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Patricia Ann Dickison, 86, passed away April 4, 2021, at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. Pat was born on Oct. 8, 1934, to Peter and Josephine (Jesse) Shotley in Cloquet. She graduated in... Full story

Mary Ann Hart, 88, of Carlton passed away peacefully with her family by her side April 2, 2021. She was born March 10, 1933, the daughter of Albin and Emily Markkanen. Mary Ann was united in marriage...

The Northland lost one of its oldest residents last month, when Martha Adeline Westlund passed away at the age of 105 on March 6 of natural causes. Westlund had become quite a celebrity in her golden... Full story

James Charles Blossom, 53, of Carlton died suddenly at work on March 27, 2021. He was born in Edina on April 11, 1967. He moved to Carlton when he was 5 years old because of his father’s work and... Full story

Craig Gilbert Johnson, 76, of Cloquet passed away March 16, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth. He was born Nov. 5, 1944, in Cloquet to Alexandria (Maslowski) Johnson and Wallace Johnson. Craig g... Full story

Brad D. Mundell, 52, of Cloquet passed away Jan. 4, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 10, 1968, in Cloquet to John “Sonny” and Hazel (Nelson) Mundell and graduated from... Full story

Sharon J. Merrill, 68, died March 24, 2021, at North Shore Estates in Duluth after a short battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 12, 1952, to James and Ailie (Laine) Merrill in Cloquet. Sharon was a... Full story

Kathleen Ann Lengol of Rutland, Vermont passed away peacefully March 27, 2021, at Our House Residential Care. She was born March 27, 1945, in Cloquet, the daughter of Howard and Irene (Granvick)... Full story

Mary Ann Hart, 88, of Carlton passed away peacefully with her family by her side April 2, 2021. She was born March 10, 1933, the daughter of Albin and Emily Markkanen. Mary Ann was united in marriage... Full story

Patricia Ann Dickison, 86, passed away April 4, 2021 at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet. Pat was born on Oct. 8, 1934 to Peter and Josephine (Jesse) Shotley in Cloquet. She graduated in 1952... Full story

Donald Daniel Haro of Cloquet passed away peacefully in his sleep at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the age of 84. He was born in Gackle, North Dakota June 13, 1936, to... Full story

Jeanne Evelyn Peter, 91 of Cloquet, passed away at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton on Sunday, March 21, 2021. She was born Feb. 27, 1930, in Minneapolis. Her parents later moved back to the family... Full story

Estelle "Jonni" Anderson died peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021, with family by her side. She lived with dementia for many years and, after quite a fight, succumbed to the final stages. Jonni was... Full story

Scott "MIZE" Meisner of Scanlon bought his last round on March 18, 2021. He was born April 27, 1960, in Duluth, the favorite son of Frank and Patricia (Polvi) Meisner. Scott graduated from Cloquet... Full story

Lawrence F. Grimm, 90, of Moose Lake passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. He was born June 24, 1930 in Mahtowa, the son of Francis and Charlotte (Nesbitt) Grimm.... Full story

Raymond William Tan, 57, of Esko died Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He was born in Cloquet, the son of Richard and Ruth Tan. Raymond was a graduate of Esko High School, received a degree in auto mechanic... Full story

Bill Radosevich, 58, of south Minneapolis died at home on March 9, 2021. Bill was a brilliant, funny, kindhearted scientist whose curiosity and intellect guided him through a life of fun, adventure,... Full story

Genevieve Lorene Thompson Entering into Heaven with a marble board, a deck of cards, and dice in her hands, Genevieve Lorene Thompson of Carlton left this earth on March 14 2021 at the young age of... Full story

Geraldine "Gerry" A. Nynas, 86, of Cloquet passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth. She was proud to have lived longer than any other immediate... Full story

Scott “Mize” Meisner of Scanlon bought his last round on March 18, 2021. He was born April 27, 1960 in Duluth, the favorite son of Frank and Patricia (Polvi) Meisner. Scott graduated from Cloquet... Full story

Robert "Bob" Charles Gerlach, 86, died Jan. 23, 2021, at Northern Lakes Assisted Living in Baxter, with his family by his side. Bob was born on April 6, 1934 in Red Wing to Carl and Grace (Nilan) Gerl... Full story

Margaret L. Jarvis, 91, a resident of Sunnyside Health Care in Cloquet, passed away March 4, 2021 with family by her side. She was born Oct. 31, 1929 to Otto and Emma (Gardener) Peil. Margaret... Full story

Robert Vernon Schultz, 90, of Carlton died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Augustana Health Care Center, Moose Lake. Robert was born June 16, 1930 in Barnum Township, the son of George and Ethel Schultz. Ro... Full story

Geraldine “Gerry” A. Nynas, 86 of Cloquet, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth. She was proud to have lived longer than any other... Full story