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Donna Faye Panger, 88, of Cloquet passed away June 19, 2022, joining her beloved husband, Gale “Pickles” Panger, who passed away in 2012. The daughter of John and Dorothy (Wolfe) Huard, Donna was born Nov. 26, 1933, and was a graduate of Cloquet High School. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Parish. Donna is survived by her five sons, Ross, Tim, Paul, John (Michelle) and Steve (Robyn); three daughters, Gayla, (Hans), Trish (Bill) and Ann Panger; nine grandchildren, Leah and Kyle Raaflaub, Michael and Matthew Panger, Ryan Miller, Emma... Full story
Richard Gene Richardson, 87, of Cloquet passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, in his home at Suncrest Assisted Living with his family by his side. He was born June 12, 1935, in Cloquet to Sten and Gladys Richardson. He grew up in Esko and attended Esko schools, graduating in 1953. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from Dec. 29, 1954 to Dec. 5, 1956. On Oct. 12, 1963, he married Kathleen O. Johnson in Bethany Covenant Church in Cloquet. Rich worked at Northwest Paper, later Potlatch, for 38 ye... Full story
Ernest “Ernie” F. Zinter, 86, of Holyoke passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Essentia Health-Moose Lake Hospital. He was born Feb. 9, 1936, the son of Frederick and Laverne (Stadin) Zinter. Ernie married Jan (Janice) on Aug. 16, 1958, in upstate New York. His job moved them often, and they lived in several places in upstate New York and northern Minnesota. He retired after a long career from Ziegler (Caterpillar), having worked in Duluth and across the Iron Range. Ernie served his country in... Full story
Donald (“Don,” “Donnie”) A. Jensen passed away March 9, 2022 of cancer at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Assembly Area 3, followed by an 11 a.m. luncheon at Buca di Beppo in St. Paul. Celebration of Life: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 25 at VFW Post 3979 in Cloquet. Mary Davis, 87, of Cloquet, passed away June 19, 2022, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born June 14, 1935, in Cloquet, the daughter of Frank and Flora (Pineau) Whitebird. Private services we... Full story
DAV Chapter 18 Carlton County would like to announce the funeral services and celebration of life dates for our member and friend Donald A. Jensen, age 72. Don was our highest decorated active member, he was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and multiple Purple Hearts for his heroic actions in Vietnam. He joined us through food, he was also a chef after the war. He volunteered at the DAV Thanksgiving buffet eight years ago. In the following eight years he volunteered in all the DAV cooking e... Full story
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Jeffrey Mark Lopeman, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 66. Jeff was born Oct. 20, 1955, in Peoria, Illinois to Clifford and Virgina Lopeman. He grew up on a dairy farm and graduated from Mid-County High School in 1974. On Feb. 22, 1975, he married Linda Wolske, and they raised four daughters, Nikkia, Kayla, Chesney and Paige. Jeff and Linda moved to Minnesota in 1977. He started his 40-year career at Asplundh Tree Expert Company, working his way up... Full story
Betty Annette Melin, 90, of Brookston passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born on November 8, 1931 to Helmer and Eva Peterson in Cokato, MN. The family moved to Minneapolis and then to Brookston where she graduated from Brookston High School in 1949. Betty worked as a Cook at the Brookston Schools for 25 plus years. She most recently attended Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cloquet. She went on many bus trips to places like Maine, Niagra Falls a... Full story
Sharon Schneider of Carlton passed away peacefully at home June 8, 2022, from breast cancer. She was not afraid to die because she knew she would be with God. Sharon had many health problems throughout her life but never let it stop her from doing what she loved to do — she always kept going. Sharon was born Feb. 6, 1950, in Duluth, the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Essig) McKibbon. She graduated in 1968 from Carlton High School. Sharon married James Schneider on Oct. 13, 1969, and lived in Car... Full story
Ramona L. Laveau, age 91 of Carlton, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Essentia Health/St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. She was born December 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 with her son Peter and his wife Kim to keep the farm operating. Ramona was a member of St. Francis Catholic Parish in Carlton a... Full story
Gene M. Beckstrom, 75, of Floodwood passed away peacefully May 13, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth, after a short illness. Celebration of Life: 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 20 at Nelson Funeral Care. Military Honors presented by the Cloquet Combined Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to local veterans services.... Full story
Judith Lynn Sortedahl Anderson, 67, of Bynum, Montana, passed away peacefully from pancreatic cancer May 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Harlan Sortedahl, and her younger brother Brian Sortedahl. Judy is survived by her mother, Geraldine Sortedahl; her forever guy, Zales Davidson; her siblings Barb (Allan) Soukkala, Nancy (Jerry) Zielinski and Kraig (Alison) Sortedahl; as well as her three children, Janel (Mark) Lamb, Nathaniel (Sang Mi) DeRusha and Nickolas (Hannah) DeRusha.... Full story
Mark Wysocki, 64, of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his home after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Mark Allen Wysocki was born Sept. 28, 1957 in Grand Forks to Cyril and Clara (Lizakowski) Wysocki. He grew up in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1975. Mark worked at Crystal Sugar before starting a 43-year career in mechanical maintenance at the Columbia Mall, where he loved putting up the Christmas décor. Mark enjoyed fishing on the... Full story
Dennis Max Robnik of Esko went home to be with Jesus on June 2, 2022, at Evergreen Knoll in Cloquet, three weeks before his 82nd birthday. Dennis was born on June 22, 1940, in Chisholm to Lillian and Louis Robnik. He enjoyed swimming, fishing and camping on the Iron Range with family and friends and especially enjoyed taking trips to the Boundary Waters. He graduated from Chisholm High School in 1958. Dennis attended University of Minnesota Duluth and earned a degree in accounting in 1963. He... Full story
Patricia “Pat” Koski, 87, of Paynesville passed away May 29, 2022. She was born in San Antonio to H.O. and Bertha Green. A military wife, Pat traveled extensively until she and her family moved to Minnesota in 1973. She later married Donald Koski of Esko, then moved to Paynesville. Wherever she lived, Pat was always active in her community, whether through the church, volunteering, or social clubs. Pat loved her family and friends, crafting, and traveling. Pat was preceded in death by her hus... Full story
Rebecca “Becky” Jane Abrahamson, 55, of Cloquet passed away unexpectedly June 1, 2022. She was born Nov. 14, 1966, the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Jankowski) Prevost. Becky enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. She was a great cook — lasagna, spaghetti and Chinese were a few of her kids’ and grandkids’ favorites. She also loved gardening and spending time outside. Becky was a very caring, loving, giving and hilarious person. She held her religious beliefs very close to her he... Full story
Shawn Paul Gillette, 48, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2022. He was born July 23, 1973 in Colorado. He is survived by his mother, Delores Gillette; sons, Stephen (Brittney) Gillette and Alex Gillette; sister, Deb (Pentti) Antila; and brothers, Richard (Cari) Beckman and James Beckman. Pine Knot News June 10, 2022... Full story
Celebration of Life gatherings for Mildred Ennen and Craig Stahlbusch will be held at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., respectively, Saturday, June 11 at the Bryant and Jodi Stahlbusch home, 3671 Maple Drive, Barnum. Friends and family are invited to stay throughout the evening. Vincent “Bud” J. Schmidt, 91, passed away May 14, 2022, at Evergreen Knoll. Visitation: 12 p.m. until the 1 p.m. memorial service Sunday, June 12 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet, followed by a luncheon. Inurnment at New Calvary Cemetery, military honors accorded by the Clo... Full story
Ruth Irene (Olson) Rasmussen went to be home with her Lord and Savior on May 25, 2022 at “Interfaith Care Center” in Carlton, MN at almost 97 years old. She was born May 31, 1925 to Elmer and Hannah Olson, and grew up in the Duluth/Superior area. She attended school in Duluth until her senior year of high school when she graduated from Superior Central High, receiving the Betty Hanitch Scholarship. She majored in Math and Home Economics at Duluth State Teachers College. She then taught Math one... Full story
Linda Ilona Jahoula Spurlin went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2022, at the age of 100 years, nine months and 26 days. She passed away peacefully at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. Linda was born July 20, 1921, to John and Tynne Jahoula, the third of five children. Unfortunately, early in her life Linda entered foster care, and she and her siblings Melvin Jahoula, George Jahoula, Ester Bicknase and Milton Jahoula were split up to be cared for. Thankfully, Linda found a home with the... Full story
David Meister, 83, of Cloquet passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family, including his dear friends Al and Diane Hart, with his loving wife Pat holding hands with him until the very end. David was born Feb. 8, 1939, in Detroit to Joseph and Lillian (Peterson) Meister. The family moved frequently in his youth. While in Gary, South Dakota, David, under the teaching of his father, Joe, developed and honed the skills that served him throughout his life. He learned... Full story
Dorothy H. Vadnais, 84, of Cloquet, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born Nov. 16, 1937, in Cloquet, the daughter of David and Marion (Rowe) Hansen. Dorothy graduated from Cloquet High School in 1955 and married Charles Vadnais on June 9, 1956. She worked as a bus driver for Kottkes Bus Service in Andover for 25 years. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, David, George, Donald, and John; sisters, Ann, Irene, and Shirley; in-laws, Roge... Full story
Maadagaak, Genevieve Elizabeth Hanks, Mikinaak Clan, 74, entered the spirit world May 24, 2022. Genevieve, daughter of Eunice Whitebird-Cobenais and Earl Bruce, was born Dec. 28, 1947 in Cass Lake. She grew up in Onigum and attended school in nearby Walker, and later attended college at the Bemidji Vocational Technical College. She worked a number of years for the Leech Lake Headstart before retiring. She moved to her reservation in Fond du Lac, Cloquet, where she resided until her passing.... Full story
Byron Miles Hill of Cloquet, surrounded by family and friends, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on May 21, 2022, at Miller-Dwan after a brief, intense battle with cancer. He was born May 24, 1958, in Cloquet to Richard and Eleanor (Kopke) Hill. Byron graduated from Esko High School in 1976 and joined the U.S. Navy. He trained at Staples Technical Institute, worked as a heavy equipment operator for more than 35 years, and ran a snow removal and excavation business. Most recently, he worked fo... Full story
Benji Allan Pajari was born Dec. 23, 1981, to Tracy Pajari and Barry Nelson. He passed away unexpectedly at the age of 40 on Jan. 30, 2022. Benji graduated from Cloquet High School, Class of 2000. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with family and friends. Benji attended school and became an apprentice ironworker, and worked his way up to become a member of Ironworkers Local Union 512. Benji was preceded in death by his grandma Phyllis Pajari (Bernie Grindle); grandparents... Full story
James Skifstad, 72, of Esko went to be with his Lord Jesus, surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 14, 2022, after a struggle with Covid-19. Jim was born in Fort Frances, Ontario to the Rev. Earl and LaVerne Skifstad. He was raised in Big Falls, Minnesota, and graduated from Northome High School in 1967. Jim then went to Covenant Bible College in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, where he met his future wife. After graduating, he worked at Boise Cascade in International Falls until 1970, when he m... Full story
