The program, which teaches kids about health care, construction, engineering and more, is a delicate balance of technology needs and student preparedness.
Gerald “Jerry” Herbert Gruwell was born to Gerald Gruwell Sr. and Margaret Gruwell (Sahlin) on November 10, 1938 in Duluth, MN. On January 12th, 2024, the Lord came to him and said, “It is time for you to come with me.”
Thomas E. Stone passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2023 after a four plus year battle with lung cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas T. Stone and Ruth Busch; sister and brother-in-law Carol and Kenneth LaValle; sister and brother-in-law Kaye and David Camacho; brother-in-law Roy Holsten; and sister-in-law Sandy Johnson, Tom is survived by wife Janet; son, Aaron (Beth) of Eagan, MN; daughter, Amy (Michael) Hunter of Maplewood, MN; grandson Jack Stone of Eagan, MN; U.S. Marine Corporal Thomas Sherman of San Diego, CA; sister Iona Holsten of Stillwater, MN; sister Ruth Ann Stone of Sauk Center, MN; brother-in-law Bill Johnson of Apple Valley, MN; and many nieces and nephews.
Judy Maki, 78, passed away on November 10th, in Moose Lake, MN, after a brave battle with cancer. She was the wife of James William Maki. They shared 56 years together. Judy is survived by her husband Jim, sons Scot Maki (Maricielo Maki Acero), Kevin Maki (Jaelynn Maki), and granddaughters Margo, Mia and Marina. Born in Duluth, MN, she was the daughter of Joseph and Sigrid Jacobson. She graduated Denfeld High School. She retired after 19 years at the DECC as the dining room supervisor. She loved to cook and travel. She loved being a Grandma and loved to hold any baby! She absolutely adored her 3 granddaughters. Any time she could spend with them was cherished. They will always remember her biscotti, chicken wild rice soup and banana bread. The celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 25th, from 12-4PM at Doc’s Bar & Grill in Sturgeon Lake. All are welcome.