as joining in on family events and celebrations. Norval was preceded...
David E. Sylvester, 81, passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, after a long battle with chronic pulmonary disease. Dave was born Sept. 25, 1939 in Minneapolis to Ernie and Elna (Johnson) Sylvester. A hockey player from almost the day he was born, Dave enjoyed playing the game he loved day and night on the outdoor rinks in Minneapolis with his friends. He went on to play high school hockey for Minneapolis Washburn and graduated in 1957. After high school, Dave attended Augsburg College, where he played...
John Thomas Huliares Jr., 89, of Cloquet passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 in Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 in Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14thSt., Cloquet. Military Honors will be accorded by the Cloquet Combined Honor Guard. Inurnment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Two Harbors. Masks are required. From the funeral home parking lot, the service can be heard on FM 98.3. A video recording of the service will be available on the funeral home...
Gladys "Gladie" Mae (Peterson) DeVriendt, 82, passed away at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton on Oct. 22, 2020, with family by her side. She was born Oct. 28, 1937, in Saginaw, and raised on the family farmstead. She was a 1956 graduate of Brookston High School and later Carey-Gaspard School of Business in Duluth. Gladys married Henry DeVriendt Sr. on April 15, 1961, at Queen of Peace in Cloquet. Gladys enjoyed gardening, carpentry, baking, bowling, and especially being an auntie and grandma....
The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Walther, 58, of Esko went to his heavenly home on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, with his loving family by his side. He was born on Feb. 24, 1962, to Howard and Elaine Walther in Wadena. Starting at an early age, Jeff felt called to a life of ministry. Jeff loved the outdoors, especially the national parks. He grew up visiting national parks with his parents and brother, which instilled in him his love of nature. Jeff attended Concordia College in St. Paul and Concordia Theological...
Donald Anthony Kujawa, 85, of Dumfries, Virginia, passed away on Oct. 16, 2020. He was born Aug. 13, 1935, in Cloquet, where he grew up just blocks from the love of his life, Jean Mattinen, whom he would later marry. A football and track athlete at Cloquet High School, he graduated in 1953 and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country proudly at several stateside bases, including Alaska. After his military service, he moved to California, where he worked in airline manufacturing before...
Terrance John Salo, 73, of Cloquet passed away from various health issues on Oct. 22, 2020, in Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 9, 1947, in Esko to Harold and Nina (Johnson) Salo. He graduated from Esko High School in 1965. While in high school he was a three-sport athlete, running track and playing football and basketball. After high school he attended culinary school in St. Paul and then went to work at the London House restauran...
Julie Ann (Jenski) Winter Bristol, 70, of Savage passed away peacefully from glioblastoma brain cancer with her family by her side. Julie was born Aug. 21, 1950 in Cloquet, and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1968. She enjoyed traveling, sewing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Family was always her first priority. Her infectious laugh and beautiful green eyes will be missed forever. Julie was preceded in death by her baby brother David; her parents, Anthony and Marie...
Dianne (Stevens) Johnson, 87, of Cloquet passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Feb. 23, 1933 in Cloquet to Joe and Marjorie (Sheff) Stevens and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1951. Dianne attended Duluth State Teachers College, now UMD. She was united in marriage to Darell M. Johnson on May 1, 1954 in Cloquet. Dianne was an avid reader, and enjoyed playing bridge with her friends, gardening, and walking. In her younger years,...
Loren Miles, 78, of Esko went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Services were held Oct. 19 in the Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet, with Military Honors accorded by the Cloquet Combined Honor Guard. Burial at the Lindford Cemetery in Littlefork. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. To sign the guestbook and offer an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com....
Gladys “Gladie” Mae (Peterson) DeVriendt, 82, passed away at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton on Oct. 22, 2020 with family by her side. She was born October 28, 1937 in Saginaw, and raised on the family farmstead. She was a 1956 graduate of Brookston High School and later Carey-Gaspard School of Business in Duluth. Gladys married Henry DeVriendt Sr. on April 15, 1961 at Queen of Peace in Cloquet. Gladys enjoyed gardening, carpentry, baking, bowling, and especially being an Auntie and Gra...
Mary Jean Purcell, 92, died Oct. 9, 2020, in Minnetonka from complications of old age. Mary was born to John J. and Rosemary Rouse on Oct. 26, 1927, in Iowa City, Iowa. After her mother died, Mary was adopted by her distant cousin, William E. Noble, and his wife, Emma, in 1932. Mary lived in Albert Lea until 1941. She moved to Marion, Ohio, then Huntington, Indiana before moving to St. Paul. She graduated in 1945 from Central High School in St. Paul, then attended Bethesda Hospital School of...
Barbara Rae Ziehl, 86, passed away peacefully on Oct. 7, 2020, while being cared for by the amazing and loving staff of the Evergreen Senior Living Center and St. Croix Hospice in Cloquet. Barbara was born around July 22, 1934. She was found on the doorsteps of Ripley Memorial Hospital in Minneapolis, and was adopted on Dec. 11, 1934 by Ray and Olive Amlotte of Cloquet. Barbara enjoyed her childhood years by reading, learning to play the oboe, piano, and cello, and spending time with her cousins. Barbara graduated from Cloquet High School in...
Raymond G. Zechoski, 87, of Cloquet passed away on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 in Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. Private family services will be held. Burial with military honors will be in New Calvary Cemetery, Cloquet. Memorial contributions may be made to Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet. To sign the guest book and offer an online tribute, see www.atkin snorthlandfuneralhome.com...
Loren Miles, 78 of Esko went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Visitation: Noon until the 1 p.m. funeral service Monday, October 19, 2020 in the Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet. Military Honors will be accorded by the Cloquet Combined Honor Guard. Burial will be Tuesday at 12:00 Noon at the Lindford Cemetery in Littlefork, Minn. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. To sign the guest book and offer an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com...
Gerald J. Joseph, 85, of Corcoran passed away from mesothelioma Oct. 2, 2020. Jerry was born to Sylvia P. and Mervin J. Joseph on Oct. 2, 1935. Jerry grew up in Cloquet, where he excelled at track and field and played for several fastpitch softball teams. He served in the Minnesota Air National Guard in Duluth and was stationed at Hulman Field in Terre Haute, Indiana during the Berlin crisis. Jerry was a skilled draftsman and worked at Conwed Corporation in Cloquet during high school and went...
Donald H. Terwey, 84, of Cloquet passed away Sept. 30, 2020, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. He was born March 29, 1936, in Saint Rosa, the son of Clemens and Elizabeth (Klosner) Terwey. Don graduated from Esko High School in 1955 and played on the Esko state basketball tournament team. He was united in marriage to Yvonne Hennum in 1955. Don worked at Northwest Paper Company for 13 years and as an electrician from 1960 to 2015. Don owned several businesses throughout his life. He was...
Bette Eknes, 87, of Moose Lake died Oct. 2, 2020, in St. Cloud, surrounded by her family. She was born in Superior, Wisconsin to Ernest and Beth Kreitlow on June 9, 1933. As a child, she moved to Moose Lake, where she attended Moose Lake High School. Bette was very proud to have been a cheerleader and majorette, keeping her baton twirling skills into adulthood. On Nov. 22, 1952, Bette married William "Bill" Eknes in Moose Lake. They lived in Cloquet, where Bette worked as a telephone operator....
Tracy Ann Meneses, 50, of Cloquet passed away Oct. 3, 2020, in the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. She grew up in Cloquet and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1989. Services were scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8 in the Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet. Burial will follow in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Duluth. Military honors will be accorded by the Duluth Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. To sign the guest book and offer an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com. Ronald...
