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Ruthann "Babe" Pearl Goad, 82, of Cloquet, passed away on October 13th, 2025.
She is survived by her children: James (Tammy) Goad of Pine City, MN. Jeremy (Michelle) Goad of Superior, WI, and Jason (Jen) Goad of Cloquet. Sister Betty Doble of Cloquet, MN. Sister-In-Laws Joyce Jerde of Cloquet, MN and Geraldine Jerde of Cloquet, MN. Also Grand children JJ Goad, Jordan (Jenna) Goad, Sophie Goad, Josie Goad, Cassie Goad, Stefanie Goad, Jase Goad, Brenden Goad, and Mason Goad. Great grandchildren Chloe, Jaxson, Jagger, Jolie, Jalen, Greyson and Emerie.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wendel Goad, brothers Jerry, Roy and Arnold Jerde. Brothers and Sisters In-Law: James Goad, Joh Goad, Della Seboe and Gordon Doble. Her parents Herbert Wilhelm Jerde and Eleanor Francis Elvira Jania. Also her stepfather Stefan Jania.
A private internment will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Carlton, MN.
In lieu of flowers, gifts and donations in Ruthann's can be sent to Bethesda Lutheran Church, 204 5th St, Carlton, MN 55718.
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Atkins-Northland Funeral Home has been proudly serving the families of Carlton and South St. Louis counties for nearly 100 years. Originally founded in 1936 as the Northland Cooperative Burial Association, it was part of Cloquet’s cooperative spirit, created by a group of 21 local funeral providers. Over the years, the funeral home underwent various changes in ownership and location, becoming Northland Funeral Home, Inc. in 1984....
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