Marinette Rose Chell, 78, of Wrenshall passed away July 18, 2021, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton. She was born on May 11, 1943, the daughter of John and Agnes (Gault) Schneider in Cloquet. Marinette graduated from Wrenshall High School in 1961, and was employed as a dietary aide at St. Joseph Medical Center in Oklahoma and then as a property manager, working with her husband, Leslie for many years.

Marinette was a member of the J.M. Paine Presbyterian Church, now The River's Edge Church in Carlton. She loved her grandchildren and was a great listener - always taking the time to lend an ear. Marinette became a mother figure to the many people who wandered into her life. She will be most remembered for her caring heart and genuine honesty.

Marinette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leslie; sister, Donna Goetsch, and brother-in-law, Milt Goetsch. She is survived by her daughters, Connie (Pete) Bergman, Cheryl Chell, Christine (Jose) Picart, and Catherine (Paul) Pierce; her brothers, James (Sharon) Schneider and William (Karen) Schneider; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 2 p.m. until the 3 p.m. memorial service Friday, July 23 at The River's Edge Church, 506 Chestnut Ave, Carlton. Inurnment will be held in Hillside Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook, visit http://www.nelsonfuneralcare.net.

Pine Knot News, July 23, 2021