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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.
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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)
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)
Kathleen D. Ekholm
Kathleen D. (Webber) Ekholm, 84, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, peacefully in her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1928, in Cloquet to Albert and Irene (Erickson) Webber. Kathleen married William Ekholm on Sept. 4, 1948. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church and a volunteer. Kathleen also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was a member of the VFW Post 3979 Auxiliary. She enjoyed knitting, baking, bowling, camping and loved spending time with her family.
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Kathleen D. (Webber) Ekholm, 84, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013, peacefully in her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1928, in Cloquet to Albert and Irene (Erickson) Webber. Kathleen married William Ekholm on Sept. 4, 1948. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church and a volunteer. Kathleen also volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was a member of the VFW Post 3979 Auxiliary. She enjoyed knitting, baking, bowling, camping and loved spending time with her family.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Franklin 'Frank' L. Chambers
Franklin L. Chambers, 70, of Kettle River, Minn., passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at home. He was born Aug. 10, 1942, in Eugene, Ore., to Leanard and Frances (Flora) Chambers.
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Franklin L. Chambers, 70, of Kettle River, Minn., passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at home. He was born Aug. 10, 1942, in Eugene, Ore., to Leanard and Frances (Flora) Chambers.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Dennis Jacob Randelin
Dennis Jacob Randelin, 69, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. He was born Oct. 19, 1943, in Duluth, Minn., to Kenneth and Muriel (Gault) Randelin. He moved to Cloquet in 1946 and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1961.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Dennis Jacob Randelin, 69, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. He was born Oct. 19, 1943, in Duluth, Minn., to Kenneth and Muriel (Gault) Randelin. He moved to Cloquet in 1946 and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1961.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Eugene Craig Eller
Eugene Craig Eller, 63, of Barnum, Minn., passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at home. He was born April 22, 1949, in Superior, Wis., to Donald and Esther (Mahlman) Eller and graduated from Barnum High School. Gene worked in the finishing room for Potlatch Corporation/Sappi and was a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club. He enjoyed motorcycling, hunting, fishing and reading.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Eugene Craig Eller, 63, of Barnum, Minn., passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at home. He was born April 22, 1949, in Superior, Wis., to Donald and Esther (Mahlman) Eller and graduated from Barnum High School. Gene worked in the finishing room for Potlatch Corporation/Sappi and was a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club. He enjoyed motorcycling, hunting, fishing and reading.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Roger E. Abrahamson
Roger Ernest Abrahamson, 80, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. He was born Feb. 20, 1933, in Cloquet to Edwin and Hilda (Fredrickson) Abrahamson and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1952. Roger served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army. He worked at Potlatch Corporation, the Duluth News Tribune and as a mental health director for the Onamia Indian Reservation.
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Roger Ernest Abrahamson, 80, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. He was born Feb. 20, 1933, in Cloquet to Edwin and Hilda (Fredrickson) Abrahamson and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1952. Roger served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army. He worked at Potlatch Corporation, the Duluth News Tribune and as a mental health director for the Onamia Indian Reservation.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Vera V. (Axtell) Jacksie Goldberg
Vera V. (Axtell) Jacksie Goldberg, 88, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Vera was born in Bovey, Minn., on Oct. 27, 1924, to Elmer and Codie (Kelley) Axtell. She moved to Cloquet at the age of 17 where she met and married Bernard Jacksie in 1943 and together they had four children. After Bernard’s death in 1969, she later married Norman Goldberg. Vera enjoyed time spent camping and fishing with her family, especially at Cottonwood Lake. She always enjoyed holidays including attending the Fourth of July and Labor Day parades in Cloquet. For many years she prepared wonderful holiday meals for her family, where her homemade apple pies were her specialty. She always enjoyed a good card game or a game of Yahtzee. In her later years, Vera enjoyed the fellowship of new friends at the Suncrest senior living facility where she was always up for a game of dominos, bingo or four corners.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Vera V. (Axtell) Jacksie Goldberg, 88, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Vera was born in Bovey, Minn., on Oct. 27, 1924, to Elmer and Codie (Kelley) Axtell. She moved to Cloquet at the age of 17 where she met and married Bernard Jacksie in 1943 and together they had four children. After Bernard’s death in 1969, she later married Norman Goldberg. Vera enjoyed time spent camping and fishing with her family, especially at Cottonwood Lake. She always enjoyed holidays including attending the Fourth of July and Labor Day parades in Cloquet. For many years she prepared wonderful holiday meals for her family, where her homemade apple pies were her specialty. She always enjoyed a good card game or a game of Yahtzee. In her later years, Vera enjoyed the fellowship of new friends at the Suncrest senior living facility where she was always up for a game of dominos, bingo or four corners.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Brian "BP" Paarni
Brian "BP" Paarni, 60, passed away in his home Wednesday, March 12, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Cloquet, Minn., and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1970. Brian worked for Potlatch/Sappi Fine Paper for 30-plus years and had worked in the pulp mill fiber line most recently. He was an active member of the USW Local Union #1163 and was member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Brian served in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller from 1978-82.
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Brian "BP" Paarni, 60, passed away in his home Wednesday, March 12, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Cloquet, Minn., and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1970. Brian worked for Potlatch/Sappi Fine Paper for 30-plus years and had worked in the pulp mill fiber line most recently. He was an active member of the USW Local Union #1163 and was member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Brian served in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller from 1978-82.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Carl F. Grangruth
Carl Ferdinand Grangruth, 80, of Moose Lake, Minn., passed away peacefully, Friday, March 8, 2013, at his home. He was born April 22, 1932, in Baudette, Minn., to Herman and Lydia (Johnson) Grangruth. Carl proudly served in the U.S. Army from March 1952 to March 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Carl was united in marriage to Beatrice Brigan on Feb. 2, 1985, in Cloquet. He was a life member of VFW Post #6206 of Menahga and VFW Post #3979 of Cloquet. Carl worked as a sandblaster and painter from coast to coast. He has worked in every state except Maine, Alaska and Hawaii. He retired from sandblasting in 1987 with siliceous and obstructive lung disease from sand, paint, chemicals, lead paint, etc. In later years, he built two new houses, remodeled five houses and a four-plex apartment building. Carl enjoyed working with wood and making furniture for his children and friends. In the winter months, Carl and Beatrice traveled to Arizona, California, Colorado and Florida. He loved deer hunting at his son's farm in Wadena, Minn., with his children and grandchildren. Carl especially liked visiting with his family and friends, playing cards and camping at Sturgeon Lake.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Carl Ferdinand Grangruth, 80, of Moose Lake, Minn., passed away peacefully, Friday, March 8, 2013, at his home. He was born April 22, 1932, in Baudette, Minn., to Herman and Lydia (Johnson) Grangruth. Carl proudly served in the U.S. Army from March 1952 to March 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Carl was united in marriage to Beatrice Brigan on Feb. 2, 1985, in Cloquet. He was a life member of VFW Post #6206 of Menahga and VFW Post #3979 of Cloquet. Carl worked as a sandblaster and painter from coast to coast. He has worked in every state except Maine, Alaska and Hawaii. He retired from sandblasting in 1987 with siliceous and obstructive lung disease from sand, paint, chemicals, lead paint, etc. In later years, he built two new houses, remodeled five houses and a four-plex apartment building. Carl enjoyed working with wood and making furniture for his children and friends. In the winter months, Carl and Beatrice traveled to Arizona, California, Colorado and Florida. He loved deer hunting at his son's farm in Wadena, Minn., with his children and grandchildren. Carl especially liked visiting with his family and friends, playing cards and camping at Sturgeon Lake.
Tuesday, March, 12, 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)
Catherine B. Bauer
Catherine B. Bauer, 95, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. She was born Oct. 9, 1917, in Eden, S.D., to Michael and Elizabeth (Deutsch) Bauer. Catherine worked for Potlatch Corporation and was a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club and Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
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Catherine B. Bauer, 95, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. She was born Oct. 9, 1917, in Eden, S.D., to Michael and Elizabeth (Deutsch) Bauer. Catherine worked for Potlatch Corporation and was a member of the Potlatch Quarter Century Club and Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Kim Johnson
Kim M. (Bassett) Johnson, 51, of Duluth, Minn., after a courageous battle with cancer, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the Solvay Hospice House with her family beside her. She was born April 4, 1961, in Cloquet, Minn., to Jack and Bergie Bassett. Kim was a 1979 Cloquet High School graduate and was currently enrolled in Lake Superior College pursuing a degree in business administration. She had previously worked for Fond du Lac Health Services and Education Division and for the past 18 years for Wells Fargo Bank. Kim was an avid reader, active outdoors woman and enjoyed genealogy. She happily married Jeff Johnson on June 9, 2012. Kim's life centered on her children, grandchildren and extended family.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Kim M. (Bassett) Johnson, 51, of Duluth, Minn., after a courageous battle with cancer, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the Solvay Hospice House with her family beside her. She was born April 4, 1961, in Cloquet, Minn., to Jack and Bergie Bassett. Kim was a 1979 Cloquet High School graduate and was currently enrolled in Lake Superior College pursuing a degree in business administration. She had previously worked for Fond du Lac Health Services and Education Division and for the past 18 years for Wells Fargo Bank. Kim was an avid reader, active outdoors woman and enjoyed genealogy. She happily married Jeff Johnson on June 9, 2012. Kim's life centered on her children, grandchildren and extended family.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Larry Orrin MacMillan
Larry O. MacMillan, 72, a recent resident of Hermantown, Minn., and longtime resident of the Thomson/Esko, Minn., area, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at his home, with his family by his side. Larry was born Aug. 1, 1940, in Duluth, Minn., to Orrin and Elsie (Gustafson) MacMillan and graduated from Carlton High School in 1958.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Larry O. MacMillan, 72, a recent resident of Hermantown, Minn., and longtime resident of the Thomson/Esko, Minn., area, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at his home, with his family by his side. Larry was born Aug. 1, 1940, in Duluth, Minn., to Orrin and Elsie (Gustafson) MacMillan and graduated from Carlton High School in 1958.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Harold Francis Bassett
Harold "Harry" Bassett, 63, of Elk River, Minn., passed into eternal life, with our Lord and Savior on Feb. 22, 2013, at home with his loving family at his side. Harry had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March of 2011, and fought a valiant battle to the very end. Harry was born on June 20, 1949, to Arnold and Carolyn Bassett in Cloquet, Minn., and was the oldest of four children. He graduated from Cloquet High School, and very proudly with the "Class of 1967."
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Harold "Harry" Bassett, 63, of Elk River, Minn., passed into eternal life, with our Lord and Savior on Feb. 22, 2013, at home with his loving family at his side. Harry had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March of 2011, and fought a valiant battle to the very end. Harry was born on June 20, 1949, to Arnold and Carolyn Bassett in Cloquet, Minn., and was the oldest of four children. He graduated from Cloquet High School, and very proudly with the "Class of 1967."
Tuesday, February, 26, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Glenn Oscar Koski
Glenn Oscar Koski, 68, died peacefully Feb. 16, 2013, in the Heritage of Foley Nursing Center, Foley, Minn.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
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Glenn Oscar Koski, 68, died peacefully Feb. 16, 2013, in the Heritage of Foley Nursing Center, Foley, Minn.
Wednesday, February, 20, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
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