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Doris Wayrynen, 88, of McGregor passed away Nov. 6, 2023, at Aitkin Health Services. She was born Aug. 5, 1935, to Eino and Amanda (Siiro) Wayrynen in Rice River Township. After graduating from McGregor High School, she spent a short time working in Minneapolis. She then moved to San Jose, California to be closer to her two sisters and a brother. Doris was employed in the insurance industry for about 35 years. She then moved to Canby, Oregon, where she retired. Doris moved back to McGregor,... Full story
Albert Jasper Holm, 86, of Carlton passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Albert was born to Albert and Lucille Holm on Feb. 4, 1937. He was raised in Camanche, Iowa, graduating in 1955, joining the U.S. Air Force shortly after. Albert married Florence Elaine in Carlton in 1970. He worked as the transportation supervisor for the Carlton school district. Belonging to the Bethesda Lutheran Church, Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club, and Friday morning Bible study... Full story
Betty Jane Giles Kolodge, age 91, former resident of Cloquet and St. Anthony, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. She was born in Clayton, North Carolina on August 9, 1932, to Jacob and Lula (Turnage) Giles. Betty graduated from Cleveland High School in North Carolina. While living and working in Raleigh, North Carolina, Betty met and married Richard Robert (Rocky) Kolodge while he was serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Robert A. Owens. Betty and Richard married in the Cathedral of... Full story
Susan Elizabeth Wischnewski, 62, of Esko, passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, after a brief but heroic battle with lung cancer. Sue was born May 3, 1961, in Grand Rapids, the youngest child of Robert Edward and Patricia (Wedl) Bailey. On Aug. 24, 1985, she married Joe Wischnewski. Together they proudly raised their son, Andrew Wischnewski, and recently celebrated 38 years of marriage. Raised in Remer, where she spent her childhood, Sue graduated high school in 1979 and attended Itasca Community... Full story
Joan M. Urbanski, 92, of Cloquet passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Community Memorial Hospital. Joan was born on Sept. 1, 1931, in Arlington, Minnesota, where she grew up before her family moved to Ten Mile Lake near Hackensack, Minnesota. She attended Walker High School, graduating in 1949. Joan earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics education from the College of Saint Benedict in 1953. She began teaching in Aitkin that year, and then moved to Cloquet for a teaching position in 1... Full story
Carolyn Faye Matten, 86, of Cloquet passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born Feb. 27, 1937, in Cloquet, the daughter of John and Dolores (Joseph) Garsow. Carolyn graduated from Cloquet High School and worked at Northwest Paper Co. for four years, Conwed Corporation for seven years, and as a diagrammer for USG for 14 years. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church of Cloquet for over 60 years. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents... Full story
Roy Lewis Jerde passed away at home on Oct. 30, 2023, at the age of 83. Roy was born on Sept. 23, 1940, in Madison, Minnesota, to Herbert and Eleanor Jerde. Roy moved to Cloquet in 1955 and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1958. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving 1958 through 1961. He married the love of his life, Judith Ann Jerde, on July 27, 1963, and they made their home in Esko. Roy was a meat cutter by trade. He ran many meat departments throughout his life,... Full story
Duane Rae Mead, 87, of Wrenshall passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, with his family by his side. Duane was born to Fern and Adeline Mead on March 21, 1936, in Tamarack. He attended and graduated from McGregor Schools in 1954. He married the love of his life, Shirley, on Nov. 24, 1956, in Tamarack. They lived in the McGregor area until moving to the Carlton area in 1967. Duane worked in the dairy production and transport business. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing c... Full story
Cecil R. Boedigheimer, 93, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. Cecil was born and spent his entire life in the Cloquet/Scanlon area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Cecilia, and seven siblings, Donald, Vernon, Frances, MaryAnn, Kenneth, Leslie and Gordon. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Gene; his wife, Gail; and the mother of his children, Annie (Jerry) Kriske. After retiring, his days were spent at the local coffee... Full story
Betty Jane Giles Kolodge, 91, a former resident of Cloquet and St. Anthony, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m Nov. 18 at the Washburn-McReavy Columbia Heights Chapel at 4101 Central Ave. NE in Clolumbia Heights. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service. Frank D. Demenge, 74, passed away Nov. 7, 2023. A gathering of friends and family will be held 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Atkins-Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet.... Full story
Bruce Gary Ahlgren, 73, died at home in Cloquet on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Born May 11, 1950, to Senja and George Ahlgren, he was the youngest of seven siblings. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 1968 and received a bachelor of science in education from the University of Minnesota Duluth. In 1974, he married Marla Maki of Duluth, and together they had three children, Angela, Jill, and Jonathan. Bruce was devoted to his family and to serving the community in many capacities. An... Full story
Marilyn Y. White, of Spokane, Washington passed away Oct. 16, 2023, at the age of 88. Born on March 5, 1935, Marilyn grew up on a farm near Ogilvie, and was the eldest of nine children. While attending Ogilvie High School, she enjoyed singing in the Triple Trio and playing softball. Marilyn was married to her high school sweetheart, Phillip J. White, on Sept. 18, 1953, in Minneapolis. Phil's choice to become a mechanical engineer required relocating to Chula Vista, California for school and... Full story
Richard "Dick" Heikkinen, 90, of Esko was peacefully released into God's loving arms on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Dick was born Dec. 7, 1932, to Walter and Ellen (Lindfors) Heikkinen. He spent much of his early childhood in Esko until his family moved to Duluth, where he attended Central High School. Dick often spent his summers with his grandparents on their family farm in Finland, Minnesota, a place he loved dearly. Dick enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in January 1952 and was stationed at... Full story
Clarence Wayne "C.W." Rautio, 90, of Floodwood passed away Oct. 31, 2023, in his home with his loving wife by his side. C.W. was born Jan. 17, 1933, to Wayne and Vienna Rautio in Floodwood. He attended school in the Halden School House until the eighth grade, when he decided school was not for him. His dad made him go work in the woods with him. He joined the U.S. Army in 1953, and was honorably discharged in 1961. He had several jobs throughout his life, including working on ships on the Great... Full story
Lorraine Violet Hill, 95, of Esko passed away on Oct. 28, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Lorraine was born to Nels and Johanna Olson on March 21, 1928, in Oulu, Wisconsin. She graduated from Superior High School in 1946. She met Edward Hill over a pickle barrel while working at Ed's Bakery in Superior. They were married Feb. 4, 1950, and Lorraine then stayed home to raise their children. Lorraine was a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Ruth Circle, and chaired many different... Full story
Cecil R. Boedigheimer, 93, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. See the obituary in next week’s paper.... Full story
Daniel F. Pantsar, 78, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. The youngest child of Emil and Vieno Pantsar, he was born on June 23, 1945, in Cloquet. He attended Esko schools, graduating in 1963. During the teen years, his brother Jim piqued Dan's interest in archery, and at the age of 13 he became the Minnesota State junior archery champion. He continued to win awards in the more skilled men's division as well. His interest was also piqued when a sweet junior high school girl, Janet Juntunen,... Full story
Paul H. "Carp" Carpenter, 62, passed away Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. He was born Nov. 26, 1960, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of Donald and Lorraine "Rae" (Holtan) Carpenter. Paul grew up in Carlton and graduated from Carlton High School in 1979. In 1982, he and Mike Balow purchased the Third Base Bar in Carlton and ran it until 2004. He was a member of the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association and received the Retailer of the Year award. Paul married Sarah Katzmarek on May 28, 2006, and they owne... Full story
Lorraine Hilda "Lola" McKibbon was born on Sept. 27, 1930, to John and Fannie (Carlson) Sunnarborg in Cloquet. Lola grew up on a farm in Esko with her 11 siblings. She graduated from Esko High School in 1948. Following graduation, she worked at the Esko Creamery. She was united in marriage to Ernest McKibbon in 1950 at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Esko. They were blessed with two children, Darrell, and Keith, and she stayed home to raise them. Lola and Ernest were married for 55 years until... Full story
James E. Bragge, 85, passed away Aug. 29, 2023, in North Branch. Visitation: noon until the 1 p.m. memorial service Sunday, Nov. 5 at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 204 Fifth St. N., Carlton. Military honors at Hillside Cemetery immediately after the service, with a luncheon at the church to follow. Butch Michaud, 80, of Cloquet passed away Oct. 18 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Center in Duluth. A visitation was scheduled for 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service Thursday, Oct. 26 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. A private inurnment will b... Full story
Bruce Gary Ahlgren, 73, died at home in Cloquet on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Born May 11, 1950, to Senja and George Ahlgren, he was the youngest of seven siblings. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 1968 and received a bachelor of science in education from the University of Minnesota Duluth. In 1974, he married Marla Maki of Duluth, and together they had three children, Angela, Jill, and Jonathan. Bruce was devoted to his family and to serving the community in many capacities. An... Full story
Clinton Richard Salo, 76, of Wright passed away Nov. 10, 2021, at Villa Vista Nursing Home in Cromwell. Celebration of Life: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Sno-Gophers building, 1247 Minnesota Highway 73 in Cromwell. Arrangements by Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service. Terry James Tuve, 47, of Cloquet passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. Visitation continues at 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service on Saturday at the funeral h... Full story
Donna M. Larsen, 89, of Cloquet, passed away Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet. She was born April 12, 1934, in Cloquet, the daughter of George and Viola (Bayless) Jorgenrud. Donna grew up in Cloquet and graduated from Proctor High School. She was married to Martin Larsen on Sept. 25, 1954, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Twig. Donna and Martin lived in Esko for most of their married life and then on Eagle Lake in Cromwell from 2001 to 2015. She was a homemaker... Full story
Ruben Robert Reynolds, dedicated husband, amazing father, and valued friend, 89, passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, surrounded by people who loved him. Ruben was born July 25, 1934, in Cloquet to Melvin and Agnes Reynolds. He graduated from Cloquet High School in June 1953, after which he enlisted and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He returned home and started working at the Northwest Paper mill in Cloquet in 1960... Full story
Shirley L. (Waydula) Smith, 84, of Cloquet passed away Oct. 4, 2023, at Twin Ports Health Services in Superior, Wisconsin. Shirley was born on Sept. 20, 1939, in Shovel Lake, Minnesota to Peter and Ina (Hunter) Waydula. Shirley attended Greenway High School in Coleraine until meeting, and marrying the love of her life, Dale Smith, on Jan. 28, 1956. Together they worked in the bakery business in a few states, until eventually owning and operating Ed's Bakery in Cloquet for 18 years. Shirley... Full story
