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Lois J. Kolodge, age 92 of Cloquet, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at Evergreen Knoll. She was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Scanlon, Minnesota, to P.D. and Donna Edwards, the youngest of six children. Lois was a 1950 graduate of Cloquet High School. She was united in marriage to Raymond “Reese” Kolodge in 1953, and they made their home in Cloquet until his death in 1996. Lois was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, who always found time to spend with her family. She was known for bak...
Olli Rikhard Rahkola, 69, of Esko, passed away in the early morning of Jan. 5, 2025 with his family by his side. Olli was born in Hibbing, Minnesota to Frans and Martha (Himanka) Rahkola on Feb. 8, 1955. Olli was a devout lover of Christ, and his Catholic faith; he was very active within the church and the community. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, the school kitchen at St James Catholic School, the Esko community garden, the Esko High School track meets, and he took great pride in...
Terry A. Johnson, age 60, of Carlton, Minnesota passed away surrounded by family on January 2, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on June 22, 1964, to Warner and Maxine (Peil) Johnson in Cloquet, Minnesota. Terry grew up and graduated from school in Esko, Minnesota. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1984 to 1988, aboard the USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier. Following his honorable discharge, Terry became a man of many trades as he held various construction...
Eileen Evelyn VanderMeiden, 90, of Cloquet, Minnesota, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. Eileen was born on July 14, 1934 in Milaca, Minnesota to Milo and Mae Lincoln. She was known for her steadfast faith in Christ, kind and compassionate nature, and strong love for her family. Her example won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her witness of love and faith. She was known for being so incredibly full of...
Barbara (Isaacson) East, 91, passed away Jan. 1, 2025, at Evergreen Senior Living in Cloquet. She was born to Arthur and Lucille Isaacson in Sawyer. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Isaacson (Kim) and Sue Moroney (Steve); her son, Bob East (Kellie); nine grandchildren, Erik, Willie, Lucy, Lilly, Jacob, Jordan, Amber, Grace and Joy; and eight great-grandchildren, Everett, Amelie, Simon, Cecilia, Jay, Caspian, Archer and Michael; her cousin Val (Terry) O'Rourke; and other special family...
David Harold Bennefeld, 78, of Cloquet passed away Jan. 5, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was born Oct. 7, 1946, to Harold and Louise (Sweet) Bennefeld. David grew up in Red Wing, Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota and was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity. He had a long career as an electrical engineer and was granted multiple U.S. patents. Dave met Laurie while they both worked at General Mills. They married in 1972 and raised their family in Ramsey....
Lois J. Kolodge, 92, of Cloquet passed away Jan. 1, 2025, at Evergreen Knoll. The youngest of six children, she was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Scanlon to P.D. and Donna Edwards, Lois was a 1950 graduate of Cloquet High School. She was married to Raymond "Reese" Kolodge in 1953, and they made their home in Cloquet until his death in 1996. Lois was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who always found time to spend with her family. She was known for baking great oatmeal chocolate chip cookies....
Kathleen M. Stierns, 75, of Cloquet passed away Dec. 31, 2024, in Chestnut Grove-Hillcrest Assisted Living in Virginia, Minnesota. She was born in Cloquet, the daughter of Florian and Myrtle (Champeaux) Zegan. Kathleen attended school in Cloquet and served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Specialist 4. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Kevin and Kenneth Zegan. She is survived by her daughter, Caroline (Paul) Charon of Apache Junction, Arizona; two grandchildren, Caleb and Delaney Charon; and numerous extended...
Janet Mae Schubitzke, 79, of Floodwood passed away Jan. 2, 2025, in Duluth. She was born Jan. 31, 1945, in Duluth to Charles and Jeanette Rengo. Services were held Jan. 8 at Duluth Independent Apostolic Church in Munger, with burial at Forest Hill Cemetery, Floodwood. Atkins Northland Funeral Home....
June Marie Hill, 92, passed away on Dec. 28, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born on June 10, 1932, in Cloquet to Uno and Olga (Savo) Karjala. June attended school in Cloquet, and went on to a 32-year-long career with Diamond Brands. June was united in marriage to Arnie J. Hill in August 1947. They shared 24 years together before Arnie passed away Feb. 12, 1973. They lived in Cloquet and raised five children. June was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church...
Shirley Jean Olson passed away on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 at her residence on Little Sand Lake, Britt, Minnesota. Shirley was born on October 9, 1940 in Sandstone, Minnesota, to Hanley and Geraldine (Jepsen) Olson. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and then attended the Minnesota School of Business. Shirley married Dennis Olson on March 3, 1962 in Virginia. They made their home in Cloquet were they raised their 3 sons and both worked in the school. They returned to Virginia in 1990 and made their cabin their permeant home. Shirley...
Janice Grangruth of Cloquet, Minnesota, passed away Dec. 25, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s in Duluth. Christmas Eve was her favorite holiday; it was only fitting that she spent this last holiday season surrounded by her whole family. Janice had many joys over the years - summers at the cabin, camping with family, ceramics, crocheting, watching old westerns, going to the casino (especially if her hands were itching because that meant the big bucks), card games, and enjoying various pets. But h...
Maxine Lois Phelps, age 97, died on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Suncrest Assisted Living in Scanlon, Minnesota. She was born on March 4, 1927, to Ora and Inez (Mills) Acker in Raymond, South Dakota. At age five, she moved with her family to Wisconsin and lived in the Foxboro area until 1947. Maxine graduated from Superior Central High School in 1945. She was united in marriage to Coral F. Phelps on June 11, 1947, and the two were blessed with 71 years together. Maxine resided in Wrenshall the...
Arthur L. Martin, age 90 of Cloquet, Minnesota, passed away Sunday Dec. 22, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 5, 1934 in Cloquet, the son of Lester and Caroline (Peach) Martin. He married Janet Vaineo on Sept. 12, 1953. Art lived life to the fullest and had many passions, drag racing, flying his plane, fishing, hunting, golfing, blueberry picking, building, and fixing things. He loved spending time with his family, friends and most of all his grandchildren. He left us...
Lieutenant Colonel Robert "RJ" J. Hecht, Sr., U.S. Air Force, Retired, age 85, of Cloquet, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth, Minnesota after a six-year-long battle with cancer. RJ was born on Oct. 12, 1939, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Orville and Jewell (Deeb) Hecht. After retiring as a CRNA, he cherished his time surrounded by family and friends, finding joy in music, boating, fishing, and hunting. With his quick wit, quiet strength, and dry sense of...
Dolores Hazel Johnson, 98, Two Harbors, died Monday, December 23, 2024 at Waterview Shores. Dolores was born Nov. 20, 1926 to Archie and Cecelia (Kesler) Lessor in Cloquet, where she grew up, graduating from Cloquet High School in 1944. She married Roger E. Johnson on April 22, 1950 and made her home in Two Harbors since that time. During her working years, Dolores worked at several different jobs including telephone operator, aide and bus driver for the DAC. Dolores was a member of Holy Spirit...
Marilyn Ada Steffer, 91, passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living. She was born Sept. 9, 1933, in Cromwell, MN to John and Ada Smith Gravelle. She lived there until she was six, when her family moved to Wright, MN. She married Harold Steffer on February 11th, 1953, in Wright. They lived there until 1955, when they moved to a farm in Tamarack. She worked in several restaurants in the area and worked 9 years at Nelson’s Store in Tamarack. She was a homemaker for A...
Rita Marie (Johannsen) Randall passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota, with her loving husband, Steven, and sons, Derek and Dustin, by her side. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Rita will be missed by all who have been blessed to have known her. Rita Marie Johannsen was born on March 20, 1956, in Bemidji, Minnesota, to Rose Marie (Meyers) and Russell Louis Johannsen. Rita spent her younger years growing up in Bena,...
Nathan Ray O’Leary, 43, of Esko passed away on Dec. 29, 2024. He is survived by the children he adored, Nicholas Ray O’Leary and Olivianna Christine O’Leary, as well as his parents, and stepparents, Marty (Michelle) O’Leary of Cloquet and Tamara (Dan) Belich of Esko. He also left behind his brothers, Andrew (Jeni) O’Leary of Esko and Benjamin (Jesse) O’Leary of Duluth. He is missed by his stepbrothers, Jason O’Leary Belich and Alex Belich; stepsister, Natilie Belich; nephews, Evan, Ashton...
Barbara Ruth Anderson, 84, of Hastings, Minnesota passed away Dec. 19, 2024 at White Pine Memory Care in Cottage Grove. Barbara was born July 9, 1940, to Roy and Margaret Anderson in Cloquet. Barbara graduated from Cloquet Senior High School in 1957. She had many jobs throughout her life, including working at Diamond Match and Johnson Co. in Cloquet. She worked for more than 20 years as a blackjack dealer at Treasure Island Casino. Barbara enjoyed having friends and family in her life. She...
Loila Carlson Mickelson died Dec. 23, 2024 in St Paul at the age of 67 years, 7 months and 16 days. She was born on Tuesday, May 7, 1957, in Duluth, the third of five children born to Arthur Junior Carlson and Marjorie Rayner Carlson of Cloquet. Loila is survived by her siblings, Bruce Carlson (Kathryn Irons) of Estes Park, Colorado, Deborah Carlson (Robin Gault) of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Brigit Cousin (James) of Waconia, Minnesota, and Blake Carlson of St. Louis Park; along with her many...
June Marie Hill, 92, of Carlton passed away Dec. 28, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service Thursday, Jan. 9 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cloquet. Lunch will follow the service. Nelson Funeral Care of Cloquet, www.nelsonfuneralcare.net....
Clara Kotiranta Korkala Tefft, 91, of Cloquet left to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. She was born in Cloquet, the daughter of Martin and Jennie (Berkio) Kotiranta on Nov. 29, 1933. Clara attended Cloquet schools and studied music at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. She was a piano teacher to many (at one time, even 71 students). Clara owned The Olde Depot Inn restaurant in the Fond du Lac neighborhood in Duluth from 1974 to 1996. Later, she worked as a PCA caring for the...
Galen Marlin Sillanpa, 70, of Cloquet passed away Dec. 15, 2024, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. He was born in Duluth on April 12, 1954, one of 11 children of William and Aino (Mursu) Sillanpa. Galen graduated from Denfeld High School in 1972 and attended the former Suomi College and Vermilion College. He was employed as a private homecare attendant, later as a physical therapy aide, and as an activity department aide for Inter-Faith Care Center. His former wife was Laura Brubaker of...
Rose Marie Liimatainen, 100, passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born in Cloquet Oct. 5, 1924, to Walter and Hilda Nelson. Rose was united in marriage to Reuben Liimatainen on Jan. 12, 1946. Rose worked as an elementary school aide, was known as “Grandma Rose” at Time for Tots Preschool, and was the bookkeeper for Reuben’s Hardware. She enjoyed knitting, cross-stitch, crossword puzzles, camping, and motorcycling with Reuben. She was the oldes...
