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Janelle M. Bryant, 64, of Cloquet died Feb. 5, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, while surrounded by close family. She was born on March 7, 1958, to Arne and Mary (Anderson) Jarve.

Janelle was married to William "Scott" Bryant on Feb. 14, 1993, and they had been married for 29 years at the time of her passing. They resided in Cloquet and together had one daughter. Janelle enjoyed playing bingo, cribbage, darts and bowling, and going to the casino. She also enjoyed going out with the "ABC Girls" on Thursdays.

Janelle was preceded in death by her parents and numerous aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband, Scott; daughter, Heather (Jacob) Blesener; son, Jesse (Crystal) Bryant; stepsons, Matt (Jenna) Bryant and Ryan Bryant; stepdaughter, Nikki Westerburg; grandchildren, Emma, Jackson, Ian, Grace, Mattie and Fallon; siblings, June (Gary) Miller and James "Jim" (Kathy) Jarve; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held in the spring or summer of 2023. Arrangements entrusted to Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet.

To sign an online registry, please visit http://www.nelsonfuneralcare.net.

Pine Knot News, Feb. 10, 2023