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Kay Marvel (Doddridge) Merrill, 88, of Cloquet passed away on Feb. 10, 2023, at New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, Feb. 20 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship room. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet....
Nick Charles Schneider, 94, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at the Moose Lake Village in Moose Lake. A memorial visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet with a 6:30 p.m. rosary service. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the 11 a.m. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 18, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Cloquet. Inurnment will be held at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery....
Margaret Olson Webster of Tamarack, Minnesota passed away peacefully in hospice on February 9, 2023 at the age of 83 of complications from thyroid lymphoma with her family by her side. Born in Tamarack, Minnesota, to Esther and Oscar Clifford Olson, Margaret spent her life embracing service, family, community and the arts. A 1957 graduate of Cromwell High School, Margaret completed her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics and a master’s degree in Art from the University of Minnesota Duluth. She...
Corey Jean Stephenson, 46, of Cloquet passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Community Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 1, 1976, in Virginia, Minnesota to John and Wanda Limmer; John passed away when she was young. She was raised by her stepfather, Marlan Parks. Corey attended school in Virginia, graduating in 1994. On July 8, 2000, Corey married Phillip Stephenson in Duluth. Corey worked in education, first with Dixon Elementary School and Dixon Middle School as a substitute...
Brent Eugene Kulaszewicz, 37, of Cloquet passed away on Feb. 5, 2023, in Baudette. He was born on March 17, 1985, in Cloquet to John and Ginger Kulaszewicz. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 2004 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Brent worked as an electrical engineer for USG, where he began as a vacation replacement in 2004, and worked in most, if not all, the departments over the years. Brent also worked as a locksmith and a safecracker...
Beverly Jean (Hoel) DeLacey, 87, of Cloquet passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. She was born on May 30, 1935, in Des Moines, Iowa to Louis and Vivian Hoel. Beverly married David Allen DeLacey on April 8, 1972. Beverly worked at Cloquet Memorial Hospital for 11 years. She sold pull-tabs at the Labor Temple in Cloquet for 12 years and she worked for Dairy Queen for 22 years. Beverly liked bowling, watching softball games, and going dancing on Saturday...
Arvin Alfred Anderson, 83, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2023, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. Arvin was born Aug. 23, 1939, to Arvid Wilfred Anderson and Lillian Erika Pearl Anderson at Waseca Memorial Hospital in southern Minnesota. He attended Waseca County country schools in District 48 (Otisco Township) and 35 (Woodville Township) and then attended Cromwell High School. He married Bonnie Tomporowski, and they lived in Cromwell, where he was a dairy farmer until retiring in 2000. They then resided in Duluth. H...
Roger Henry Rehkamp, 87, of Cloquet, and formerly of Monticello, died on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. He was born on March 13, 1935, to Al and Frances (Wehlage) Rehkamp in Melrose. Roger graduated with the Melrose High School class of 1953, and from St. Cloud State University in 1957 with a degree in education. He also served in the National Guard and was active in the Lions Club. Roger spent most of his career teaching social studies at Monticello High...
Steven Lee Backus, 61, died Saturday morning, Feb. 4, 2023, at his home in Cloquet. He was born on Feb. 24, 1961, to Jan and Lloyd Backus. He married Teresa Wohnoutka, and together they raised and loved three children, Jennie, Henry and Joe, and a grandson, Fletcher Lee. Steve is survived by his wife of 30 years, children, grandson, parents, and siblings, Ann, Kathy, and Mark, who all adore him. At the time of death, he was continuing his lifelong work of getting free and getting others free....
Janelle M. Bryant, 64, of Cloquet died Feb. 5, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, while surrounded by close family. She was born on March 7, 1958, to Arne and Mary (Anderson) Jarve. Janelle was married to William "Scott" Bryant on Feb. 14, 1993, and they had been married for 29 years at the time of her passing. They resided in Cloquet and together had one daughter. Janelle enjoyed playing bingo, cribbage, darts and bowling, and going to the casino. She also enjoyed going out with the "ABC...
Mark Maynard Erickson, 61, of Proctor died unexpectedly, at home on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. He was born in Cloquet on Oct. 30, 1961, to Clarence and Smila Erickson. Mark was a 1980 graduate of AlBrook High School. He met the love of his life, Lisa Parmeter, on a blind date. They married in August of 1982, and had three sons. Mark worked at the Northeast Regional Correction Center (NERCC) as head of the maintenance department the past 15 years. Mark loved hunting, fishing and camping, and being...
Ellen Elizabeth Schmitz, 83, passed away surrounded by her family on Feb. 9, 2023, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born in Cloquet on Sept. 18, 1939, the daughter of Eino and Alma (Himango) Granholm. Ellen graduated from Esko High School and later married Lloyd Schmitz on Sept. 20, 1958, and together they raised their four children in Carlton. She worked as a waitress at the Junction Oasis in Carlton and for the Black Steer restaurant in Duluth. Ellen went to beauty school and...
A visitation for Beth Lynn Heide, 55, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, was held Jan. 30, 2023, at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held in the summer of 2023. Beth passed away on Jan. 24, at her home in Spirit Lake. She was born in Carlton, Minnesota on March 10, 1967. She went to Cloquet High School, where she was a great athlete and excelled in swimming, holding a record for almost 20 years. She loved the outdoors, cross country skiing and biking. Beth w...
Barbra May Burch, 69, of Cloquet died Jan. 26, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service Saturday, Feb. 4 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship area....
Kathy Jean Dietz, 63, of Cloquet passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in her home. A graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet at a later date. Arrangements by Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet....
Anne F. Redfield, 68, of Cloquet passed away Jan. 18, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor. She was born March 24, 1954, in Duluth, the daughter of Robert and Mandy (Balen) Redfield. She was a military daughter and was raised in many places including Alaska, Germany and New York before resettling with her family in Cloquet. Anne loved her work as a social worker for Carlton County, and also loved crafting with her friends, who called themselves "The Scrapin' Ho's." Anne was...
Marlin Fredrick Wick, 76, passed away Jan. 22, 2023, while living at Garden Terrace Assisted Living in Wrenshall. He was born on Nov. 9, 1946, to Raymond and Eleanor (Aiken) Wick. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service Thursday, June 22 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. Inurnment at New Calvary Cemetery in Cloquet. A luncheon will follow at the Fond du Lac Language & Cultural Center in Cloquet. Nelson Funeral Care....
Robert L. Johnson, 89, of Cloquet passed away Jan. 21, 2023, at Community Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 22, 1933, in Cloquet, the son of John and Marion (Jesse) Johnson. Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked as an electrician for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 242 in Duluth, where he was a member for more than 50 years. Bob volunteered many hours of his electrical talents with many others to help build the Cloquet...
Charles Arthur Sedlander, 84, of Cromwell passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 19, 2023. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the 12 p.m. funeral service Friday, Jan. 27 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Spring interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Cromwell. Nelson Funeral Care has been entrusted with arrangements. Charles was born on Dec. 23, 1938, to John Arthur and Selma Marie (Stoner) Sedlander in Cloquet. He graduated from Cromwell High School and was later united in...
Elmer "Lee" Woodward, 79, of Cloquet passed away Jan. 23, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. He was born June 25, 1943, in Seattle, Washington, the son of Elmer and Laura (Simnis) Woodward. Lee served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was raised in San Diego, California and moved to Duluth in 1966. Lee was united in marriage to Marlys Meemken on Dec. 10, 1966. He worked for Zalk Josephs Fabricators in Duluth and retired from Potlatch Corp. Lee was a member of Queen of Peace...
Gerald "Jerry" Lonke died Jan. 14, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on April 22, 1951, in Duluth to Bernard and Betty Lonke. He worked at the DM&IR Railway for 33 years. He was proud to have been a U.S. Marine and to serve our country. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dennis Lonke. He is also preceded in death by his infant son Brett. He is survived by his daughter Lisa Montminy, son-in-law Robert Montminy, and grandchildren Mylee and Brock. He is also...
Anne F. Redfield, age 68 of Cloquet, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor. She was born March 24, 1954 in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Robert and Mandy (Balen) Redfield. She was a military daughter and was raised in many places including Alaska, Germany, and New York before resettling with her family in Cloquet. Anne loved her work as a social worker for Carlton County, and also loved crafting with her friends who called themselves, “The S...
James J. Nynas, 57, of Minnetonka passed away on Dec. 28, 2022 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He is survived by his partner, Robb Johnson; parents, Jim and Carlie Nynas; siblings, Jodi (Michael) Flynn and Jeff Nynas; nephews and nieces, Christopher (Catherine) and Patrick Flynn, and Natalie and Katie Nynas; and furbabies Zax and Tinkerbelle. James graduated from St. Olaf College in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in economics. He managed numerous restaurants, including Bruegger's Bagels and...
Shirley Anne Marie Soukkala, 69, of Cloquet passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at home. She was born in Duluth on Feb. 2, 1953, to Walter and Edith Enger. She grew up in the Duluth and Cloquet area and attended Carlton School. Shirley worked in health care as a certified nursing assistant. She was a very caring and kind woman and became a mother to all that crossed her path. She enjoyed crafting, painting, baking, sewing, camping, parties and picnics, and loved watching the hummi...
Judith Marie Northrup, 79, of Cloquet died Jan. 15, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born April 13, 1943, to Eugene and Eleanor (Shotley) Graves. She was raised on the Fond du Lac Reservation in Cloquet and attended school there. She later attended the University of Minnesota Duluth. Judy worked as an Indian Advocate for the Duluth Public Schools district. Following her retirement in the 1990s, she worked for the Fond du Lac Reservation. Judy was united in marriage to Les...
