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David P. Christen, 65, of Virginia, MN died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Essentia Health in Virginia. He was born March 12, 1953 in Duluth to John W. and Theresa (Lovich) Christen. David was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Daniel. He is survived by two brothers, John and Steven Christen; one sister, Patricia Sieler; two aunts, Delores Dutmer and Janice (Pete) Nelson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Life for David will be held Sunday, March 17, 2019...
Walter S. Trader Walter S. Trader, 91, of Cloquet, Minn. passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at New Perspective Senior Living. He was born Aug. 3, 1927 in Duluth to Peter and Katherine (Kujawa) Trader. Walter worked as a nursing assistant for Nopeming Nursing Home for many years. Walter was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jessie Trader; 18 brothers and sisters; one granddaughter, Nichole Feyder; and one great-grandson, Benjamin Anderson. He is survived by his children, Cindy (Dick) Feyder, Norman (Rose) Trader, Bonnie (Tom) Graham,...
Jenny M. Benkoski, 96, Moose Lake, formerly of Saginaw, died peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2019 in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake. Jenny was born on August 1, 1922 in Duluth and lived most of her life in Saginaw where she attended school through the 8th grade. She later graduated from Brookston High School. Her parents owned a dairy farm named Hillendale Farm in Saginaw and Jenny and her brothers helped run the family business and delivered milk to much of Duluth and Proctor....
Walter S. Trader, 91, of Cloquet, Minn. passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at New Perspective Senior Living. He was born Aug. 3, 1927 in Duluth to Peter and Katherine (Kujawa) Trader. Walter worked as a nursing assistant for Nopeming Nursing Home for many years. Walter was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jessie Trader; 18 brothers and sisters; one granddaughter, Nichole Feyder; and one great-grandson, Benjamin Anderson. He is survived by his children, Cindy (Dick) Feyder, Norman (Rose) Trader, Bonnie (Tom) Graham, Walt (Robin)...
Keith Charles Goranson, 62, of Wright, Minn. passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 in Duluth. A gathering of family and friends was scheduled for Feb. 28 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet. ________________________ Ailie Elizabeth Koivisto, 96, of Cloquet, Minn. passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 in Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. Visitation: Noon until the 1 p.m. funeral service Saturday, March 2 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet. Refreshments will follow in the Fireside Room of the funeral home. Entombment will be in...
Donald Roy Millen, 81, of Floodwood, Minn. passed away Feb. 14, 2019 in his home. He was born Feb. 5, 1938 in Cloquet Minn. He loved hunting, fishing, living a secluded life and was an avid teacher of surviving in the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his mother Florence (Ehrman) Millen, father William (Vivian) Millen, and beloved wife Jadene (Hecklund) Millen. Donald is survived by his sister Judy (Marvin) Ketola; children Patrick (Jolayne) Parchem, Terrie (Corky) Roe, Susan Parchem Sloan, Steven (Laura) Millen and Roy Don. A celebration...
Henry Joseph “Skip” Parchem, 77, of Knoxville, Tenn. passed away Feb. 12, 2019 in his home surrounded by family. He was born April 17, 1941 in Duluth, Minn. to Henry and Marcella Parchem. Prior to moving to Tennessee, he co-owned Cloquet Implement. He was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. In 1964 he married the love of his life, Karen (Du Long) Parchem. He was preceded in death by his father Henry Parchem, mother Marcella (Sternal) Cool and sister Barbara (William) Kortie. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years; children Pat...
Jeffery Allen Rick, 54, of Cromwell, Minn. and formerly of West Bend, Wis. died at his home due to illness Jan. 30, 2019. He was born Aug. 14, 1964 in Milwaukee to James and Dorothy (Ewert) Rick. While living in West Bend, he attended St. John's Lutheran School. Jeff moved to Floodwood in 1978 and attended grade school and graduated from Floodwood High School in 1983. He worked in construction for more than 20 years. Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors in his free time....
Jeffery Allen Rick, 54, of Cromwell, Minn. and formerly of West Bend, Wis. died at his home due to illness Jan. 30, 2019. He was born Aug. 14, 1964 in Milwaukee to James and Dorothy (Ewert) Rick. While living in West Bend, he attended St. John’s Lutheran School. Jeff moved to Floodwood in 1978 and attended grade school and graduated from Floodwood High School in 1983. He worked in construction for more than 20 years. Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors in his free time. Jeff...
Paul E. Koski, 93, of Chisago City, Minn., formerly of Esko, Minn. passed away peacefully Jan. 30, 2019. Paul was a graduate of Cloquet High School, Class of 1943, and a World War II veteran, serving as a U.S. Navy Radioman on the USS Karnes in the Pacific Campaign. Paul was a lifelong accountant with the Western Oil Company, as well as treasurer for the Cloquet Credit Union, the Esko School Board, St. Matthews Church, Golden Valley Lutheran Church, and various other community boards. Paul was...
Grace Elaine Ulvi, 92, of Cloquet, Minn. passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 with her loving family by her side. A funeral service was scheduled for Feb. 18 in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cloquet. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. ____________________________ Joseph John Miller, 92, of Cloquet, Minn. passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 in Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. A funeral service was scheduled for Feb. 21 in the Atkins Northland Funeral Home. Military Honors accorded by the Cloquet Combined Honor Guard. Burial i...
William James Singpiel, 57, of Cloquet, Minn. lost his battle with early onset frontotemporal dementia Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 in New Perspective Assisted Living with his loving family and friends by his side. He was born Oct. 11, 1961 in Cloquet to Wayne and Audrey (Hella) Singpiel. Bill graduated from Cloquet High School in 1980. He married Nancy Dummer on Aug. 18, 1984 and they made their home in Duluth. He received his bachelor's degree in physical therapy from the College of St. Scholastica...
James A. "Congo" Jurek, 62, of Cloquet, Minn. passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. He was born March 6, 1956 to Anthony and Marjorie (Jezierski) Jurek and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1974. Jim attended DAVTI Carpentry and later the Minnesota School of Barbering. Jim was very active with the Cloquet Hockey Association. He loved theater and was involved with the County Seat Theater Company, where he was recognized for his continual love and support for the...
Raymond W. Rikkola, 63, of Cloquet, Minn. passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. He was born on Dec. 17, 1955 in Ashland, Wis. Ray spent his early years in Marengo, Wis. with his 12 brothers and sisters. In true Finnish fashion, they enjoyed nightly saunas and competitions over who could take the most heat. He moved to Cloquet in 1985 and worked as a construction foreman for Johnson Wilson Constructors. In 1992, with the help of his father-in-law, he built the house he raised his three children in....
John “Mikwamiiwigaabow” (One Who Is Standing on Ice) Martin Jr., 79, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. Visitation was held Feb. 9 in the Sawyer Community Center, and the funeral service was held Sunday, Feb. 10. Burial will be in the Sawyer Cemetery. _______________________________ Bradley Richard Bong, 57, of Cloquet, Minn. died Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. A memorial was scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 13 at the Presbyterian Church of Cloquet. Inurnment will be in Culver Cemetery this spring....
James A. “Congo” Jurek, 62, of Cloquet, Minn. passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born March 6, 1956 to Anthony and Marjorie (Jezierski) Jurek and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1974. Jim attended DAVTI Carpentry and later the Minnesota School of Barbering. Jim was very active with the Cloquet Hockey Association. He loved theater and was involved with the County Seat Theater Company, where he was recognized for his continual love and support for the p...
Raymond W. Rikkola, age 63 of Cloquet, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was born on December 17, 1955 in Ashland, WI. Ray spent his early years in Marengo, Wis. with his 12 brothers and sisters. In true Finnish fashion, they enjoyed nightly saunas and competitions over who could take the most heat. He moved to Cloquet in 1985 and worked as a construction foreman for Johnson Wilson Constructors. In 1992, with the help of his father-in-law, he built the house he raised his three...
Ellen Eleanor (Makila) Mikkola, 101, of Cromwell, Minn. passed away Jan. 30, 2019 in Villa Vista Care Center. She was born June 29, 1917 in Hibbing, Minn. to John and Aino (Huhtala) Makila. She grew up in Suomi and graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1935. Ellen worked as a bookkeeper for Farmers Co-op in Cromwell and CAP Oil in Kettle River. She married Emil Mikkola on June 1, 1945. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Armas and Eino Makila; and sister, Taimi Korpi....
James Marvin "Marv" "SP" Wuollet, 82, of Cloquet, Minn. passed away Feb. 3, 2019 in his home. He was born June 10, 1936 in Brainerd to Charles and Mellita (Mattala) Wuollet. The family moved to Cloquet when Jim was a young boy. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 1954. Jim worked at Potlatch for 42 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club, a charter member of the Big Lake Golf Club, and golfed in the North Lakes League. In addition to golfing, Jim...
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...
Thomas Michael Bislow, 74, of Carlton passed away on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 in his home. Considered by many as the beating heart of Mahtowa, Bislow and his TJ’s Country Corner store put the small city on the map with fabulous locally made potato sausages and brats — the store’s motto is “Our Wurst is Best” — and unique celebrations, such as the annual beard and moustache contest, the vintage snowmobile meet, the Rat Rod Rendezvous, twice-a-year “chicken swaps” and, of course, the bratwurst festival. There were other events happening more...
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...
