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Jeannette D. (Strom) Scanlon
Jeannette D. (Strom) Scanlon of Proctor, who was a graduate of Proctor High School and retired as a Dental Assistant for Dr. Harold Platzer after 40 years of service, passed away Thurs., Feb. 23, 2006, at the Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 92.
She was born March 1, 1913, in Aneta, North Dakota to Albert and Christina Strom. On Sept. 23, 1940, she married William Scanlon. Jeannette was a longtime member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Proctor. She was active in the Proctor VFW. “Gram” enjoyed knitting, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and especially time at the cabin.
Jeannette was preceded in death by her husband William in 1964, sons William, Jr. in 2004 and Thomas on Feb. 6, 2006, her parents, brothers Milford, Clarence, Ernie, Ben, Roy, Harris, and Robert, and a sister Marlys Opien.
She is survived by her children Marsha Stiemke of Marinette, Wisc. and John (Janet) Scanlon of Saginaw, and grandchildren Steve Scanlon, Scott Scanlon, Mike Scanlon, Anne (Jimmy) Robinson, Josie Andrieko, Jodi (Jimmy) Kehtel, Todd Stiemke, Lesley (Daren) Detry, Jason Scanlon, and Jenny Scanlon, and great-grandchildren Justin, Jesse, Stephanie, Matthew, Mariah, Brody, Rayanna, Jonny, Ember, Dreya, Kamen, and Sydney.
The funeral service was Monday. Burial at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to the American Disabled Veterans would be appreciated.
Rose Marie Patricia Baker
Rose Marie Patricia Baker, who operated a licensed foster home and served as a Proctor community softball and soccer coach, passed away Wed., Feb. 8, 2006 in Clearwater, Fla. She was 63.
She was born June 9, 1942 in Chicago, Ill., to John and Mary (Moscoves) Bonilla. Rose graduated from college at the age of 55 with a major in communications and a minor in computer science.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, sister Margaret, and brother John Caminitti.
She is survived by her son Robert Baker of Superior, daughters Christina (Hank) Mead and Cynthia Baker, both of Cloquet, brothers John (Dee) Bonilla, Tom (Janet) Bonilla, Paul (Mary) Bonilla, all of Ill., and David (Becky) Bonilla of Calif., a sister Claudia (Bill), six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Shirley M. Bordson
Shirley M. Bordson of Duluth died Wed., Feb. 22, 2006, at Viewcrest Health Center. She was 79.
She was born in Duluth on March 28, 1926 to Peter and Myrtle Armstrong Pederson. She was a graduate of Denfeld High School. Shirley married Raymond Bordson in 1949. She worked over 25 years as the concession crew manager at the DECC. Shirley was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and was active in volleyball and bowling leagues, the Ensign Garden Club, and the PTA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Merlin and Johnny, and sister Elinor “Snookie”.
She is survived by sons Bill (Diane) of Duluth, Jim (Debby) of Proctor, and Rex (Lorna) of Hermantown, daughters Patty (Dan) Walters of Egan, Penny Hanson of Proctor, and Robin (Wade) Boyat of Hermantown, sister Peggy (Jim) Hill of Duluth, grandchildren Eric, Eron, Amy, Brent, Reid, Brooke, Lisa, Chad, Matt, Laura, Angie, Ben, Brian, Ashley, Casey and Beau, eight great-grandchildren, and many special nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service was Saturday in Zion Lutheran Church, Duluth. Burial at Oneota Cemetery.
Marlene Joyce Olson
Corrine Reppe of Proctor is saddened by the death of her niece Marlene Joyce Olson. The Downey, Calif. resident died on Sat., Jan. 28, 2006 at the age of 74.
Marlene was born on July 10, 1931 to Gunnar and Nathlie (Moren) Halverson in Hermantown. She graduated from Hermantown High School in 1949. She married William Olson of Duluth and moved to Downey. She worked for American Breakshoe Company in Calif., and eventually became the office manager. She ran a small doll and antique business in Bellflower, Calif.
Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Kenneth Halverson in 1987.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55-1/2 years William, son Mark, and grandsons Christopher and Matthew.
Memorial and burial services were held at Rose Hills, Calif.
Charles “Charly” Fredrick Pedersen
Charles “Charly” Fredrick Pedersen, formerly of Alborn and Twig, died Sat., Feb. 25, 2006 in his home. He was 88.
The Carlton resident was born May 9, 1917 in Duluth to Oliver and Dina (Dahl) Pedersen. After his father died, Charly went to live in Meadowlands for several years with his aunt and uncle, Jim and Alvina Johnson. He married Olga Ostman in Meadowlands on July 3, 1941. Charly was a Navy Veteran serving during World War II. He worked for Diamond Tool Company in Duluth for 39 years. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Culver, former member of Bethlehem Lutheran in Twig and Holy Cross Lutheran in Duluth. He was also a member of the VFW and DAV.
Charly was preceded in death by his parents, step-father Asa C. Reed, brothers John Pedersen and Richard Reed, and sister Anna Marie Lillo.
He is survived by his wife Olga of Carlton, daughter Judith (Ernest) Mattson of Duluth, sons Rodney (Janice) of Alborn and Darrell (Jennifer) of Baxter, sister Diane Hansen of Culver, sister-in-law Esther Barber of Proctor, aunt Evelyn Dahl of Carlton, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Military honors were accorded by the Cloquet Combined Honor Guard. Entombment at Sunrise Memorial Park in Hermantown.
Ronald D. Scinocca
Ronald D. Scinocca of Pike Lake died Sun., Feb. 26, 2006 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 72.
Ron was born May 2, 1933 in Duluth to Dominic and Muriel (Hartop) Scinocca. He attended Central High School and at age 15 joined the Marines where he was a proud Lance Corporal with the ‘B’ Company, 4th Infantry Battalion during the Korean War. In 1952, Ron started working for Jeno Paulucci as a laborer at Chun King Corp. He worked his way up the corporate ladder to Assistant to the Chairman. He worked for Mr. Paulucci until his retirement in 1993. Ron was a member of the Trinity Lodge, Scottish Rite, Aad Temple, the Humane Society, Italian American Club, Owl’s Club, Marine Corps Association, a proud and active member of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Committee and was a life member the American Legion. Ron loved to work in his garage on antique vehicles. He loved teasing the girls at L.A.’s Café with his brother-in-law Bernie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother James, son James, and his wife Carol Scinocca.
Ron is survived by his sons Ronald Jr., Steve and Michael Scinocca, daughter Shelly (Tim) Nick, and his cousin “more like a brother” Joe (Dolly) Scinocca, all of Duluth, grandchildren Joseph Nick and Katie Scinocca, several nieces, nephews and close friends, and his loving and faithful companion “Tinker”.
Services today, Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Dougherty Funeral Home. Burial with military honors accorded by the Duluth Combined Honor Guard at Calvary Cemetery.
Elma I. Tuomi
Services were held last week for Elma I. Tuomi, Proctor. She died Wed., Mar. 1, 2006 at home. She was 86.
She was born in Toivola, Minn., on Aug. 25, 1919, to Jack and Celia Sorvari. She graduated from school in Toivola. Elma married Roy F. Tuomi in Hibbing on May 27, 1939. Elma was a devoted wife and mother. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking, and raising her six children.
Elma was preceded in death by her parents, husband Roy F. in 1977, son Roy W. in 1996, and granddaughter Trish Tuomi in 2004, sons-in-law Don Spindler in 1975, Dean W. Inman, 1984 and George W. LaLonde, 2000, brothers Eino and Arvid, and sister Mae Miller.
She is survived by her children Ray J. (Diane), Karen A. LaLonde, Carolyn J. (Terry) Inman, Richard A. (Sherry), Ronald L. (Sue), all of Proctor, daughter-in-law Susan Tuomi of Scandia, nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and sisters Aune (Rich) Johnson of Burnsville, Sylvia Sanders of Meadowlands, and Alie Nelimark of Virginia.
Burial at Oneota Cemetery.
Tyne Okstad
Tyne Okstad of Duluth passed away peacefully on Sun., Mar. 5, 2006, at home surrounded by her family. She was 84.
She was born February 6, 1922, in Sebeka, Minn. to Abram and Hilja Pajari. Tyne grew up in Sebeka and moved to Duluth in 1936. She worked at the former Nopeming Nursing Home for Dr. Terrell, before marrying Sidney Okstad on June 21, 1944. They made their home in the Proctor area, raising their eight children. Mom will be remembered for her kind and tender heart and her recognizable laugh. Also, for how she loved to play cards, sing, and believed in hard work and in doing the right thing. She was a member of the Proctor American Legion Auxiliary, the Ladies Auxiliary of V.F.W. 6320, and Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Proctor.
Tyne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 49 years Sidney, son Bruce, grandson Wayne Shelhon, sisters and brothers.
She is survived by daughters Claudia McDonald of Duluth, Ann (Skip) Bishop of Meadowlands and Sue (Tracy) Madden of Rock Springs, WY, sons Roger (Vonnie) of Duluth, Tim (Marie) of Grand Forks, ND, Tom (Tammy) of Proctor and Mark of Duluth, daughter-in-law Judy Okstad of Duluth, grandchildren Wendy, Willie, Wanita, Jason, Christine, Jon, Kyle, and Nicole, great-grandchildren Sara, Jordon, Levi, Michale, Logan, and Wallace, great-great-grandchildren Dylan, Ryan, and Alyssa, sister Florence Hill of Proctor, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Tyne’s family would like to thank St. Mary’s Hospice Program, especially Jamie, Audrey, and Jodi, for their wonderful care and kindness to their mother.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Fri., Mar. 10 in Williams-Lobermeier Funeral Home and will continue from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Saturday in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Proctor. Entombment in Sunrise Memorial Park.
Ann Townsend
Ann Townsend of Proctor was remembered by family and friends at Hillside Gardens. She passed away quietly on Fri., Feb. 24, 2006, while visiting her son in Georgetown, Texas. She was 94.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mel Sr.
She is survived by sons Mel Jr. (Meredith) of Anoka, Chuck (Jan) of Georgetown, Texas, granddaughters Carrie (Loren) Manty of Cloquet, Cheri (Matt Ehling) Townsend of St. Paul, Carol (Tom Nacey) Trombley of Stillwater, and Sara Townsend of Georgetown, Texas, great-grandchildren Brandon and Marissa Manty, Aria Trombley and Sian Nacey, step-granddaughters Pam Jenson and Paula Rodin, step-grandchildren, Alex and Amanda Jenson, Madeline and Abigail Rodin, Autumn and Aurek Rung, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Cindy L. Parker
Cindy L. Parker, who graduated from Proctor High School in 1979, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. The Hermantown resident was 44.
Cindy was born in Duluth on April 12, 1961 to Clarence and Mary Lou (Foster) Love.
She was preceded in death by her mother and grandparents.
Cindy is survived by her loving fiancee Mike, daughter Amy, son Cory, grandson Tyler, her father, siblings Deb (Dean) Ruohoniemi, Wayne (Cindy) Love, Bucky (Trisha) Love, Tammy (Russ) Rich, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Mon., Mar. 13, 2006.
Barbara Jean Granholm
Barbara Jean Granholm, who was raised in Proctor and graduated from Proctor High School, died Wed., Mar. 8, 2006 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Duluth. She was 68.
The Esko resident was born May 21, 1937 in Duluth, the daughter of Carl and Ruth (Kinkead) Peterson. She worked in a dental office and then at St. Luke’s Hospital as a nurse’s aide. She married Jalmar Granholm on March 16, 1956 in Proctor. Together they made their home and raised their family in Esko, where they lived for the past 50 years. Barbara was a member of the Ruth Circle at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Esko where she taught Sunday school and was a confirmation advocate.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Betty Peterson Trottier and June Mary Grohsman, and brother Robert Peterson.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years Jalmar Granholm of Esko, children Dale (Carol) Granholm of Esko, Tom (Kathy) Granholm of Spruce Pine, NC, Sally (James) Shirwak of Tucson, Ariz., Susan (Tom) Solomon of Mahtowa, and Daniel (Lesley) Granholm of Murfreesboro, Tenn., grandchildren Patrick, Neysa, Nathan, Amber, Cory, Casey, Joshua, Samantha, Justin, Tyler, Stephanie, Sarah, Robyn, Danny Jr., Mac-Eino, three great-grandchildren, her aunts Mrs. Dave Pedersen of Duluth and Vesta Peterson of Punta Gorda, Fla., numerous nieces, nephews and friends, and special friends Joan Wuollet and Donna Erickson.
Service was held Saturday in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Esko. Interment will be in the spring at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Cemetery in Esko.
