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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,... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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,... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
Audrey J. Boss, 89, of Cloquet passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Evergreen Knoll. She was born April 25, 1932, in Duluth, the daughter of Howard and Charlotte (Bowers) Gallea. Audrey graduated from Esko High School. She was married to Robert Boss on May 2, 1953. She worked in the Wood Conversion accounting department, 12th Street Drug, and as a library aide at Washington Elementary School for 22 years. Audrey was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church, St. Casimir’s Circle, National C... Full story
Nancy Ruth (Peterson) Burry, 70, passed away April 6, 2022, in North Carolina after a brief battle with esophageal cancer. She was born Dec. 18, 1951, in Cloquet to Arlene and Roland Peterson. Nancy grew up in Cloquet and also spent many summers at the family’s cabin at Round Lake. She graduated from Cloquet High School in 1969 and moved away from Cloquet but remained in Minnesota until 1978. She met Thomas Burry while living and working in Minneapolis, and they were married on Dec. 30, 1972, a... Full story
Dale Lester Christensen, 75, of Cloquet passed away at his home on Thursday, March 30, 2022. Private family services will be held at a future time. Arrangements are being provided by Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service serving Northern Minnesota. Michael Allen House, 67, of Cloquet passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. In keeping with his request, no services will be held. Arrangements are being provided by Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service serving Northern Minnesota.... Full story
Robert “Bob” Bomier, 73, of Barnum passed away April 1, 2022, peacefully at The North Shore Estates in Duluth. Bob was born May 1, 1948, in Flint, Michigan, the son of Bernard and Lois Bomier. He graduated from Grand Blanc High School in 1966. He earned a bachelor of professional arts degree in photography from the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. He met his wife Angie on the ski slopes in Colorado and they had a Victorian wedding in Leadville, Colorado the sum... Full story
Renee Genevieve Kinnunen, 83, of Cloquet passed away on April 1, 2022, peacefully at Sunnyside Health Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Renee was born on Dec. 27, 1938 in Cloquet, the daughter of Keith and Evelyn Hunter. She graduated from Cloquet High School in 1956, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred Kinnunen, brother Keith Hunter, son Kevin Rodd, and daughter Julie Rodd. She will be deeply... Full story
Gerald L. Lizotte, 82, of Cloquet passed away April 3, 2022, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. He was born Jan. 24, 1940, in Crookston, the son of Rene and Rita (Theroux) Lizotte. Jerry graduated from Melrose High School and received his master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. He was united in marriage to LouAnn Wehlage on Sept. 9, 1961, in Melrose. Jerry played basketball, football and baseball in high school as well as the trombone in high school through college. He taught i... Full story
Robert Russell McMillan, 89, known as "Mac" or "Bob," passed away in the early hours of April 1, 2022. All who really knew him will miss his humor, storytelling, letters and poems. Bob was born July 27, 1932, in Marshfield, Missouri to Harold Wilbur McMillan and Flora Mae Ricketts McMillan, the second son of five siblings. In his formative years, the family loaded their earthly belongings into a small truck and left Missouri in 1937, fleeing the Dust Bowl. They made their way to Wright,... Full story
Glenna Lee Peterson, 69, resident of Moose Lake, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 1, 2022, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 20, 1953, to Kenneth and Florabel (Skoglund) Lundquist. She grew up in the area and attended school in Barnum, graduating in 1971. She married Jerry Peterson on Nov. 14, 1996. Glenna had a passion for operating their Century Farm, raising beef and dairy cattle. Glenna loved sitting on the porch with her... Full story
She lived. She lived gloriously, daringly, and free, she lived lovingly, enthusiastically, and full. She lived. Our beloved mother, Karen Faye Litfin Wunderlich, passed away quietly on March 20, 2022, at 4:05 a.m. the time of the Spring Equinox, a time of rebirth and new beginnings. It can be said that she never wanted to leave our side, but over time her capacity to carry on lessened and became too much. Karen was born in Cloquet, Minnesota on February 21, 1944. She and her brother Laddie grew... Full story
James Edmund Flynn, 89, longtime resident of Esko, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 23, a week shy of his 90th birthday. He was born March 31, 1932, to Thomas Herbert Flynn and Margaret Etienne. He was united in marriage to Verna M. Pantsar on May 31, 1952, under an apple tree on the Pantsar homestead. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; nine siblings, George, Charles (Ole), Gertrude (Gert), Phillip (Mickey), Jack, Marguerite, Tom, Pat and Russ; son-in-law Cliff... Full story
Aino Marie Kantonen, 91, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, with family by her side at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born Sept. 12, 1930, in Veteli, Finland, the daughter of Robert and Rosa Vahakainu. She immigrated to Cloquet with her family. Aino was married to Ahti Kantonen in 1948. She was a loving, kind and devoted mother, grandmother, wife and homemaker. Together for more than 60 years, they shared a full life. Aino will be remembered for her joyful spirit, strong faith... Full story
Judith Kay Holden passed away March 27, 2022, peacefully in Arizona. She was born Feb. 15, 1945, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Maynard and Mildred Klenk. Judy grew up in Easton on the family farm. She graduated from Wells High School, Class of ’63, and was a member of the National Honor Society. She continued her education, receiving a bachelor of science degree in social work as well as master’s degrees in social work and business. She worked in many settings including hospitals, private car... Full story
On Jan. 6, 1936, Andrew and Fannie Perttula were blessed with a baby boy. Marlen lived in Esko during most of his life. He graduated from Thomson Township High School in 1954, and was employed by Liupakka Oil Company and Dominion Management. Marlen’s talent was carpentry. He built two homes and renovated several, and enjoyed spending time making furniture in his woodworking shop. He was a member of the Apostolic Lutheran Church. Marlen Andrew Perttula passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister D... Full story
