Florence Elizabeth Jannetta, Florence Elizabeth Jannetta, who graduated from Proctor High School in 1939, died Fri., Dec. 29, 2006. She was 85.

The Greeley, Colo., resident was born July 24, 1921 in Pine City, Minn., the daughter of Carl and Hilda (Dahlberg) Klang. She married Gregory P. Jannetta, Sr. in April 1946 in Duluth. Florence lived in Duluth from 1946 to 1972, and then moved to Greeley. She worked for Diamond Caulk Tooling in Duluth during World War II. She also worked as a waitress. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Duluth and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greeley. She volunteered with RSVP and was honored for 25 years of outstanding service. Florence liked to play cards, sew with the church group, reading and crossword puzzles.

She was preceded in death by parents, son Rod in 1969, brothers Lawrence and Ted, and sisters Martha, Marion and Helen.

Florence is survived by sons Greg (Marie) and Don (Sue) Jannetta, both of Greeley, brothers Herb (Alice) Klang of Proctor, Earl (June) Klang of Greeley, and Ernie (Deloris) Klang of Hermantown, sister Violet Stafford, grandsons Dennis and Nick Jannetta, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 in Greeley.

August Albert Rovello, August Albert Rovello, who worked for the DM&IR Railroad for 39 years retiring in 1991, died Fri., Dec. 29, 2006 in Bayshore Health Center. He was 71.

He was born in St. Paul, and was a longtime area resident. He married Dianne Malinowski in 1960. August enjoyed collecting records, playing guitar, walking and biking.

Survivors include his wife Dianne, sons A. Mark of Duluth and Jerry (Maria) of Proctor, daughter Therese (Rick) Kolenda of Proctor, a sister, and grandson Bryan Rovello.

Services were held Thurs., Jan. 4, 2007 in Bayshore Health Center chapel. Burial at Polish Catholic Cemetery.

Wally Hakomaki, Arlene (Tom) Whittaker of Pike Lake is mourning the death of her father, Wally Hakomaki. He died unexpectedly on Fri., Dec. 15, 2006 of complications from a fall.

Wally was born in Embarrass on Dec. 29, 1923 to Eli and Mae Hakomaki. He grew up in Lakewood Township and in Duluth and attended Central High School. He joined the Army at the onset of World War II and served in the South Pacific. When he returned, he went to work for the DM&IR. He spent many years as a crane operator on the coal dock. He later worked for the Great Lakes Fleet as a seaman. Wally retired in 1990 and devoted his time to fishing, hunting, woodworking and family. He was a lifetime member of the VFW.

Wally lived in the west end of Duluth. He moved back to Wrenshall in 1997. In 2002, they moved to Cromwell to live in a new home on Island Lake built by her son Jay and his wife Julie.

Wally was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Bill Hakomaki, and his sisters Inez (Wayne) Risku and Mae (Arvid) Mustonen.

He is survived by his wife Millie, his other daughter Jean Hicks of Lakewood Township, his brother Carl Hakomaki of Pine, Ariz., Millie’s children Alfred (Linda) Gronroos, Mary (Jim) Pasek, Cynthia Gronroos, and Jay (Julie) Gronroos, 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 1 until the 2 p.m. memorial service on Fri., Jan. 12, 2007 in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wrenshall followed by coffee and dessert in the parish hall.

Arthur Hanson, A memorial service will be held today, Thurs., for Arthur Hanson. He died Fri., Jan. 5, 2007, at Chris Jensen. He was 88.

He was born to Hattie and Arthur Hanson in Duluth March 7, 1918. He retired in 1979 from Proctor School District. Arthur enjoyed a long life, hunting and fishing, and he loved dancing with his wife Norma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Norma Larson Hanson, son Dennis, brothers Arnold, Bernard, Glenn, Robert and Lloyd, and sisters Gladys Loberg and Margaret Swanson.

Arthur is survived by daughter Diane (Ron) Holmes, granddaughter Wendy (Gene) Smith, grandson Ronald D. Holmes, great-granddaughters Ciara and Stephanie, brothers Ted (Lucille) and Leonard, and special friend Rachel.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thurs., Jan. 11, 2007, at Fredenburg Community Chapel. Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating. A reception will follow.

William C. Reinke, William C. Reinke, 82, died Wednesday January 3, 2007 in Duluth.

He is survived by his beloved sister, Vera (Jack) Reinke Nettleton.

At Bill’s request, private services will be held. Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota.