Anne Dickson, Services were held earlier this week for Anne Therese (Portegys) Dickson of South Ugstad Road, Proctor. She died Wed., Apr. 7, 2004, in St. Luke?s Hospital. She was 87.

She was born on March 19, 1917 in Libertyville, Ill. to Peter and Gertrude (DeBoer) Portegys. Anne had been a Proctor resident since 1942. She married Franklin H. Dickson, M.D. on Oct. 14, 1939. Anne was a homemaker. In earlier years, she drove the St. Rose School bus, when it was just a station wagon. Anne was an avid gardener, Minnesota Twins fan and loved fishing. She cherished times at her cabin on Aerie Lake where she passionately watched eagles, which nested very near her cabin. Her driving force was her love for her family, which kept her going through many adversities. Anne was an active member of St. Rose Catholic Parish, Proctor Women of the Moose and was a charter member of the Aerie Lake Association.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dr. Frank Dickson in 1984, sons Franklin III in 2002, Michael in 1965 and Peter in 1955, brothers James and Peter, and sisters Nellie, Gertrude, Kathryn and Mary.

Survivors include sons John R. ?Jack? and Thomas A. (Collette), both of Proctor, daughters Victoria (Brian) Blauer of Sartell, Minn. and Deborah (David ?Scotty?) McLeod of Proctor, grandchildren Anne Dickson, Toshi (Jason) Ruprecht, Brianna and Erin Blauer, Mackenzie (Angie), Nicholas and Rozalin Dickson and Scott (Heidi) and Michael (fiancee, Amanda Kolquist) McLeod; and great-grandchildren Ian, Abby, Rebekeh, Kieran, Valencia, Tatianna, Jace, Kaleb and Nolan. The family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Heinitz and St. Luke?s ER staff for their kindness.

Burial will be in Wauconda Cemetery, Wauconda, Ill. If so desired, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Rose Catholic Church or the donor?s choice.

Ethel Nancy McGovern , Ethel Nancy McGovern of Railview Apts. in Proctor passed away Fri., Apr. 9, 2004, in St. Mary?s Medical Center. She was 84.

She was born on Nov. 22, 1919 to Nels and Anna Stahl in Duluth. Ethel married Philip Ryan McGovern on Jan. 26, 1940 in Duluth and they were Proctor residents for many years. Ethel was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. She loved flowers, gardening, reading, sewing and knitting presents for her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Philip, two sons Little Phil and Ryan McGovern, two brothers Otto and James Stahl, and a sister Mabel Anderson.

She is survived by daughters Nancy (Earl) Anderson of Farmington, Minn., Susan (James) Heinz of Gwinn, Mich. and Kathleen (Steve) Fossum of Esko, a daughter-in-law Donna McGovern of Mounds View, Minn., brothers Raymond (Shirley) Stahl of Duluth and Herbert (Bertha) Stahl of Ore., sisters-in-law LaRona McGovern and Delores McGovern both of Duluth, and Charlotte McGovern of Saginaw, 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, friends and good neighbors.

Burial in Hermantown Cemetery. Memorials to St. Rose Catholic School would be appreciated.

Marie A. (LeMay) Rep, Marie A. (LeMay) Rep, who was born and raised in Proctor, quietly passed away in her home in Cottonwood Ariz., Wed., Apr. 7, 2004. She was 76.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Sam Rep.

Survivors include her sons Kenneth of Superior and Stan (Sharon) of Mosinee, Wis., her daughter Linda (Robert) of Cottonwood, four grandchildren, several sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews, and cousins.

A small service was held in her final resting place of Yuma, Ariz., on Tues., Apr. 13.

Shirley Irene (Ollila) Johnson, Gaylene Walsh of Twig, Ryan Walsh of Proctor and Kyle Walsh of Twig are mourning the death of their mother and grandmother, respectively, Shirley Irene (Ollila) Johnson of Floodwood. She died Tues., Apr. 6, 2004, in Lake Haven Manor in Duluth. She was 81.

She was born in Cloquet on June 25, 1923 to Jacob and Melita (Penttila) Ollila. Shirley married John M. Johnson in a double ceremony with John?s sister, Eileen to Halgar Sparring. Shirley was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and served on the Halden Town board.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 56 years John on Oct. 3, 2000, and one brother Edward Ollila.

Shirley is survived by her two other children, two other grandsons two great-grandsons including Antonio Walsh Michelizzi, a sister, a brother, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Interment will take place at a later date in Hope Lutheran Cemetery.

Suzanne Marie (Mullen) Putnam, Suzanne Marie (Mullen) Putnam, who had lived in Midway Township most of her life, passed away Thurs., Apr. 8, 2004, in Bethany Good Samaritan Village in Brainerd, Minn. She was 70.

She was born in Niles, Mich. She married Wayne H. Putnam and together they celebrated 50 years of marriage. She was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army Church where she volunteered for many functions.

She is preceded in death by her husband Wayne (2003), father Loren, and infant son Scott Arthur.

Survivors include her sons Keith A. (Lori) and Paul W. Sr. (Iris), daughters Stacy A. (Virgil) Keutzer and Shannon L. Putnam, her mother Dorothy, brother Doug (Sharon) Mullen, sisters Kris (Chuck) Underly and Lari Watson; and six grandchildren.

Entombment in Sunrise Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Kenneth Hanson, Services will be held today, Thurs., for Kenneth ?Shorty? Hanson, age 74, of Cloquet. He died Sat., Apr. 10, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Shorty was born June 26, 1929 in St. Paul, Minn., the son of Russell and Pearl Hanson. He served with the Army National Guard and worked for Conwed Corp. until 1985. Shorty then worked for Rosen Log Home, Inc., and also for the city of Cloquet. He was a member of the American Hunting Club, the Big Lake Trap Shooting Club, and was on numerous bowling leagues. Shorty was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed duck hunting and turkey hunting. He also loved walking around Cloquet, and eating and visiting with friends at the Country Kitchen.

Shorty was preceded in death by his parents, and had no known surviving relatives.

He is survived by his very special friends Don and Betty Eriksen, Dean Eriksen, Gary Eriksen, and Rose Schmitz, all of Carlton, and many other friends. His special friends would like to thank Plainview Estates in Esko for the excellent care they have given to Shorty.

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at Nelson Funeral Care Chapel with Rev. Michael Fossen officiating, followed by a luncheon in the fellowship room. Nelson Funeral Care Chapel is located at 1400 Cloquet Ave. Interment services will be at Mt. Salem Cemetery in Mahtowa.