Obituary: Esther M. Peterson

Esther Marilyn Peterson, 88, formerly of Mahtowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Inter-Faith Care Center, Carlton, surrounded by her family. Esther was born on Feb. 25, 1936 to Gust and Signe (Heino) Granrose. She met the love of her life, Rodney (“Rod”), at Barnum High School. They were married on Feb. 13, 1954, until Rod’s passing in August 2021. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending countless sporting events, recitals, school concerts, church and school plays, and birthdays. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church her whole married life, where she sang in the choir, was a member of the Women's Group, and participated in church events.

Esther is survived by her children, Jeff (Maxine) Peterson, Jayne (Steve) Clark, Jon (DeAnn) Peterson, and Jason (Jeni) Peterson; sister Karen Schiffman; and 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rod; parents, Gust and Signe Granrose; brother, Edwin (Hiroko) Granrose; sister Irene (Delmer) Peterson; and son-in-law, Steve Clark.

Visitation: 12 p.m. until the 1 p.m. Celebration of Life on Monday, Nov. 18 at Salem Lutheran Church in Mahtowa, with Pastor Jim Raisanen officiating. Lunch to follow. Esther will be laid to rest at Mount Salem Cemetery at a later date.

We thank the staff at Evergreen Senior Living in Cloquet for the exceptional loving care they provided Esther while she resided there. We also thank the staff at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton for the exceptional loving care they provided until her passing.

Arrangements entrusted to Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St., Cloquet MN 55720. To sign the guest book and leave an online tribute, see http://www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Salem Lutheran Church are preferred.