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Irvin Donald Ackerson
1923-2003
Irvin Donald Ackerson was born on July 25, 1923 to Charles and Nellie (Everest) Ackerson in Motley, MN. Here he attended school and grew to manhood. Irvin was united in marriage to Martha Crichton on July 7, 1942. Irvin entered the United States Army on July 13, 1943 serving in World War II with the 101st Airborne in Europe. After the service they resided in Superior, WI where he farmed. They resided in the Minneapolis area for several years before moving to Pine City and the Moose Lake area. In 1993 he moved to Milaca where he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also has enjoyed attending auction and garage sales. Irvin died on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at the Hennepin County Medical Center at the age of 79 years, 5 months and 28 days.
He is survived by 8 children, Sheri Strickland and husband, Charlie of Port Hueneme, CA; Janice Venhuizen of Milaca; Ted and wife Donna of St. Johnsville, NY; Bill and wife Karen of Moose Lake, MN; Merry Johnson of Milaca; Irvin "Marti" and wife, Sandra "Burnie" of San Diego, CA; Tina Porter and husband Dale of Princeton; and Kathy McDonald of Milaca; 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Sis Koepke of WI; 3 brothers, Shorty of Minneapolis, MN; Lucky and wife Audrey of Princeton, and Mike and wife Doris of Pillager, MN, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, 3 grandsons: Bill, Christopher and Joseph; 1 granddaughter, Elizabeth; and one brother, Paul.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2003 at the Peterson Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca with Rev. Don Matheson officiating. Interment was in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in St. Paul. The Hansen-Hayes American Legion Post and Siemers-Hakes VFW Post of Milaca provided military honors.
Loretta Ann Anderson
1924-2003
Loretta A. Anderson, age 78, of Carlton, died Monday, January 20, 2003 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. She was born July 23, 1924 in Excelsior, Michigan. Loretta worked for Carlton County for many years mostly with the Agricultural Extension Office. She also worked for the Carlton Post Office and was a 4-H Leader. Loretta was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Carlton where she was active with the church choir and women's circle. For 22 years, she and Albert would spend their winters in the Mesa, Minnesota. He served in the US Army during WWII as an Air Cadet. Cliff worked for the Potlatch Corp. in Cloquet as the pulp mill supervisor until 1979 when he moved to Washington. Ray entered the U.S. Navy on May 16,1942, serving in World War II where he earned the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He was discharged from the Navy on March 16,1948. Ray married Mabel Ives on March 21,1957. He owned and operated Boyles Highway Service for many years. Also, Ray and Mabel owned and operated Ray and Mabel's Bar, formerly Curtis Tavern. Ray was one of the first blackjack dealers employed with Black Bear Casino.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, cooking, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Ray is a member of the Dalles Masonic Lodge #181 A.F. & A.M., Carl Anderson American Legion Post 262, Hebert Kennedy VFW Post 3979, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1163.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mabel; a stepdaughter, Barb Bryant; stepdaughter-in-law, Barb Ives; a grandson, Richard Ives; and his other brothers and sisters.
Ray is survived by a stepson, Bruce Ives; 6 grandchildren, Kathie Rogers, Patricia Johnson, Debbie Erickson, W. Scott Bryant, Carolyn Burke, and Bruce Bryant; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; one brother, Richard (Marion) Boyles; and one sister, Donna Whitman.
Visitation was Saturday, March 22, 2003,10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. memorial service at Nelson Funeral Care Chapel, Cloquet, with Deacon Terry Twomey officiating. A luncheon was held following the service in the fellowship room at the funeral home. Inurnment will take place in the spring 2003 at Old Calvary Cemetery, Cloquet. Honorary pallbearers were Kathie Rogers, Patricia Johnson, Debbie Erickson, Scott Bryant, Carolyn Burke, and Bruce Bryant. Flag presentation was accorded by the Cloquet Honor Guard. Arrangements were with Nelson Funeral Care, Cloquet.
