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Marriage Certificates
The following marriage certificates were filed in Carlton County in August 2012:
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Pine Journal - Weddings
The following marriage certificates were filed in Carlton County in August 2012:
Friday, September, 07, 2012 - Pine Journal - Weddings
Disputes in gay-marriage states similar to Minnesota debate
Gay marriage remains divisive in states that allow it, with arguments that sound a lot like what Minnesotans are hearing as they consider a proposed constitutional amendment on the subject. Some see allowing gay marriages to be nothing more than allowing gays and lesbians to exercise the rights they deserve, but others say the marriages hurt society.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
Gay marriage remains divisive in states that allow it, with arguments that sound a lot like what Minnesotans are hearing as they consider a proposed constitutional amendment on the subject. Some see allowing gay marriages to be nothing more than allowing gays and lesbians to exercise the rights they deserve, but others say the marriages hurt society.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
Election Notebook: Libertarian presidential candidate against marriage amendment
Tuesday, October, 23, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
Tuesday, October, 23, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
Marie Helen Kiefer
Marie H. Kiefer, 92, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. She was born Dec. 31, 1919, in Bloomington, Ill., to Carl and Ida Mae Paneitz. Marie was united in marriage to Clarence Kiefer on Jan. 14, 1939.
Friday, August, 24, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Marie H. Kiefer, 92, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. She was born Dec. 31, 1919, in Bloomington, Ill., to Carl and Ida Mae Paneitz. Marie was united in marriage to Clarence Kiefer on Jan. 14, 1939.
Friday, August, 24, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Married 65 years, Northland couple die just hours apart
Their song was “It Had to be You,” and it was aptly symbolic for the seven decades Mary Lou Pouti and Maynard Peterson spent together. They were certain of their love through 65 years of marriage. This week, they were together through death — Maynard passed away Friday morning just hours after his wife.
Saturday, March, 23, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Their song was “It Had to be You,” and it was aptly symbolic for the seven decades Mary Lou Pouti and Maynard Peterson spent together. They were certain of their love through 65 years of marriage. This week, they were together through death — Maynard passed away Friday morning just hours after his wife.
Saturday, March, 23, 2013 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Mandy Lea (Wills) Illikainen
Mandy Lea Illikainen, 32, formerly of Barnum, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Richmond, Va., with family by her side. She was born June 22, 1980, in Duluth, Minn., to Debbie Wills and Dan Putney. Mandy was united in marriage to Jacob Illikainen on Aug. 6, 1999. She was devoted to her loving husband, Jacob of 13 years, and to her wonderful children, Alyssa and Dylan.
Saturday, December, 29, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Mandy Lea Illikainen, 32, formerly of Barnum, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Richmond, Va., with family by her side. She was born June 22, 1980, in Duluth, Minn., to Debbie Wills and Dan Putney. Mandy was united in marriage to Jacob Illikainen on Aug. 6, 1999. She was devoted to her loving husband, Jacob of 13 years, and to her wonderful children, Alyssa and Dylan.
Saturday, December, 29, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Bernice Jane Bertrand
Bernice J. Bertrand, 86, of Carlton, Minn., passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born April 1, 1926, in Sturgeon Lake, Minn., to Stanley and Martha (Martichusti) Stine and graduated Valedictorian from Carlton High School in 1944. Bernice was united in marriage to Donald Bertrand on Jan. 8, 1949, in Carlton, and was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Bernice J. Bertrand, 86, of Carlton, Minn., passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born April 1, 1926, in Sturgeon Lake, Minn., to Stanley and Martha (Martichusti) Stine and graduated Valedictorian from Carlton High School in 1944. Bernice was united in marriage to Donald Bertrand on Jan. 8, 1949, in Carlton, and was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Lorraine Marie Brattlof
Lorraine Marie (Lawrence) Brattlof, 92, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at Lighthouse of Cloquet. She was born Oct. 28, 1919, in Thompson, Minn., to Frank and Mary (Gagne) Lawrence. She attended Carlton Public Schools. Lorraine was united in marriage to Kenneth Brattlof on July 18, 1942. She enjoyed spending time with her family, needlework, collecting bird figurines and cooking. Lorraine was always there to help others.
Tuesday, September, 18, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Lorraine Marie (Lawrence) Brattlof, 92, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, at Lighthouse of Cloquet. She was born Oct. 28, 1919, in Thompson, Minn., to Frank and Mary (Gagne) Lawrence. She attended Carlton Public Schools. Lorraine was united in marriage to Kenneth Brattlof on July 18, 1942. She enjoyed spending time with her family, needlework, collecting bird figurines and cooking. Lorraine was always there to help others.
Tuesday, September, 18, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Hazel Marie (Brough) Kelley
Hazel Marie (Brough) Kelley, 94, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. She was united in marriage to Merlin Kelley on April 21, 1934. Hazel was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She had a great sense of humor, loved to tell jokes (the same ones over and over) and had an infectious laugh. Hazel was a very sweet and loving person and will be missed greatly.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Hazel Marie (Brough) Kelley, 94, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. She was united in marriage to Merlin Kelley on April 21, 1934. Hazel was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She had a great sense of humor, loved to tell jokes (the same ones over and over) and had an infectious laugh. Hazel was a very sweet and loving person and will be missed greatly.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Mary Ann Wehr
Mary Ann Wehr, 82, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2013, at home. She was born Feb. 4, 1931, in Cloquet to John and Frances Zasoski. Mary Ann was united in marriage to Donald L. Wehr on Aug. 20, 1949. She worked as a nurse's aide at Nopeming Nursing Home for many years and was a member of the Jehovah's Witness since 1973.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Mary Ann Wehr, 82, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2013, at home. She was born Feb. 4, 1931, in Cloquet to John and Frances Zasoski. Mary Ann was united in marriage to Donald L. Wehr on Aug. 20, 1949. She worked as a nurse's aide at Nopeming Nursing Home for many years and was a member of the Jehovah's Witness since 1973.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Donald Morton Erickson
Donald M. Erickson, 75, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, at his home. He was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Cloquet to John E. and Inga H. (Jokela) Erickson. Donald served his country in the United States Navy as a radioman. He was united in marriage to MaryAnn Novacinski on March 28, 1959, in Carlton, Minn. Donald retired from Potlatch Corporation as a pipefitter and was a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club and the Hebert-Kennedy VFW Post 3979 of Cloquet. He enjoyed gardening and baking (especially his breads and rolls), and was a great husband, fabulous dad and wonderful grandfather.
Tuesday, September, 25, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Donald M. Erickson, 75, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, at his home. He was born Sept. 10, 1937, in Cloquet to John E. and Inga H. (Jokela) Erickson. Donald served his country in the United States Navy as a radioman. He was united in marriage to MaryAnn Novacinski on March 28, 1959, in Carlton, Minn. Donald retired from Potlatch Corporation as a pipefitter and was a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club and the Hebert-Kennedy VFW Post 3979 of Cloquet. He enjoyed gardening and baking (especially his breads and rolls), and was a great husband, fabulous dad and wonderful grandfather.
Tuesday, September, 25, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Arnold Francis Bassett
Arnold F. Bassett, 97, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. He was born Aug. 16, 1914, in Cloquet to Benjamin and Adeline (LaVoie) Bassett and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1934. Arnold was united in marriage to Carolyn Mason on Sept. 26, 1947. When he was younger, he worked as an ambulance driver for the Fond du Lac Hospital and then worked as a salesman and general manager for Stewart Furniture and Stowell's Furniture in Cloquet and for Anderson Furniture in Duluth. Arnold was the oldest enrolled band member of the Fond du Lac Reservation.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Arnold F. Bassett, 97, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. He was born Aug. 16, 1914, in Cloquet to Benjamin and Adeline (LaVoie) Bassett and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1934. Arnold was united in marriage to Carolyn Mason on Sept. 26, 1947. When he was younger, he worked as an ambulance driver for the Fond du Lac Hospital and then worked as a salesman and general manager for Stewart Furniture and Stowell's Furniture in Cloquet and for Anderson Furniture in Duluth. Arnold was the oldest enrolled band member of the Fond du Lac Reservation.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Muriel Adeline Johnson
Muriel Adeline Johnson of Carlton, Minn., passed away Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born April 18, 1920, in Cloquet, Minn., to Frank and Hannah (Peterson) Milberger. Muriel was united in marriage to Kenneth E. Johnson on Aug. 20, 1941, in Cloquet. Muriel and Kenny lived most of their life in Esko, Minn., but returned to Cloquet. Muriel worked at Wood Conversion in Cloquet and Garon Knitting Mills in Duluth, Minn. She was a lifelong member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Cloquet.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Muriel Adeline Johnson of Carlton, Minn., passed away Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born April 18, 1920, in Cloquet, Minn., to Frank and Hannah (Peterson) Milberger. Muriel was united in marriage to Kenneth E. Johnson on Aug. 20, 1941, in Cloquet. Muriel and Kenny lived most of their life in Esko, Minn., but returned to Cloquet. Muriel worked at Wood Conversion in Cloquet and Garon Knitting Mills in Duluth, Minn. She was a lifelong member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Cloquet.
Tuesday, September, 11, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Edward 'Ed' L. Stayton
Edward "Ed" Lawrence Stayton, 87, formerly of Cromwell, Minn., died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. He was born Nov. 11, 1925, in Santa Clara, Calif., to Clarence and Edith (Ridgeway) Stayton. Ed was a World War II Navy veteran, serving from 1944 to 1946. Ed was united in marriage to Carroll McLellan on June 11, 1955, in San Jose, Calif. Ed enjoyed music, creative writing/poetry, drawing, antique automobiles and gardening.
Tuesday, January, 08, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Edward "Ed" Lawrence Stayton, 87, formerly of Cromwell, Minn., died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. He was born Nov. 11, 1925, in Santa Clara, Calif., to Clarence and Edith (Ridgeway) Stayton. Ed was a World War II Navy veteran, serving from 1944 to 1946. Ed was united in marriage to Carroll McLellan on June 11, 1955, in San Jose, Calif. Ed enjoyed music, creative writing/poetry, drawing, antique automobiles and gardening.
Tuesday, January, 08, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Roy Leon Asp
Roy Leon Asp, 88, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. He was born Dec. 4, 1924, in Floodwood, Minn., to Simon and Anna (Anderson) Asp. Roy was united in marriage to Vivian Roos on June 19, 1948. He worked as a salesman for Cutler-Magner, Huron Cement, and LaFarge. After his retirement, he also worked for Brenny-Dahl Block in Cloquet. Roy was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Carlton, and was a former member of Dalles Masonic Lodge #181 A.F.&A.M. and the Scottish Rite in Duluth.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Roy Leon Asp, 88, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. He was born Dec. 4, 1924, in Floodwood, Minn., to Simon and Anna (Anderson) Asp. Roy was united in marriage to Vivian Roos on June 19, 1948. He worked as a salesman for Cutler-Magner, Huron Cement, and LaFarge. After his retirement, he also worked for Brenny-Dahl Block in Cloquet. Roy was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Carlton, and was a former member of Dalles Masonic Lodge #181 A.F.&A.M. and the Scottish Rite in Duluth.
Wednesday, January, 30, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Lucille Bernice Tasky
Lucille B. (Arbuckle) Tasky of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013. She was born on Oct. 11, 1925, in West Duluth, Minn., to Emil and Dorothy (Stroud) Ruhnke, and graduated from Wrenshall High School. Lucille spent her childhood growing up in Wrenshall, Minn. She was united in marriage to Fred Mahlon Arbuckle on Oct. 26, 1946. Their children, Joanne and Jim, kept her busy with lots of activities over the years. They enjoyed camping, going to the lake and golfing. Lucille also worked at a local bakery and medical clinic over the years.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Lucille B. (Arbuckle) Tasky of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013. She was born on Oct. 11, 1925, in West Duluth, Minn., to Emil and Dorothy (Stroud) Ruhnke, and graduated from Wrenshall High School. Lucille spent her childhood growing up in Wrenshall, Minn. She was united in marriage to Fred Mahlon Arbuckle on Oct. 26, 1946. Their children, Joanne and Jim, kept her busy with lots of activities over the years. They enjoyed camping, going to the lake and golfing. Lucille also worked at a local bakery and medical clinic over the years.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Franklin C. Zimmerman
Franklin Charles Zimmerman, 99, of Carlton, Minn., and formerly of McGregor, Minn., died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. He was born July 30, 1913, in Corydon, Iowa, to Lloyd and Elnora (Edwards) Zimmerman. Frank was united in marriage to Clotilde "Tillie" Virginia Golden on July 11, 1936, in Aitkin, Minn. He worked as a turkey and beef cattle farmer and was a school bus driver for McGregor Schools for 31 years. Frank served on the Jevne Township Board and was the township assessor for 45 years. He was a member of the McGregor Lions Club and the McGregor United Methodist Church. He will be sadly missed and was loved by many.
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Franklin Charles Zimmerman, 99, of Carlton, Minn., and formerly of McGregor, Minn., died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. He was born July 30, 1913, in Corydon, Iowa, to Lloyd and Elnora (Edwards) Zimmerman. Frank was united in marriage to Clotilde "Tillie" Virginia Golden on July 11, 1936, in Aitkin, Minn. He worked as a turkey and beef cattle farmer and was a school bus driver for McGregor Schools for 31 years. Frank served on the Jevne Township Board and was the township assessor for 45 years. He was a member of the McGregor Lions Club and the McGregor United Methodist Church. He will be sadly missed and was loved by many.
Wednesday, August, 22, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Barbara Lee Painter
Barbara L. Painter, 63, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn., surrounded by her family. She was born July 20, 1949, in Ashland, Wis., to Robert and Evelyn (Warren) Willoughby and graduated from Iron River High School, the last class before the high school closed. Barb was united in marriage to Dennis S. Painter on Sept. 17, 1971, in Cloquet and she worked at Diamond Brands for 21 years retiring as safety director. Barb was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school, worked with the youth, Alanon, and also with Alateen Children. She was also a member of the Hebert-Kennedy VFW Auxiliary of Cloquet and the Iron River American Legion Auxiliary. Barb loved to sew, made rag dolls and doll clothes and repaired the neighbor kids' clothes for hugs.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Barbara L. Painter, 63, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn., surrounded by her family. She was born July 20, 1949, in Ashland, Wis., to Robert and Evelyn (Warren) Willoughby and graduated from Iron River High School, the last class before the high school closed. Barb was united in marriage to Dennis S. Painter on Sept. 17, 1971, in Cloquet and she worked at Diamond Brands for 21 years retiring as safety director. Barb was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school, worked with the youth, Alanon, and also with Alateen Children. She was also a member of the Hebert-Kennedy VFW Auxiliary of Cloquet and the Iron River American Legion Auxiliary. Barb loved to sew, made rag dolls and doll clothes and repaired the neighbor kids' clothes for hugs.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Anna Marie Locke
Anna Marie Locke, 85, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 7, 1926, in Cloquet to Vincent and Anna (Dufault) Lemieux and was united in marriage to Frederick "Fred" L. Locke on Aug. 3, 1946, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cloquet. Anna worked in the state of Washington for the government during World War II. She was the secretary for Sacred Heart Catholic Church and also an accountant for the Fond du Lac Reservation, and retired as director of food distribution for Fond du Lac. She was a lifelong member of Queen of Peace Parish, and a member of the Daughters of Isabella, Catholic Foresters, the Hebert-Kennedy VFW Auxiliary, and was a volunteer for Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn.
Tuesday, October, 16, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Anna Marie Locke, 85, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 7, 1926, in Cloquet to Vincent and Anna (Dufault) Lemieux and was united in marriage to Frederick "Fred" L. Locke on Aug. 3, 1946, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cloquet. Anna worked in the state of Washington for the government during World War II. She was the secretary for Sacred Heart Catholic Church and also an accountant for the Fond du Lac Reservation, and retired as director of food distribution for Fond du Lac. She was a lifelong member of Queen of Peace Parish, and a member of the Daughters of Isabella, Catholic Foresters, the Hebert-Kennedy VFW Auxiliary, and was a volunteer for Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn.
Tuesday, October, 16, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Christine May Parks
Christine May Parks, 73, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Sunnyside Health Care Center. She was born Sept. 19, 1939, in Soudan, Minn., to Christian and Virginia (Bruneau) Berg. Christine attended schools and graduated from Tower-Soudan High School. She worked several summers at the End of The Trail Lodge and at her aunt and uncle's resort on Saganaga Lake where she met the love of her life, David Parks. She and David where united in marriage in Tower, Minn., after her graduation from nursing school in Virginia, Minn., in 1959. Christine worked for the Virginia Hospital for a short time, and also for St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn. before starting a 43-year career at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, retiring in 2002.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
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Christine May Parks, 73, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Sunnyside Health Care Center. She was born Sept. 19, 1939, in Soudan, Minn., to Christian and Virginia (Bruneau) Berg. Christine attended schools and graduated from Tower-Soudan High School. She worked several summers at the End of The Trail Lodge and at her aunt and uncle's resort on Saganaga Lake where she met the love of her life, David Parks. She and David where united in marriage in Tower, Minn., after her graduation from nursing school in Virginia, Minn., in 1959. Christine worked for the Virginia Hospital for a short time, and also for St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn. before starting a 43-year career at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet, retiring in 2002.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
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