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LaVerne Stone Zack, 96, passed away Aug. 14, 2024, at the Covenant Living Hospice Center in Golden Valley, Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. LaVerne was born June 19, 1928, to Helen and Thor Stone in Chicago. Her parents moved back to the Duluth-Superior area, and LaVerne attended school in Duluth, graduating from Cathedral High School in 1944 at age 16. She attended Duluth Junior College while working full-time as an operator for N... Full story
Mary Hovis, 96, of Cloquet passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Evergreen Senior Living with family by her side. Visitation for Mary will be at 10 a.m. until the time of her funeral service at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery.... Full story
Helen Edith Follett McCullough, 91, formerly of Cloquet, passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2024, in Marriott-Slaterville, Utah. She was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Moose Lake. Helen spent her life enriching those around her with her kindness and vibrant spirit. She married the love of her life, William ("Bill") Francis McCullough, on July 7, 1952. Together they were blessed with three wonderful children: Judi, Mike, and Bruce. Helen and Bill joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,... Full story
Lela Faye (Heckman) Tuominen, 89, passed away Sept. 19, 2024, at Brooke Manor in Brookston, where she resided for the last five years. She was born in Runeberg Township near Menahga, Minnesota July 15, 1935, to Nels and Aina Heckman. Lela graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth in 1953 and was married to Eugene Tuominen on June 29, 1957. Lela was an excellent bowler and avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. She enjoyed gardening and baking. She adored her grandchildren and... Full story
Lois Luann Johnson, 92, passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2024, surrounded by her family at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born to Oscar and Rose (St. Germain) Larson on July 31, 1932, and was a lifelong resident of Carlton. Lois attended Carlton schools and graduated from Carlton High School. She was confirmed at Bethesda Lutheran Church. She raised her children in Carlton, enjoyed spending time with her family and loved her grandchildren. Lois retired from Stearns... Full story
Barbara A. Nelson, 78 of Cloquet, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living. She was born Feb. 6, 1946, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Costigan) Wappes. Barbara attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Cloquet High School. She was married to Michael Nelson on April 16, 1966. Before marriage, she worked in the general office for Northwest Paper in Cloquet. Following that, she was a stay-at-home mom and later a stay-at-home... Full story
Ben "Boy" Shabiash, 54, a lifelong resident of the Sawyer Community, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. He was born July 12, 1970, to Vincent and Sandra (Eno) Shabiash. Boy graduated from Carlton High School in 1988. He was employed with the Fond du Lac Reservation for 26 years, serving as the Sawyer Center maintenance supervisor. He was married to Kimberly Luing on Aug. 23, 2003. Boy was an avid collector of sports memorabilia of all kinds, including historical and political items, and we... Full story
Eric Paul Taylor, originally from New Orleans, went to meet Jesus on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria Dietz Taylor; his beloved sons, Eric Taylor II, James (Rebecca) Taylor; and daughter, Nissa Dietz; loving grandchildren, Freya, Jaiden, Landon, and Devina; beloved brothers, Lane (Brian) O'Brien, Christopher (Charlene) Taylor, Robert (Bing) Kampen; nephews, Donovan, Daniel and Kasey; niece, Katelyn; and many nieces and nephews in Louisiana. Eric is preceded in... Full story
Lloyd A. Layon, 91, of Kettle River died Sept. 2, 2024, in New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet. He was born July 13, 1933, in Moose Lake to Elmer and Amelia (Sippola) Layon. Lloyd grew up in Silver Township and attended school in Kettle River and later Moose Lake, graduating in 1951. He attended Hibbing State Junior College and received his associate's degree in nursing. Lloyd proudly served in the U.S. Army as a medical corpsman from 1953 to 1955. On April 4, 1959, Lloyd married Joyce... Full story
Bonnie Lee Norlander, 76, of Cloquet passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sept. 6, 2024, at Diamond Willow in Cloquet. She was born July 17, 1948, to Harold and Clarice (Houvde) Hughes in Duluth. She attended school in Duluth and spent her childhood growing up as one of seven children. During her adulthood, she worked incredibly hard to raise her family and make sure they had what they needed. She worked for many years at Lake Haven Manor before retiring. Bonnie married Kenneth... Full story
We celebrate the life of Larry Wayne Beckstrom. Larry passed away after a long, hard-fought battle with lung cancer. It was a life well-lived. Larry was born Oct. 8, 1941, in Duluth. He grew up in Cloquet and attended Cloquet High School, and graduated from University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in education. Larry was a teacher in Carlton, worked for the Department of Natural Resources in Grand Rapids, and eventually settled in as Carlton's city clerk for 27 years. He lived most of his... Full story
Kayla Rose "Kayla Beans" Lewis (Aaswaa Miigwan), 22, of the Fond du Lac Reservation passed away Sept. 3, 2024. Kayla was born Feb. 4, 2002, in Roseau, Minnesota. She graduated from Carlton High School in 2020 and was an excellent student. During her time here, Kayla made countless memories with her grandparents and worked alongside her grandpa at Black Bear Golf Course since high school. Kayla had an incredible bond with her sister Larissa "Isa" and best friend Tiyana "T," and the three were... Full story
Steven Dale Strand, 74, of Cloquet passed away on Sept. 4, 2024, at his home. He was born Jan. 28, 1950, to Raymond and Doris (Caron) Strand in Cloquet and spent his childhood on the Strand Dairy Farm just north of town. Steve graduated from Cloquet High School in 1968, where he enjoyed playing on the basketball and football teams. Sports played an active role in Steve's life for many years, as he loved bowling, golf, pool, and especially fast-pitch softball, which he played with several teams... Full story
Brittney Helen Hughes passed away peacefully Sept. 7, 2024, in her home in Superior, Wisconsin. Brittney grew up in Wrenshall with her parents, Chad Twedt and Marielle Hughes-Twedt, and her siblings, Jenna, Eli and Billy. Brittney graduated from Wrenshall High School in 2014 and settled into her most recent job for the past year at American Precision Avionics in Duluth. She was a confirmed member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Cloquet. Although she battled Type 1 diabetes and the... Full story
Charlotte L. "Grandma" Polo, 103, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Aug. 31, 2024, at the home of granddaughter Krissy, with whom she lived. Char was born to Richard and Hilda (Niemela) Larson on Aug. 10, 1921, in Crosby, Minnesota. Char, then an infant, and her parents moved to Cloquet, where her father and grandfather opened a butcher shop. She attended Cloquet High School. After graduation, Char attended the Michael Reese Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago. After... Full story
John William Samuelson passed into the arms of his heavenly Father on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Moose Lake. He was born Oct. 9, 1942, in Cook, Minnesota to Walter Iver and Martha Irene (Mattson) Samuelson. The family lived in Cook before moving to Duluth, closer to Walter's work on the Great Lakes ships. After his father died when he was 9, John and his younger brother, Walter Charles "Chuck," were raised by their mother, a short but feisty Finn. John attended Jefferson Elementary and... Full story
Harriette Emilie Niemi, 86, of Chandler, Arizona passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Glecy Infinity Care Assisted Living. Harriette was born on Jan. 28, 1938, in Virginia, Minnesota to Leroy Comeau and Doris Peckels. She met the love of her life, Eino Theodore "ET" Niemi, in Cloquet, and on Aug. 1, 1959, they were married at the Presbyterian Church in Cloquet. Harriette and Ted spent 39 years together until Ted's passing in 1999. Harriette is survived by her son, Steven; daughter... Full story
Mark Prachar, 67, of Sturgeon Lake and formerly of Esko, died peacefully on Aug. 20, 2024, in Essentia St. Mary's in Duluth. He was born on March 6, 1957, in Duluth to Marvin and May Prachar. Mark grew up in Esko, graduating from Esko High School in 1975. He attended Hibbing Vo-Tech and attained a diesel mechanic degree in 1976. Mark lived in Esko and worked for Upper Lakes Foods and later Halvor Lines, where he loved his job as an over-the-road truck driver for over 20 years until retiring for... Full story
Robert Lauri Myllymaa passed away on June 15, 2024, at the Delray Medical Center in Florida after a short battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 6, 1949, to Lauri and Agnes (Swanson) Myllymaa in Cloquet, and was raised in Scanlon. As a child, Bob had numerous projects going, including building soap box cars and shacks, and he played on the Scanlon Yankees baseball team. He was a 1967 graduate of Cloquet High School, and proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1970. Bob was united in marriage... Full story
Marlys Mae Simons Fuller died at home on Aug. 7, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born May 28, 1930, to Edwin "Wes" Wesley and Pauline Standal Simons in Butte, Montana. Her family moved from Montana back to Minnesota when she was very young. They lived at a ranger station outside of Cotton until she finished the seventh grade. She was confirmed in St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Canyon. Her family then moved to Cloquet. Marlys graduated from Cloquet High School and the University of Minnesota... Full story
Bradley C. McKinstry, 85, of Carlton, passed away Aug. 30, 2024, at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth. He was born May 26, 1939, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of Alexander and Norma (Lee) McKinstry. Brad graduated from Esko High School in 1957. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1963. Brad married Marlys Amren on Feb. 24, 1962, in St. Hilaire, Minnesota. He worked for Northwest Paper in Cloquet and Potlatch, and retired in 2000. Brad loved University of Minnesota Duluth hockey and had... Full story
Lloyd A. Layon, 91, of Kettle River died Sept. 2, 2024, in New Perspective Assisted Living in Cloquet. Visitation: 12 p.m. until the 1 p.m. service Friday, Sept. 6 in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Kettle River. Arrangements are by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home in Moose Lake.... Full story
Donna Juntunen passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2024, with family by her side, one day before the date her beloved husband passed away three years ago. She was born June 9, 1933, in Cloquet to Melti and Ellen Mattson. The family resided on Dunlap Island when she was young. They moved to Esko and Donna began high school in the ninth grade. She was the homecoming queen in 1951. She started dating "Chum" Juntunen and they became high school sweethearts. They continued sending love letters to... Full story
Marlys Marie (Ojibway) Anderson, 95, lifetime resident of Cloquet, passed away peacefully to be with Jesus on Aug. 22, 2024. Her son, Tom, was by her side. She was born Oct. 19, 1928, to Wilfred and Marcelline (Bassett) Ojibway. Marlys attended Our Lady of the Sacred Heart parochial school and graduated with the Cloquet High School class of 1947. She was married to Stuart Anderson on Jan. 26, 1950, until his death in February of 1981. Together they had three children, Pam, Nancy and Tom. Marlys... Full story
Ronnie Merle Thompson, 66, of Sturgeon Lake passed away Aug. 25, 2024, in his home with his wife by his side. Ronnie was born Nov. 15, 1957, to Merle and Jean (Haglund) Thompson at the Butler Hospital maternity ward in Cloquet. He grew up in Blackhoof Township and graduated from Carlton High School in 1975. Ronnie worked for Country Kitchen and Zalk Josephs Fabricators for many years after high school. In the late 1970s he began his career at Potlatch, retiring in 2017. Ronnie married Wilma... Full story
