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James "Putz" Henry Gatchell, 90, of Villa Vista in Cromwell passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. He was born May 4, 1934, in Fargo, the son of Charles and Pearly (Pope) Getchell. As a child he moved to Menahga, Minnesota, working the farm with his family and learning his life skill of a self-taught mechanic, later working at Stock Tire and Cloquet Transit, retiring at age 62. During his retirement years, he enjoyed spending time at his cabin in Bena,...
Judith G. Skelton, 81, of Esko, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born Sept. 27, 1943, in Duluth, the daughter of Walter and Ilta (Ketola) Forstie. Judy graduated from Esko High School in 1961. She married Roger Skelton Oct. 14, 1961. She later attended the College of St. Scholastica as a nontraditional student. She had a long career at St. Scholastica as a grant reporting specialist, retiring in 2015. Judy was an avid Vikings...
Marjorie Stone Christofferson, 69, passed away at home with her family on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 succumbing to ALS. Margi was born to Vernon and Norma Stone in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Dec. 3, 1954. Margi graduated from Alma High School in Wisconsin in 1972 and later earned a degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout. She was an educator for the Singer Company, where she met her husband, Doug Christofferson. Margi was also employed as a manager at Sofro Fabrics, the purchasing project...
Kathleen Louise Ahlgren, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Richmond, Minnesota on Sept. 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born March 30th, 1942, in Clarissa, Minnesota. She lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to those around her. Kathy graduated from Cloquet High School in 1960 and married Ron, the love of her life, on Sept. 8, 1962. Kathy earned her certification as an X-ray technician in 1962 and went on to wo...
Mary Jean Erickson, 88, peacefully passed away, comforted by her family, on Sept. 24, 2024. She was born April 2, 1936, to Roy and Josephine (Kupsc) Weedman in Cloquet. Mary graduated from Cloquet High School in 1954. Following graduation, she worked as a secretary for the Wood Conversion Company (now USG) in Cloquet. She married Edwin Erickson on March 2, 1957. She was a stay-at-home mom for her three children, actively supporting their education and outside activities. Mary also gave of her...
Corinne Louise Carlblom, 89, of Cloquet, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth. Corinne was born Oct. 11, 1934, in Hartley, Iowa to Maynard and Goldie Olson. She was raised on a farm in southern Minnesota and graduated from Mountain Lake High School. After high school, she got married in Mountain Lake and raised five children. Job opportunities took their family to Windom, Waseca, and Cloquet. She later settled in a beautiful home in Hermantown. With hard...
Violet Wendla Eckman, 96, of Cloquet, passed away Oct. 4, 2024. She was born June 13, 1928, to Charles and Wendla Lindquist in Duluth. At the age of 2, Vi’s family moved to Arthyde, Minnesota, in Aitkin County, near her grandparents farm. Vi’s parents had migrated from Finland. She attended school through eighth grade, after which she went to McGregor High School, where she graduated as salutatorian in 1946. She went on to attend Carey-Gaspard School of Business in Duluth. On May 25, 1955, she married George Raymond Eckman. The couple liv...
Marie Judith Hunt, 88, of Cloquet, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at St Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, with her children by her side. She was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Astoria, Oregon to Theodore and Ann (Sodervick) Niemi. The family moved to the Brookston area in 1945. After graduating from Brookston High School, Marie worked at the former Northwest Paper Company’s general office in Cloquet. She married John Hunt on Aug. 5, 1955, and they were married for 69 years. She enjoyed family and friends, coo...
Judith Arlene Rosicky, 82, of Cromwell died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at Villa Court in Cromwell. She was born Dec. 22, 1941, in Duluth to Lyle and Ellen Lanhart. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Rosicky; special friend, Bud Olson; twin infant girls; siblings and parents. Judy is survived by her sons, Mark (Denise) Warner of Tennesee, Todd (Erica) Warner of Montana, Scott (Angie) Warner of Illinois, Tyson (Christine) Warner of Minnesota, and Ryan Warner (Michelle) of...
Gloria Jean Mike, age 84, passed away Oct. 5, 2024 at New Perspectives, Cloquet. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Elsie Wolpern and brother, Robert Wolpern. She is survived by children: Bob Chaussee (Jenni), Terry Chaussee, and Sherry Mike; grandchildren: Ryan (Dakotah) Chaussee, Kyle and Kaleb Lamb. A Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St, Cloquet....
Janice Loy Kangas, 78 of Esko, Minnesota and longtime resident of Willow Lake and Watertown, South Dakota, died Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth of an unexpected hemorrhagic stroke. She was born April 11, 1946, to Alfred and Mable (Trevithick) Warkenthien of Willow Lake, SD. Janice was married to Gary Kangas from Bryant, SD on August 13, 1966. Janice held various administrative assistant positions outside the home in Watertown and Duluth., but s...
Sharon Lynn (Lowell) Sell, 78, of Carlton passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Aspirus-St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born March 7, 1946, to Martin and Shirley (Rodd) Lowell in Gary, Indiana. She grew up in the Cloquet area and graduated from Esko High School in 1964. In December of 1973, Sharon married Frank Sell, and the two were blessed with almost 30 years together. They filled these years with memories of hunting, fishing, traveling, and raising their family. Sharon worked at t...
Sandra Darlene Tester, known affectionately as "Sandy," passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2024, in Austin, Texas at the age of 80. Born April 23, 1944, in Duluth, Sandy grew up in Cloquet, where she met and married her childhood sweetheart, Thomas "Tom" Tester, on Dec. 3, 1960. Shortly thereafter, their first child, Barbara, was born, followed by their second daughter, Wendy. Sandy helped support the family as a well-regarded hairdresser until her kids were older, when she followed her dream...
LaVerne Stone Zack, 96, passed away Aug. 14, 2024, at the Covenant Living Hospice Center in Golden Valley, Minnesota. A celebration of life will be held 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. LaVerne was born June 19, 1928, to Helen and Thor Stone in Chicago. Her parents moved back to the Duluth-Superior area, and LaVerne attended school in Duluth, graduating from Cathedral High School in 1944 at age 16. She attended Duluth Junior College while working full-time as an operator for N...
Mary Hovis, 96, of Cloquet passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Evergreen Senior Living with family by her side. Visitation for Mary will be at 10 a.m. until the time of her funeral service at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery....
Helen Edith Follett McCullough, 91, formerly of Cloquet, passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2024, in Marriott-Slaterville, Utah. She was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Moose Lake. Helen spent her life enriching those around her with her kindness and vibrant spirit. She married the love of her life, William ("Bill") Francis McCullough, on July 7, 1952. Together they were blessed with three wonderful children: Judi, Mike, and Bruce. Helen and Bill joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...
Lela Faye (Heckman) Tuominen, 89, passed away Sept. 19, 2024, at Brooke Manor in Brookston, where she resided for the last five years. She was born in Runeberg Township near Menahga, Minnesota July 15, 1935, to Nels and Aina Heckman. Lela graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth in 1953 and was married to Eugene Tuominen on June 29, 1957. Lela was an excellent bowler and avid fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. She enjoyed gardening and baking. She adored her grandchildren and...
Lois Luann Johnson, 92, passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2024, surrounded by her family at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born to Oscar and Rose (St. Germain) Larson on July 31, 1932, and was a lifelong resident of Carlton. Lois attended Carlton schools and graduated from Carlton High School. She was confirmed at Bethesda Lutheran Church. She raised her children in Carlton, enjoyed spending time with her family and loved her grandchildren. Lois retired from Stearns...
Barbara A. Nelson, 78 of Cloquet, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living. She was born Feb. 6, 1946, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Costigan) Wappes. Barbara attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Cloquet High School. She was married to Michael Nelson on April 16, 1966. Before marriage, she worked in the general office for Northwest Paper in Cloquet. Following that, she was a stay-at-home mom and later a stay-at-home...
Ben "Boy" Shabiash, 54, a lifelong resident of the Sawyer Community, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. He was born July 12, 1970, to Vincent and Sandra (Eno) Shabiash. Boy graduated from Carlton High School in 1988. He was employed with the Fond du Lac Reservation for 26 years, serving as the Sawyer Center maintenance supervisor. He was married to Kimberly Luing on Aug. 23, 2003. Boy was an avid collector of sports memorabilia of all kinds, including historical and political items, and we...
Eric Paul Taylor, originally from New Orleans, went to meet Jesus on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria Dietz Taylor; his beloved sons, Eric Taylor II, James (Rebecca) Taylor; and daughter, Nissa Dietz; loving grandchildren, Freya, Jaiden, Landon, and Devina; beloved brothers, Lane (Brian) O'Brien, Christopher (Charlene) Taylor, Robert (Bing) Kampen; nephews, Donovan, Daniel and Kasey; niece, Katelyn; and many nieces and nephews in Louisiana. Eric is preceded in...
Lloyd A. Layon, 91, of Kettle River died Sept. 2, 2024, in New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet. He was born July 13, 1933, in Moose Lake to Elmer and Amelia (Sippola) Layon. Lloyd grew up in Silver Township and attended school in Kettle River and later Moose Lake, graduating in 1951. He attended Hibbing State Junior College and received his associate's degree in nursing. Lloyd proudly served in the U.S. Army as a medical corpsman from 1953 to 1955. On April 4, 1959, Lloyd married Joyce...
Bonnie Lee Norlander, 76, of Cloquet passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sept. 6, 2024, at Diamond Willow in Cloquet. She was born July 17, 1948, to Harold and Clarice (Houvde) Hughes in Duluth. She attended school in Duluth and spent her childhood growing up as one of seven children. During her adulthood, she worked incredibly hard to raise her family and make sure they had what they needed. She worked for many years at Lake Haven Manor before retiring. Bonnie married Kenneth...
We celebrate the life of Larry Wayne Beckstrom. Larry passed away after a long, hard-fought battle with lung cancer. It was a life well-lived. Larry was born Oct. 8, 1941, in Duluth. He grew up in Cloquet and attended Cloquet High School, and graduated from University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in education. Larry was a teacher in Carlton, worked for the Department of Natural Resources in Grand Rapids, and eventually settled in as Carlton's city clerk for 27 years. He lived most of his...
Kayla Rose "Kayla Beans" Lewis (Aaswaa Miigwan), 22, of the Fond du Lac Reservation passed away Sept. 3, 2024. Kayla was born Feb. 4, 2002, in Roseau, Minnesota. She graduated from Carlton High School in 2020 and was an excellent student. During her time here, Kayla made countless memories with her grandparents and worked alongside her grandpa at Black Bear Golf Course since high school. Kayla had an incredible bond with her sister Larissa "Isa" and best friend Tiyana "T," and the three were...
