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Marlene A. (Antonson) Klister

Marlene A. (Antonson) Klister, 84, of Wyoming, Minn., formerly of Cloquet, Minn., left this earth for her heavenly home Nov. 14, 2018 while at Ecumen North Branch Nursing Home.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Dayle C. Klister; daughters Pamela Stroh and Karen (Jon) Thorell; son Kevin Stroh; stepdaughters Cheryl Tiessen, Debra Patterson and Brenda Widell; stepson Bobbie Klister; grandchildren Tahna Hillstrom, Shane Antonson and Rochelle Peace; many stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren; and other family and friends.

Marlene graduated from Cloquet High School in 1952, and at the age of 19 moved to Minneapolis to attend North Central Bible College; while there, she met and married (1956-1970) Earl J. Stroh. They had three children, Pamela, Kevin and Karen. She spent 1970-1977 with Ned Thomas, and a brief marriage ended in divorce. In 1977 she met Dayle Klister, to whom she remained married until her death. Dayle and Marlene spent many years in apartment management in various locations throughout Minnesota. It was here that she stated she found her "mission field." There was nothing that brought her greater joy than serving people, sharing the Good News and love of Jesus that she had in her heart. In September 2007 she proudly became a member of Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Forest Lake. She spent many Fridays preparing the bulletins for Sunday services and loved attending the women's fellowship and Bible studies. In the fall of 2013, at the age of 79, she fulfilled a lifelong goal of overseas missions when she and her granddaughter Tahna went to Africa.

While there, she went on a safari. She also partnered with Prepare the Way Ministry, and prayed for and blessed many children who affectionately referred to her as "Jaja," meaning "highly honored." Her favorite pastime was sending out cards, balloons and well wishes, all of which were lovingly peppered with stickers, Bible verses and encouraging words. Whether greeting or departing from her, a hug was a must. Although Marlene moved many times she reminded us all "my house is in heaven, a mansion over the hilltop." She was loved dearly and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Special thanks to Karen LaBore, Ecumen North Branch and Hospice, for all the tender care in her last days.

Visitation is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 until the 10 a.m. memorial service at Maranatha Assembly of God, 24799 Forest Blvd North, Forest Lake, Minn.

Private interment at Esko Apostolic Lutheran Cemetery, Esko, Minn.

Funeral notices

Aini D. Myking, 95, of Spooner, Wis. and formerly of Cloquet, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. Services were held Monday, Nov. 26 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cloquet. Interment was held in Maple Grove Cemetery. Nelson Funeral Care assisted the family with final arrangements.

Lance Allon Horton, 42, Willow River, died Friday, Nov. 23, in Mercy Hospital in Moose Lake. Visitation was Thursday, Nov. 29. The celebration of life is 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Evangelical Covenant Church in Moose Lake.

Calvin Donald Bohren, 85, of Esko, passed away Friday, Nov. 23. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service on Friday, Nov. 30 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Esko.

Elvera M. Roe, 89, of Cloquet passed away on Nov. 23, 2018. Visitation was Thursday, Nov. 29 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Cloquet.

Patricia "Pat" Tasky, 88, Moose Lake, formerly of Cloquet, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. Visitation and funeral Mass was Wednesday, Nov. 28 in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Moose Lake.

Virginia "Ginger" Koski, 84, of Cloquet, Minn. passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth ,. Minn. Services were scheduled Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet with visitation at 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service, with a luncheon to follow. Burial will be in New Calvary Cemetery in Cloquet.

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