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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)
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)
Arvid Axel Konu
Arvid Axel Konu, 96, of Cloquet, Minn., and formerly of Esko, Minn., died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, in St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn. The son of Matt and Laura Konu, Arvid was born in Thomson Township on Jan. 24, 1916. Through the years, Arvid had been employed at Konu Dairy, Universal Atlas Cement Plant, was head of maintenance for Esko Schools, and drove for Kolar Chevrolet. He served as Carlton County Commissioner and was a member of Apostolic Lutheran Church in Esko and the Esko Historical Society. Arvid enjoyed vacationing in Galveston, Texas, and also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.
Tuesday, August, 07, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Arvid Axel Konu, 96, of Cloquet, Minn., and formerly of Esko, Minn., died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, in St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn. The son of Matt and Laura Konu, Arvid was born in Thomson Township on Jan. 24, 1916. Through the years, Arvid had been employed at Konu Dairy, Universal Atlas Cement Plant, was head of maintenance for Esko Schools, and drove for Kolar Chevrolet. He served as Carlton County Commissioner and was a member of Apostolic Lutheran Church in Esko and the Esko Historical Society. Arvid enjoyed vacationing in Galveston, Texas, and also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.
Tuesday, August, 07, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Lyndon Lloyd Schendel
Lyndon Lloyd Schendel, 91, Presbyterian minister, caring dad and avid outdoorsman, died at his residence at Waverly Gardens Presbyterian Home in North Oaks, Minn., on Saturday, July 28, 2012. Lyndon was born in Luverne, Minn., the fifth child of the Rev. Frederick William Schendel and Lydia Lavina Bathke Schendel. He graduated from North Central College and the Methodist Seminary in Naperville, Ill. Lyndon continued his studies in educational psychology and statistics at St. Thomas College in Minnesota. He was a Kiwanis and Rotary member and for many years served as a big brother to disadvantaged youth in his community. Reverend Schendel was the minister of Presbyterian churches in Austin, White Bear Lake and Cloquet, Minn., and Bay City, Mich. His ministry focused on youth programs. Each year he took the church youth groups on camping trips which were life-changing experiences for many of these young people.
Tuesday, July, 31, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Lyndon Lloyd Schendel, 91, Presbyterian minister, caring dad and avid outdoorsman, died at his residence at Waverly Gardens Presbyterian Home in North Oaks, Minn., on Saturday, July 28, 2012. Lyndon was born in Luverne, Minn., the fifth child of the Rev. Frederick William Schendel and Lydia Lavina Bathke Schendel. He graduated from North Central College and the Methodist Seminary in Naperville, Ill. Lyndon continued his studies in educational psychology and statistics at St. Thomas College in Minnesota. He was a Kiwanis and Rotary member and for many years served as a big brother to disadvantaged youth in his community. Reverend Schendel was the minister of Presbyterian churches in Austin, White Bear Lake and Cloquet, Minn., and Bay City, Mich. His ministry focused on youth programs. Each year he took the church youth groups on camping trips which were life-changing experiences for many of these young people.
Tuesday, July, 31, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Lisa Lynn Bonneville
Lisa L. Bonneville, 38, passed away suddenly on Friday July 6, 2012, in Cloquet, Minn. She was born March 21, 1974, in Vientianne, Laos. Lisa worked as a waitress at the Junction Oasis Café in Carlton. Her greatest joy was her children and her granddaughter.
Tuesday, July, 10, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Lisa L. Bonneville, 38, passed away suddenly on Friday July 6, 2012, in Cloquet, Minn. She was born March 21, 1974, in Vientianne, Laos. Lisa worked as a waitress at the Junction Oasis Café in Carlton. Her greatest joy was her children and her granddaughter.
Tuesday, July, 10, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
James Jerome Carroll
James "Jim" J. Carroll, 71, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Cook, Minn. He was born March 13, 1941, in Austin, Minn., to Francis and Frances (Graves) Carroll and graduated from Pacelli High School in Austin in 1959. Jim served in the United States Air Force from January 1960 to October 1963. He was stationed in Shreveport, La., at Barksdale AFB for 3 ½ years. Upon completion of his military tour of duty, he returned to Austin and attended Austin Junior College. Jim was united in marriage to Patricia Harris at Queen of Angels Church in 1965. They resided in Bemidji, Minn., where he graduated from Bemidji State University in March 1968 with a degree in accounting.
Tuesday, June, 26, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
James "Jim" J. Carroll, 71, of Cloquet, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Cook, Minn. He was born March 13, 1941, in Austin, Minn., to Francis and Frances (Graves) Carroll and graduated from Pacelli High School in Austin in 1959. Jim served in the United States Air Force from January 1960 to October 1963. He was stationed in Shreveport, La., at Barksdale AFB for 3 ½ years. Upon completion of his military tour of duty, he returned to Austin and attended Austin Junior College. Jim was united in marriage to Patricia Harris at Queen of Angels Church in 1965. They resided in Bemidji, Minn., where he graduated from Bemidji State University in March 1968 with a degree in accounting.
Tuesday, June, 26, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Area VFW, American Legion baseball squads hit the diamond
By the looks of Esko’s baseball diamond Tuesday morning, it is likely American Legion Coach Kyle Hall will have a bucket in hand the next couple practices, rather than the traditional bat.
Saturday, June, 23, 2012 - Pine Journal - Sports
By the looks of Esko’s baseball diamond Tuesday morning, it is likely American Legion Coach Kyle Hall will have a bucket in hand the next couple practices, rather than the traditional bat.
Saturday, June, 23, 2012 - Pine Journal - Sports
Cloquet residents can take flood debris to Shamrock landfill
Cloquet Mayor Bruce Ahlgren is advising residents whose homes , garages, and basements flooded to start on cleanup work immediately – but not before documenting the damage with photographs and lists. Ahlgren said the industrial landfill in Cloquet has offered to dispose of debris from the flood for free, as long as people have identification that shows their Cloquet address.
Thursday, June, 21, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
Cloquet Mayor Bruce Ahlgren is advising residents whose homes , garages, and basements flooded to start on cleanup work immediately – but not before documenting the damage with photographs and lists. Ahlgren said the industrial landfill in Cloquet has offered to dispose of debris from the flood for free, as long as people have identification that shows their Cloquet address.
Thursday, June, 21, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
Donald Edward Puotinen
Donald Edward Puotinen, 86, of Esko, Minn., died Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet, Minn. Born in 1926 in Thomson Township, Don was the son of Edward and Lempi Puotinen. He served in the United States Army during World War II and fought in Europe during the end of the war from March 1945 to July 1946. Don was a lift operator at Potlatch and retired after 33 years of employment. When his sons were young, Don was very active in Boy Scouts. He had also been an active member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Esko and was a member of American Legion Post 262 in Cloquet for 58 years.
Tuesday, June, 12, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
Donald Edward Puotinen, 86, of Esko, Minn., died Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet, Minn. Born in 1926 in Thomson Township, Don was the son of Edward and Lempi Puotinen. He served in the United States Army during World War II and fought in Europe during the end of the war from March 1945 to July 1946. Don was a lift operator at Potlatch and retired after 33 years of employment. When his sons were young, Don was very active in Boy Scouts. He had also been an active member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Esko and was a member of American Legion Post 262 in Cloquet for 58 years.
Tuesday, June, 12, 2012 - - Obituaries (free view)
South Ridge eighth-grader shines at sections
From eating toast to yogurt or even a granola bar between races, Esko’s Marisa Shady makes sure she stays well-nourished before stepping on the track. Gracelynn Otis, meanwhile, has her own style.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - Pine Journal - Sports
From eating toast to yogurt or even a granola bar between races, Esko’s Marisa Shady makes sure she stays well-nourished before stepping on the track. Gracelynn Otis, meanwhile, has her own style.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - Pine Journal - Sports
Wright-Cromwell News 05.24
News and notes by Jennie Hanson about events in Cromwell and Wright this week.
Monday, May, 28, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
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News and notes by Jennie Hanson about events in Cromwell and Wright this week.
Monday, May, 28, 2012 - Pine Journal - News
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