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Phyllis Jean Bakka Phyllis Jean Bakka, 80, of Cloquet passed away July 17, 2020, in her home. She was born Dec. 13, 1939, to Frank and Josephine (Mudik) Kastanek in Staples. Phyllis was employed as the secretary through the University of Minnesota Forestry Center in Cloquet until her retirement. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Phyllis enjoyed gardening - growing flowers and vegetables each season. She was an avid reader and liked to go on rides sightseeing. In her younger... Full story
The July 25 memorial for Delores Marlene Westman Setterquist has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Cloquet. Arrangements are with Nelson Funeral Care of Cloquet. James A. Woollett, 86, of Cloquet passed away July 17, 2020, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. Visitation: 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. funeral service Friday, July 24 in the Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet. Masks are required. Military honors will be accorded by the Cloquet Combined Honor Guard. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Bar... Full story
Colleen Marie Slater Ending a lifetime filled with love and kindness, Colleen Marie Slater, 78, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side at their Mahtowa, Minnesota home Thursday, July 9, 2020. She was surrounded by friends and family during her final days. Born Feb. 28, 1942, in Chatfield, Minnesota, Colleen later grew up in Mahtowa, where she spent most of her life. Colleen adored her parents, William and Marie Rodgers, and enjoyed lovely relationships with all of her siblings,... Full story
Brian Holm, 60, of Missoula, Montana passed away peacefully of natural causes at Community Memorial Hospital on July 8, 2020, in Missoula. He was born in Cloquet on April 27, 1960. Brian grew up in Cloquet, New Brighton and Cromwell. He enjoyed special times spent living with Grandpa Tom in Cromwell when he was a boy. After graduating from Cromwell High School in 1978 he attended vocational school in Brainerd to become an auto body technician. Brian moved to Montana to be closer to his brother... Full story
Lynn Mary (Johnson) Rinks of Cloquet passed away in the winter of 2020. A Celebration of Life for Lynn will be held 12-2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 at the family home, 3117 Pine Grove Drive in Cloquet. A full obituary will be published next week in the Pine Knot News. Douglas Alan Nelson, 66, of Cloquet passed away May 29, 2020. A Celebration of Life for Doug will be held 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 26 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. To leave an online condolence, visit the guest book at www.nelsonfuneralcare.net.... Full story
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lois Gray, our loving and devoted mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. Lois Marie Gray, née Unke, 90, went to her heavenly home on July 1, 2020, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Lois was born Nov. 17, 1929, and was raised on the family farm near Cavalier, North Dakota, where she worked in the fields with her father. At age 16, she enrolled at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where she met... Full story
Phyllis Jean Bakka, 80, of Cloquet passed away July 17, 2020 in her home. She was born Dec. 13, 1939 to Frank and Josephine (Mudik) Kastanek in Staples. Phyllis was employed as the secretary through the University of Minnesota Forestry Center in Cloquet until her retirement. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Phyllis enjoyed gardening — growing flowers and vegetables each season. She was an avid reader and liked to go on rides sightseeing. In her younger years she liked to v... Full story
M. Margaret Schmidt, 94, of Mahtowa passed away July 6, 2020. She was born June 1, 1926, in Aitkin to Herman and Anna (Hofer) Voller. Margaret graduated from Aitkin High School in 1945. On July 4, 1946, Margaret married Robert Schmidt in Aitkin. They made their home in Cloquet until 1964, when they moved to Mahtowa where they farmed and logged together. In 1964, Margaret started working at the Moose Lake State Hospital, serving as a psychiatric technician until retiring in 1987. While in... Full story
Audrey M. Rimolde, 83, of Wrenshall passed away March 21, 2020. She was born Feb. 15, 1937, in Duluth, the daughter of John and Mildred (Wilcox) Ostman. Audrey enjoyed going to rummage sales, working in her yard and taking pictures of her flowers. She and her husband Ben enjoyed road trips, dancing, riding motorcycle and camping. They enjoyed camping so much that they bought and operated Park Lake Resort 1977 through 1990. In her later years, she enjoyed watching television and visiting with... Full story
Lloyd C. Schmitz, 83, of Carlton passed away July 3, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was born Nov. 23, 1936, in Twin Lakes Township, Carlton County, the son of Conrad and Erna (Breitkreutz) Schmitz. Lloyd graduated from Carlton High School and was married to Ellen E. Granholm on Sept. 20, 1958. He served in the Minnesota National Guard. Lloyd worked for the Conwed Corporation in Cloquet for 23 years and then as a mechanic for the Carlton County Highway Department for 16 years. He... Full story
Ending a lifetime filled with love and kindness, Colleen Marie Slater, 78, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side at their Mahtowa, Minnesota home Thursday, July 9, 2020. She was surrounded by friends and family during her final days. Born Feb. 28, 1942 in Chatfield, Minnesota, Colleen later grew up in Mahtowa, where she spent most of her life. Colleen adored her parents, William and Marie Rodgers, and enjoyed lovely relationships with all of her siblings, Patricia Nolin, William Ro... Full story
Denise E. Mullen, 79, of Cloquet passed away April 13, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. She was born April 24, 1940, in Breckenridge, Wisconsin to Vilas and Angeline (Mrotek) Woodward. Denise graduated from Cloquet High School in 1958 and was married to Dale Mullen on April 4, 1959, in St. Casimir's Catholic Church. She worked at the Johnson Company, Medich Drug, and at Churchill Elementary School as a teacher's aide for 25 years. Denise was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, a... Full story
Harriet O. Grondahl, 89, of Duluth passed away peacefully June 24, 2020 at Sunnyside Health Care in Cloquet. She was born July 25, 1930 in Duluth to Arvid and Elsie Anderson. Harriet was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; a daughter, Darlene; and her parents. She is survived by her son, Ken (Alice) Grondahl of Mahtowa; granddaughters, DaeLynn Stoeckmann, Melissa (Roger) Bolos and Kendra (Pete) Robinson, all of Cloquet; and great-grandchildren, Kylee, Destiny, Jordan, Bryce, Bailey and... Full story
Beverly May St. Germain (Erdmann), 55, of Cloquet, passed away peacefully in her home on June 24, 2020. A graveside service was scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, July 2 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Care.... Full story
Lloyd C. Schmitz, 83, of Carlton passed away July 3, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born Nov. 23, 1936, in Twin Lakes Township, Carlton County, the son of Conrad and Erna (Breitkreutz) Schmitz. Lloyd graduated from Carlton High School and was united in marriage to Ellen E. Granholm on Sept. 20, 1958. He served in the Minnesota National Guard. Lloyd worked for the Conwed Corporation in Cloquet for 23 years and then as a mechanic for the Carlton County highway department for 16 y... Full story
Audrey M. Rimolde, 83, of Wrenshall passed away March 21, 2020. She was born Feb. 15, 1937 in Duluth, the daughter of John and Mildred (Wilcox) Ostman. Audrey enjoyed going to rummage sales, working in her yard and taking pictures of her flowers. She and Ben enjoyed road trips, dancing, riding motorcycle and camping. They enjoyed camping so much that they bought and operated Park Lake Resort 1977 through 1990. In her later years, she enjoyed watching television and visiting with her family. She... Full story
M. Margaret Schmidt, 94, of Mahtowa passed away July 6, 2020. She was born June 1, 1926 in Aitkin to Herman and Anna (Hofer) Voller. Margaret graduated from Aitkin High School in 1945. On July 4, 1946, Margaret married Robert Schmidt in Aitkin. They made their home in Cloquet until 1964, when they moved to Mahtowa where they farmed and logged together. In 1964, Margaret started working at the Moose Lake State Hospital, serving as a psychiatric technician until retiring in 1987. While in... Full story
Franklin Theodore Chalberg, 82, of Cloquet passed away on June 20, 2020 at Augustana Mercy Care in Moose Lake. He was born to Lawrence and Violet Chalberg on Aug. 18, 1937. Frank graduated from Alborn High School in 1956. He married Carol Lamb on Aug. 19, 1961 in Scanlon. Together, they raised three sons in Culver. Frank worked several jobs before he found the one he loved oh so well. For the next 30 years he drove truck for three generations of the Levine Family, and went the extra mile for all... Full story
Rodger Harmon Olson Sr., 76, passed away June 17, 2020, at home in Menahga, Minnesota. Rodger was born on April 21, 1944, in Scanlon. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Faith (Pajuoja) Olson; his four children, Jes (Patty) Olson, Rodger Olson II, Arlene (Bruce) Breitweser and Rodgena (Chris) St. Germain; his sister, Kathleen Johnson; his brothers Steven (Gail) and Douglas (Ginny); sister-in-law, Sirpa Olson; brothers-in-law, Gary Pajuoja, Jay (Toni) Pajuoja and Cy Voigt; and seven... Full story
Kathleen "Kathy Murray" Owen, 69, of Apple Valley passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. She was born in Duluth and raised in Wrenshall. Kathy was a 1974 graduate of St. Scholastica in Duluth and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. She worked several years for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Minneapolis and Memphis, Tennessee, and then worked as a health and dental claims examiner for various Twin Cities area agencies. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Marie Murray, and her brother... Full story
The Reverend Father Roland Joseph Antus, 85, of Cloquet went to be with our Savior Jesus Christ on June 21, 2020, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. He was born Dec. 11, 1934, in Cloquet, the seventh child of Stephen and Rosean (Caza) Antus. Fr. Roland graduated from Saint Paul Seminary with a Master of Science in theology. He was ordained in 1962. He served parishes in the Diocese of Duluth including Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Duluth, June 20, 1962-Sept. 8, 1965; Blessed Sacrament... Full story
Walfred “Bud” Esala, 93, and Jennie Esala, 94, of Cloquet passed away April 29, 2019, and October 28, 2019, respectively. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet. Military honors will be accorded by the Cloquet Combined Honor Guard. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet. John Keinanen, 71, of Onalaska, Wisconsin, formerly of Cloquet and Esko and a teacher at Wrenshall High School for 34 years, died June 18, 2020, after a monthslong battle with brain cancer. He... Full story
Harriet O. Grondahl, 89, of Duluth passed away peacefully June 24, 2020 at Sunnyside Health Care in Cloquet. She was born July 25, 1930 in Duluth to Arvid and Elsie Anderson. Harriet was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; a daughter, Darlene; and her parents. She is survived by her son, Ken (Alice) Grondahl of Mahtowa; granddaughters, DaeLynn Stoeckmann, Melissa (Roger) Bolos and Kendra (Pete) Robinson, all of Cloquet; and great-grandchildren, Kylee, Destiny, Jordan, Bryce, Bailey and... Full story
Denise E. Mullen, 79, of Cloquet passed away April 13, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. She was born April 24, 1940, in Breckenridge, Wisconsin to Vilas and Angeline (Mrotek) Woodward. Denise graduated from Cloquet High School in 1958 and was united in marriage to Dale Mullen on April 4, 1959 in St. Casimir's Catholic Church. She worked at the Johnson Company, Medich Drug, and at Churchill Elementary School as a teacher's aide for 25 years. Denise was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic... Full story
Clayton A. Kittel followed his guardian angel home June 11, 2020, at the age of 97. He was born May 13, 1923, in Nickerson, the son of Bernard and Martha (Thieling) Kittel. Clayton served his country with honor in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked at the Conoco refinery in Wrenshall and as superintendent at Maple Grove Cemetery for many years. Clayton was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Scanlon and served in the Scanlon volunteer fire department for many years. Clayton had many... Full story
