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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...
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...
