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Death Notices

Walfred “Bud” Esala, 93 and Jennie Esala, 94 of Cloquet passed away April 29, 2019, and October 28, 2019 respectively.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet. Military honors will be accorded by the Cloquet Combined Honor Guard. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet.

Lori Lynn Geving, 55, of Cloquet passed away unexpectedly June 13, 2020, in St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Letters and cards of condolence may be sent to the family care of Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St., Cloquet MN 55720. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins Northland Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

David L. Waldbillig, 77, of Esko passed away June 12, 2020, at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth. A private service will be held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will be held in St. Matthews Cemetery. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Care.