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LILA S. HEMMILA
Lila S. (Wappula) Hemmila passed away Sunday, November 20, 2005 at St. Eligius Health Care Center.
Lila was born on April 22, 1922 to Alfred and Selma (Mattinen) Wappula in Kettle River, MN. She graduated from Barnum High School. Lila worked at the Arrowhead Creamery, Esko Locker Plant and several local area businesses. She enjoyed traveling and playing bingo.
Lila is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lyle; two brothers: Walt and Leo; sister, Helen Faatz, and grandson, Troy Doble.
She is survived by children: Sue (Dave) Doble of Cottage Grove; Larry Hemmila of Cloquet; Rod (Bridget) of White Bear Lake; niece, Betty Osborne of Moose Lake; nephew, Jerry Wappula of Portland, OR; grandchild, Amy (Steve) Peluso; great- grandchildren: Zack and Jake Peluso, Savannah Doble; and many relatives and friends.
Gathering of family and friends was held Monday, November 28, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cloquet V.F.W. Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota and Texas. As well as a love of music, he enjoyed woodworking, golf, bowling and travel. For the past 13 years, he and Eleanor have wintered in Mission, TX, and Millie Severson of Amery, WI; grandchildren: Josh, Cody, Rita, Alexa and Derek; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his dog, Princess.
Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. service Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005 in Sychar Lutheran Church in Silver Bay. Burial was at Sawtooth Mountain Cemetery. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.
MARGARET "MUGGS" L. SWANSON
Margaret "Muggs" L. Swanson, 83, Blackhoof Township, died peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at her home in the arms of her family. She was born on March 7, 1922 to August and Anna Marie (Madsen) Schauland in Nemadji where she grew up and attended Central School. Margaret later attended Barnum High School graduating in 1940. On November 2, 1940, Margaret married Percy Waldemar Swanson in Barnum. They lived in Blackhoof Township where they farmed and Margaret was a homemaker through the years. Margaret also worked at Quality Cleaners in Cloquet, Stearns Manufacturing, and later at Mercy Health Care Center as a certified nursing assistant where she later retired. Margaret was a member of Elim Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid and was also a member of Martha's Circle in Blackhoof Twp. She enjoyed baking, crossword puzzles, and puzzles. Margaret truly loved spending time with her family and friends.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband: Percy on February 9, 1973; a son: Arne on October 15, 2004; her parents: August and Anna Marie Schauland; sisters: Katherine Olsen and Mildred Katalinich; and her brothers: Herman Schauland and Charles Sch-auland.
She will be lovingly remembered by her two sons: Richard (Margaret Ferguson) of Carlton; Danny (Janel) of Blackhoof; daughter: Darla Swanson of Cloquet; brother: Richard (Gladys) Schauland of Marquette, Maine; Barney Swanson of Duluth; Jeremy Swanson of Ely and Katina Lynn Koski of Cloquet; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Thursday, December 1, 2005 in Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake and continue from noon until the 1 PM services Friday, December 2, 2005 in Elim Lutheran Church, Blackhoof Twp. Pastor John Sippola will officiate. Music will be provided by Judy Finifrock, Curtis Selen, and Nancy Paulson. Casket Bearers will be Larry Swanson, Richard Paulson, Rufie Granda, Kenny Swanson, and Clifford Swanson. Gordy Swanson will be an Honorary Bearer. Lunch will follow the service in the church fellowship hall with burial at 3:15 in Sandy Lake Cemetery, Blackhoof Township. Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.
INA IRENE HARO PETERSON
Ina Irene Haro Peterson, 75, of Tamarack went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, in Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet after 3 1/2 years of strokes, heart surgery and leukemia. Her family was with her, sharing loving memories and the word of God.
Ina was born Jan. 14, 1930, in Chisholm to Leander and Esther (Hendrickson) Haro. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1948. On Oct 22, 1949, Ina married Ken Peterson in Duluth. Ina was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was her life. She could play baseball with all of the kids and drive them to fun events. She was an organic farmer and also worked as a home health aide in Aitkin County for many years. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright, Farmers Union, and a member of the NE Minnesota, TX, at time of death.
Survived and sadly missed by husband, Donald of Pharr, TX.
NIILO EMIL SUHONEN
Niilo Emil Suhonen, 86, of Wright died Sat., Dec. 10, 2005, in Villa Vista Care Center in Cromwell. He was born Feb. 4, 1919, in Tamarack to Hjalmer and Mary (Walli) Suhonen. He attended Lakeside School. Niilo was an Army Veteran serving his country during World War II. After returning from the war, Niilo went to work at Potlatch in Cloquet where he worked for 36 years, retiring in 1981. He married Vera Bogenholm on Jan. 4, 1949, in Floodwood. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright and the Potlatch Quarter Century Club. Niilo enjoyed hunting, farming, sports, visiting with friends, gardening and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his brothers: Waino, Arve, and Toivo; and sisters, Aili Suhonen and Helen Malisko.
Niilo is survived by his wife of 56 years, Vera; sons: Doug (Bonnie), Roger (Kim) and Jeff (Theresa), all of Wright, and Robert (Ulla) of Vienna, Austria; daughters: Joyce Suhonen of Oregon; 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 15, 2005, in Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St. in Cloquet. Visitation will continue from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service, Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wright. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Lakeview Township. Military Honors will be accorded by the Carlton VFW Honor Guard. Arrangements entrusted to Northland Funeral Home in Cloquet.
