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Manfred Anton "Manny" Spendler of Venice, Florida died unexpectedly at home Feb. 23, 2023. He was born in Dorsten, Germany to Alfred and Cecilla Spendler on March 13, 1938. In 1955, at the age of 17, he came to America to visit his Aunt Marie in Mahnomen, Minnesota. He loved it here. In 1957, he joined the U.S. Air Force, serving four years. In 1962, he met the love of his life, Sally Wheaton. They were married in 1964. The same time he became a citizen of the United States. They had one son,...
Blanche Mae "Sue" Karjala, 90, of Cloquet passed away May 25, 2023, at Essentia Health Miller-Dwan, with her family by her side. She was born on March 29, 1933, in Jamestown, North Dakota to Herman and Minnie (Dietz) Clemens. Blanche loved many things, but her life centered around her love for her family, and her family centered around her. Taking the camper to the lake and fishing is a common family memory, along with rowdy games of marbles and Yahtzee around her kitchen table. You could...
Anthony J. Mullen, 60, passed away after a long battle with cancer on May 26, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Yelda; parents, Patricia and Jerome; siblings, Michael Andrew and Elizabeth Meseke; nephew Michael A. Mullen and niece Devin Meseke; brother-in-law David Meseke; he was son-in-law to Nihaf and Bingul Aydin of Turkey, brother-in-law to Erol and Delilah Aydin, and uncle to Aleera and Lylah Aydin. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 23 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church,...
Duane Gurneau, 90, of Lakeville, Minnesota, passed away on Dec. 16, 2022. Duane was born Nov. 1, 1932 in Cloquet, where he resided for 37 years. He played football in high school, in the bygone era of leather helmets and no face guards, and was a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan. A burial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at All Saints Cemetery, 19795 Holyoke Avenue in Lakeville. His two sons, Vincent and Wade Gurneau, and family will be present. Pine Knot News, June 2,...
Donna Mae Baker, 91, of Cloquet passed away May 24, 2023 at Barnes Care Assisted Living in Esko. She was born to Stanley and Martha (Shurcek) Tillman. Donna was united in marriage to Jerome Baker on Aug. 2, 1950. They spent 66 wonderful years together. Donna was a homemaker, wonderful cook and a great gardener. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jerome; two brothers and five sisters; and a granddaughter, Amie Baker. She is survived by daughters Linda (Larry) Ragland, and Doreen...
Patricia Caroline Johnson, 89, of Elk River passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Guardian Angels by the Lake with her daughters by her side. Patricia was born Sept. 14, 1933, to Joseph and Sena (Madsen) Weckert. She was born and raised in Cloquet, attending Cloquet schools, and graduating in 1952. She was also known as “Patsy” by her Weckert family and husband. Patricia married her high school sweetheart, Donald Johnson, on Sept. 12, 1953. They lived in Cloquet until Don entered the U.S. Air Force, then lived in Tampa, Florida from 1954 to 195...
Mary Lou (Olness) Slininger, age 67, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023, at REM Fairview house in Cloquet, Minnesota. Mary Lou Olness was born on November 17, 1955 in Bagley, Minnesota to parents Gorde and Viola (Johnson) Olness. As an infant, Mary Lou moved with her family to Gonvick, Minnesota where she spent her elementary and junior high years at Gonvick and Clearbrook. She attended Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and graduated from there in 1974. Following...
John "Jack" Harold Dahl, 88, of Cloquet, MN passed away Thursday June 1, 2023, at Community Memorial Hospital. He was born January 7, 1935, in Minneapolis, MN to Harold and Marlowe (Stewart) Dahl. John graduated from Carlton High School in 1954. He married the love of his life, Margery Olsen on August 30, 1958. He served in the Army National Guard. John enjoyed his many years working at Potlach where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. Retirement was spent watching his grandchildren...
Sharon Sue Nystrom, age 79, of Cloquet, MN entered the spiritual world on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Silverbrook Cemetery in Wrenshall, MN followed by a luncheon at the Fond du Lac Language and Cultural Center. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th Street, Cloquet....
Pamela Joy Wait, age 65 of Carlton, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family and friends after a brief battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Loven (Joel Heaslip), sons, Gerald Novacinski and Jacob Loons (Zeb Petersen); her “man friend” of 17 years, Jim Schiff, who cared for her like a princess, and his daughter Lonna Leghart (Jonathan) and grandson Alexander; the absolute joys of her life, grandchildren Alex Loven, Jazzy Nov...
John Everett Stillwell, 78, of Orr, Minnesota (formerly of Cloquet) went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully, on May 9, 2023, at his home with his loving wife by his side. John was born on January 1, 1945 in Carlton, MN. John was a member of the 148th Fighter Wing, where he retired with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant in 2001, after 30-plus years of “playing with airplanes” as he called it. John enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, including his many fishing trips to Alaska, winters away from Min...
Kathryn Joy Crotteau, 72, of Hermantown and formerly of Cloquet, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center. From the day she was born until the day she left this earth, Kathy was a ball of energy and faced life’s challenges with a combination of grit, determination and humor that can only be described as her “Kathy-ness.” But above all, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be remembered for her beaming smile, her war...
Sherman W. Johnson, 84, of Cloquet passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Waterview Estates in Two Harbors. Sherman was born on March 31, 1939 in Esko to Hugo and Norma Johnson. Sherman graduated from Esko High School and continued his education at the University of Minnesota Duluth. He married Gail on Nov. 14, 1978. Sherman was honorably discharged after serving diligently in Vietnam. He loved football and basketball. He and his team were the first to go to state for Esko School and enter the...
Rollin Drew Martini, 79, of Cloquet passed away from complications of Parkinson’s disease on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Silver Bay. He was born to Alice (Mathison, Martini) Niemi and Roy Martini in Duluth, and grew up in the Big Lake area of Cloquet. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and served for three years. He was stationed in Germany, where he met his wife, Sylvia. He had a long career as an accountant at Potlatch and manager of a credit union. Rollin had a zest for life a...
Russell R. “Russ” Olson, 74, of Wrenshall passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born May 25, 1948, in Cloquet. He was the son of Henry and LaVerne (Stadin) Olson of Holyoke. Russ graduated from Wrenshall High School in 1967. Following graduation, Russ served his country in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. He worked as a millwright at Conwed in Cloquet and other various locations. Russ was baptized, confirmed and a member of the Lutheran Church. He was a...
Thomas Edward Wentz, 82, of Saginaw passed away May 22, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. A memorial service will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 30 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Twig. Visitation will be held one hour prior, with a lunch to follow the service. Interment with military honors will be at 3 p.m. at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Saginaw. Tom was born Aug. 22, 1940, to Russell Edward and Josephine Elizabeth (Pearson) Wentz in Duluth. He was rai...
Edward Lee “Ed” Gotzh, 57, formerly of Cloquet, passed away March 18, 2023 in Springdale, Arkansas. Family and friends are invited to an informal gathering 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 1 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet. David Ray Brown, 75, of Wrenshall passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service Tuesday, May 30 at Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St., Cloquet. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Saginaw following the lunch. Kat...
Ronald Rae Willis Jr. was born Nov. 12, 1983, to Ronald Sr. and Jean (Edgar) Willis in Grayling, Michigan. He was baptized at Greensky Hill, with godparents Jim and Thelma Carothers. Ronald grew up in Gaylord, Michigan, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing football, basketball, baseball, bowling and darts. Ronald excelled at academics in high school and was a dedicated football player (All County 1999; All State Honorable Mention 2000; Captain 2001; and All State 2001). Ronald was...
Kathy Lee Lahti was born on June 4, 1951, to Edward and Jennie (Korby) Klemovich in Cloquet. She grew up in Cloquet and graduated from Cloquet High School. Kathy worked at First National Bank, Diamond Brands and The Depot. She also worked for Upper Lakes Food for 20 years until retiring in 2018. Kathy enjoyed crafting, bowling and watching squirrels. She especially enjoyed sleepovers with her grandchildren, supporting them at their sporting events, and spending time with her family. Kathy passed away May 13, 2023, at the Cuyuna Regional Medical...
Donna Mae Hoffman-Rabideaux, 61, of Carlton passed away May 7, 2023, after a fierce four-year battle with mesothelioma cancer. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet, and will continue from 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 24 until the 11 a.m. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis Catholic Church in Carlton. Inurnment with military honors will follow at St. Francis Cemetery. Donna was born on May 26, 1961, in Cloquet to Peter and Lydia (Dertinger)...
LeRoy Reuben Kantola, 80, of Proctor passed away May 11, 2023, under hospice care at his home. Nelson Funeral Care has been entrusted with arrangements. Inurnment will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 12 at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery–Duluth in Saginaw. A luncheon and celebration of life will follow at Thomson Township Hall in Esko. LeRoy was born on Aug. 24, 1942, in Waukegan, Illinois to Reuben and Martha (Johnson) Kantola. He spent the majority of his childhood in Esko and graduated f...
Lorraine A. Dissell, 90, of Esko passed away March 28, 2023. Lorraine was born in Blackduck on Sept. 9, 1932, the seventh child born to George and Mary Sefcik. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Douglas R. Dissell; brothers George, John, Milen and Leonard; and sisters, Mary, Lydia, Pauline, Victoria and Donna. She is survived by her brother Donald; many nieces and nephews; special friends Bonnie and Nicole Ritchie; and stepson, Jeff Dissell. Private family interment will be...
Judith Rae (Garrett) Livingston died Oct. 30, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cloquet. Kathleen Rose Johnson, 81, of Cloquet passed away April 17, 2023, at Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital. Visitation: 12 p.m. until the 1 p.m. Celebration of Life Sunday, May 21 at Hope Lutheran Church, 4093 Munger Shaw Road in Cloquet. Lunch will be served following the service at the Solway Town Hall. Precilla Marcella Niemiec, 93, of Cloquet passed away Oct. 31, 2022. A celebration of l...
Richard Earl "Dick" Dombrowski, 75, of Esko died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Hilltop Healthcare in Duluth as a result of Alzheimer's disease. Per Dick's wishes, his body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at Epiphany Parish Holy Family Catholic Church, 722 North Adams Ave, Mason City, Iowa. Visitation is 10 a.m. until the Celebration of Life at 11 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023. A private burial service will be at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery in Mason, Iowa. Dick was born Feb....
Gary E. Welton, 77, of Cloquet passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in his home. He was born in Cloquet on Dec. 28, 1945, the son of James and Ida (Johnson) Welton. Gary was married to Marlene Trettel and together they raised their daughter, Kelly. He was employed with the Cloquet school district as a special education teacher and community education director for many years. He also taught for the McGregor school district in the field of special education and also coached girls basketball....
