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Have you ever seen the movie, “Oceans 11”? If you haven’t, you should. It stands as one of Hollywood’s better renditions of a heist movie. Its characters set out to do the impossible — to rob the shared vault of three casinos on a fight night, when security would be at its highest level, but when the payday would also be the greatest. As you watch the heist unfold, you begin to think that things have gone wrong. Alarms have been tripped and the SWAT team is on its way. Only after the heist is completed are you allowed a behind-th...
Elwin Joseph Benton, 85, passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2023, in his home in Cloquet. He was born in Cloquet on Nov. 22, 1938, to Joseph and Marie (Diver) Benton. He grew up in Cloquet and Duluth, where he attended Cathedral High School. At age 17, Elwin joined the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged before his 21st birthday, and traveled the country before joining the U.S. Army, serving until 1967. Upon returning to Duluth, he earned degrees in sociology and psychology at the University of M...
Joanne Nina Beck, 87, of Cromwell died peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Villa Vista Care Center in Cromwell. She was born on Oct. 29, 1936, in Grantsburg, Wisconsin to Sherman and Nina Bergstrom. Joanne grew up in Superior, where she attended school. She worked as a caregiver for her nieces, nephews and her mother, and did some waitressing in her younger years. On Dec. 18, 1954, Joanne married Roy Beck in Cloquet. They lived in Cromwell, where they dairy farmed and raised Newfoundland...
Bruce N. Beck, 86, of Carlton passed away Nov. 28, 2023, at Moose Lake Village. He was born May 26, 1937, in Lauderdale, Minnesota, the son of Daniel and Isabelle (Jackson) Beck. Bruce worked as a heavy equipment operator for Union Local 49, mostly with Johnson Brothers. He was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1163 in Cloquet. Bruce enjoyed retirement on their hobby farm, and all the animals over the years. He was an avid golfer, golfing up to three times a week into his...
On the evening of Dec. 1, 2023, the peace of eternal life was granted to Fred Westlund, 73, after enduring a long battle with the complications of lymphedema. Frederick Kim Westlund was born July 8, 1950 in Duluth, the third child born to Rodney and Lois Westlund. A very close family, the Westlunds lived in close proximity to their extended family and spent many happy days at their grandparents' cabin on Little Grand Lake near Saginaw, where Fred's deep love of nature began. He found great...
Allan Lee Clark, 72, of Cloquet passed away Nov. 20, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1951, to Floyd and Bessie (Casey) Clark. Allan worked in HVAC for many years and was an avid hot rod enthusiast. Allan is survived by his daughters, Shannon Clark and Nikki (Brian) Shockley; grandchildren, Oswald, Maret, Julia, and Thomas; great-granddaughter, Everly; and siblings, Judy Tollerud, Daryl (Carol) Clark, and Kathy Arbour. A gathering of family and friends will be held 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024...
Mathew John Smith, 41, of Brookston passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 in Brookston. He was born on July 24, 1982, in Cloquet to John Smith and Patricia Melin. A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Arrowhead Town Hall, 9798 Highway 2, Brookston. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins Northland Funeral Home, Cloquet. To sign the guest book and leave an online tribute, see www.atkins northlandfuneralhome.com. Pine Knot News, Dec. 8, 2023...
Ruth Jean Fuller, 91, of Cloquet passed away Dec. 2, 2023, surrounded by family at her home. She was born on April 30, 1932, to John Edward and Ruth Magdeline (Lovvig) Anderson in Cloquet. Ruth graduated from Cloquet High School and soon after was united in marriage to Robert Fuller. The couple went on to be blessed with 73 years of marriage and six children. Throughout her life, Ruth was a wonderful homemaker and expressed her love by cooking for her family. Ruth was also a gifted painter. She...
Thomas Arthur Lavan, age 74, of Tamarack, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023 at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was born in Cloquet on July 27, 1949 to Gene and Betty (Decker) Lavan. He was united in marriage to Sharon Tobias on August 26, 2020, after a long and happy courtship. Tom grew up in Cloquet and graduated in 1968. When a young man, he was an avid hunter and trapper. He served on a Navy destroyer during the Vietnam war. He was a gifted mechanic...
The Cloquet Police Department is investigating a residence struck by bullets in the 10 block of 14th Street in Cloquet. The incident is believed to have occurred Wednesday evening, Dec 6. Upon the arrival of officers at the scene, they discovered several bullet casings and at least one bullet hole penetrating the residence. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. The Cloquet Police Department is actively investigating the case, with officers and investigators working to gather information and resolve the situation....
Scott Allan Sunnarborg passed away at the age of 65 on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at his home in Esko. Scott was born on Aug. 25, 1958, to Kenneth and Claudia (Sink) Sunnarborg in Duluth, Minnesota. He attended Esko Schools and graduated in 1977. Scott worked as a heavy equipment operator for Thomson Township and St. Louis County. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Esko Fire Department and retired after 38 years. Scott was united in marriage to Alicia Flanagan on Aug. 3, 2002, at Queen of Peace C...
