OBITUARIES

Lyman Russell Thrasher

Lyman R. Thrasher, 88, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at his home.

April 19, 2012

Alan "Al" Lynn Peterson

April 18, 2012

Shirley Ann Pease

April 18, 2012

Utta Valpuri Selonen

CLOQUET - Utta Valpuri Selonen, 97, of Cloquet, Minn., entered into eternal rest on her birthday, April 12, 2012, in Lake Worth, Fla.

April 18, 2012

Elma I. DeLacey

CLOQUET - Elma Irene DeLacey, 91, of Cloquet, Minn., died Monday, April 16, 2012, in the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minn.

April 18, 2012

Robert Drannen

CLOQUET - Robert Lee Drannen, 85, of Cloquet, Minn., died Saturday, April 14, 2012, in Sunnyside Health Care Center, Cloquet.

April 18, 2012

Jay E. Smith

CLOQUET - Jay E. Smith (Dabaseyaanakwad), 37, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012, in North Dakota as a result of a traffic accident.

April 17, 2012

Lillian Theresa Ronkainen Peterson Lampel

Lillian Theresa Ronkainen Peterson Lampel, 105, of Kettle River, Minn., died peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2012, in Augustana Mercy Health Care Center in Moose Lake, Minn. She was born Sept. 8, 1906, to Frank and Josephine Ronkainen of Kettle River. After the death of her first husband, Adolph Peterson, she worked in her father's lumber camps in northern Minnesota. She married Arvi H. Lampel in 1926 and they farmed in Kettle River. Lillian was a hard worker all her life and was active in her community. She enjoyed walks, cross country skiing, making loom rugs, crocheting and knitting for her family.

April 17, 2012

Sara Duncan

April 11, 2012

Harvey Theodore Niemi

KETTLE RIVER - Harvey Theodore Niemi, 59, of Kettle River, Minn., died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at his home.

April 11, 2012

Jack Roderick Merrill

CLOQUET - Jack Roderick Merrill, 82, of Cloquet, Minn., died Monday, April 9, 2012, in Sunnyside Health Care Center, Cloquet, with his loving family by his side.

April 11, 2012

Delbert Dean Robertson

CULVER - Delbert Dean Robertson, 72, of Culver, Minn., died Friday, April 6, 2012, in his home.

April 10, 2012

Polly Deutsch

Polly Deutsch, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and daughter, 77, of St. Paul, Minn., died Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

April 10, 2012

Dylan James Friedman

Dylan James Friedman (Wiijishimotaw-gizhiibaayaanimad), 20, of Cloquet, Minn., went home on Friday, April 6, 2012.

April 10, 2012

Julianne R. Forrest

Julianne R. Forrest (Chillen), 69, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 8, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn., with her children and her sister by her side. She was born April 29, 1942, to Henry and Bonnie (Stephenson) Chillen and married Pat Forrest in 1966. Julie spent much of her career in the real estate industry, retiring recently to a full-time position as Grandma Julie. She was a wonderful entertainer who made every holiday special. She was well known for her creativity and her beautifully decorated cookies and cakes. She was adored by her children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by her sister, family and friends.

April 10, 2012