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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
Donald “Don” W. Waller, 74, of Esko passed away June 29, 2022, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. He was born Nov. 29, 1947, in Duluth, the son of Irvin and Dorothy (Kramer) Waller. Don graduated in 1965 from Denfeld High School. He served in the Army National Guard for six years after high school. During this time, he met and married Sherri Guindon, and they celebrated 50 years this past May. Don then worked at Hart Motor Freight until they closed in 1980. He became an insurance agent for MSI... Full story
David Hendrickson, 80, of Tamarack passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 in his home. David was born in Shell Lake Township on July 30, 1941, to John and Elma (Yoki) Hendrickson. He graduated from Frazee High School in Frazee, and the University of Minnesota Duluth. He then met and married Lennae Norha. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lennae, and two brothers, Westley and Lowell. David is survived by his daughter LeeAnn Hendrickson; son Darren (Alison) Hendrickson; grandson Hunter (Andie)... Full story
Esko resident Patricia “Patty” Lila Murto spent an outspoken, colorful life dedicated to her passions: family, community, politics and justice. A woman who strove to give voice to the voiceless, who could not for the life of her pass up a spirited debate, and whose good humor and infectious laughter delighted many, died of cancer Saturday, June 25, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospice after a 15-month fight. She was 72. Patty was born June 7, 1950, in Duluth to Ruby and LeRoy (Red) Hollingsworth. She a... Full story
Twila Eilene Shotley, 78, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed away June 25, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society Center in Sioux Falls. Twila Eilene Johnson was born on July 22, 1943, in Cloquet to William and Nannie (Bjerk) Johnson. She was married to Leon Shotley on March 31, 1962. They had two daughters. She was a stay-at-home mother until the youngest was in first grade. Then Eilene was a lunch aide at Leach School, where the girls went to school. She was talented in crafts, painting, drawing... Full story
Anita Darlene Fountain, 87, of Cloquet passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 in Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. She was born on July 12, 1934 in Sebeka, Minnesota to Arthur and Mamie Kummala. She attended North Dakota State School of Science where she received her nursing degree as an L.P.N. Anita married Robert Fountain on May 3, 1985. Anita was preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Gaslin; daughter, Michelle Haas; sister, Elsie Perttula; and brothers, Elmer Kummala and... Full story
Myrna Beaupre, née House, of Coon Rapids, Minnesota was born on July 11, 1936, in Cloquet, Minnesota and passed away on June 21, 2022, in Rochester, Minnesota at the age of 85. Myrna lived a full and happy life. She went to high school in Carlton, Minnesota. After her children were grown, Myrna became a Sales Rep with 3M, which was a perfect fit for her. She loved every moment of her time at 3M. She loved it so much that friends and family jokingly called her “Ms. 3M”. Among other places, her... Full story
James “Jim” Arnold Burman, 94, of Cloquet went to be with his Lord and Savior June 20, 2022. He was born in Ogilvie on Nov. 27, 1927, the son of William and Elsie (Besser) Burman. James grew up and attended school in Brook Park, where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Naomi Athey. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II in Okinawa and the Philippines. James and Naomi raised their family in Cloquet, where he worked as a truck driver. After James retired, they joined Laborers... Full story
Ramona L. Laveau, 91, of Carlton passed away June 15, 2022, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born Dec. 23, 1930, the daughter of Stephen and Rose (Winter) Laubach. Ramona farmed with her husband, Alex, for many years in Wrenshall. She worked at Mahtowa Gas after Alex died, while milking 100 cows every morning and night by herself. Ramona was a member of St. Francis Catholic Parish in Carlton and was very involved with parish work and many other civic activities. R... Full story
