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County engineer to retire after 25 years
Long-time Carlton County Engineer Wayne Olson is calling it quits. In an email to the county board this week, Olson announced that he will retire on Jan. 25 after 25 years of service to the county.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
Long-time Carlton County Engineer Wayne Olson is calling it quits. In an email to the county board this week, Olson announced that he will retire on Jan. 25 after 25 years of service to the county.
Friday, November, 30, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
To the Editor-Foster family retires after 28 years
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - Pine Journal - Opinion
Thursday, August, 16, 2012 - Pine Journal - Opinion
Board debates management of post-retirement health care funds
Members of the Cloquet School Board heard from five different financial management companies at their July 9 meeting – all vying to administer the district’s Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) trust.
Saturday, July, 14, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
Members of the Cloquet School Board heard from five different financial management companies at their July 9 meeting – all vying to administer the district’s Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) trust.
Saturday, July, 14, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
Costs of retirement fund, hockey facilities dominate debate
The Cloquet School Board voted to stay the course at its Monday night meeting, opting not to make a change in fund managers for its $6 million Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) trust.
Friday, September, 28, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
The Cloquet School Board voted to stay the course at its Monday night meeting, opting not to make a change in fund managers for its $6 million Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) trust.
Friday, September, 28, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
Former legislator aims to make a difference at FDLTCC
Bill Hilty may have retired from the state legislature, but he is still working on energy and environmental issues — only at a more local level, specifically Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
Saturday, April, 13, 2013 - Pine Journal - News
Bill Hilty may have retired from the state legislature, but he is still working on energy and environmental issues — only at a more local level, specifically Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
Saturday, April, 13, 2013 - Pine Journal - News
Tracy Lee Rowe
Tracy Lee Rowe, 57, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Friday, March 15, 2013. She was born on Feb. 16, 1956, in Cloquet to Buddy and Elaine (Benkoski) Fagre. Tracy retired from Sappi Fine Paper. She enjoyed crafts, cooking shows and collecting bears. Tracy liked being with and talking to her family and friends.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Tracy Lee Rowe, 57, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Friday, March 15, 2013. She was born on Feb. 16, 1956, in Cloquet to Buddy and Elaine (Benkoski) Fagre. Tracy retired from Sappi Fine Paper. She enjoyed crafts, cooking shows and collecting bears. Tracy liked being with and talking to her family and friends.
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Leroy C. Starkey
Leroy C. Starkey, 85, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. Leroy was born Oct. 13, 1926, in St. James, Minn., to Clara and Clement Starkey. He was in the Navy during World War II. Leroy hauled lumber on the North Shore, drove bus, worked for Northwest Paper and the Potlatch Corporation, retiring in 1988. Leroy enjoyed traveling, motorcycling, snowmobiling, camping and playing games.
Tuesday, August, 14, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Leroy C. Starkey, 85, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. Leroy was born Oct. 13, 1926, in St. James, Minn., to Clara and Clement Starkey. He was in the Navy during World War II. Leroy hauled lumber on the North Shore, drove bus, worked for Northwest Paper and the Potlatch Corporation, retiring in 1988. Leroy enjoyed traveling, motorcycling, snowmobiling, camping and playing games.
Tuesday, August, 14, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Norman Louis Horner
Norman Louis Horner, 61, of Fairbanks, Alaska, has come home to our Lord. He peacefully passed away on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Norman was born in Cloquet, Minn., to John and Mary(Watson) Horner on June 22, 1951. He graduated from Barnum High School in 1969. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving eight years. Norman moved to Fairbanks in 1981, working on Ft. Wainwright Army base where he retired from.
Tuesday, December, 11, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Norman Louis Horner, 61, of Fairbanks, Alaska, has come home to our Lord. He peacefully passed away on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Norman was born in Cloquet, Minn., to John and Mary(Watson) Horner on June 22, 1951. He graduated from Barnum High School in 1969. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving eight years. Norman moved to Fairbanks in 1981, working on Ft. Wainwright Army base where he retired from.
Tuesday, December, 11, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Robert William Haglund
Robert William Haglund, 69, of Cloquet, Minn., died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in his home. He was born Nov. 28, 1942, in Cloquet to William and Alice Haglund. Bob grew up in Blackhoof and graduated from Carlton High School in 1960. He worked for Northwest Paper, Potlatch and Sappi before retiring in 2003 after 42 years. He was a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club. Bob loved to golf at Grandview with his best friend Steve Bottila and was a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan.
Friday, September, 28, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Robert William Haglund, 69, of Cloquet, Minn., died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in his home. He was born Nov. 28, 1942, in Cloquet to William and Alice Haglund. Bob grew up in Blackhoof and graduated from Carlton High School in 1960. He worked for Northwest Paper, Potlatch and Sappi before retiring in 2003 after 42 years. He was a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club. Bob loved to golf at Grandview with his best friend Steve Bottila and was a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan.
Friday, September, 28, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Edwin F. Erickson
Edwin F. Erickson, 84, of Bonita Springs, Fla., formerly of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Monday, April 8, 2013, at home in Duluth, Minn., surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Cloquet to Edwin and Ilma (Rautio) Erickson. Ed graduated from Cloquet Senior High School in 1946, served in the United States Marine Corps, graduated from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in 1951 and was employed by Potlatch Corporation (formerly known as The Northwest Paper Company) for 38 years, retiring in 1991.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Edwin F. Erickson, 84, of Bonita Springs, Fla., formerly of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Monday, April 8, 2013, at home in Duluth, Minn., surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Cloquet to Edwin and Ilma (Rautio) Erickson. Ed graduated from Cloquet Senior High School in 1946, served in the United States Marine Corps, graduated from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in 1951 and was employed by Potlatch Corporation (formerly known as The Northwest Paper Company) for 38 years, retiring in 1991.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Shirley Marie Defoe
Shirley Marie Defoe, “Giizhigookwe,” 69, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 12:35 p.m. with her son at her side. Although her passing was unexpected, she went peacefully and without pain. Shirley worked at Conwed, UMD School of Medicine, Bemidji State College as Director for Native Americans in Medicine, and retired from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in 2007. She also served on the Cloquet School Board.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Shirley Marie Defoe, “Giizhigookwe,” 69, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 12:35 p.m. with her son at her side. Although her passing was unexpected, she went peacefully and without pain. Shirley worked at Conwed, UMD School of Medicine, Bemidji State College as Director for Native Americans in Medicine, and retired from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in 2007. She also served on the Cloquet School Board.
Tuesday, May, 21, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
One Book program features women in labor movement
Retired University of Wisconsin-Superior Professor Richard Hudelson will present a free program about women in the labor movement from 1880 to 1930 in the Western Lake Superior region. The talk, titled “Not Small Souled Creatures,” begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Cloquet Public Library.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Pine Journal - News
Retired University of Wisconsin-Superior Professor Richard Hudelson will present a free program about women in the labor movement from 1880 to 1930 in the Western Lake Superior region. The talk, titled “Not Small Souled Creatures,” begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Cloquet Public Library.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Pine Journal - News
Kenneth Woodrow Keuhn
Kenneth Woodrow Keuhn, 95, of Carlton, Minn., formerly of Ely, Minn., passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. He was born Nov. 2, 1916, to Charles W. and Bessie (Ellsworth) Keuhn in Mercer County, Mo. He attended grade school in Missouri, North Dakota and Minnesota. In the summer of 1935 and again in the winter of 1936-1937 Ken was enlisted with the Civilian Conservation Corps working in Minnesota and the state of Washington. While working on his sister's farm near Thief River Falls he met the girl he was looking for - Ruth Myhrer - and married her on Nov. 25, 1939. They moved to Ely in 1951 where he worked in logging and mine construction. He retired from DNR Fisheries in 1978 after 16 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, hobby farming and wood crafts in retirement. He was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Ely, Ely Senior Citizens and Ely Garden Club.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Kenneth Woodrow Keuhn, 95, of Carlton, Minn., formerly of Ely, Minn., passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. He was born Nov. 2, 1916, to Charles W. and Bessie (Ellsworth) Keuhn in Mercer County, Mo. He attended grade school in Missouri, North Dakota and Minnesota. In the summer of 1935 and again in the winter of 1936-1937 Ken was enlisted with the Civilian Conservation Corps working in Minnesota and the state of Washington. While working on his sister's farm near Thief River Falls he met the girl he was looking for - Ruth Myhrer - and married her on Nov. 25, 1939. They moved to Ely in 1951 where he worked in logging and mine construction. He retired from DNR Fisheries in 1978 after 16 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, hobby farming and wood crafts in retirement. He was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Ely, Ely Senior Citizens and Ely Garden Club.
Friday, August, 03, 2012 - - 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)
Blaine Melvin Sarff
Blaine Melvin Sarff, 91, of Coon Rapids, Minn., and formerly of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. He was born April 24, 1921, in Staples, Minn., to Melvin and Marie (Brever) Sarff. Blaine served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Machinist Mate First Class. He moved to Cloquet in 1955 and worked as a board operator for Conoco Refinery in Wrenshall until his retirement. Blaine had been a member of the Scanlon Volunteer Fire Department and the Hebert-Kennedy VFW Post 3979 in Cloquet.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Blaine Melvin Sarff, 91, of Coon Rapids, Minn., and formerly of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. He was born April 24, 1921, in Staples, Minn., to Melvin and Marie (Brever) Sarff. Blaine served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Machinist Mate First Class. He moved to Cloquet in 1955 and worked as a board operator for Conoco Refinery in Wrenshall until his retirement. Blaine had been a member of the Scanlon Volunteer Fire Department and the Hebert-Kennedy VFW Post 3979 in Cloquet.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Francis 'Barney' Hage
Francis “Barney” Hage, 92, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. Barney was born April 25, 1920, in Independence, Minn. He graduated from Cotton High School. After graduating, he then joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. On Nov. 20, 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army and after two years, he joined the Air Force to become a pilot. After his active duty he continued to serve in the Air Force reserve until he retired as a major. Barney worked for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for 36 years at many different locations.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Francis “Barney” Hage, 92, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. Barney was born April 25, 1920, in Independence, Minn. He graduated from Cotton High School. After graduating, he then joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. On Nov. 20, 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army and after two years, he joined the Air Force to become a pilot. After his active duty he continued to serve in the Air Force reserve until he retired as a major. Barney worked for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for 36 years at many different locations.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - - 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)
John Manton Upton Thompson
John Manton Upton Thompson, 79, of Moose Lake, Minn., died Nov. 22, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake. He was born Aug. 20, 1933, at Mahtowa, Minn., the only son born to Roy and Ida Thompson. John graduated from Cloquet High School in 1952. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Mississippi, Florida and Alaska. John was employed at Chief Theater in Cloquet, First National Bank in Cloquet, the Art Institute and Hornblower and Weeks in Chicago. He returned to Duluth, Minn., where he was employed by the Marine Museum and The Depot. John was a member of the Swedish Cultural Society, Carlton County Historical Society, and was a board member of the Food Shelf. He lived in Moose Lake after retirement.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
John Manton Upton Thompson, 79, of Moose Lake, Minn., died Nov. 22, 2012, at Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake. He was born Aug. 20, 1933, at Mahtowa, Minn., the only son born to Roy and Ida Thompson. John graduated from Cloquet High School in 1952. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Mississippi, Florida and Alaska. John was employed at Chief Theater in Cloquet, First National Bank in Cloquet, the Art Institute and Hornblower and Weeks in Chicago. He returned to Duluth, Minn., where he was employed by the Marine Museum and The Depot. John was a member of the Swedish Cultural Society, Carlton County Historical Society, and was a board member of the Food Shelf. He lived in Moose Lake after retirement.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Joseph Lucas Wojtysiak
Joseph "Joe" L. Wojtysiak, 61, of Carlton, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Moose Lake, Minn., on May 2, 1951, to Frances (Gresczyk) and Joseph F. Wojtysiak. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He managed the VFW in Carlton for 18 years. Joe began working for Potlatch Corporation/Sappi Fine Paper in 1990 and recently retired due to health complications. Joe married Janet Cozzi on Feb. 14, 1987, and they resided and raised their children in Carlton for the past 25 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and extended family. He was active with the Carlton Honor Guard Post 2962 for 39 years and served as captain for 35 years. Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman and a diehard Vikings fan. He thoroughly enjoyed going to the hunting shack in Wright, Minn.
Friday, August, 31, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
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Joseph "Joe" L. Wojtysiak, 61, of Carlton, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Moose Lake, Minn., on May 2, 1951, to Frances (Gresczyk) and Joseph F. Wojtysiak. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He managed the VFW in Carlton for 18 years. Joe began working for Potlatch Corporation/Sappi Fine Paper in 1990 and recently retired due to health complications. Joe married Janet Cozzi on Feb. 14, 1987, and they resided and raised their children in Carlton for the past 25 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and extended family. He was active with the Carlton Honor Guard Post 2962 for 39 years and served as captain for 35 years. Joe was an avid hunter and fisherman and a diehard Vikings fan. He thoroughly enjoyed going to the hunting shack in Wright, Minn.
Friday, August, 31, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
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