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Leonard Edward Lind, 77, of Barnum passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, in Essentia Health Hospital in Moose Lake. He was born on Oct. 4, 1945, in Carlton to Paul and Alice Lind. Once Leonard graduated from high school, he joined the U.S. Army in 1965. Leonard was awarded the National Defense Service Medal; Combat Infantry Badge, 1st Award; two Overseas Service bars; Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960); Marksman marksmanship...
Rollin Drew Martini, 79, of Cloquet passed away May 20, 2023. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. celebration of life on Monday, July 31 at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 204 Fifth St. in Carlton. A luncheon will follow the service....
Robert Chadwick "Bob" Emerson, 88, of Carlton passed away July 4, 2023, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. Bob was born on Aug. 9, 1934, to Oluf and Helen (Chadwick) Emerson in Oxboro, Minnesota, where he spent the first years of his childhood. In the seventh grade, Bob and his family relocated to Isle, where he graduated from high school, having excelled at sports, and was proud to have received an award from the community for outstanding citizenship. He began his secondary education at...
Michael Mcneill Gillmor, 88, of Cloquet passed away peacefully July 6, 2023. An evening visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 20 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. Visitation will continue at 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, July 21 at Nelson Funeral Care. A lunch reception will follow. Interment will be held at New Calvary Cemetery in Cloquet. Michael was born in Cloquet to Earl and Margaret (Arthur) Gillmor on March 29, 1935, the youngest of three children. He lived...
Carol Ann Keuten Zimm of Esko passed away May 20, 2023, in Cloquet. She was born Aug. 5, 1947, in Duluth. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Zimm, and her parents, James and Elsie Keuten. She is survived by her brothers, James Jr. and family, and Craig and family, and aunt Dorothy, all of Duluth; and aunts Bernice and Bonnie of Floodwood. Pine Knot News July 14, 2023...
Alyce Louise Henninger passed to be with her husband and her Lord on July 1, 2023, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She grew up on a dairy farm in the rural area near Nemadji, a few miles east of Barnum. Alyce attended Central School, Nemadji and Barnum High School. She went to work after high school at the Barnum Creamery. On May 27, 1949, she married Edwin Ralph Henninger, also of the Nemadji area. They attended the Brethren Church near Nemadji until it closed, and then attended the...
Marlene Anne Ninteman, 85, of Carlton passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Inter-Faith Care in Carlton. Marlene was born on July 21, 1937, to Frank and Viola (Schmitz) Ninteman in Duluth. She grew up in Carlton, and lived in Carlton throughout her life. Marlene graduated from high school in 1955. Following high school, she did daycare and later worked as a seamstress for the Stearns manufacturing plant in Carlton for many years. Later in life, she moved to Villa Vista Assisted Living in Cromwell. In April, 2023, Marlene moved to Inter-Faith...
Karen L. Smith, 77, passed away July 4, 2023, at St. Mary's hospital in Duluth, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicago on May 3, 1946, to Gust and Louise (Denmeyer) Swanson. Karen graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She also received a Specialist equivalent from the University of Wisconsin Superior. She was a school psychologist with the Cloquet school district for 21 years and was a guardian ad litem for six...
Shirley I. Hart-Mingus, 87, of Wright passed away April 27, 2023, at Suncoast Hospice in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was born Aug. 26, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Hart and Hazel (Graff) Hart; brothers, Neil Hart and Lyle Hart; and grandson Randy (Bear) Leithe. Survivors include her daughters, Crystal Mingus of Minneapolis, Valerie (Michael) Zumbusch of Buffalo, Jacqueline (Jim) Wolaver of St. Petersburg, Gale (Paul) Geske of Brooklyn Park, and Luci Mingus of...
It is with profound sadness that the family of Virginia Ann Zezulka, of Esko, announces her passing on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Duluth, at the age of 81. She was born on Nov. 21, 1941, to Frank and Katherine Katchmark in Sturgeon Lake. Virginia graduated from Willow River High School in 1959, where she loved cheerleading - "Go Wildcats" - and spending time with her friends. Her hobbies included gardening, fishing, spending time at Rosemarie's cabin and hanging out with her kids and grandkids on...
Gene Clarence Paulson, 92, of Cloquet, was guided into eternal life on June 29, 2023, surrounded by his family at Solvay Hospice House. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, July 12 at Elim Lutheran Church in Blackhoof Township. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. service. Inurnment will be at the Elim Lutheran Church Cemetery. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall. Gene was born Jan. 3, 1931, at home on his parents' dairy farm in Blackhoof Valley. A nearby...
Janelle Marie Bryant, 64 of Cloquet, died on Feb. 5. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cloquet VFW. Inurnment will be at New Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet....
Cornelia Marjorie Ballou, 91, of Barnum passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at New Perspective in Barnum. Cora was born June 14, 1932, in Kettle River to Steven and Adelaide Tomczak. She began learning in the one-room school in Kettle River, later attending and graduating from Moose Lake High School in 1950. Cora lived in Duluth and married Leland Ballou on Dec. 27, 1955, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Split Rock Township. She was employed by Kelly Furniture as a bookkeeper. The couple later...
Elizabeth "Betty" Bonham, 97, of Duluth, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at St. Ann's Residence. She was born Oct. 15, 1925, in Duluth, the daughter of Nicholas and Bertha (Giesen) Faustich. Betty graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1943 with honors. She worked for Marshall-Wells for five years and then for MetLife Insurance until marrying F. Warren Bonham on July 29, 1950. They lived in the Woodland neighborhood of Duluth for five years and moved to Sunnyside in Cloquet where they...
Kurt L. Nelson, 58, of Duluth, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his home. He was born July 11, 1964, in Cloquet, the son of Kenneth and Gladys (Konsti) Nelson. Kurt graduated from Cloquet High School in 1982. He worked for Potlatch and Sappi in Cloquet for more than 33 years. Kurt enjoyed hunting and fishing and working on small engines. He grew up attending and was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cloquet. Kurt was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Nelson; niece, Kacey...
Roy E. Dickison, 89, of Cloquet, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Franciscan Health Center in Duluth with family at his side. He was born April 3, 1934, in Cass Lake, Minnesota, the son of Howard and Eva (Strong) Dickison. Roy served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and received the National Defense Service Medal and a Purple Heart. He was a past commander and continuing member of the Carl Anderson American Legion Post 262 of Cloquet for 68 years. He worked many years with...
Debra "Deb" Slatten, 63, of Midway Township, died suddenly Thursday, June 29, 2023, of a cardiac event. Deb was born April 1, 1960, in Cloquet to Theodore and Marjorie (Seboe) Hillman. She was thin, athletic, and seemingly in perfect health when something went catastrophically wrong. Deb's law enforcement career started at the age of 15, with the Carlton County Sheriff's Office as a clerk. Deb graduated from Wrenshall High School and earned a law enforcement degree from Bemidji State...
Burton O. Peterson, 93, passed away June 25, 2023, at Evergreen Senior Living in Cloquet with his loving family by his side. He was born June 15, 1930, in Mahtowa. Burton graduated from Barnum High School, and held various jobs in the Mahtowa and Cloquet area before serving in the U.S. Army. He then worked for Potlatch for 36 years. Burton owned and operated a beef farm in Mahtowa for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being with his family, and especially being Santa Claus at Christmas...
Lee James Anderson, 36, of Cloquet passed into his Father's arms on May 29, 2023. God sent this "special needs" child into this world to spread joy, laughter and sunshine to all who knew him. Lee attended Winterquist Elementary, where his classmates accepted him unconditionally, showing him compassion, understanding and friendship. Lee graduated from Esko High School in 2007. Lee was preceded in death by his mother, Joanne; grandparents, Bruce and Lois Anderson and Lloyd and Joyce Sletten; and h...
Irene M. Peterson, 87, of Barnum died peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on Oct. 28, 1935, in Mahtowa to Herbert and Jennie Olson. Irene grew up east of Barnum and attended Central School. She worked as a nanny in West Duluth and later worked at Wood Conversion/Conwed (USG) in Cloquet for 16 years. On Dec. 27, 1969, Irene married Donald D. Peterson in Barnum. After their daughter, Kelly Jo, was born, Irene became a stay-at-home mom and...
Ralph Allen Paulson Sr. passed away on June 16, 2023, at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth at the age of 88. He was born on Jan. 6, 1935, to Kelly and Ruth (Olson) Paulson on a dairy farm in Mahtowa. Ralph grew up on the farm and graduated from Carlton High School in 1952. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on June 24, 1952, and served in the Korean War as an F-86 crew chief. During his service Ralph was married to Dolly Johnson on June 19, 1954, in Cloquet. He was honorably discharged on June 23...
Don Roy Pearson passed away peacefully in Sahuarita, Arizona on June 4, 2023, at age 86. He was born in Cloquet in April 1937 to Roy and Tina Pearson, and grew up on their farm in the Chub Lake area. He graduated from Carlton High School in 1955 and worked for Conwed (now USG), Gamble Lumber and Brenny Dahl Block. He was honorably discharged from the National Guard and was an honorary retiree of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Don was a dedicated charter member of the Carlton Area Lions club formed in April 1972. He and his wife,...
Duane Arntson, 98, of Esko, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Duane grew up and attended school in Cloquet. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served in the South Pacific during World War II. He received the Bronze Star Medal for service in combat. After the war, he attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis. He married Mary Sampson in July 1946. They celebrated 75 years of marriage. Duane worked at Potlatch for over 40 years while...
Richard D. Singpiel, 82, of Cloquet passed away June 18, 2023, at Essentia Health in Duluth. Dick was born June 8, 1941, in Cloquet, the son of Francis and Mae (Peterson) Singpiel. He graduated from Cloquet High School, the University of Minnesota Duluth, and the University of Minnesota. Dick was married to Mavis Pykkonen on Dec. 19, 1964. He was a teacher for Esko schools for many years, and was the yearbook, school paper and photography group advisor at Esko High School. Dick was a member of...
Virginia Rae Erikson of Eveleth passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Essentia Health in Duluth with her family by her side. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27 at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Carlton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A luncheon will follow. Virginia was born April 23, 1975, to Arlyn and Gladys (Hanson) Sievert in Cloquet. She graduated from Carlton High School, and enjoyed serving as a catcher and pitcher with the...
