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Karen Leigh Fox, 69, of Cloquet passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. She was born Sept. 2, 1953, in Moose Lake to Gale "Bud" and Shirley Beccue. She grew up in the Sturgeon Lake area and attended Willow River High School, graduating in 1971. She married Richard Fox on April 29, 1995. Karen had much love for her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she doted on with a unique bond. She loved her pugs, especially Lulu. Karen worked in the insurance... Full story
Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Bjorklund Anderson, 99, formerly of Cloquet, died peacefully on Feb. 17, 2023, in Las Vegas. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. April 26 at Zion Lutheran Church in Cloquet. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Care.... Full story
David J. Kjoberg, 78, of Cloquet passed away on March 29, 2023. Visitation: 12 p.m. until the 1 p.m. service May 6 at the River of Life Church in Cloquet.... Full story
Richard Joseph “Ricky” Dobosenski, 39, of Sturgeon Lake died March 28, 2023. A gathering of friends and family was held April 5 at Hope Lutheran Church in Moose Lake. Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.... Full story
Noah Jerry Feehan, age 39 of Cloquet, passed away April 12th, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. Noah was born September 20th, 1983 to Randy and Holly (Olson) Feehan in West Burlington, Iowa. He grew up in Iowa and Illinois before moving to Minnesota in 1997. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 2002. He attended St Cloud State University and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College before joining the Air Force in 2005. Noah was a member... Full story
Lillian F. Davis, age 91, of Carlton, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at her home with family by her side. She was born March 27, 1932, in Crosby, Minnesota, the daughter of Melvin and Gladys (Wolford) Bayliss. Lillian graduated from Aitkin High School. She was a long-time member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Carlton having joined in 1958. Lillian was the first woman to chair the Bethesda Church Council and remained active there through the years with women’s groups, quilters, church s... Full story
Donald “Don” Hoyt, 69, of Duluth passed away April 16, 2023, at St. Luke’s in Duluth. He was born in Superior Township to Leo and Emma (Beeman) Hoyt on March 7, 1954. He grew up in a rural setting with his four brothers and four sisters. He attended Northwestern High School and graduated Class of 1972. He began his military career at age 17, enlisting in the National Guard in 1971. He attended basic training and became a wireman. Shortly thereafter, he went on active duty with the U.S. Army,... Full story
Lyle E. Johnston, 97, of Cloquet passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet. God, family and country are the three characteristics Lyle strongly believed in and made up his life's journey. Lyle and his wife, Armella, raised five kids and a foster daughter on the principles of the Bible. He was born in Timber Lake, South Dakota on April 22, 1925, and moved to Proctor at age 2. He grew up quickly during the difficult times of the 1920s through 1940s. He... Full story
Linda Louise Luomala died Monday, April 3, 2023, but not before writing her own obituary: I was born Feb. 1, 1946, to two wonderful parents, Gerhardt and Dagmar Dallmann. I had five great sisters, Caroline (Donald) Bong, Bernice (Robert) Haagensen, Bette Wiita, Sandra (Billy) Jones and Wendy (Buddy) Dressen. I still have two great brothers left, Richard (Janice) Dallmann and Roy (Donna) Dallmann, and and one super-great little sister, Rhonda (Keith) Dennis. I married Bruce Lind in 1964. We had... Full story
Melvin Lester DeFoe, 82, passed away surrounded by his loved ones until the very last moment on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Cloquet. He was one of 13 children - born to Joseph and Elizabeth (Colburn) DeFoe on June 12,1940. He was a proud member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. When Melvin was 6 years old he and his siblings attended Pipestone Indian Boarding School, in Pipestone, Minnesota. He completed elementary school there, then returned home and attended Cloquet public... Full story
John W. Geving, 86, of Esko passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, peacefully at home. He was preceded in death by three sons, John, Tim and Lorn. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Shawna (Justen) Grimm; son Robert (Sandi) Geving; stepdaughter, Kandi (Paul) Banks; stepson, Mike (Denise) Freeman; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date.... Full story
Daniel Leonard Kamunen, Sr. of Littleton, Colorado and originally from Cloquet, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 26, 2023, at age 83. He was born July 8, 1939. Dan was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor. Dan was a proud man, the son of Finnish immigrant parents who worked hard to provide for his family. He retired from Conoco Marketing after 35 dedicated years with the company. In his later years, he enjoyed working as a course... Full story
Thomas W. "Tommy" Plankers, 27, of Cloquet passed away April 1, 2023, at home after a six-year battle with epilepsy. Tommy was born Dec. 4, 1995, in Two Harbors, the son of Michael and Tara (Hill) Plankers. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 2014. Tommy worked at Carmen's Bar & Restaurant in Cloquet. He was a member of the Cloquet Country Club. His passion was golfing, fishing, hunting, and gaming with his friends. He loved chicken tenders, chocolate milk, singing, his hair, and Holly. Lik... Full story
Gerald Lloyd Marsyla, 75, of Barnum passed away April 3, 2023, at his home. A gathering of family and friends will be held 1-3 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet.... Full story
Nancy “Susie” Ann Parsons, 86, of Cloquet, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born Sept. 23, 1936, in Cloquet, the daughter of Harold and Marie (Freve) Hennum. Susie worked for Northwest Paper in Cloquet for 15 years and also as an apartment manager in Minneapolis for several years, then moved back to Cloquet as a caregiver for her mother. Susie had many special friends. She had a great sense of humor and loved playing cards with friends and family until she no longer could due to... Full story
Alyce Elaine Frost, 90, of Esko went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 28, 2023. Alyce was born on May 8, 1932, in Birch Creek Township, Denham, Minnesota, to Leonard and Marie (Olson) Larson. After graduating from high school, she was united in marriage to John “Jack” Frost. She accompanied her husband in Christian service in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and they traveled with the Sky Pilots gospel team. She retired after 33 years as a secretary for RAM Mutual Insurance Company in Esk... Full story
Karen Leigh Fox, 69, of Cloquet passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. She was born on September 2, 1953 in Moose Lake, Minnesota to Gale “Bud” and Shirley Beccue. She grew up in the Sturgeon Lake area and attended Willow River High School, graduating in 1971. She married Richard Fox on April 29, 1995. Karen had much love for her family, especially her grandchildren whom she doted on with a unique bond. She loved her pugs, especially Lulu. Karen wor... Full story
Melinda Rose Blacketter-Peterson of Sawyer, 57, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 28, 1965, at Cloquet Memorial Hospital to James Jr. and Mary Ann (Nahgahnub) Blacketter. Melinda was an enrolled member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and worked as a cook for the Elderly Nutrition program for 23 years. Melinda had an incredible talent for befriending animals and spent many hours watching, feeding and... Full story
Daryl Lee Schow, 50, of Fort Myers, Florida and formerly of Cloquet, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023, at home. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Nelson Funeral Care... Full story
Walter “Dale” Ableman Jr., 59, of Wrenshall lost his battle with cancer on March 20, 2023, with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life was held March 30 at the Brickyard Restaurant in Wrenshall. A private burial service will be held at a future date. Nelson Funeral Care... Full story
Ginger Lyn Erkkila, 49, of Duluth passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in her home. Services will be held 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St., Cloquet.... Full story
Rylee Lynn Miller, 21, of Cloquet passed away on March 25, 2023, in Cloquet. A funeral service was held March 29, at Good Hope Church, Cloquet. Atkins Northland Funeral Home... Full story
Alice J. Johnson, 94, of Cloquet passed away March 18, 2023, at Sunnyside Health Care Center. She was born May 22, 1928, in Cloquet to Lawrence and Violet Johnson and was a lifelong Cloquet resident. Alice was a 1946 Cloquet High School graduate. She married Paul Johnson on Sept. 4, 1950, in Cloquet. She worked as a cook for the Cloquet School District for 26 years. Alice was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Cloquet and was active with the church's funeral food circle, newsletter, bulletin,... Full story
Kathleen Faye Marciniak, 83, of Cloquet passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023. She was born on April 17, 1939, to Joseph and Esther Blair. Best known to her family and friends as Faye, "Gramsie," a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is survived by her sons, Kevin (Beth), Todd (Beth) and Patrick (Kim); grandchildren, Kirsten (Donnie), Amber (Mike), Arianna (Jason), Max and Sam; and great-grandsons, Axel and Teddy. She was a lifelong resident of Cloquet and enjoyed working... Full story
Edward Lee "Ed" Gotzh, 57, passed away in Springdale, Arkansas surrounded by family on March 18, 2023. He was born in Cloquet to Gerald "Jerry" and Phyllis Gotzh. Ed's career as a professional truck driver started in 1984. He worked in Hibbing and Duluth, later moving to Minneapolis, where he worked for ABF Freight for several years. In 2007 he moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas, and worked as a contract driver for FedEx. Growing up in Minnesota, Ed enjoyed the outdoors and especially the yearly... Full story
