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Adolph E. Romanek, 98, died at home on April 30, 2024. He was born Aug. 21, 1925, in Floodwood to Joseph and Mary Romanek. He married Bette Lou La Breche on July 18, 1953, in Cloquet. Adolph grew up in Floodwood and served in the U.S. Army infantry during World War II from 1944 to 1946. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star and was very proud of his service. He was a member of the local Korhonen-Hokkanen VFW Post 8299. He worked for Conwed Corporation in Cloquet, and in maintenance for...
Marjorie Ann (Seboe), age 85 of Wrenshall, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She was born in Wrenshall to Gus and Mary Seboe on March 29, 1939, and graduated from Wrenshall High School in 1957. Marjorie was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Slatten; sister, Joanne Douglas; and brothers, Bernard and James Seboe. She is survived by her sister, Irene Pollack; sons, Colin, Allen, and Brian Hillman; grandchildren, Amanda Wyman and Jake Hillman; great-grandchildren, Evan, Aiden, and Emmett Wyman; and numerous nieces and nephews....
Adolph E. Romanek, age 98, of Floodwood, Minnesota passed away on April 30, 2024, at his home under hospice care. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church in Floodwood. Visitation will continue Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Military honors will follow. Arrangements entrusted to Nelson Funeral Care....
Gertrude (Kerttu) Miriam Erickson passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 23 at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. Gert was born on January 29, 1932, to Charles and Anna (Korpela) Maki. Gert was married to Wesley Erickson on August 2, 1958, and together for over 60 years, they built their home in Esko and were blessed with four children. Gert was a proud graduate of Cloquet High School, class of 1950. Following graduation, she worked in labeling at the Cloquet papermill until...
Mona Jean Anderson, 82, of Cloquet passed away peacefully, with her husband and daughter by her side, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, after a long illness. She was born Feb. 13, 1942, on a Friday the 13th, in Estherville, Iowa, to Gunder and Irene (Hogfoss) Fjalstad. She graduated from high school in Clark, South Dakota, and from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in English. Mona worked in human resources for the Conwed corporation in Cloquet, where...
Dr. Clyde William Ekbom, 76, of Cloquet passed peacefully into eternal life on April 22, 2024. He was at home, surrounded by his loving family. Clyde was born June 25, 1947, to Glenn and Leona (Thorp) Ekbom in Mora, Minnesota. He spent his early years in Isle. The Ekbom family moved to Aitkin in 1953, where Clyde lived until graduating from high school in 1965. His parents owned the iconic Sugar Bowl restaurant, where Clyde spent much of his youth. He was a talented athlete, participating in...
Albert J. Behrens, 94, master woodworker, woodworking teacher, world traveler, dog breeder, fisherman, hunter, charmer, loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by love. He was born Oct. 27, 1929, in Pomeroy, Iowa. Al served in the Navy Seabees in the Aleutian Islands and Guam. He taught in St. Cloud. Al was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Hermina (Eckinger) Behrens, and...
Nicole Marie Pfisthner passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51 on April 22, 2024, at her home in Carlton. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor and will be deeply missed. She was born June 17, 1972, to Jerry and Annarose (Bookin) Dion in Cloquet. She was raised in Cloquet along with her two siblings and was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. During her childhood she enjoyed being a part of danceline groups. Nicole graduated from Cloquet High School in 1990...
Elmer Elsworth Thomas, 74, of Cloquet passed away April 27, 2024, at his home. He was born Oct. 27, 1949, the son of Joseph and Faye Thomas. Elmer graduated from Cromwell High School in 1970 and served in the U.S. Marines. He was married to Kathy J. Rostveit on Oct. 7, 1971, in Cromwell. Elmer worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Cloquet. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, hunting, fishing and playing cribbage. He loved feeding wildlife in his backyard. He will be remembered for...
Zegment Novacinski, 91, of Cloquet passed away from respiratory complications Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born June 5, 1932, to Alex and Pelogia Novacinski. Zegment served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After returning from the service, he worked for Potlatch as a machine operator for 48 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and Potlatch Quarter Century. Zegment married JoAnn Gunski, and they enjoyed 67 years together. Zeg loved to fish, hunt,...
Arayah Marie LaFave, 20, passed away April 24, 2024. Services were held May 1 at the Cloquet Community Center. Burial was at the New Holy Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Care of Cloquet. Adolph E. Romanek, 98, of Floodwood, passed away April 30, 2024, at his home under hospice care. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church in Floodwood. Visitation will continue Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Military honors will follow....
Jon Malcolm Swenson, 91, of Cromwell passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, in his home with loving family by his side. Jon was born Aug. 8, 1932, to Enock and Olga Swenson on a farm in Kandiyohi County. Jon was a farmhand for his uncle during high school. He graduated from Willmar schools in 1950 and entered the U.S. Army March 10, 1951, as an Army infantry corporal. He left the service on Feb. 17, 1954. Jon worked for the railroad after the Army while attending college at St. Cloud State College...
Florian W. Chmielewski Sr., 97, of Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Florian was one of 15 children born to Tony and Tillie Chmielewski on the family farm in Sturgeon Lake on Feb. 10, 1927. He was a dairy farmer, a world-renowned Minnesota musician, and a state senator for 26 years. Florian's special legislative concerns focused on employment, education, health care, housing and veterans. He was a member of a wide range of committees and...
Daniel E. "Dan" Frigon, 91, of North Oaks, Minnesota, formerly of Duluth and Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2024, with his beloved wife, Mary, by his side. He was born Jan. 25, 1933, in Cloquet to Daniel and Rose (Meisner) Frigon. Dan graduated from Cloquet High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army Security Agency (ASA) in Korea from 1952 to 1955. He married Mary Lou Boyer on Aug. 3, 1957, in Cloquet, and they celebrated 66 years of marriage last...
Fay Arlene Olson, 95, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her residence in Evergreen Knoll in Cloquet. She was born March 5, 1929, in Cloquet, the daughter of Arther and Lois (Brown) Carter. A celebration of Fay’s life will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at the Evergreen Knoll Community Building....
Arayah M. LaFave passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born August 26, 2003, in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Micheal LaFave and Jodie Houle. Arayah grew up in Sawyer and attended Cloquet public school. She played basketball in high school and was involved in gymnastics. Arayah was an amazing person and had a wonderful sense of humor. She was a caring and kind person and had a very social and outgoing personality. Arayah loved hair and makeup, fashion and design, arts and crafts, a...
John Richard Foss, age 77, of Esko, Minnesota entered eternal life on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. He was born in Mason City, Iowa on July 28, 1946, the son of Norman and Helen (Martin) Foss. John grew up in Latimer, Iowa and graduated from CAL Community Schools where he participated in band, choir, and track. He received his BA degree from Central College in Pella, Iowa where he was a member of Mu Gamma Pi music honorary fraternity, Music Educators National...
Elmer W. Splett, age 92 of Cloquet, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth. He was born Nov. 1, 1931, in Racine, Wisconsin, the son of Emil and Bertha (Schenk) Splett. He was raised in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, and graduated from Turtle Lake High School. Elmer graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Superior with a teaching degree, and then from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master's degree. Elmer was united in marriage to Karen Kurschner on...
Rudy Sanfred Koski, age 76, of Cloquet, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minnesota. He was born on September 25, 1947, to Sanfred and Linda (Laakso) Koski in Cloquet. Following his schooling in Brookston and Cloquet, Rudy entered the United States Air Force, Strategic Air Command, doing his part to protect our country during the Cold War. He spent his entire 39-year work career providing service to Caterpillar customers. Rudy shared with...
David Eggen died at the Silver Bay Minnesota Veterans Home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, and his son, Leif Eggen. He is survived by his wife of 68 years; his five children, Dawn, Bryn, Starr (Albert), Erik (Deb), and Gay; Leif’s wife, Michelle; and 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at Moose Lake Covenant Church, 700 Fifth St., Moose Lake. Arrangements with H...
Gordon Rolland “Gordy” Davis was born on July 24, 1928, to Rolland and Fern (Crowell) Davis in Duluth. He passed away on April 2, 2024, at his home in Carlton. Gordy attended Crosby Ironton High School in Crosby. After high school, Gordy moved to Cloquet to work at Wood Conversion. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Jan. 25, 1951 and served his country during the Korean War in Germany with the Army Corp of Engineers. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 24, 1953. He was united in marriage to Lillian...
Marlys Ann Kilen, 84, of Cloquet passed away with family by her side on March 31, 2024, under Essentia hospice care. She was born Feb. 29, 1940, to Alex and Ruby (Hohenstein) Milbrath in Rost Township, Jackson County, Minnesota. She graduated from Lakefield High School in 1958 and went on to attend Mankato State College, where she studied education. She received a master's degree from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth in 1989. Marlys went on to teach at schools in Chaska, Windom and...
Margaret Mell, 95, of Cloquet passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024. “Muggs” will be most remembered for her tireless and devoted years spent rescuing, caring for, and finding homes for our community’s stray and neglected animals. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Mell; and is survived by a sister, Ruby (Dick) Heikkinen; six daughters, Katherine (Bob) Winkler, Susan (Bruce) Anderson, Christine (Steve) Borgeson, Wendy Mell, Donna Mell, and Karen (Paul) Draeger; and many...
Donald Thomas DeNio passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Visitation: Noon until the 1:30 p.m. Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 13 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet. Rodney Allen Niskanen, 75, of Floodwood passed away Feb. 19, 2024. A Celebration of Life, with a bite to eat and a cup of coffee, will be held 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Downtown Fair Center, 107 W. Seventh Ave., Floodwood. Ardis Joan “Bestemor” (Eide) Jons, born June 9, 1933, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, died on Dec. 18, 2...
Olga M. Wenneson, age 84, of Cloquet, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Diamond Willow. She was born November 28, 1939, in Bagley, Minnesota, the daughter of Oliver and Edith (Lietz) Swenson. Olga was a homemaker until she started working for Black Bear Casino at the age of 55, retiring at the age of 70. Olga was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne Wenneson; son, Stan Wenneson; brothers, Duane Swenson, John Swenson, Carl Swenson, and Pete Swenson; sisters, Edith "Sissy"...
