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Death notices

Melanie Joy Synkiew, 57, of Cloquet died Feb. 13, 2021 in her home. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 29 at Round Lake Cemetery in McGregor. Arrangements by Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet.

Elma McMillan, 101, formerly of Esko, passed away Feb. 21, 2021, at Essentia Health Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth. Private family services will be held, with burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Kettle River. Arrangement by Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet.