Joseph W. Marino, Joseph W. Marino who was a lifelong Proctorite, died Friday, July 22, 2005 at his home with his family by his side singing hymns. He was 78.

He was born in Proctor, Minn. on July 23, 1926 to Andrew and Delia Marino. Joseph was a graduate of Proctor High School and a World War II Navy veteran, serving in the South Pacific. Married Jean Sota in Proctor on Aug. 2, 1947. He had worked for the city of Proctor and later retired as an Engineer with DM&IR. He enjoyed playing cards, carpentry, gardening, hunting, fishing and camping. Joseph was a lifelong member of St. Rose Catholic Church.

His parents and sister Marguerite Young preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Jean, whom he adored for 58 years; children, Stephen, Mark (Sandra), Jeff (Carolyn), Becky (Cal) Christensen, Tony, Sara (Jeff) Wienke, Judy (Butch) Komatz, Paul (Karolyn); 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, sisters, Kathleen Blackburn, Jean (Herb) Royer and Jane Carlson. Always one to finish what he started, Joseph died on the last day of his 78th year.

Services were held at St. Rose Catholic Church earlier in the week. Burial at Oneota Cemetery.

Donald LeRoy Sundquist, Donald LeRoy Sundquist passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 20, 2005 in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was 68.

He was born June 5, 1937 to parents, John and Magda Sundquist in Windsor Township in Clearwater, Colo. He retired from Local 1091 from construction labor in 1999. He was an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of the Proctor Moose Lodge and worked part-time at Thompson Hill Rest Area.

He was preceded in death by six brothers: Edward, Fred, Felix, Herbert, Robert and Carl; three sisters, Selma, Alice and Evelyn.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Proctor; sons, Kirby of Fargo, N. D., Shane (Melissa), Gonvick, Minn., Jonathan, Duluth; one daughter Vali, Duluth; two sisters, Betty and Florence, Gonvick, Minn.; six grandchildren and many, many nieces & nephews; two sisters-in-law, Gloria Sundquist, Cutbank, Mont., Eleanor Sundquist, Gonvick, Minn. Don will be remembered by his strong handshake, good sense of humor and a willingness to help anyone in need.

Services were held last week.

Dean R. Koski, Dean R. Koski, 43, of Cloquet, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 22, 2005 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born Nov. 1, 1961 in Cloquet to Edward and Elaine (Ward) Koski Sr. and graduated from Proctor High School in 1980. Dean worked as a machinist for Clyde Iron in Duluth and most recently for True Ride in Duluth. He loved snowmobiling, looking for agates and enjoyed drag racing.

Dean was preceded in death by his father, Edward Koski Sr.; one brother, Melvin Koski; and one infant sister, Susan Koski.

He is survived by his mother, Elaine Koski of Proctor; three brothers, Edward Koski Jr. of Cloquet, Roger Koski of Duluth, and Dale Koski of Proctor; his significant other, Andrea Simmons and her son Gage of Cloquet; and special friend, Scott Brander of Cloquet; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services were Tuesday. Private family inurnment will be at St. Matthew’s Cemetery in Esko.

Margaret Katherine Johnson, Margaret Katherine Johnson, who moved to Proctor in 1982, was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and was a former resident of Railview Apartments, died Sat., July 23, 2005, at the Benedictine Health Center. She was 90.

She was born in Excelsior, Minn. She graduated from Excelsior High School. Margaret married Vincent Leroy Johnson on Aug. 24, 1935. She managed Keyes Nursing Home in Excelsior until her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Vincent on June 23, 1985, a grandson, a brother Albert Colby, and a son-in-law.

Survivors include daughters Beth (Richard) Zebott of Duluth, Carol Langer of Roseville; sons Richard (Grace) Johnson of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Wesley (Lynn) Johnson of St. Cloud, brothers John W. Colby, Jr., Francis (Mae) Colby, Melvin Colby, and Walter (Viola) Colby, 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Visitaion is 4-7 p.m. today (Thurs.) with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. in St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 680 Mill St., Excelsior, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Shorewood.