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Robert E. Truman, 79, of Cloquet passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 4, 1943, to Melvin and Gladys Truman. He married Michelle Privette on Oct. 14, 2000. Bob was an iron worker by trade, took joy in being a member of the Iron Workers Local 512, and worked for Boldt Construction for over 30 years. He was of service to his church, community and his country. He was a member of the National Guard, where he was an amazing cook. Bob enjoyed square dancing,... Full story
Daniel Robert Thelen was born on July 6, 1934, to Valentine and Helen (Anderson) Thelen in Orr. He went to school in Barnum. Dan was united in marriage to Nancy Jean Leno on Nov. 26, 1955. Together, they made their home in Atkinson. They later moved to Cloquet. He worked at Conwed Corporation for a short time and then was self-employed owner at many local businesses. Dan enjoyed hunting and fishing in Alaska, Colorado and Mexico. He also enjoyed farming on his family farm. Dan's motto was, "If... Full story
Elvera Marie Maki, 92, passed away peacefully at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton on Aug. 20, 2023. She was born July 22, 1931, to Charles and Alva Olson in Aitkin. Elvera was very energetic and enjoyed her daily walks. She loved conversations with friends at the senior center. She loved sharing life stories with friends and family. She had a big heart and a lot of love for everyone. Elvera was a faithful member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church as well as the VFW Auxiliary. She especially... Full story
Alda Lorraine Twite, 98, of Cloquet died peacefully Aug. 19, 2023 in Sunnyside Health Care in Cloquet. She was born Feb. 17, 1925, in Hammer, South Dakota to Elmer and Ellen Peterson. She was raised in nearby Sisseton. Alda married Lyle Irving Twite in November 1951 in Webster, South Dakota. Together they made a wonderful home. She enjoyed being a mother and taking care of her family, church, and other people who came into her life. Alda worked for Pine Ridge Homes from 1980 to 1986. Alda was a... Full story
Christopher Scott Parker, 35, of Duluth passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in his home. He was born on Sept. 3, 1987, to Scott Alan Parker and Patricia Ann Schwartz. Christopher attended Pike Lake Elementary School and Proctor public schools. Christopher worked as a school bus driver for Proctor schools starting in 2014. He loved his job and all the children he drove to school. Christopher loved to gather all his friends and family together. He especially loved his nieces, whom he... Full story
Charles William “Chuck” Pfisthner, 92, of Cloquet passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, surrounded by his family at Evergreen Knoll in Cloquet. He was born Jan. 3, 1931, in Morris, Minnesota to Charles and Delma Pfisthner. Chuck was a dedicated person, even at a young age when he decided to leave school after the eighth grade to go and work at logging camps. Then he joined the U.S. Army, reaching the rank of sergeant by the time he was discharged. Chuck married Gloria Ranta on Sept. 15, 195... Full story
Dennis M. “Denny” Breitkreutz, 76, of Eagan passed away Aug. 10, 2023, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul. He was born Aug. 13, 1946, in Carlton, the son of Melvin and Dorothy (Larson) Breitkreutz. Denny served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cloquet before moving to Eagan in 1986. Dennis enjoyed working on old cars. He had worked as an asbestos abator for the United Steelworkers Union at many places around the Twin Cit... Full story
Richard E. “Rich” Holmi, 71, of Esko passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, surrounded by his family at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born Jan. 26, 1952, in Esko, the son of Arne and Gladyce (Randa) Holmi. Rich graduated from Esko High School in 1970. He worked at St. Mary’s Hospital (now Essentia) in Duluth and most recently for Jack Link’s in Wisconsin. Rich was an avid hunter and fisherman and also enjoyed trapping, bicycling, street ministry, and photography. He was very religious... Full story
Ryan Paul Hogan, 41, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Aug. 3, 2023, at Hennepin County Medical Center. Born on April 8, 1982, in Minneapolis, Ryan was a lifelong resident of Minneapolis. He attended school at Fulton Elementary and DeLaSalle High School there, graduating from DeLaSalle in 2000. He was a Cub Scout and a Boy Scout. His many friends and relatives will miss his sense of humor, kindness and friendship. Ryan is survived by his parents, Dan and Rebecca Hogan, who grew... Full story
Donna Mae Frigon, age 89 of Cloquet, Minnesota died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, Minnesota. A memorial ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. The visitation will be one hour prior to the ceremony. Inurnment will be held at New Calvary Cemetery in Cloquet. A luncheon will follow at the funeral home. To sign an online registry, please visit www.nelsonfuneralcare.net.... Full story
Janet R. Bodin died peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet, Minnesota at the age of 82 years, one month, and six days. She was born on Wednesday, July 2, 1941, to Paul and Rose (Borin) Pohjola in Cloquet where she was raised and earned her education. Janet was united in marriage to Warner Bodin on April 16, 1960. During her career, Janet held several positions with the Skyline Café, Skogomos Department Store, and the Carlton High School kitchen, but... Full story
Ina Blanch (Line) Jobe, 87, of Mahtowa, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in her home with family by her side. She was born Ja. 11, 1936, to Rufus and Hazel (Smith) Line in Cromwell. She went to school at Eagle Lake and Cromwell, graduating in 1955. Ina married Marlin Jobe in 1956, together they raised six children in the Cromwell-Wright area until 1965, when they moved to a farm in Mahtowa. Ina attended 4-H and later helped with Mahtowa’s 4-H club. She was a homemaker until her youngest c... Full story
Lawrence Louis Kubis, “Cub,” 90, of Saginaw passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. Lawrence was born Oct. 13, 1932, to Lawrence Sr. and Laverna Kubis in Jamestown, North Dakota. He was raised in Courtney and Jamestown, North Dakota, later moving to Saginaw, Minnesota. At the age of 12 he graduated from eighth grade then went to work on a thrashing crew. Lawrence worked for several construction companies before he married Pauline Pederson in 1955. He helped build the bento... Full story
Robert “Bob” Ray Luing, 92, of Mahtowa, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at Barnes Care in Esko. He was born April 20, 1931, to Virgil and Belle Luing in Worthington, Minnesota. He was raised on the family farm and attended the one-room school, participating in Future Farmers of America and 4-H, graduating in 1948. Bob attended the University of Minnesota agriculture college after graduation. He married Faith on Dec. 3, 1951. Shortly after, Bob enlisted in the Army. He served in South Kor... Full story
Lee Ann Nicholson, 74 passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 in St. Paul. She was born in Cloquet Dec. 22, 1948, to Everett and Lorraine Bassett. She attended Cloquet High School followed by Minneapolis Business College. She married Morrie Nicholson on Dec. 30, 1967 in Rapid City, South Dakota. She quickly became a mother to two daughters whom she primarily stayed at home caring for before starting her working years. The family lived briefly in South St. Paul before settling into their Cottage... Full story
Douglas George Halverson, 72, passed away July 30, 2023, after a brief illness with ALS, surrounded by his family. He was born on Oct. 20, 1950, the son of George and Germaine Halverson in Coniston, Ontario. Doug graduated from Michigan Technological University with a degree in metallurgical engineering in 1973. He was united in marriage to Toni Lee Dal Santo on July 27, 1974. His career in metallurgy brought him and his family to Minnesota in 1976, and during his career he worked for Hanna... Full story
Betty Joyce Isaacson, 83, of Cloquet passed away July 30, 2023, at Essentia Health hospital in Duluth. She was born July 23, 1940, in Kalevala Township, the daughter of Carl and Eva (Anderson) Mattson. Betty graduated from Cromwell High School in 1958 and was united in marriage to Larry Isaacson on July 28, 1956. She worked as a cashier at Red Owl and SuperOne for many years. Betty was a faithful member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cloquet, Ladies of Kalevala, and the Sampo Association.... Full story
Sheila Maureen Rudnicki, 80, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. Sheila was born in Cloquet on July 24, 1943, to Allan and Florence Maghan. She enjoyed being a mother. Her hobbies included going for walks, watching old movies and getting lost in a good book. Sheila felt blessed with good friends and a wonderful family. She loved her children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and friends beyond measure. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Allan... Full story
Gary Lee Quick, 81, of Kettle River passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Duluth. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Woody’s Shop, 2496 S Finn Road in Kettle River from 2 p.m. to dusk Thursday, Aug. 3. Atkins Northland Funeral Home.... Full story
Douglas George Halverson, 72, passed away July 30, 2023, after a brief illness with ALS, surrounded by his family. He was born on Oct. 20, 1950, the son of George and Germaine Halverson in Coniston, Ontario. Doug graduated from Michigan Technological University with a degree in metallurgical engineering in 1973. He was united in marriage to Toni Lee Dal Santo on July 27, 1974. His career in metallurgy brought him and his family to Minnesota in 1976, and during his career he worked for Hanna... Full story
Renee Claire Jeanne Gasper-Line passed away at 1:50 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born Sept. 7, 1929, in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. She recalled a happy childhood growing up with her four brothers. Renee attended an all-girls Catholic school, where she learned to speak four languages, Luxembourgish, German, French and English. Prayers were held before class each day until her country became occupied by the Germans in World War II. After that, class began with all the children... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
