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University of Arizona Franny Slater of Cloquet graduated summa cum laude this past spring from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in business economics. Wichita State University Taylor Roen of Esko graduated magna cum laude from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Elizabeth Joy Risacher of Wright, graduated from South Dakota State following the spring 2022 semester. Bemidji State University The following local students earned degrees from Bemidji State University during the 2021-2022 school year. Fr... Full story
Willard Elmer Lindholm, 88, of Cromwell passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Essentia Health-St. Mary's in Duluth. Willard was born Nov. 8, 1933, in Cloquet to Elmer and Esther Lindholm. He was raised in and attended school in Cromwell, graduating in 1952. Willard served in the U.S. Marines. On June 28, 2003, Willard married Lorraine (Lundin) Randall in Cromwell. Willard worked in various construction areas in many different places. He spent many years working as a firefighter, logger and in... Full story
Ardythe Rae Lindquist, 85, of Cloquet passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Essentia Health Duluth, Miller Dwan. She was born Aug. 22, 1936, in Cloquet to Einar Holmberg and Jeanette Holmberg-Siltanen. Her father was a steelworker, so they moved around to a number of places, but the home ports were Cloquet and Madison, Wisconsin. Ardythe married Alden Lindquist on March 12, 1955 in Cloquet. Ardythe worked a short time at the Northwest Paper Company in the finishing room. After that she was a... Full story
Susan D. Luke, 67, of Cloquet passed away Aug. 14, 2022, at her home. She was born July 2, 1955, in Cloquet, the daughter of Roy Norman and Mavis (Helstrom) Heino. Sue graduated from Cloquet High School in 1973 and was united in marriage to Richard "Rick" Luke on Sept. 25, 1976. She enjoyed camping, collecting dolls and antiques. Sue was preceded in death by her father, Norman Heino; and one granddaughter, Scarlett Gantt. She is survived by her husband, Rick; son, Justin; daughter, Stacey (Brad... Full story
Stephanie Lynn Misquadace, "Biidaabanookwe," 36, of Plymouth passed away Aug. 12, 2022 in North Memorial Hospital, Robbinsdale. She was born Aug. 28, 1985, in Robbinsdale to Carlos Tellez and Anita Misquadace. Stephanie loved hiking, fishing and anything outdoors. She especially loved spending time with her children. Stephanie will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Stephanie was preceded in death by her brothers Brandon and Wesley; grandparents, Walter Misquadace and Agnes Chief; and aunts a... Full story
Sherman Lane Risdall went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, with his wife and family by his side Aug. 13, 2022. He was born in St. Paul to Clayton and Myrtle (Peterson) Risdall on May 19, 1947. Sherm graduated from Cloquet High School in 1965 and attended University of Minnesota Duluth. He served in the Army National Guard and worked at Conwed/USG in Cloquet for more that 40 years, retiring in 2009. Sherm loved the outdoors and his interests and hobbies included fishing, hunting,... Full story
Sharon Schneider of Carlton passed away peacefully at home June 8, 2022. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service Wednesday, Aug. 31 at The River’s Edge Church, 506 Chestnut Ave., Carlton. A lunch reception will follow in the church social hall. Nelson Funeral Care Roxanne S. Smith, 65, passed away Aug. 7, 2022, at her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Interment was at the Saints Mary & Joseph Church cemetery, Sawyer. Nelson Funeral Care Evelyn Alice Johnson, 93, passed away Aug. 16, 2022, at Barnes Care Assisted Living in Esko. I... Full story