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Nick Charles Schneider died Feb. 13, 2023, at the Moose Lake Village in Moose Lake. He was born Jan. 3, 1929, to Charles Anthony and Cecelia Marie (Burgraff) Schneider in Cloquet. Nick spent the first 11 years of his childhood in Cloquet prior to moving to Alborn with his family. Upon graduating from Alborn High School, he began his studies of art at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Nick was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Following his honorable... Full story
Margaret Olson Webster of Tamarack, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in hospice on Feb. 9, 2023, at the age of 83 of complications from thyroid lymphoma, with her family by her side. Born in Tamarack to Esther and Oscar Clifford Olson, Margaret spent her life embracing service, family, community and the arts. A 1957 graduate of Cromwell High School, Margaret completed her bachelor's degree in home economics and a master's degree in art from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She met her... Full story
Gail Dian Johnson, 73, of Mahtowa passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. She was born on July 27, 1949, to William and Helga Jylka. Gail married Albert C. Johnson on July 29, 1972, in Mahtowa. Her love of reading led her to her dream job, working 28 years for the City of Cloquet at the public library. She also enjoyed her summers in retirement at Cutfoot Sioux Lake. Gail was preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Elina Heikkila and Stephan and Ida... Full story
Corey Jean Stephenson, 46, of Cloquet passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Community Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1976, in Virginia, Minnesota to John and Wanda Limmer; John passed away when she was young. She was raised by her stepfather, Marlan Parks. Corey attended school in Virginia, graduating in 1994. On July 8, 2000, Corey married Phillip Stephenson in Duluth. Corey worked in education, first with Dixon Elementary School and Dixon Middle School as a substitute teache... Full story
Nicholas Scott Reynolds, 42, of Cloquet passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Nick was born in Cloquet on Dec. 31, 1980, to Ralph and Dawn Reynolds. Nick went to Carlton High School. He worked as a handyman in the area. Nick enjoyed fishing, camping and drawing. As a child he had a natural green thumb for gardening. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, whom he thought the world of. No matter what he was going through, he always thought of others before himself.... Full story
Myrtle Marie “Myrt” Olson left this life on Feb. 7, 2023. Born April 26, 1918, she was just shy of being 105 years old. Arrangements entrusted to Nelson Funeral Care, Cloquet.... Full story
Leroy Dean Warner, 67, of Saginaw passed away unexpectedly Feb. 11, 2023, after a snowmobiling accident near Floodwood. He was having fun with his wife and close friends doing what he loved. Leroy Dean Warner was born Jan. 24, 1956, to Dwight Sr. and Ruth (Dalton) Warner in Duluth. He grew up in Saginaw and graduated from AlBrook High School in 1974. He worked as a welding foreman for BNSF Railway. Leroy also built and operated Saginaw Campground. He enjoyed karate (earning a black belt),... Full story
Ellen Elizabeth Schmitz, 83, passed away surrounded by her family on Feb. 9, 2023, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born in Cloquet on Sept. 18, 1939, the daughter of Eino and Alma (Himango) Granholm. Ellen graduated from Esko High School and later married Lloyd Schmitz on Sept. 20, 1958, and together they raised their four children in Carlton. She worked as a waitress at the Junction Oasis in Carlton and for the Black Steer restaurant in Duluth. Ellen went to beauty school and... Full story
Robert "BJ" Jenski, 69, died Jan. 27, 2023. He passed peacefully in his home following a lengthy illness. A celebration of life will be held in the spring. BJ was born March 5, 1953 in Cloquet to Mary and Tony Jenski. He graduated from Cloquet High School and attended the University of Minnesota Duluth. He moved to Alaska in 1972 and lived in Eagle River. After a few years he purchased the Independence Lodge in Hatcher Pass and the Palmer Tesoro. In 1978 he married Jan and moved to Lazy... Full story
Mark Maynard Erickson, 61, of Proctor died unexpectedly, at home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. He was born in Cloquet on Oct. 30, 1961, to Clarence and Smila Erickson. Mark was a 1980 graduate of AlBrook High School. He met the love of his life, Lisa Parmeter, on a blind date. They married in August of 1982, and had three sons. Mark worked at the Northeast Regional Correction Center as head of the maintenance department the past 15 years. Mark loved hunting, fishing and camping, and being at the... Full story
Dolly D. Niemi, 88, of Wright joined her family and cats in heaven on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. A gathering of friends and family was scheduled for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St., Cloquet.... Full story
Kay Marvel (Doddridge) Merrill, 88, of Cloquet passed away on Feb. 10, 2023, at New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, Feb. 20 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship room. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet.... Full story
Nick Charles Schneider, 94, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at the Moose Lake Village in Moose Lake. A memorial visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet with a 6:30 p.m. rosary service. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the 11 a.m. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 18, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Cloquet. Inurnment will be held at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery.... Full story
Margaret Olson Webster of Tamarack, Minnesota passed away peacefully in hospice on February 9, 2023 at the age of 83 of complications from thyroid lymphoma with her family by her side. Born in Tamarack, Minnesota, to Esther and Oscar Clifford Olson, Margaret spent her life embracing service, family, community and the arts. A 1957 graduate of Cromwell High School, Margaret completed her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics and a master’s degree in Art from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She... Full story
Corey Jean Stephenson, 46, of Cloquet passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Community Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1976, in Virginia, Minnesota to John and Wanda Limmer; John passed away when she was young. She was raised by her stepfather, Marlan Parks. Corey attended school in Virginia, graduating in 1994. On July 8, 2000, Corey married Phillip Stephenson in Duluth. Corey worked in education, first with Dixon Elementary School and Dixon Middle School as a substitute... Full story
Brent Eugene Kulaszewicz, 37, of Cloquet passed away on Feb. 5, 2023, in Baudette. He was born on March 17, 1985, in Cloquet to John and Ginger Kulaszewicz. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 2004 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Brent worked as an electrical engineer for USG, where he began as a vacation replacement in 2004, and worked in most, if not all, the departments over the years. Brent also worked as a locksmith and a safecracker... Full story
Beverly Jean (Hoel) DeLacey, 87, of Cloquet passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. She was born on May 30, 1935, in Des Moines, Iowa to Louis and Vivian Hoel. Beverly married David Allen DeLacey on April 8, 1972. Beverly worked at Cloquet Memorial Hospital for 11 years. She sold pull-tabs at the Labor Temple in Cloquet for 12 years and she worked for Dairy Queen for 22 years. Beverly liked bowling, watching softball games, and going dancing on Saturday... Full story
Arvin Alfred Anderson, 83, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. Arvin was born Aug. 23, 1939, to Arvid Wilfred Anderson and Lillian Erika Pearl Anderson at Waseca Memorial Hospital in southern Minnesota. He attended Waseca County country schools in District 48 (Otisco Township) and 35 (Woodville Township) and then attended Cromwell High School. He married Bonnie Tomporowski, and they lived in Cromwell, where he was a dairy farmer until retiring in 2000. They then resided in Duluth. H... Full story
Roger Henry Rehkamp, 87, of Cloquet, and formerly of Monticello, died on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. He was born on March 13, 1935, to Al and Frances (Wehlage) Rehkamp in Melrose. Roger graduated with the Melrose High School class of 1953, and from St. Cloud State University in 1957 with a degree in education. He also served in the National Guard and was active in the Lions Club. Roger spent most of his career teaching social studies at Monticello High... Full story
Steven Lee Backus, 61, died Saturday morning, Feb. 4, 2023, at his home in Cloquet. He was born on Feb. 24, 1961, to Jan and Lloyd Backus. He married Teresa Wohnoutka, and together they raised and loved three children, Jennie, Henry and Joe, and a grandson, Fletcher Lee. Steve is survived by his wife of 30 years, children, grandson, parents, and siblings, Ann, Kathy, and Mark, who all adore him. At the time of death, he was continuing his lifelong work of getting free and getting others free.... Full story
Janelle M. Bryant, 64, of Cloquet died Feb. 5, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, while surrounded by close family. She was born on March 7, 1958, to Arne and Mary (Anderson) Jarve. Janelle was married to William "Scott" Bryant on Feb. 14, 1993, and they had been married for 29 years at the time of her passing. They resided in Cloquet and together had one daughter. Janelle enjoyed playing bingo, cribbage, darts and bowling, and going to the casino. She also enjoyed going out with the "ABC... Full story
Mark Maynard Erickson, 61, of Proctor died unexpectedly, at home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. He was born in Cloquet on Oct. 30, 1961, to Clarence and Smila Erickson. Mark was a 1980 graduate of AlBrook High School. He met the love of his life, Lisa Parmeter, on a blind date. They married in August of 1982, and had three sons. Mark worked at the Northeast Regional Correction Center (NERCC) as head of the maintenance department the past 15 years. Mark loved hunting, fishing and camping, and being... Full story
Ellen Elizabeth Schmitz, 83, passed away surrounded by her family on Feb. 9, 2023, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born in Cloquet on Sept. 18, 1939, the daughter of Eino and Alma (Himango) Granholm. Ellen graduated from Esko High School and later married Lloyd Schmitz on Sept. 20, 1958, and together they raised their four children in Carlton. She worked as a waitress at the Junction Oasis in Carlton and for the Black Steer restaurant in Duluth. Ellen went to beauty school and... Full story
A visitation for Beth Lynn Heide, 55, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, was held Jan. 30, 2023, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held in the summer of 2023. Beth passed away on Jan. 24, at her home in Spirit Lake. She was born in Carlton, Minnesota on March 10, 1967. She went to Cloquet High School, where she was a great athlete and excelled in swimming, holding a record for almost 20 years. She loved the outdoors, cross country skiing and biking. Beth w... Full story
Barbra May Burch, 69, of Cloquet died Jan. 26, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service Saturday, Feb. 4 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship area....
