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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)
Ruth (Kesti) Koski
Ruth Lillian (Kesti) Koski, 87, a longtime resident of Cloquet, Minn., died Monday, May 13, 2013, in her home.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Ruth Lillian (Kesti) Koski, 87, a longtime resident of Cloquet, Minn., died Monday, May 13, 2013, in her home.
Wednesday, May, 15, 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)
Mary Leone Plante
Mary Leone Plante, 70, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn. She was born Nov. 28, 1942, in Cloquet to Emil and Tyne (Salo) Plante. Mary had worked for the Northwest Paper Company, as a cook for the Cloquet Middle School, and served on the Carlton County Women's Advocacy.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Mary Leone Plante, 70, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn. She was born Nov. 28, 1942, in Cloquet to Emil and Tyne (Salo) Plante. Mary had worked for the Northwest Paper Company, as a cook for the Cloquet Middle School, and served on the Carlton County Women's Advocacy.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Audrey Sharon Smith
Audrey Sharon Smith, 87, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, in Sunnyside Health Care Center, Cloquet. She was born in Atkinson, Minn., on July 31, 1925, to John and Anna (Jacobs) Wolf. She was a school aide at Leach Elementary School, where she was affectionately known as “Moonie.” Audrey loved to spend time with her family.
Saturday, May, 04, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Audrey Sharon Smith, 87, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, in Sunnyside Health Care Center, Cloquet. She was born in Atkinson, Minn., on July 31, 1925, to John and Anna (Jacobs) Wolf. She was a school aide at Leach Elementary School, where she was affectionately known as “Moonie.” Audrey loved to spend time with her family.
Saturday, May, 04, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Scott Anthony Nordman
Scott Anthony Nordman, 54, of Battle Creek, Mich., formerly of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. He was born to Paul and Lucille Nordman of Cloquet. Scott was a 1976 Cloquet High School graduate.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Scott Anthony Nordman, 54, of Battle Creek, Mich., formerly of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. He was born to Paul and Lucille Nordman of Cloquet. Scott was a 1976 Cloquet High School graduate.
Thursday, May, 02, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Thomas Leander Tester
Thomas Leander Tester, 69, of Bella Vista, Ark., was reunited with his parents (Goldie and Harold Tester), his sisters (Shirley and June), and grand-daughter (Casey Newsum) on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. He was born on Sept. 1, 1943, in Cloquet, Minn. Tom was a star basketball player for Cloquet Senior High, where he met the love of his life, Sandra Darlene Lee, whom he married on Dec. 3, 1960. Tom found his passion working for the city of Cloquet as a firefighter and EMT. In spite of suffering from a debilitating illness for most of his adult life, he was able to pursue his passion until he was no longer physically able to do so in December 1995. Tom was an amazing father, grandfather and friend, and, quite frankly, the funniest man alive.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Thomas Leander Tester, 69, of Bella Vista, Ark., was reunited with his parents (Goldie and Harold Tester), his sisters (Shirley and June), and grand-daughter (Casey Newsum) on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. He was born on Sept. 1, 1943, in Cloquet, Minn. Tom was a star basketball player for Cloquet Senior High, where he met the love of his life, Sandra Darlene Lee, whom he married on Dec. 3, 1960. Tom found his passion working for the city of Cloquet as a firefighter and EMT. In spite of suffering from a debilitating illness for most of his adult life, he was able to pursue his passion until he was no longer physically able to do so in December 1995. Tom was an amazing father, grandfather and friend, and, quite frankly, the funniest man alive.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Donald Franklin Johnson
Donald F. Johnson, 93, of Carlton, Minn., passed away Friday, April 26, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 26, 1919, in Cloquet to Gust and Anna Johnson.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Donald F. Johnson, 93, of Carlton, Minn., passed away Friday, April 26, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 26, 1919, in Cloquet to Gust and Anna Johnson.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Richard Thomas Huhta
Richard Thomas Huhta, 65, of Cromwell, Minn., died Friday, April 19, 2013, in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born Feb. 6, 1948, in Superior, Wis., to Wayne and Hulda (Magneson) Huhta. Richard was a decorated Vietnam veteran who served in the Marines. Richard drove truck for many years and enjoyed gardening, making wine and especially spending time with his family.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Richard Thomas Huhta, 65, of Cromwell, Minn., died Friday, April 19, 2013, in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was born Feb. 6, 1948, in Superior, Wis., to Wayne and Hulda (Magneson) Huhta. Richard was a decorated Vietnam veteran who served in the Marines. Richard drove truck for many years and enjoyed gardening, making wine and especially spending time with his family.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Local family has near miss in Boston Marathon explosions
The Sorenson family of Cloquet is playing a game of “What if?” following the dual explosions during Monday’s Boston Marathon. Steve
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Pine Journal - News
The Sorenson family of Cloquet is playing a game of “What if?” following the dual explosions during Monday’s Boston Marathon. Steve
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Pine Journal - News
Evelyn Margaret (McKeever) Gooder
Evelyn Margaret (McKeever) Gooder, 103, of Duluth, Minn., the last survivor of the McKeever siblings, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Duluth. She was born Dec. 4, 1909, in Duluth to Edward and Elizabeth (Supple) McKeever. Evelyn, the youngest of eight children, was a 1927 graduate of Cathedral Girls School, followed by a St. Mary's Hospital and St. Scholastica nursing degree.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Evelyn Margaret (McKeever) Gooder, 103, of Duluth, Minn., the last survivor of the McKeever siblings, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Duluth. She was born Dec. 4, 1909, in Duluth to Edward and Elizabeth (Supple) McKeever. Evelyn, the youngest of eight children, was a 1927 graduate of Cathedral Girls School, followed by a St. Mary's Hospital and St. Scholastica nursing degree.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Leslie Boedigheimer Sr.
Leslie "Boedie" A. Boedigheimer Sr., 74, of Cloquet, Minn., died peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Solvay Hospice House, where he was treated by efficient, tender and benevolent staff. He could not have spent his last days in a better place.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Leslie "Boedie" A. Boedigheimer Sr., 74, of Cloquet, Minn., died peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Solvay Hospice House, where he was treated by efficient, tender and benevolent staff. He could not have spent his last days in a better place.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Joseph Stanley Misiak
Joseph Stanley Misiak, 80, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, at his home. He was born Jan. 18, 1933, in Poland to Jan and Pelagia (Zaremba) Misiak.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Joseph Stanley Misiak, 80, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, at his home. He was born Jan. 18, 1933, in Poland to Jan and Pelagia (Zaremba) Misiak.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Lloyd W. Sunnarborg
Lloyd W. Sunnarborg of Esko and Prairie Lake, Minn., died Friday, April 5, 2013. He was born July 30, 1926, to John and Fanny (Carlson) Sunnarborg in Thomson Township (Esko), Minn., and graduated from Lincoln High School. In 1945 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, Pvt 1st Class, and honorably discharged on Oct. 31, 1946. He was a longtime member of the Esko Volunteer Fire Department and a certified Minnesota state snowmobile safety instructor. Lloyd married M. Lorraine Merfeld of Cloquet, Minn., on Sept. 4, 1948. He drilled water wells with his father before going to work for Northwest Paper (Potlatch) as a blacksmith, where he retired in 1978, to restart Sunnarborg Well Drilling with his son. The outdoors was his church, fishing the world over and hunting at the "Great Silence," the wind at his back, the crunch in the forest, babbling of the brook, spray of the sea. "Lord take me by your side and guide my path to your great peace." Lloyd was a master angler of the province of Manitoba since 1967. He sold Skiroule snowmobiles out of the garage with brother Ken and brother-in-law Ernie. He worked hard and played hard. When arthritis got the best of him, he spent 35 winters in Arizona and summers on Prairie Lake.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Lloyd W. Sunnarborg of Esko and Prairie Lake, Minn., died Friday, April 5, 2013. He was born July 30, 1926, to John and Fanny (Carlson) Sunnarborg in Thomson Township (Esko), Minn., and graduated from Lincoln High School. In 1945 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, Pvt 1st Class, and honorably discharged on Oct. 31, 1946. He was a longtime member of the Esko Volunteer Fire Department and a certified Minnesota state snowmobile safety instructor. Lloyd married M. Lorraine Merfeld of Cloquet, Minn., on Sept. 4, 1948. He drilled water wells with his father before going to work for Northwest Paper (Potlatch) as a blacksmith, where he retired in 1978, to restart Sunnarborg Well Drilling with his son. The outdoors was his church, fishing the world over and hunting at the "Great Silence," the wind at his back, the crunch in the forest, babbling of the brook, spray of the sea. "Lord take me by your side and guide my path to your great peace." Lloyd was a master angler of the province of Manitoba since 1967. He sold Skiroule snowmobiles out of the garage with brother Ken and brother-in-law Ernie. He worked hard and played hard. When arthritis got the best of him, he spent 35 winters in Arizona and summers on Prairie Lake.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Rodney Herbert Weiler
Rodney Herbert Weiler, 81, of Esko, Minn., passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Essentia Health Care in Duluth, Minn. He was born Feb. 13, 1932, in Duluth to Herbert and Ruth (Halvorson) Weiler. Rod served as an engineer in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954, and was united in marriage to Annie Lindquist on Oct. 9, 1954, in Proctor, Minn. He worked numerous occupations including a fireman on the D.M.I.R. Railroad, truck driver for International Teamsters Union 346, farmer, and custodian and lawn caretaker for the Esko town hall and park. Rod loved raising his angus cattle, taking sauna, refurbishing John Deere tractors, and taking care of his large garden. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels, helped numerous neighbors and other farmers with his knowledge, and was a self-taught veterinarian. Rod was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church where he also volunteered numerous hours for church projects, dinners and other events.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Rodney Herbert Weiler, 81, of Esko, Minn., passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Essentia Health Care in Duluth, Minn. He was born Feb. 13, 1932, in Duluth to Herbert and Ruth (Halvorson) Weiler. Rod served as an engineer in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954, and was united in marriage to Annie Lindquist on Oct. 9, 1954, in Proctor, Minn. He worked numerous occupations including a fireman on the D.M.I.R. Railroad, truck driver for International Teamsters Union 346, farmer, and custodian and lawn caretaker for the Esko town hall and park. Rod loved raising his angus cattle, taking sauna, refurbishing John Deere tractors, and taking care of his large garden. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels, helped numerous neighbors and other farmers with his knowledge, and was a self-taught veterinarian. Rod was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church where he also volunteered numerous hours for church projects, dinners and other events.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Selma Emelia (Spikberg) Arbuckle
Selma Emelia (Spikberg) Arbuckle, 94, of Saginaw, Minn., passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 20, 1918, in Amboy, Minn., to William and Augusta (Dallmann) Janke. Selma was the oldest member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Saginaw, and the last member of the first group of Lutheran Missionary Women's League.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Selma Emelia (Spikberg) Arbuckle, 94, of Saginaw, Minn., passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 20, 1918, in Amboy, Minn., to William and Augusta (Dallmann) Janke. Selma was the oldest member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Saginaw, and the last member of the first group of Lutheran Missionary Women's League.
Friday, April, 05, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Selma Emelia (Spikberg) Arbuckle
Selma Emelia (Spikberg) Arbuckle, 94, of Saginaw, Minn., passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 20, 1918, in Amboy, Minn., to William and Augusta (Dallmann) Janke. Selma was the oldest member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Saginaw, and the last member of the first group of Lutheran Missionary Women's League.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Selma Emelia (Spikberg) Arbuckle, 94, of Saginaw, Minn., passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 20, 1918, in Amboy, Minn., to William and Augusta (Dallmann) Janke. Selma was the oldest member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Saginaw, and the last member of the first group of Lutheran Missionary Women's League.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Charlene “Char” Evelyn Kelly
Charlene “Char” Evelyn Kelly, 65, of Duluth, Minn., passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 25, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth as result of a bicycle accident. Char was born Aug, 20, 1947, in Duluth to Earl and Evelyn (McGath) Gorder. She attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Proctor High School in 1965, where she was voted “Most Congenial” of her class.
Thursday, March, 28, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Charlene “Char” Evelyn Kelly, 65, of Duluth, Minn., passed away unexpectedly Monday, March 25, 2013, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth as result of a bicycle accident. Char was born Aug, 20, 1947, in Duluth to Earl and Evelyn (McGath) Gorder. She attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Proctor High School in 1965, where she was voted “Most Congenial” of her class.
Thursday, March, 28, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Phyllis S. Couture
Phyllis S. Couture, 78, of Cloquet, Minn., formerly of Duluth, Minn., passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, March 24, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 30, 1934, in Duluth to Sam and Stella (Soderberg) Carino. Phyllis was assistant manager for Holiday Gas Station for 12 years and secretary/treasurer for PAW Communications for 27 years. She was a member of the Cloquet Women’s Auxiliary Hockey Association.
Thursday, March, 28, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Phyllis S. Couture, 78, of Cloquet, Minn., formerly of Duluth, Minn., passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, March 24, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 30, 1934, in Duluth to Sam and Stella (Soderberg) Carino. Phyllis was assistant manager for Holiday Gas Station for 12 years and secretary/treasurer for PAW Communications for 27 years. She was a member of the Cloquet Women’s Auxiliary Hockey Association.
Thursday, March, 28, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Cody James Salo
Cody James Salo, 21, of Esko, Minn., was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 25, 2013. James and Brenda Salo were blessed with the birth of Cody James on May 21, 1991. Cody graduated from Esko High School in 2010 where he was an accomplished athlete and participated in track, golf and football. He received many awards including "The Hammer" for his leadership, skill, and strength on the field. Football was Cody's passion.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
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Cody James Salo, 21, of Esko, Minn., was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 25, 2013. James and Brenda Salo were blessed with the birth of Cody James on May 21, 1991. Cody graduated from Esko High School in 2010 where he was an accomplished athlete and participated in track, golf and football. He received many awards including "The Hammer" for his leadership, skill, and strength on the field. Football was Cody's passion.
Wednesday, March, 27, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
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