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Joseph W. Puckett, 83, of Duluth passed away May 5, 2022, in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born Feb. 15, 1939, the son of LeRoy (“Roy”) and Elma Puckett (Vanguilder) Puckett. Joe attended school in Wrenshall, and worked as a carpenter for many years and retired from Diamond Tool after 29 years. He married Linda Halase on Sept. 20, 1986. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time in the woods. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his wife...
Edward Erick Karjala, 67, of Cloquet passed away peacefully surrounded by family May 5, 2022 at the age of 67. He was born May 7, 1954, the beloved son of Blanche Mae and Edward William Karjala. He had a passion for music and was an exceptional guitarist. Edward was preceded in death by his father. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. A graveside service will take place 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 16, at Maple Grove Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Morreim officiating. Arrangements are with Nelson Funeral Care....
Thomas “Tom” Flynn, 85, of Cloquet passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at Diamond Willow. He was born Feb. 2, 1937, in Cloquet, the son of William and Irene (Bodway) Flynn. Tom graduated from Cloquet High School in 1955. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Korea. Tom worked at Northwest Paper and the Potlatch Corporation as a millwright. After retirement, he worked as a driver for Kolar and Cloquet Ford Chrysler. Tom enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, going to the shack and the...
Colleen Dennie, 72, of Duluth passed away in her home May 6, 2022, with her husband Mitchell by her side. She was born Jan. 14, 1950, the daughter of Raymond and Sira (Strand) Gray. Colleen attended Brookston Elementary and graduated from AlBrook High School. Colleen married Mitchell Dennie on June 25, 1988, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Duluth. She worked for University of Minnesota Duluth for 48 years in numerous positions, retiring as administrator director for the School of Fine Arts in...
On Dec. 27, 2021, John David Clawson, loving husband and father of five children, passed from this earth into the arms of Jesus at age 87. John was born on Aug. 28, 1934, to Ray and Daisy (Shroyer) Clawson. He graduated from Proctor High School in 1952, then joined the Army National Guard where he began his training as an auto mechanic, and was honorably discharged in May of 1963. He worked as a mechanic until his retirement. John married his second wife, Margarite (Lee-Strand) in April of...
Robert Henry Botz, 89, of Cloquet passed from this world peacefully Nov. 27, 2021, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives with kindest and loving care. Robert grew up in St. Joseph, where he attended the St. Joseph parochial school. After high school, he earned a degree in drafting and design from Lake Superior Technical College in Duluth. He had an accomplished career at St. John’s Printing, Pittsburgh Iron Ore Shipping, Superwood and the M...
Philip Raymond "Skip" Sarazin, 79, died on April 29, 2022, in his sleep at home in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Skip was born Dec. 27, 1942, to Raymond Philip "Sarge" and Florence Korby Sarazin. Sarge was away at Marine boot camp, and when he requested leave for his first son's birth, he was told, "You may have had to be there to set the keel, but you don't need to be there to launch the ship." Skip and his mom spent his early years at the Korby farm in rural Esko, where he developed his special...
John C. Christen, 75, of Cloquet passed away peacefully Sunday, May 1, 2022, in Morgan Park. He was born Oct. 15, 1946, in Duluth, the son of John W. and Theresa (Lovich) Christen. John graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1965 and served two tours with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He later started a variety of businesses, including the Esko Garbage Service and Touch of Class (now called the River Inn), and in 1984 he started Creative Colors and Christen Building. John was...
Mary Helen Juntunen, 95, of Cloquet died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Evergreen Senior Living. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, May 11, at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Esko, followed by a social gathering in the church basement. Private family burial. Arrangements by Atkins-Northland. Melvin Jokela, 74, of Esko died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in his home. Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday, May 14, at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Esko, with a lunch to follow the service....
Dorlene Kenney, 80, passed away the morning of April 18, 2022, at Barnes Care Assisted Living in Esko after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's. She was surrounded by her family. Dorlene was born Sept. 19, 1941 in Duluth to Chester and Gunhild Carlstrom. She attended business school at Duluth Business University and learned shorthand and many other skills, which propelled her into the opportunities that led to her work at Family Services, Inc. in Duluth, which became what we know today as...
Michael “Mike” P. Osterman, 76, of Esko passed away April 22, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. He was born July 5, 1945, the son of Byron and Arlene (Knaack) Osterman. Mike graduated from Esko High School and worked as a driver for the U.S. Postal Service. He enjoyed fishing, collecting — especially old cars — and delivered food for neighbors, family, and friends during the Covid pandemic. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Matthew Osterman. He is survived by...
Lincoln Peter Hansen, 94, of Cromwell passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at Villa Vista in Cromwell. He was born on March 15, 1928 in Cloquet to Hans Peter and Ruth Hansen. He grew up in Cromwell and graduated from Cromwell High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army from October 1954 to October 1956. On January 5, 1955, he married Marilyn Jean Maki at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Lincoln and Jeanne lived in Texas while he was in the service, then moved back to Cromwell where they...
Delores Hilda (Selen) Wolner, 96, of Cloquet went to be with the Lord on Dec. 28, 2021, from natural causes, living her later years at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. Visitation: 2 p.m. until the 3 p.m. memorial service Saturday, April 30 at Inter-Faith Care Center’s community room, with a reception to follow. Arrangements by Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service, serving Northern Minnesota. Dorothy Sivia (Aho) Alanen Green, 90, of Cloquet, passed away Dec. 27, 2021, at Plainview Estates in Cloquet. Visitation: 1 p.m. until the 2 p...
JoAnn G. (Johnson) Oswell, 73, of Carlton died peacefully Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 28, 1948 in Cloquet to Carl Elon Johnson and Fern B. (Mullen) Johnson. JoAnn grew up in Cloquet and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1966. She married the love of her life, Curt Oswell, on May 20, 1967. They resided in San Diego, California and Newport News, Virginia before settling in Carlton in 1972. Curt and JoAnn lovingly made the same house a home for her family,...
Shelley “Sam” Hartman, 66, of Moose Lake and formerly of Carlton, gained her wings on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. She was born on August 30, 1955 in Duluth to Harold and Helen Olsen. Shelley grew up on Green Hill Farm west of Barnum and attended Barnum High School. On June 28, 1975, Shelley married Dave Hartman in Moose Lake. Although their relationship may not have been what most would have considered normal, they truly loved each other and kept each other company through the years. They liv...
Joyce Delaine (Gault) Anderson, 91, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2022, at Diamond Willow. She spent her final days surrounded by her loved ones. Joyce was born Dec. 14, 1930, in Duluth to Charles Raymond and Anna (Ruhnke) Gault. She was raised in Wrenshall, where she attended school and was a cheerleader and homecoming queen, graduating as a Wren. She married the love of her life, Donald A. Anderson, on March 28, 1953. Joyce worked at Travelers Insurance and the Carlton County...
Ailie Evelyn Calverley, 89, of Carlton passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born on June 24, 1932, in Automba Township to Oscar and Matilda Rautio. She grew up in Kalevala Township and graduated from high school in 1950. On May 4, 1974 she married John Calverley in Nashua, Iowa. Ailie worked at Potlatch for 16 years. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Mahtowa. She enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling. She spent three months in Finland learning her heritage and two months in Europe...
Myrtle J. Radford, nee Hall, 88, passed away March 13, 2022, at The Pillars of White Bear Lake. Myrt was a longtime resident of Cloquet before moving to White Bear Lake in December of 2021. She was born Dec. 25, 1933, to Mabel and Elvin Hall. Myrt grew up in Cass Lake, where she graduated as high school valedictorian and went on to be Miss Cass Lake. She earned a bachelor of science degree in education with a minor in music from Bemidji State College. In 1957, Myrt married J. David Radford and...
Arnelda M. Southworth, 89, passed away April 13, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born May 14, 1932, in Fosston to Christian and Nora (Ness) Krohg. After losing her father at age 2, she was raised by her mother, the youngest in a blended family of 13 brothers and sisters, whom she adored. Arnelda graduated from high school in 1950 and attended Bemidji State Teachers college, earning a provisional two-year teaching certificate. She began teaching in Bagley, where she met her husband of 44...
Dorothy Sivia (Aho) Alanen Green, 90, of Cloquet, passed away Dec. 27, 2021, at Plainview Estates in Cloquet. Visitation: 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. memorial service May 7 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1705 Wilson Ave., Cloquet, with a luncheon to follow. Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Major David Goard from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at the Carlton VFW, 124 Chestnut Ave., in Carlton....
Delores Hilda (Selen) Wolner, 96, of Cloquet went to be with the Lord on Dec. 28, 2021, dying from natural causes. She lived her later years at Inter-faith Care Center in Carlton. Dee was born on May 15, 1925, on her family's farm in Blackhoof Township to Wallace J. Selen and Julia M. (Bentfield) Selen. They moved to Cloquet during the Great Depression and Dee graduated from Cloquet High School in 1943. She then worked in administrative roles for the Duluth News Tribune, Consolidated Abstract,...
Mabel Cherrier, 96, of Cloquet passed away peacefully at Sunnyside Care Center on Feb. 2, 2022. She was born in Birmingham, England on May 25, 1925. At the age of 21 she became a war bride and soon started a new life in Cloquet. Mabel enjoyed making new friends and being a homemaker. She loved to cook and bake for family and friends, and had a huge collection of recipes and cooking tips. Friends, family, and care providers enjoyed her colorful stories of life in England and rearing five...
Dan Raymond Eller, 65, of Chaska died unexpectedly Thursday, March 31, 2022, at his home. Dan was born Dec. 2, 1956, in Moose Lake to Donald and Esther (Mahlman) Eller, the youngest of four children. He graduated from Barnum High School and then received a degree in industrial heating and cooling at Hennepin County Area Vocational Technical Center. He was a member of the pipefitters union and retired at the age of 61 after being a longtime employee in the industry. He was a resident of Chaska...
Christine “Chris” Lanor Fall, 74, of Ashland, Wisconsin, died March 23, 2022, at Ashland Health Services. She was born Aug. 27, 1947, in Cloquet to William “Bill” and Florence Fall of Carlton. Chris graduated from Carlton High School in 1965 and briefly attended the University of Wisconsin–Superior. She lived in Minneapolis for many years and was employed for several years by Hennepin County as a chemical dependency counselor. She developed a love for theater through acting in high school pl...
Lorraine A. Laine, 84, of Saginaw passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Diamond Willow in Cloquet. She was born Feb. 15, 1938, in Cloquet, the daughter of Maurice and Hilda (Bjork) Tromblay. Lorraine graduated from Brookston High School as valedictorian. She was married to Arnold Laine on June 2, 1956. Lorraine loved cooking and cooked at AlBrook High School for many years, for Meals on Wheels, and at the Finlandia Club. She also worked as a home care aide for Senior Friend. Lorraine was very...
