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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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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)... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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.... Full story
Judith Rae (Garrett) Livingston died Oct. 30, 2022. Judith was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on May 20, 1941. She was the youngest of three sisters, born 13 and 10 years after Geraldine and Barbara. She attended the University of Nebraska, earning her bachelor of arts in elementary education; there, she met Ira "Ike" Livingston Jr. (III) and they married right after graduation. She taught elementary school in California before moving to Pennsylvania to start a family: her first son, Ira IV; two... Full story
Gail Dian Johnson, 73, of Mahtowa passed away Feb. 18, 2023. A gathering of friends and family will be held 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet.... Full story
Timothy A. “Tim” Haryu, 52, of Cloquet passed away April 27, 2023, at Miller-Dwan Hospital in Duluth, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 2, 1970, in Minneapolis, and graduated from Proctor High School in 1989. Tim also attended the University of Minnesota Duluth. He was united in marriage to Roxanne Beaulieu on May 4, 2011, in Las Vegas. Tim enjoyed camping, hunting and spending time with his family and friends at their seasonal cam... Full story
Shirley Marie Mead, 85, of Wrenshall passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, April 26, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born July 15, 1937, in Crosby, the daughter of Gladys (Wolford) and Melvin Bayliss. Shirley worked at the Junction Oasis truck stop for 30-plus years. She loved spending time with her family, playing cribbage, baking and camping. Most of all, she loved Duane, her husband of 66 years. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; mother and father-in-law, Fern and Ad... Full story
Donna M. Mundell, 85, of Carlton passed away April 26, 2023, in Maplewood. She was born Sept. 11, 1937, in Tracy, the daughter of William and Pearl (Keith) Hackett. Donna was united in marriage to Gerald Davis Mundell on July 24, 1959. She worked for many years as a baker at the Truck Stop in Carlton, and as a cook at Community Memorial Hospital from 1992 until retiring in 2003. Donna was also an Avon Lady for 30 years. Donna enjoyed quilting, ceramics and crafts, baking for family and friends,... Full story
Gary “The Handyman” Ojanen was born May 12, 1958, to Alvin and Violet Ojanen in Duluth. Gary passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 64. Gary graduated from Proctor High School in 1977. He loved the outdoors, and hunting was his passion, especially up at “The Farm,” where he shot numerous deer over the course of his life. He started working for UPS and at numerous jobs before landing a job at Potlatch, where he worked for more than 20 years. After that, he found his true calling... Full story
Wayne “Peewee” Francisco, 79, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. Visitation: Noon until the 1 p.m. Celebration of Life on Friday, May 12 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St., Cloquet. Burial will be in St. Matthews Lutheran Cemetery in Esko. Nancy Ann Maslowski, 79, of Cloquet passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Visitation: 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. memorial service Saturday, May 13 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St., Cloquet. A time of fello... Full story
Gary E. Welton, age 77 of Cloquet, Minnesota, 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 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 capacity of special education and also coached... Full story
Richard “Dick” Earl Dombrowski, 75, of Esko, Minnesota, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Hilltop Healthcare in Duluth, Minnesota 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, IA. Visitation: 10 am until the Celebration of Life begins at 11 am, Friday, June 9, 2023. A private burial service will be at Elmwood St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason,... Full story
