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Frances M. Hackensmith, 77, of Cloquet, passed away Sept. 28, 2022, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born Nov. 2, 1944, in Duluth, the daughter of Marion and Leona (Koback) Dale. Fran was a member of the Barnum United Methodist Church. Fran loved to get together with family and friends. Whether a simple dinner or holiday celebration, she was ready with a meal. Frances was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather Alvin Grohek; brother Les Dale; sisters Julie Alquist, Linda...
Glen Chester Gillette of Supply, North Carolina, passed into Heaven unexpectedly at his home on Sept. 29, 2022. Glen was named after his father, Jason Glen, and his uncle Chester, his mother's brother. From birth, he was called "Chet," until he joined the U.S. Air Force and went by "Glen." He's still "Chet" to his family and friends. Chet was born to Jason and Ione Gillette at the home of his grandparents Aldrick and Emma Smith on March 18, 1940. He attended grade school in Scanlon's big...
Jan Steven Salo, 75, of Wrenshall passed away Oct. 2, 2022, at Edgewood Vista in Hermantown. Jan was born Aug. 13, 1947, to Leo and Aune (Tervo) Salo in Superior, Wisconsin. He grew up in Florida. During his childhood, he enjoyed going to the movies, playing baseball, and swimming in the pool. His family later relocated to Esko, where he graduated high school in 1965. Following graduation Jan attended college in Virginia, Minnesota. He then was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1968 and served...
Lois Marie Smith, 86, of Cloquet passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at home. Lois was born March 8, 1936, in Cloquet to Bernard and Grace Larson. She was employed at several places, retiring from Potlatch on July 31, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Dale Smith; daughter Memorie "Nonie"Smith; and son Stuart Smith. Lois is survived by her son Steve (Paula) Smith; son Bradley (companion Brenda) Smith; daughters Paula Kittleson and Tracie Little; and six...
Trudy Ann (Cavanaugh) Warren, 78, passed away Oct. 2, 2022, in her home. To honor Trudy’s wishes no formal service will be held. Her family will hold a celebration of her life 2-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at the Cloquet VFW, all welcome. There will also be a gathering at Trudy’s home Saturday, May 6, 2023. To leave an online family condolence, visit www.nelsonfuneralcare.net. Lynnette Nellie Anderson, 70, passed away Oct. 1, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service Saturday, Oct. 8 at Ne...
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 Clo...
Nicholas Jon Finifrock, 19, of Barnum, passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. He was born on May 25, 2003, to Jon and Ann Finifrock in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. One day after his birth, Nicholas was airlifted because of seizures and other complications his tiny body was experiencing. One of his many medical diagnoses was cerebral palsy. He may have had CP, but CP didn't have Nicholas, family members wrote in his lengthy obituary, available in full at www.hhkfuneralhome.com. "Nicholas reminded us...
Katherine Grace Loban, 74, of Moose Lake died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, peacefully in her home with her loving husband Roger at her side. She was born Sept. 24, 1947, in Rensselaer, Indiana to Rachel A. and Clarence C. Tuura. Kathy graduated from Esko High School in 1965, and from University of Minnesota Duluth in 1969 with a degree in home economics. She spent her early working years teaching school. Kathy moved to Moose Lake in 1980 and began working at Moose Lake State Hospital. She spent...
Daniel James "Dan" Stowell, 57, of Savage entered eternal life on Sept. 24, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester. Dan was born Nov. 29, 1964, in Cloquet, the son of Eugene and Shirley (DeRosier) Stowell, the youngest of five children. He married Lynn Pink on July 12, 1997, in Shakopee. Dan graduated from Cloquet High School and then the University of North Dakota with a degree in commercial aviation. Dan always wanted to be a pilot, securing his pilot's license in high school before...
JoAnn Lillian Johnson, 80, of Carlton, formerly of Vilonia, Arkansas, died Sept. 20, 2022. She was born Oct. 13, 1941, to Edgar and Bonnie (Annis) Stavang in Carlton. A proud Wrenshall Wren, she was a cheerleader, majorette, and the 1959 homecoming queen. During her career she worked as a legal secretary at Indian Legal Assistance and night-shift waitress at the Country Kitchen. She was united in marriage to Henry "Hank" Johnson in Wrenshall. JoAnn and Hank frequently traveled to Arkansas, and...
Holly Jo Goad, 45, of Cloquet passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Essentia Health Duluth. She was born March 4, 1977, in Moose Lake to Larry and Penny Nelson. Holly attended school in Bruno, Moose Lake and Cloquet, graduating in 1995. On July 6, 2002, Holly married Mark Goad in Carlton. Holly was a cook at the Red Oak Inn in Sturgeon Lake, and was a cook and kitchen aide at Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital and Moose Lake Mercy Hospital. She started her daycare business, Holly's Lil Dolli...
Kenneth W. "Little Man," "Knute," "Pops" and "Daddy" Erickson, 85, of Duluth and formerly of Cloquet, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was born Sept. 3, 1937, in Cloquet to William and Marie Erickson. He was raised in Cloquet and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1955. He attended the University of Minnesota Duluth, graduating with a degree in economics. Ken married Corrine Eleanor Wick in March of 1960; they divorced in 1979. Ken worked, from...
Lila Helen Kaski Schwoch, 85, of Barnum died peacefully Sept. 20, 2022, at New Perspective Senior Living. Lila was born at home in Automba Township on Nov. 16, 1936, to Kaarlo William Kaski and Lempi Pietila Kaski. Lila spoke Finnish at home and began learning English at Kalevala School. She graduated from Barnum High School in 1954 and went on to St. Cloud State Teachers College, where she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1957. She taught school in Columbia Heights,...
Walter Roginski Jr., 96, of Esko passed away Sept. 27, 2022. He was born May 26, 1926, in Duluth, the son of Hazel (Merling) and Walter Roginski Sr. Walter attended school at Denfeld and proudly served in the U.S. Navy on submarines. He was united in marriage to Ann Gubilee on Nov. 24, 1945, and together they owned the Coast to Coast Hardware in Chisholm, and a convenience store in Side Lake for several years. He also worked at Diamond Calk, U.S. Steel and Walmart. Walter was a lifetime member...
Lola Hope (Luoma) Hendrickson, 76, of Cloquet and formerly of Virginia, Minnesota, was called home to heaven on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, with her two children at her side. She was born July 15, 1946, to Toivo and Taina Luoma from Mt. Iron. Lola graduated from Mt. Iron-Buhl Public School in 1964. Lola was united in marriage to the love of her life, Terry Hendrickson, in 1968. They were married for six short years before her husband died in a car accident. During those six years, they had two...
With deep sadness, William “Bill” Francis Schroeder, 81 of Scanlon, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. He was born April 27, 1941, in Cloquet the son of Francis and Grace (Bashterash) Schroeder. Bill was a 1959 graduate of Cloquet High School and served in the Marine Corps from 1960-1964. He was employed with Northwest Paper/Potlatch Corporation for 42 years, retiring in 2001 as foreman superintendent. Bill was a 20-year volunteer for the Scanlon Fire Department and he enjoyed wat...
Julian “Bert” Bertogliat, 78, of Esko passed away peacefully and pain-free Sept. 30, 2022, in Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. He was born Sept. 26, 1944, in Waukegan, Illinois to Dominic and Rose (D’Andrea) Bertogliat. On June 17, 1967, he was united in marriage to Sharon Gentile in Keewatin, Minnesota. Julian graduated from R.L. Downing High School in Keewatin in 1962. He attended University of Minnesota Duluth, where he received his bachelor’s degree in biology and a min...
Betty Arlene Kubis, 88, of Saginaw passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. She was born Oct. 3, 1933, in Wimbledon, North Dakota to Edward and Anna Christ. She married Arthur Kubis on May 9, 1952. Betty was a homemaker and also worked in a grocery store as a meat wrapper. She enjoyed her farm in Saginaw. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Art; and brother, Edward. Betty will be deeply missed by her family. She is survived by her...
Diane Lucille Johnson, 79, of Duluth passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. She was born on April 7, 1943, to Fred and Mary Sundin in Duluth. She attended Hermantown High School, and married the love of her life, Terrance Johnson, on May 11, 1963. Diane was a natural caregiver. She retired from the Viewcrest nursing home after providing 30 years of care to others. Diane was happiest spending time with her family and friends and being a mother. In her free time,...
Susan K. Modec, 80, of Cloquet passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at New Perspective Senior Living. She was born Feb. 16, 1942, in Eveleth, the daughter of Joseph and Jessie (Plattner) Peritz. Sue graduated from Eveleth High School and graduated from St. Scholastica with a teaching degree. She was united in marriage to Dennis Modec on Aug. 8, 1964, in Eveleth. Sue was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Journey Church bible study, and the Red Hats. She enjoyed writing cards to family...
Brad L. Wojtysiak, 40, of Culver passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. He was born Feb. 12, 1982, in Cloquet, the son of Edward and Carolyn (Wood) Wojtysiak. Brad graduated from AlBrook High School in 2000 and worked as an operator for Union Local 49 and Northland Constructors. He especially loved his special relationship with his three nieces and spending time with them. Brad also enjoyed playing cribbage, grilling and cooking. Brad would cook for many family parties, graduation parties, and...
Katherine Grace Loban, 74, of Moose Lake, died Saturday, September 17, 2022 peacefully in her home with her loving husband Roger at her side. Born September 24, 1947 in Rensselaer, Indiana to Rachel A. and Clarence C. Tuura. Kathy graduated from Esko High School in 1965 and from UMD in 1969 with a degree in Home Economics. She spent her early working years teaching school. Kathy moved to Moose Lake in 1980 and began working at Moose Lake State Hospital. She spent the rest of her working years...
Lila Helen Kaski Schwoch, 85, of Barnum, died peacefully September 20, 2022 at New Perspective Senior Living. Lila was born at home in Automba Township November 16, 1936 to Kaarlo William Kaski and Lempi Pietila Kaski. Lila spoke Finnish at home and began learning English at Kalevala School. She graduated from Barnum High School in 1954 and went on to St. Cloud State Teacher’s College where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 1957. She taught school in Columbia Hei...
Holly Jo Goad, 45, of Cloquet passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 in Essentia Health-Duluth. She was born on March 4, 1977 in Moose Lake to Larry and Penny Nelson. Holly attended school in Bruno, Moose Lake and Cloquet graduating in 1995. On July 6, 2002 Holly married Mark Goad in Carlton. Holly was a cook at the Red Oak Inn in Sturgeon Lake and was a cook and kitchen aide at both the Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital and Moose Lake Mercy Hospital. She started her daycare business...
JoAnn Lillian Johnson, age 80, of Carlton, Minnesota and previously of Vilonia, Arkansas died on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. She was born on Oct. 13, 1941, to Edgar and Bonnie (Annis) Stavang in Carlton. She was a proud Wrenshall Wren, being a cheerleader, majorette, and the 1959 Homecoming Queen. During her career, she worked as a legal secretary at Indian Legal Assistance and night-time waitress at the Country Kitchen. She was united in marriage to Henry “Hank” Johnson in Wrenshall. JoAnn and...
