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Susan Karen Flynn of Cloquet passed away July 14, 2022, in Cloquet at the age of 79. She was born Dec. 30, 1942, in Detroit to Eino and Irene (Caron) Kamunen. When Sue was at a young age, her family returned to Cloquet, making her a 1960 graduate of Cloquet High School. She eventually became an employee at Potlatch. Sue was proficient at many different arts and crafts, and also enjoyed traveling, spending time at the cabin, and spending time with her loved ones. She was considered the master... Full story
Nester William Tan, 95, of Keizer, Oregon passed away July 22, 2022, of natural causes. He was born at home in Cloquet on July 8, 1927, to Daniel and Jennie Tan, the ninth of 13 children. His grandparents came from Pudasjarvi, Finland in about 1880. He was the last of the siblings to pass away. Nester grew up on his family farm during the Great Depression and had to work many various jobs as he was able. Some included milking up to 44 cows, cutting wood for neighbors, and clearing roads with 10... Full story
Mark I. Watters, 67, of Crosby passed away July 19, 2022, due to a tragic accident. He was born Sept. 30, 1954, in Duluth, the son of Ira and Jacqueline (Molstad) Watters. Mark was a Cloquet High School graduate, Class of 1973. He later attended Fond du Lac Community College and received a degree from the University of Wisconsin for chemical dependency counseling. Earlier in life, Mark was employed by the Big Lake sawmill and worked with his father and brother-in-law Bob. He could fix anything... Full story
Delbert R. Weets, 81, of Carlton went to be with Jesus on July 26, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 11, 1941, in Ogema, Minnesota, the son of Harold and Zena (Oltoff) Weets, and was one of 10 children. Del graduated from high school in Detroit Lakes in 1960 and moved to Cloquet to join his brother Harold after graduation. He worked at Bridgeman’s in Cloquet while attending college at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Del met the lov... Full story
Brian Stewart McLain, born Aug. 18, 1959, in Cloquet, the son of John and Theresa (Loumala) McLain, passed away of a massive heart attack July 18, 2022, at Community Memorial Hospital. He was a 1977 graduate of Cloquet High School. Brian married Angie Carlson on Sept. 22, 2001; they would have been married 21 years this September. He loved hunting, fishing, and was a diehard dirt track race fan and loved classic cars. Brian loved socializing with family and friends. He was employed at Chemstar f... Full story
William "Billy" Howard Hughes, 76, died July 15, 2022, in Waconia, Minnesota after a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 4, 1945, in Oakland, California to Robert and Genevieve Hughes. He attended Sawyer Elementary School and graduated from Carlton High School. After college, Bill embarked on a career as a musician, first in the rock band The Vacant Lot, performing at many venues throughout the country, and later as a talent agent. His love of music never left him. He was preceded in death by his... Full story
Roger "Bopper" Mark Molstad, 61, of Cloquet passed away peacefully with his wife and best friends by his side July 16, 2022, after a two-year battle with bladder cancer. Bopper was born April 1, 1961, in Cloquet, the son of Roger Edgar and LaVonna (Watters) Molstad. He worked for the toboggan factory, Lake Superior Cabs, Cloquet Collision Center, and the family-owned Molstad Resort. In addition to being a fantastic friend, brother, uncle, grandfather and loving husband, Bopper enjoyed caring... Full story
Donna G. Peters, 88, of Cloquet passed away July 16, 2022, at home. She was born Dec. 15, 1933, in Cloquet, the daughter of Adolph and Mathilda (Oakland) Fagre, and graduated from Cloquet High School. Donna was united in marriage to Robert Peters in 1952. She worked at The Treasure Shop at the Johnson Company for 17 years. Donna was a lifelong member of the Moose Club where she sold pull tabs for 24 years. She enjoyed fishing, playing pool, bowling, cribbage, and dancing. Donna was preceded in... Full story
Alois "Al" Donald Rudnicki, 84, of Cloquet passed away July 1, 2022, in Essentia Health Moose Lake. He was born May 16, 1938, in Cook to John and Harriet Rudnicki. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 1957. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the Minnesota Army National Guard. He was a St. Louis County corrections officer and spent time as a Solway township constable until retiring. Al enjoyed cars and spending time at swap meets and garage sales. He was active in Ducks Unlimited and... Full story
Susan Karen Flynn of Cloquet passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Cloquet at the age of 79. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 at Nelson Funeral Care. Leland “Lee” Sewell Tibbetts, 67, of Cloquet passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 in his home. Private services were held. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins Northland Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert “Bob” Kleinke, 74, former pastor at Bethany Lultheran Church in and Bethlehem Lutheran churches from 1994 through 1996, passed away July 12. A memorial service was hel... Full story
Scott Eugene Helle passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Carlton, MN at the age of 57. He was the son of Gene and Dru (Harmon) Helle, born February 10, 1965, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Scott was raised and went to school in Fenton, IA, where he completed high school with the Class of 1983. He attended Northwest Iowa Technical College in Sheldon, IA. On December 11, 1987, Scott was united in marriage to Jennifer (Clark) Filmer in Storm Lake, IA. Scott was very proud to serve in the US Army.... Full story
Lillie “Lil” Mae LaVoy, 81, of Cloquet passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth. Lil was born in Detroit Lakes on April 9, 1941, to Carl and Annabelle (Collins) Bergstrom. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1959. Lil married Jack LaVoy on Aug. 24, 1990, in Cloquet. Lil worked in Crow Wing, Olmsted and Carlton counties for 30 years as an eligibility specialist before retiring. She enjoyed working and serving at the VFW and was also the district, state and auxil... Full story
Richard P. Nelson, 96, of Cloquet passed away July 8, 2022, at Sunnyside Health Care Center. Richard was born Oct. 23, 1925, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Marie and Peter Nelson. He grew up in Austin, Minnesota. Upon graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy, as a radio operator in the Pacific Islands during World War II. Following his discharge, he attended Gustavus Adolphus College, graduating with a degree in education. He retired from teaching at Cloquet Middle School. He was a lover... Full story
Helen “Joyce” Arlene Haugland, 93, of Cloquet passed away May 24, 2022. She was born Jan. 10, 1929, to John and Clara (Sata) Hanson in Pequot Lakes. She graduated from Pequot Lakes High School in 1947. In 1949, she married her high school sweetheart, Gerald “Bud” Haugland, and they celebrated 66 years of marriage before Bud passed away in 2019. They raised three children, John, Jeri Lynn and Joni. After Bud’s service in the U.S. Air Force, they made their home in Brainerd until he was transferr... Full story
Douglas William Padgett, 87, of Virginia and formerly of Cloquet, died from complications of Covid on July 9, 2022, at Edgewood senior living in Virginia. He was born May 6, 1935, in Virginia, the son of Roy and Sarah (Hovin) Padgett, and was a graduate of Embarrass High School, where he was a member of the “Flying Finns” track team. Doug earned his Bachelor of Science in education from the University of Minnesota Duluth. He lived in Tower-Soudan, was a longtime resident of Cloquet, and ret... Full story
We are sad to announce the passing of our sister Susan Jean Snyder of Carlton. She died peacefully at age 72 on July 10, 2022 while being cared for by the loving caregivers at New Perspective, Cloquet, and the St. Croix Hospice Team, along with her family. Surviving family members are Ellen Dunn, Sea Island, Georgia; Bill Snyder (Paula), Stillwater; Beth Tesler (Lou), Prior Lake; Bruce Snyder (Newt), Carlton; Bob Snyder (Carrie), Eden Prairie; and several nieces and nephews and their families.... Full story
Irene Evelyn Spicer of Springvale Township in Cambridge passed away July 6, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home, at the age of 92. Irene was born Oct. 11, 1929, to Henry Paul and Mary Anna (Prochaska) Stasinowsky in Yarmouth, Maine. Irene graduated from North Yarmouth Academy in 1947 and continued her education at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary school of nursing, graduating in September of 1950. On Feb. 3, 1951, Irene was united in marriage to Willard “Louie” Spicer on the family hom... Full story
Brackett M. Wagner, 64, of Alborn passed away April 5, 2022, in Rochester. Celebration of Life: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at the residence of 8672 Benson Road in Alborn. Nelson Funeral Care.... Full story
Joline Harriett Hedlund, 93, of Cloquet passed away July 4, 2022 in her home. Joline was born in Duluth to Pauline and Harry Knaack on Sept. 23, 1928. Joline was a homemaker for her family. She enjoyed bowling, sewing crafts, watching the Vikings, but mostly winning at cribbage. Joline was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy; her parents; and siblings Arlene Osterman, Beverly Knaack and Bonnie Stofferahn. Joline is survived by her children Jeff (Cindy), Randy (Deb), Kathy, Tammy (Khaled)... Full story
James “Jim” Leroy McMann, 83, of Duluth passed away June 15, 2022 at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth with many of his loving children by his side. Jim was born in Duluth to Thomas and Beatrice McMann on June 8, 1939. He attended high school at Duluth Central and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1957. He served as a force reconnaissance team leader in Vietnam, and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. In 1970 he left the USMC and returned to Minnesota and bought a sma... Full story
Neil P. McPhail, 78, of Cloquet passed away July 4, 2022, at Barnes Care in Esko. He was born Nov. 25, 1943, in Cloquet, the son of Leslie and Loretta (Haller) McPhail. Neil served in the United States Army National Guard for two years and worked at Potlatch for more than 40 years, becoming a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club. Neil especially loved cars and working on them. He also enjoyed four-wheeling with his friends. Neil was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers,... Full story
Louis Roy Osborn, 68, of Cloquet passed away April 3, 2022, in Cancun, Mexico. He was born Aug. 27, 1953, the son of Byron and Helen (Torvid) Osborn and was a lifelong resident of Cloquet. Roy was a Class of 1971 graduate of Cloquet High School. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed traveling, and loved attending the Minnesota State Fair. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; his brother James; and brother-in-law James Curnow. He is survived by his brother Thomas (Connie) Osborn; sisters Joann... Full story
Ronald William Smith, 77, of Esko passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at Essentia Health Moose Lake. He was born on July 2, 1945, in Duluth to William and Martha Smith. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1963. He served in the U.S. Army during wars in Korea and Vietnam, where he volunteered for an additional year of service. He later attended Minnesota Technical Institute in Duluth and received an associate degree in drafting. On July 15, 1967, he married Marie Suer in Duluth. On Sept.... Full story
Theresa Ann Starkey, 91, died June 16, 2022, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born Aug. 13, 1930, in Kettle River to Anna and Stephen Jurek. Theresa is survived by her children Kathy (Tom), Sue (Mike), Mark (Becky) and Larry; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law Jerry Starkey and sister-in-law Marge Jurek. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Leroy; her parents; brothers Stanley, John, Joseph and Tony; and sisters Mary, Sophie,... Full story
Lawrence Peter William Switzer, 94, of Cromwell passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 in Villa Vista. He was born on Oct. 4, 1927, in Holyoke to Orval and Nellsena Switzer. He was raised in Holyoke until he was 9 and moved to Kerrick in 1939. In 1943 the family moved to Kettle River. On Aug. 4, 1956, Lawrence married Charlotte Dickhoff in Mora. Lawrence farmed most of his life with his dad, purchasing the farm in Kettle River in 1956. He hauled milk from 1951 to 1955. Lawrence worked construction... Full story
