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Carol Marie Douglas, age 68, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at home. She was born Aug. 16, 1955, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Isakson) Douglas. Carol graduated from Carlton High School in 1973. She retired from Black Bear Casino in 2020, after many years. Carol was very active in the Carlton VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and she held many positions in the Auxiliary over the years. She was proud to serve veterans and did many things, not just for the veterans, but in the community...
Robert Kenneth Calhoun, 67, of Carlton passed away on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 at home with his wife by his side. Robert was born Jan. 30, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Robert and Dorothy Calhoun. Robert graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1974. Robert married Colleen on August 18, 2002 in Duluth, Minnesota. He worked for Figgins Trucking and Koch Trucking. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kathy Nelson; brother, Rodger Calhoun. Robert is survived by his wife, Colleen; so...
Phyllis Tan, age 93, was born on Nov. 28, 1930 to Swan and Alma Peterson. She grew up on an 80-acre farm in Esko, Minnesota, the youngest of six children. Following her graduation from Esko High School, Phyllis attended UMD and received an elementary education degree in teaching. She was united in marriage to Mel Tan, her high school sweetheart in 1954. Her 32-year teaching career included the elementary schools of Nettleton, Morgan Park, Garfield, and Churchill. She was a member of Alpha Delta...
Ruby June Simon passed away at the age of 74 on December 31, 2023, at her home in Cloquet. Ruby was born Jan. 18, 1949, to Walter and Ruby (Larson) Olson in International Falls, Minnesota. She grew up in International Falls and was one of nine children. Ruby attended Holler Elementary School and graduated from Falls High School. Ruby was united in marriage to Rodney “Si” Simon in July of 1968 and together they had three children, Mindi, Niki, and Sevon. They made their home in International Fal...
Maxine Clarice (Harlson) Chick, 91, died at home in Cloquet on Dec. 29, 2023. Visitation: 4-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. Memorials to Queen of Peace School or the Cloquet Educational Foundation. Allan Lee Clark, 72, of Cloquet passed away on Nov. 20. A gathering of family and friends will be held 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Industrial Town Hall, 7519 Albert Road, in Saginaw....
Shirley E. Thompson, 69, of Esko passed away Dec. 18, 2023, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born Sept. 1, 1954, in Duluth, the daughter of Charles and Delores (Sondeland) Towner. Shirley graduated from Proctor High School in 1972. She spent many years devoting her full attention to raising her family, followed by a 33-year career at the Members Co-op Credit Union. Shirley loved traveling to St. Cloud, South Dakota, Galveston, Texas, Orlando, Florida, and anywhere her...
David Chapin Langmo, 45, of Cloquet, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. David was born in Willmar, Minnesota on July 9, 1978, to Michael and Debra (Chapin) Langmo. In 1996, David completed his high school education at Litchfield High School and subsequently earned an associate degree from LSC in 2004. Continuing his academic journey, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, graduating in 2011. Over the course of a f...
Shirley E. Thompson, age 69, of Esko, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born September 1, 1954, in Duluth, the daughter of Charles and Delores (Sondeland) Towner. Shirley graduated from Proctor High School in 1972. She spent many years devoting her full attention to raising her family, and later held a 33-year career at the Members Co-op Credit Union. Shirley loved traveling to St. Cloud, South Dakota, Galveston, Texas, Orlando, Florida and...
Corrine Eleanor Wick, 79, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born Feb. 13, 1944, to Raymond and Eleanor (Aiken) Wick. Corrine married Kenneth W. Erickson in March of 1960, and in their 18 years of marriage they raised six children. Corrine came from a family of many siblings. Growing up she understood the value of having brothers and sisters to play with and learn from. There would be no surprise when she created a large family of her own. She...
She was beautiful. Sarah Ann Hamilton, 44, passed over to be with her creator on Dec. 14, 2023, in her home, surrounded by loved ones. Sarah was born to Robert and Lynn Hunt in Tomah, Wisconsin on Aug. 24, 1979, and grew up in Cloquet. She was married to Chad Hamilton on Nov. 24, 2000, and gave birth to her two wonderful children, Alexander and Isabel. She spent 22 years as a dedicated military spouse who found her passion through Access Consciousness and selflessly gave to her community of...
Robert J. “Rob” Laaksonen, 77, of Cloquet passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. He was born Feb. 27, 1946, to John and Erna (Morken) Laaksonen in Cloquet. He was a 1964 graduate of Cloquet High School and furthered his education at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Rob was employed at Potlatch for more than 25 years and retired in 2002. He was a member of the Cloquet Connection and frequently traveled with them in support of UMD hockey. Rob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gail Laa...
Tori Ann Jordan was a caring mother, grandmother, significant other, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, friend and more. She left this world far too soon on Dec. 13, 2023, at age 45 after a three-and-a-half-year battle with epithelioid hemangioendothelioma cancer. She was born to Kathleen Latture and Terry Jordan on Sept. 2, 1978. In high school, Tori met the love of her life, Adam Seavey. Together, they had three children, Savanna, Ethan and Hunter. Being a mother was Tori's passion, and when she was not raising her own kids, she was helping to...
Sherman D. Wisneski, 91, of Cloquet, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Sherm was born Oct. 12, 1932, in Cloquet, the son of Stanley and Myrtle (Erickson) Wisneski. He worked as a truck driver for Dahlen Transport and was a member of the Teamsters Union. Sherm especially loved fishing and also enjoyed hunting and woodworking. Sherman was preceded in death by his parents; son, Donald Wisneski; daughter, Sherri Wisneski; and brothers, Stanley and Peter W...
Cheryl Marie Tiessen was born Sept. 4, 1960, to Dayle and Barbara (Tougas) Klister in Cloquet, Minnesota. She passed away at her home in Cloquet, at the age of 63, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Services were previously held. Nelson Funeral Care....
Maxine Doran of Kimball died peacefully Friday afternoon, Dec. 8, 2023, with family at her side, at Hilltop Health Care Center in Watkins of Parkinson's disease. She was 84. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at Kimball Christian Church with Pastor Tom Kopp officiating. Visitation will begin one hour before the service, and continue with a luncheon at the church following the service. Burial will be in Kimball Cemetery. Maxine Jean Johnson was born November 8,...
Joyce Lavern Okerstrom passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center Duluth, Minnesota the age of 93. Joyce was born in and was a long time resident of Cloquet, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Leroy and Sophie Okerstrom and is survived by her brother Tom Okerstrom and brother-in-law Marv Swanson, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Roland Okerstrom and his wife Eileen Okerstrom, her sister P...
Marilyn Mae (Cran) Lundquist passed away peacefully with her sons by her side on Dec. 6, 2023, at her seasonal home in Sarasota, Florida. She was born on Oct. 8, 1929, in Duluth to Cecil and Petronella (Nellie) Cran. She was one of seven children who grew up in a little house on Voss Avenue. Marilyn graduated in 1947 from Denfeld High School. In 1950 she married the love of her life, Gordy, and their adventures began. In 1952 these kids built and opened their first drive-in restaurant in...
Joyce Arlene Suominen Layon, 85, of Kettle River died peacefully on Dec. 10, 2023, in The North Shore Estates in Duluth. She was born on June 20, 1938, in Cloquet to Leo and Sylvia Suominen. Joyce grew up in the Esko and Cloquet area, where she attended school. She later worked at the paper mill in Cloquet, where she met Lloyd Layon. On April 4, 1959, Joyce married Lloyd in Minneapolis. They lived in the Twin Cities area for a short time and Joyce worked as an elevator operator at the Foshay...
Lynne Ann Roginski, 82 of Cloquet passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Dec. 10, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. She was born on Oct. 10, 1941, in Cloquet to Joseph and Marjorie (Scheff) Stevens. Following her graduation from Cloquet High School, she furthered her education at Macalester College in St. Paul. Love called Lynne back to Cloquet, where she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Bennet Roginski, at the Presbyterian Church on May 20, 1961. They made...
Scott Allan Sunnarborg passed away at the age of 65 on Dec. 8, 2023, at his home in Esko. Scott was born on Aug. 25, 1958, to Kenneth and Claudia (Sink) Sunnarborg in Duluth. He attended Esko schools and graduated in 1977. Scott worked as a heavy equipment operator for Thomson Township and St. Louis County. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Esko fire department, and retired after 38 years. Scott was united in marriage to Alicia Flanagan on Aug. 3, 2002, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in...
Shirley Lou Hemmila, 96, passed from this life into the eternal arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Earl Hemmila; father, Edward Earl House; mother, Louisa Mae House; three brothers, four sisters and son Merle Hemmila. She is survived by her children Earl Hemmila, daughter-in-law Sue Hemmila, Keith (Judy) Hemmila, Bruce (Mary) Hemmila, and Jan (Tony) Heikkila; and 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one...
Stella Daniele, 97, of Cloquet passed away on Dec. 10, 2023, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. She was born July 6, 1926, in Piminoro, Italy to Joseph and Josephine Mammone. In 1948, Stella was married to Bruno Daniele in Italy. They shared 18 months of marriage prior to his death. At age 53, Stella relocated to the USA and settled in Hibbing with her brother Joseph and his family. She became a member of the First Assembly Church in Hibbing and was very active in her congregation and...
James Alan Ziehl passed away peacefully at St. Luke's hospital on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at the age of 66, with his wife, Lori, by his side. The eldest son of Ronald and Barbara Ziehl of Cloquet, Jim was an avid Boy Scout in his younger years, earning Eagle rank in 1972. He was awarded many merits as part of the swim team, alongside twin sister Robbin (Fish). Jim joined the U.S. Navy in 1976, and 1976-1980 was an electrician aboard the USS Coral Sea CV-43, where he met best friend, Jeff Ridley....
Elwin Joseph Benton, 85, passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2023, in his home in Cloquet. He was born in Cloquet on Nov. 22, 1938, to Joseph and Marie (Diver) Benton. He grew up in Cloquet and Duluth, where he attended Cathedral High School. At age 17, Elwin joined the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged before his 21st birthday, and traveled the country before joining the U.S. Army, serving until 1967. Upon returning to Duluth, he earned degrees in sociology and psychology at the University of M...
Joanne Nina Beck, 87, of Cromwell died peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Villa Vista Care Center in Cromwell. She was born on Oct. 29, 1936, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin to Sherman and Nina Bergstrom. Joanne grew up in Superior, where she attended school. She worked as a caregiver for her nieces, nephews and her mother, and did some waitressing in her younger years. On Dec. 18, 1954, Joanne married Roy Beck in Cloquet. They lived in Cromwell, where they dairy farmed and raised Newfoundland...
