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Former Congressional candidate and Fond du Lac Lake Superior of Ojibwe elder Ray "Skip" Sandman died Sunday, Oct. 30, at the age of 68. Sandman grew up on the Fond du Lac Reservation in the town of Brookston and attended AlBrook High School. In the spring of 2022, Skip walked his first stage after earning his degree from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Sandman was motivated by a dream to help others, which led to his entry into politics: he ran for the Duluth city council and twice entered the race for the 8th Congressional District... Full story
Frederick Keith Little, 93, passed away in Cloquet on Oct. 23, 2022. Fred was born July 17, 1929, in Ferndale, Michigan, the first of four children born to Austin H. and A. Winnifred Halpenny Little. Fred believed in working and playing hard, putting time and effort into communities and causes he believed in, encouraging others to find their strengths, and in telling stories, even if the listener had already heard them a time or five before. Dad's stories typically were lengthy, so be warned... Full story
Jon Luther Fundine, 62, of Mahtowa passed away on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Essentia Hospital in Duluth. Jon was born Oct. 27, 1959, in Cloquet to Andrew and Ann Fundine. He graduated from Barnum High School in 1978 and the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2012. He worked as an athletic trainer at Barnum High School. Jon was a member of the Mahtowa Fire Department. He loved woodworking, landscaping and working on computers. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Andrea Wiitala... Full story
Dorcas H. Johnson, 92, of Carlton, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at Barnes Care in Esko. She was born Aug. 7, 1930, in Maple Plain, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Harriet (Lamson) Kaetterhenry. Her family moved to the Fleming area near Aitkin, where she attended the country school and later attended school in Aitkin, graduating in the Class of 1948. Dorcas married Eddie Johnson on June 11, 1949, at the Johnson home. They moved to Duluth where Eddie worked at US Steel and Dorcas... Full story
Shelly A. Dubla, 59, ended her earthly journey on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton where she also had been working until May 2. She was born Oct. 23, 1962, in Duluth, the daughter of Stanley and Ruth (Holmberg) Dubla. Shelly graduated from Proctor High School in 1981 and obtained a paralegal degree from Lake Superior College in 2004. She worked at New Page, numerous fitness centers, was a certified personal trainer and caregiver, and worked at numerous care... Full story
Lloyd Daniel Rontti, 88, of Esko passed away Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. in his home. He was born on Sept. 13, 1934, in Atkinson, Minnesota. Lloyd served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960. On July 29, 1961, he married Rose Carol Norman. Lloyd retired in 1992, after serving 31 years in the U.S. Postal Service. Lloyd was a do-it-yourself handyman. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. He enjoyed their visits so much. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose; son Philip; and... Full story
Darlene Delores Woodward (nee Lahti), 85, of Cloquet passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Evergreen Knoll. Dar was born on August 23, 1937 in Gackle, ND to Eino and Kathryn Lahti. She graduated from Cloquet High School in 1956. She was working at Jim's Hamburgers when she met her future husband, Neil Woodward. They were married on August 10, 1957, and they spent 62 happy years together, until his death in 2020. Dar will be remembered for her sense of humor, her hospitality, her needlework,... Full story
Kenneth Lee Johnson, 87, died at home Oct. 15, 2022. Born on July 30, 1935, Ken was raised in Cloquet, briefly serving in the National Guard before becoming a research chemist at Potlatch Corporation. He was a renowned musician, playing in numerous bands for decades. Most importantly, he raised five children, "none of whom are currently in prison," as he liked to say. He was an avid golfer and sports fan, as well as a voracious reader. Friends knew him for his humor, affability, and his love of... Full story
Martha E. Councilman, 92, passed away Oct. 10 at Barnes Care Residence 3 in Esko. Martha was born Jan. 11, 1930, in Peru, Indiana to Dr. Walter and Katherine (Judd) Stadler. The family moved to Duluth in 1935. She married Henry Councilman in 1951. She worked at St. Mary's Hospital as an X-ray technician until she joined Henry at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba in 1952. They moved to Carlton in 1953 and raised a family. She worked at Denny's Studio in Cloquet. After Henry retired, they enjoyed... Full story
Steven John Anderson, 70, of Esko died of cancer on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Miller Dwan in Duluth. Steve was born on Nov. 16, 1951, in Robbinsdale to Helen E. and John C. Anderson. He graduated from West St. Paul High School in 1969 and then attended the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he met his first wife, Kathy Zawacki, and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in 1974. In 1979 they moved to Esko, where they built a home and raised their son Nathan. Steve worked for Andersen Windo... Full story
Dr. Robert Thomas Johnson, DDS, died at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. He was 88 years old, succumbing after a long fight with cancer. He was a staple of the Carlton community, having completed his 51st year of being a dentist in 2010. He retired to travel and watch his grandchildren play a never-ending list of sports. His favorite pastime was taking care of his extensive yard and his grass cutting. Robert was a Hines, Wisconsin native. He went to the University of Wisconsin-Superior for... Full story
Arthur Edward Wirtanen, 94, peacefully passed away Oct. 6, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospice in Duluth. He was born in Stoney Brook Township, just outside of Cloquet, on May 1, 1928, to John and Tyyne Wirtanen. Art was educated in the St. Louis County school district and graduated from Brookston High School in 1946. During high school he worked at the Potlatch paper mill in Cloquet, followed by a brief stint with the U.S. Merchant Marines on the Great Lakes after graduation. While working at the Wood... Full story
Victoria G. Homstad, 61, of Kettle River died peacefully Thursday, Oct.13, 2022, in Duluth after fiercely fighting many medical challenges for more than 25 years with strength and grace. She was born Nov. 7, 1960, in Minneapolis to Clarence and Goldie Oulman. In the sixth grade, she moved to Floodwood, where she went on to attend Floodwood High School. She graduated in 1978 as valedictorian of her class. On April 25, 1980, Vicki married Tim Homstad in Duluth. They lived in Cromwell, Tamarack and... Full story
Thomas James Watson, 78, formerly of Mahtowa, passed away Oct. 6, 2022, at the Glenn memory care facility in Buffalo. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. service at Zion Lutheran Church in Buffalo. Interment to follow at 4 p.m. at Mount Salem Cemetery in Mahtowa. neptunesociety.com... Full story
Lisa Lynn MacMillan, 52, of Culver passed away Oct. 14, 2022, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s in Duluth. Visitation: 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Oct. 22 at Faith Lutheran Church in Culver. Nelson Funeral Care of Cloquet... Full story
Dorcas H. Johnson, 92 of Carlton, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Barnes Care in Esko. She was born August 7, 1930, in Maple Plain, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Harriet (Lamson) Kaetterhenry. Her family moved to the Fleming area of Aitkin, Minnesota where she attended the country school of Smith school and later attended school in Aitkin graduating the Class of 1948. Dorcas married Eddie Johnson on June 11, 1949, at the Johnson home. They moved to Duluth where Eddie... Full story
Lewis William "Bill" Besch, 81, of Aitkin, a U.S. Army veteran and Aitkin County dairy farmer, passed away Sept. 27, 2022, peacefully at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the Manhattan borough of New York City on Dec. 6, 1940. He graduated from Cromwell High School in 1958. He worked at the Pacific Railroad from 1962 through 1966. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, and computers. He was a member of the American Legion Post 86.... Full story
Joshua (Jarsh) James Lee Henschel, 39, of Esko passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in his home. He was born on April 14, 1983, to Bradley Henschel and Denise Maslowski. Joshua spent his toddler years in Rhode Island before growing up in Esko. Josh worked as a handyman, holding various jobs as a jack of all trades. He was a mechanic, an excellent cook, a deli worker, and even a laborer making wooden pallets. Josh enjoyed camping, target shooting, and blowing things up in his free time. H... Full story
Martha Jeanette Kesti of Esko passed away Oct. 6, 2022, surrounded by family on her 95th birthday. She was born in Aitkin on Oct. 6, 1927, the daughter of Louis and Anna (Swenson) Strom. She was a 1944 graduate of Superior Central High School. Martha was united in marriage to Matt Kesti on May 15, 1948, in Cloquet. After getting married, they moved to Esko and resided there for 60 years until their move to Carlton in 2009. In 2020, Martha became a resident of New Perspective Senior Living in... Full story
Mary Jean Port, 67, of Minneapolis and formerly of Cloquet, passed away Oct. 8, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, John Stuart; stepdaughter, Jeanne Stuart; parents, Bob and Jean Port; siblings, Kathy Port, Michael Port (Lisa Tetsugan), Terri Port Wright (Al Wright), Nancy Port, and Brenda Port; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Jean was a published poet and creative writing instructor. A private memorial will be held.... Full story
Robert A. Lehikoinen, 60, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 10, 2022. He was born Nov. 26, 1961, in Cloquet to Robert and Carolyn (Huisinger) Lehikoinen. He was baptized at Big Lake Chapel as an infant and was a strong Christian man throughout his life. Robert graduated from AlBrook in Saginaw in 1980. He then attended college at Duluth Area Vocational Technical Institute, now Lake Superior College, and got an associate degree. He made his home in Cloquet and was self-employed as a logger. Robert... Full story
Robert O.J. "Bob" Hanson, 86, died Oct. 1, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born Jan. 25, 1936, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Elizabeth Mackie and Oscar Lofstrom. At the age of 13, he moved to Wright with his mother and his stepfather, Carl Hanson, whom he considered his father his whole life. He worked at the Corona peat plant, Moose Lake and Superior creameries, and Diamond Match, retiring March 11, 2004. He enjoyed logging, fishing and cribbage, and was fortunate enough to get a... Full story
Muriel Kay Gustafson, 63, of Cloquet passed away Oct. 10, 2022, at her home. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, and continuing at 11 a.m. until the 12 p.m. memorial service Saturday, Oct. 15, all at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. A lunch reception will follow the ceremony. To sign an online registry and read Muriel’s obituary, please visit www.nelsonfuneralcare.net.... Full story
Steven John Anderson, 70, of Esko died on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Miller Dwan in Duluth of cancer. Steve was born on November 16, 1951 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Helen E. and John C. Anderson. He graduated from West St. Paul High School in 1969. Steve attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth where he met his first wife Kathy (Zawacki) and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974. In 1979 they moved to Esko where they built their home and raised their son Nathan. Steve worked... Full story
Helen Arlene Ross, 96, of Cloquet passed away Aug. 22, 2022, at Evergreen Senior Living. She was born on Oct. 20, 1925, to Paul and Martha Schultz in St. Paul. Helen attended school in St. Paul, graduating from Central High School in 1943. Following high school, she worked in the art department at Brown & Bigelow Company as a commercial artist. In 1949 she married Harold T. Ross, and they made their home in St. Paul. She continued at Brown & Bigelow until the birth of their first child in 1950.... Full story
