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Thomas Michael Bislow, 74 of Carlton passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 in his home. He was born December 18, 1944 in Two Harbors to Chester and Harriet (Ecklen) Bislow. Tom graduated from Crosier Seminary High School in Onamia. On June 5, 1971 he married Joanne Ruzic in Cloquet. Tom worked as a printer at the Pine Knot until 1977 when he and Joanne bought the old Co-op building in Mahtowa and started TJ’s Country Corner. He also had Country Printers that he operated out of the store f...
Bob Williams, 63, of Esko and Prairie Lake, Minn. died unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 25 in Big Sky, Mont. Visitation: 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Celebration of Life on Friday, Feb. 1 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Esko. __________________________ Coral “Hoots” Phelps, 95, of Wrenshall, Minn died Jan. 28, 2019. Visitation: 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1 until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. Military Honors will be presented by the Nicholson-Sellgren VFW Post 2962 Honor Guard. __________________________ Frances “Fr...
Milton Theodore "MT" Walli, 73, of Tamarack, Minn. passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 in his home. He was born June 19, 1945 in Duluth, Minn. to John and Henna (Johnson) Walli. The family moved to the farm in Tamarack in 1946. MT graduated from Cromwell High School in 1963. After high school he worked for the railroad for four years before starting his lifelong career in logging. MT was one of the last true lumberjacks. He was a member of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. He enjoyed...
Caree Lee Maniekee, 44, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet, Minn. with a luncheon reception served throughout the celebration. To leave online condolences, visit the guest book at www.nelsonfuneralcare.net _____________________ Robert “Bill” William Fairbanks, 76, of Cloquet, died Jan.17, 2019. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. memorial service Saturday, Jan. 26 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloqu...
Susan M. Salo, 67, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, Minn. after an 18-year battle with cancer. She was born April 8, 1951 in Cloquet, Minn. to Lester "Dick" and Virginia (Hennum) Salo. Susan graduated from Esko High School in 1969 and worked for Independent School District #4 in McGregor for more than 30 years. She loved reading, singing, doing puzzles, and especially spending time with her family and friends. Susan was also a member of the Red Hat Society....
Florence Frances (Butkiewicz) Meger, 96, passed away shortly after midnight on Jan. 17, 2019. Dear Mom, Thank you for everything. You were an incredible woman - strong, patient and loving. You were devout in your faith and never had a bad word to say about anyone. You loved to connect with people. You sent weekly handwritten letters to each of your children. You could talk to anyone. There wasn't a trip for groceries or a stop at the bank or any errand at all that didn't take longer than...
Calvin Edward Carlson, 79, of Bella Vista, Ark., formerly of Edina, Minn. passed away peacefully after a long illness on Jan. 10, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Cal was born on May 5, 1939 to Lorien and Sarah Carlson of Cloquet, Minn. His lifelong passion for golf began as a young caddie at Cloquet Country Club, just one block from his family's home. He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., where he played on the golf team and graduated in 1964 with a history degree. Immediately...
Karen K. (Korby) Heimbach, 67, of Salem, Ore., formerly of Esko, Minn. died Jan. 18, 2019 at McKillop Residence nursing home in Sublimity, Ore. She was born April 23, 1951 to John and Violet Korby of Esko. She graduated from Esko Lincoln High School in 1969. She met Steve Heimbach and his daughter, Jamie, from his previous marriage. They married and made their home in Wrenshall, Minn. They were married several years when Karen was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and never able to have children. T...
Florence Frances (Butkiewicz) Meger passed away shortly after midnight on January 17, 2019. She was 96 when she died. Dear Mom, Thank you for everything. You were an incredible woman - strong, patient and loving. You were devout in your faith and never had a bad word to say about anyone. You loved to connect with people. You sent weekly handwritten letters to each of your children. You could talk to anyone. There wasn't a trip for groceries or a stop at the bank or any errand at all that didn't...
Leslie Brower “Les” Paul, 74, formerly of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Jan. 1, 2019 in Tyler, Texas. He was born Feb. 28, 1944 in Baltimore, Md. to Richard Charles Paul and Elmer Pritchett Brower Paul. Les was a longtime resident of Cloquet. He retired from the U.S. Air Force and worked with Mercy Ship for seven years, then served with Calvary Commission in Lindale, Texas, where he and his wife Sylvia resided. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John Paul; granddaughter Ashley Williams; and his father- and mother-in-law, Eino and...
Rhonda Reneé Jacobson, 55, of Wrenshall, Minn. died Jan. 10, 2019 in Solvay Hospice house, Duluth, Minn. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, and continuing at 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. memorial service Friday, Jan. 18, all at the Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel, Duluth. _________________________ Donald Joe Criley, 82, Sturgeon Lake, Minn. died Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. Visitation: 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, Jan. 18, at the Barnum Community Church. Military honors accorded, Pastors Kendall Carlson and Jerry Gill...
Adrian Paul Badger, 82, formerly of Hoquiam, Wash. and Wright, Minn. died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 at Inter-Faith Care Center with family by his side. He was born May 20, 1936 to Darell and Mae (Beseman) Badger. Adrian graduated from Cloquet High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country 1955-1958. He moved his family from Cloquet to Hoquiam in 1967. He was stationed at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Wash. and was drawn to the outdoor recreation. Adrian was a lifelong outdoorsman, hunting...
Leslie Brower “Les” Paul, formerly of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Jan. 1, 2019 in Tyler, Texas. If desired, memorials or flowers can be sent to Les’ wife, Sylvia Paul, 1209 S. Main Street, Lindale TX 75771 ______________________ David William Rosen, 66, of Cloquet, Minn. passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 at Viewcrest Health Center with his family by his side. A memorial visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 at Nelson Funeral Care. Visitation will resume at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, until the 1...
Margaret "Muggs" Elizabeth Clemens, 92, a lifelong resident of Cloquet, Minn. passed away with her family by her side Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. She was born July 29, 1926 to Hugh and Elizabeth (Young) Mullen in Cloquet. Muggs was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Eagles Club, Moose Club, North Country Riders Cycle Club and Daughters of Isabella. She worked at Fond du Lac Head Start in the grandparent program and as a cook at various establishm...
Audrey B. (McCuskey) Rustad, 80, of Wrenshall, Minn. passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2018 at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, Minn. She was born Jan. 28, 1938 to Ignatz and Ester (DuFrane) Pionk in Kerrick Township, Minn. Audrey married Vernon Rustad Aug.7, 1975. She was employed as a bus driver with the Wrenshall School District for 38 years and with Pine Ridge Homes. Audrey loved cooking, gardening, sewing and camping. She adored her grandchildren and loved a good game of cribbage. Audrey...
Kenneth “Ken” Holmstrand, 79, of Scanlon, Minn. passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018 in Duluth, Minn. A memorial service was scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 3 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cloquet, Minn. Ronald Ray Liimatainen, 89, of Esko, Minn. died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018. Visitation is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Esko. Sherry Lynn Defoe, 52, Cloquet, Minn. died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. Services were held Monday, Dec. 31 at Brookston Community Center in...
Debbie L. Senarighi, age 60 of Cloquet, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was born April 12, 1958 in Duluth to Donald and Lois (Hunt) Senarighi and graduated from Lincoln High School in Esko. She received her Associate Degree from Lake Superior College. Debbie worked as a coding quality analyst for Essentia Health in Duluth. She loved the outdoors, was constantly seeking adventure, enjoyed life and being with her grandchildren, family and friends. Debbie made a lasting impression on...
Margaret “Muggs” Elizabeth Clemens, 92, a lifelong resident of Cloquet, passed away with her family by her side Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. She was born July 29, 1926 to Hugh and Elizabeth (Young) Mullen in Cloquet. Muggs was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Eagles Club, Moose Club, North Country Riders Cycle Club and Daughters of Isabella. She worked at Fond du Lac Head Start in the grandparent program and as a cook at various est...
Audrey B. (McCuskey) Rustad, age 80 of Wrenshall, passed away on Friday December 28, 2018 at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. She was born on January 28, 1938 to Ignatz and Ester (DuFrane) Pionk in Kerrick Township. Audrey married Vernon Rustad August 7, 1975. She was employed as a bus driver with the Wrenshall School District for 38 years and with Pine Ridge Homes. Audrey loved cooking, gardening, sewing and camping. She adored her grandchildren and loved a good game of cribbage. Audrey...
Joel J. San Filippo Joel J. San Filippo, 87, of Cloquet, Minn. passed away Dec. 19, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minn., surrounded by his family. He was born to James and Sally (Cowan) San Filippo on Dec. 7, 1931 in Milwaukee. Joel is the last of his family to pass and joins his parents; brothers Al, Gino, John and Pete; and sister Dolly Linke, in Paradise with Christ our Lord. He married Rose Kirzeder, the love of his life, on Nov. 5, 1963, who survives him. Joel also is survived by...
Hugh J. Shannon, 93, of Cloquet, Minn. died Dec. 18, 2018. Services were scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 27 in Duluth, Minn. _________________ Leonard Joseph Gloeb, 89, of Roseville, Minn. died Dec. 19, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 27 in Shoreview, Minn. _________________ Evon A. Asleson, 72, of Willow River, Minn. passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at her home. Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. until the funeral at 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 at Faith Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Lake, Minn. _________________...
Bruce Arthur Card Bruce Arthur "Goose" Card, 71, passed away peacefully Dec. 1, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. He was born March 28, 1947 to Arthur and Emily Card in Cloquet, Minn. Bruce, nicknamed "Goose" by his father, loved fishing, fast cars and motorcycles, drag racing and Harley-Davidson. After high school he attended trade school, where he excelled in auto body repair. Bruce resided in Cloquet, Denver, and in Weston and Lincoln, Neb. Bruce owned and operated several different...
Anna Marie Olin, 92, Cloquet, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. _______________________ Ethelyn L. “Lynn” Hayes, 88, Cloquet, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2018. Services will be held at a later date. _______________________ Florence M. Strandberg, 88, of Carlton, passed away Dec. 1, 2018. Visitation is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, followed by the funeral at Nelson Funeral Care. _______________________ Jeffrey S. Ryan, 59 of Carlton passed away December 16, 2018 at his home. A memorial vis...
Susan Lynn Jarvis, 56, of Esko passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Visitation is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Friday, Dec. 14 at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Esko. Robert Richard Koski, 86, of Moose Lake died Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. followed by the memorial service at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at Evangelical Covenant Church in Moose Lake. Delores I. (Wisocki) Zalabski, 94, of Carlton died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. Visitation is scheduled for 10 a.m. followed...
Irene Louise Loisel 1930–2018 Irene L. Loisel, age 88 of Cloquet, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at New Perspective Senior Living. She was born Aug. 17, 1930 in Wrenshall, Minn. to John and Hilda (Nelson) Johnson and graduated valedictorian from Wrenshall High School. Irene was united in marriage to Leo Loisel on March 1, 1952. She worked as a bookkeeper for Prindle Jones Insurance, Cloquet Co-op, and the Johnson Company. Irene loved needlepoint sewing, embroidery, gardening veggies and f...
