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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.
Tuesday, March, 26, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
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.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
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.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
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.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
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.
Saturday, March, 09, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
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)
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)
Robert “Bob” J. Howden
Robert “Bob” John Howden, 67, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2012, while vacationing in Scottsdale, Ariz. Bob fought many battles with his health and did it with dignity and a very positive attitude. He never complained and was thankful for every day. Bob was born on June 11, 1945, to John and Helen (Lusk) Howden in Duluth, Minn. He graduated from Morgan Park High School and served with the U.S. Marines in Vietnam. He graduated from CalPoly College and received his Master’s Degree from UMD. He enjoyed teaching for 30 years in the Cloquet School District. His favorite pastimes were golf, hunting, fishing and reading.
Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Robert “Bob” John Howden, 67, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2012, while vacationing in Scottsdale, Ariz. Bob fought many battles with his health and did it with dignity and a very positive attitude. He never complained and was thankful for every day. Bob was born on June 11, 1945, to John and Helen (Lusk) Howden in Duluth, Minn. He graduated from Morgan Park High School and served with the U.S. Marines in Vietnam. He graduated from CalPoly College and received his Master’s Degree from UMD. He enjoyed teaching for 30 years in the Cloquet School District. His favorite pastimes were golf, hunting, fishing and reading.
Tuesday, February, 12, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Sister Rebecca Burggraff
Sister Rebecca (Evelyn) Burggraff died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minn. Born in Cloquet, Minn., on July 13, 1923, she was the daughter of Henry N. and Mary (Trettel) Burggraff. Sister was in her 69th year of monastic profession at St. Scholastica Monastery.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Sister Rebecca (Evelyn) Burggraff died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minn. Born in Cloquet, Minn., on July 13, 1923, she was the daughter of Henry N. and Mary (Trettel) Burggraff. Sister was in her 69th year of monastic profession at St. Scholastica Monastery.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Marilyn Fay Nendick
Marilyn Fay Nendick, 78, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn., surround by her family, Kevin and Leigh.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Pine Journal - Obituaries (free view)
Marilyn Fay Nendick, 78, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn., surround by her family, Kevin and Leigh.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Pine Journal - 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)
Arvin F.H. Shipley
Arvin Frederick Henry Shipley of Esko, Minn., will be celebrating his 70th birthday as he enters the heavenly kingdom, being called to his eternal home on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. Arvin, called "Fred" by all who knew him, was born on Jan. 9, 1943, in Cloquet, Minn., the second child of Arvin B. "Dude" and Edythe (Youngkrantz) Shipley. He lived the first 12 years of his life in Scanlon. While in Scanlon, Fred had many friends in the community. At this time, Fred began his interest in automobiles: how they worked, and how to fix them if they didn’t work. Often, he and his dad had their hands and heads under the hood of a car.
Tuesday, January, 08, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Arvin Frederick Henry Shipley of Esko, Minn., will be celebrating his 70th birthday as he enters the heavenly kingdom, being called to his eternal home on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. Arvin, called "Fred" by all who knew him, was born on Jan. 9, 1943, in Cloquet, Minn., the second child of Arvin B. "Dude" and Edythe (Youngkrantz) Shipley. He lived the first 12 years of his life in Scanlon. While in Scanlon, Fred had many friends in the community. At this time, Fred began his interest in automobiles: how they worked, and how to fix them if they didn’t work. Often, he and his dad had their hands and heads under the hood of a car.
Tuesday, January, 08, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
Magnhild 'Munnie' Albertine Collander Skog
Magnhild "Munnie" Albertine Collander Skog, 91, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Faith Haven Nursing Home, Carlton, Minn. She was born in Bayview Heights on Feb. 13, 1922, and graduated from Proctor High School in 1939. She married Edgar Skog on June 20, 1942, and lived on the family farm in Munger for the next 60-some years. Besides farming, Munnie also worked as a trucker for many years and also owned and operated Skog's Greenhouse and Floral. In later years she was a realtor with Sorenson Realty, working in the Cloquet, Minn., area. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Proctor, Minn., from the age of 7 and of the many capacities she served in, singing in the choir was her favorite. She also sang in the American Legion Choir for over 25 years.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
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Magnhild "Munnie" Albertine Collander Skog, 91, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 in Faith Haven Nursing Home, Carlton, Minn. She was born in Bayview Heights on Feb. 13, 1922, and graduated from Proctor High School in 1939. She married Edgar Skog on June 20, 1942, and lived on the family farm in Munger for the next 60-some years. Besides farming, Munnie also worked as a trucker for many years and also owned and operated Skog's Greenhouse and Floral. In later years she was a realtor with Sorenson Realty, working in the Cloquet, Minn., area. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Proctor, Minn., from the age of 7 and of the many capacities she served in, singing in the choir was her favorite. She also sang in the American Legion Choir for over 25 years.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - - Obituaries (free view)
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