Lawrence Howard Newton

Lawrence Howard Newton, 80, of Wright, Minn., died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, at his home. Lawrence was born Dec. 3, 1928, in Biwabik, Minn., to Louis and Mary Newton. He was married to Maria Korhonen on Sept. 25, 1954, in Wright. Lawrence served in the United States Army from 1950-1952 and in the Army Reserves from 1952-1959. He worked as an iron ore miner for many years and for Fond du Lac Furnace Manufacturing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Angela Ultimo, and his great-grandson, Jacob Neumeyer.

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Maria of Wright; children, Kerry Caddenhead of Kennard, Texas, Sheree Oestreich of Wright, Debbie Neumeyer of Floodwood, Larry Newton of Wright and Becky Lemm of Wright; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister; two step-brothers; and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Aug. 12, from noon until the 1 p.m. funeral service in Fine Lakes Town Hall. Burial will be in Fine Lakes Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, 218-879-7184. To sign the guest book and offer an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com.

August 13, 2009 ~ Pine Journal, Cloquet, Minn.