Reuben Michael Wenstrom, 67, of Floodwood, unexpectedly passed away January 8, 2024 in his home. He was born in Grand Rapids to Reuben and Anna Wenstrom. He grew up on the family farm in Halden Township making hay, working at the family hardware store, snowmobiling and perfecting his baseball skills.
Jack Eugene Jussila was born on March 20, 1951, to Waino and Mabel (Niemi) Jussila in Duluth, Minnesota. The third of four children, he spent his childhood days in Floodwood, MN. He graduated from Floodwood High School and continued on to Hibbing Community College. He worked at the Duluth, Missabe, and Iron Range Railway until his retirement. He married DeAnn Paulson on October 23, 1976, and together they lovingly shared two children, Megan and Thomas. Jack enjoyed the great outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, and listening to music. He was a kind, quiet, and caring man who found his greatest joy in spending time with his family and visiting with friends. He spent his later days on Island Lake where he loved sitting fireside enjoying the lake views. Jack bravely fought a short illness and passed peacefully on June 13, 2023. His celebration of life service will be held July 15, 2023, with a 10:30am visitation and 11:30am service at the Island Lake Park Pavilion (7204 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55803).
Jack Eugene Jussila was born on March 20, 1951, to Waino and Mabel (Niemi) Jussila in Duluth, Minnesota. The third of four children, he spent his childhood days in Floodwood, MN. He graduated from Floodwood High School and continued on to Hibbing Community College. He worked at the Duluth, Missabe, and Iron Range Railway until his retirement. He married DeAnn Paulson on October 23, 1976, and together they lovingly shared two children, Megan and Thomas. Jack enjoyed the great outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, and listening to music. He was a kind, quiet, and caring man who found his greatest joy in spending time with his family and visiting with friends. He spent his later days on Island Lake where he loved sitting fireside enjoying the lake views. Jack bravely fought a short illness and passed peacefully on June 13, 2023. His celebration of life service will be held July 15, 2023, with a 10:30am visitation and 11:30am service at the Island Lake Park Pavilion (7204 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN 55803).
There is finally a nice covering of snow on the ground here in Northern Minnesota. Maybe thereâs more on the way, too. It is âpretty as a picture.â Those who enjoy getting out for some winter recreation are especially glad to see the snow.
Of course, we all can remember winters when several feet of snow would pile up quickly. Stomping through drifts with our snowboots was fun when we were kids, but I wonder how the adults felt about it? Living in town, our streets were quickly plowed and, aside from shoveling the sidewalk, there werenât many other chores to do outside in those winter months. But on farms, it was (and is) another matter.