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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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Dorothy Arlyne Lisignoli, 91, passed away peacefully in her home in Cloquet, under the excellent care of the Evergreen Knoll staff and St. Croix hospice. Known for her positivity, kindness, tenacity and grace, she believed in the goodness of life and her mission to leave the world a brighter, more beautiful place. A devout Lutheran, Dorothy embodied the values of her church through her dedication to volunteering within her community. At church functions, local programs, committees, or clubs,...
Gary Richard Polo, 78, of Esko passed away May 16, 2022. He was born May 17, 1943, the son of John and Delores (Johnson) Polo. Gary worked for the Potlatch Corporation for 37 years as a turbine operator, then moved to the mechanical service department. He was also a self-taught and accomplished gunsmith — there wasn’t a gun he couldn’t repair or refinish! Gary loved to cook, finding new recipes on the computer, and took great pride in his creations, which he shared with many of his frien...
Eugene Rolland Smith, 92, of Cloquet died May 23, 2022, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. He was born July 30, 1929, in Trout Valley, near Winona, to Clarence and Ina (Kingsley) Smith. The family moved to Cromwell in 1940, where he attended high school. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954, then returned to Cromwell. Eugene met and fell in love with Patricia Gotzh of Cloquet, and they married on Aug. 18, 1956. They settled in Cloquet and had two sons, Steven and Brian....
Doris Ann Strand, 94, passed away Jan. 7, 2022 in Moose Lake Village in Moose Lake. Doris was born on Sept. 24, 1927, in Cloquet to Octave and Beda Caron. She spent her childhood and youth in the loving care of her aunt and uncle, Sigrid and Gus Bredenberg. Doris graduated from Cloquet High School in 1945. She married Raymond Strand on March 26, 1946. Raymond and Doris moved to the family dairy farm north of town, where they raised eight children and farmed for 33 years. Doris had an artistic...
Eleanore June Huisinger, 89, of Cloquet passed away Feb. 2, 2022, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. Visitation: 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. memorial service Saturday, May 28 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow. Inurnment will be at the Perch Lake Cemetery following the luncheon. Jon R. Misquadace Spry, 48, of the Fond du Lac Band of Minnesota, passed away May 8, 2022 in Duluth. Also known as “Chippewa Jon,” he was born Nov. 11, 1973 in Cloquet. Visitation: 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 at the Fond du...
Vincent “Bud” J. Schmidt, 91, of Cloquet passed away May 14, 2022, at Evergreen Knoll. He was born Nov. 29, 1930, in Sandstone, the son of Joseph and Emma (Trapp) Schmidt. He graduated from Sandstone High School in 1949. Bud was united in marriage to Lois Champeaux on Oct. 24, 1953, at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cloquet. He started working at Northwest Paper in Cloquet on April 5, 1950, where he continued his career until retiring from the Potlatch Corporation. Bud served in...
Marion Patricia (Isaacks) Larsen, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Friday, May 6, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Marion, born Aug. 27, 1941, grew up in Independence, Missouri, a block away from longtime family friends President Harry and first lady Bess Truman. Her family moved to Minnesota when she was in the seventh grade, settling in White Bear Lake. There, she met Sheldon Larsen, whom she married in 1960, just shy of 62 years...
Thomas Jeffrey Danger, born Oct. 15, 1952, in Crookston, passed peacefully on March 25, 2022, in his home, with family. Tom graduated from Esko High School in 1970. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Augsburg College, where he made many lifelong friends. Tom's long career at AT&T provided him the opportunity to relocate to different cities around the country. Wherever he landed, he built strong friendships, and always a stylish comfortable home. After retiring, Tom moved to Tucson,...
Eleanore J. Huisinger, 89, of Cloquet passed away Feb. 2, 2022, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born June 20, 1932, in Gary, South Dakota, the daughter of Nels and Anna (Hanson) Engeseth. Eleanore graduated from Gary High School and worked at her parents’ café and at the South Dakota School for the Blind. She married William Huisinger on June 22, 1950, during Buckaroo Days. They moved to Cloquet. Eleanore was employed at Diamond Brands, and the Carlton nursing home, from which sh...
Thomas C. Lindevig, 63 of Cloquet, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Miller-Dwan Hospital in Duluth. He was born in Cloquet on March 23, 1959, the son of Lorren and Beverly (Eknes) Lindevig. Tom graduated from Cloquet High School in 1977 and was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Scanlon. He worked for a great friend detailing cars and was loved so much by everyone that knew him. Tom had the best sense of humor and was so funny without even knowing it. He was my brother and best friend,...
John David Clawson, 87, passed away Dec. 27, 2021. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Big Lake Covenant Church, 702 Salmi Road, Cloquet. Interment and luncheon will follow. Clara Hurst Skelton, 86, of Cloquet and formerly of Orr, passed away March 21, 2022. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21 at New Calvary Cemetery, Cloquet. Robert Henry Botz, 89, of Cloquet passed away Nov. 27, 2021. Celebration of Life: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21 in Good Hope Church, 55 Armory Road, Cloquet. A luncheon will follow. Atkins-Northland Funeral Home. Mary Linda...
Jon R. Misquadace Spry, 48 of the Fond Du Lac Band of Minnesota, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 in Duluth, MN. He was also known as “Chippewa Jon” born November 11, 1973 in Cloquet. Visitation will begin Wednesday, June 1, 2022 with a viewing at 5 p.m. evening ceremony at the Fond Du Lac Cultural & Learning Center, 1713 Mizhaki Road, Cloquet, MN 55720 . The Traditional Funeral Service will be Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10 a.m. traveling ceremony at Fond du Lac Cultural Language & Learning Center in Cloquet. Burial will be held in Old Holy Fam...
Roy William Bohren, 92, of Duluth died Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth. He was born on Oct. 12, 1929, in Cloquet to Fred and Aili Bohren. He was raised in Esko and graduated from Esko High School in 1947. He married Phyllis Paulson in 1955. Roy served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955. He was employed by the Conwed Corporation and USG until he retired. He was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Esko. He was preceded in death by his brothers Fred, Calvin, and...
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...
