Donna Sullinger

Donna Sullinger obituary, Cloquet, MN

Donna Sullinger

Donna Sullinger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Atkins Northland Funeral Home - Cloquet on May 5, 2025.

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Donna Reed-Sullinger, age 89, passed away peacefully at home in Cloquet, MN on May 3rd, 2025. She was born October 23rd, 1935 in Mankato, MN to Lloyd and Helen Reed. She graduated from Floodwood High School. After high school the remainder of her life was spent in the Carlton/Cloquet area. She worked for many years at the Cloquet School District, first with the handicapped and then taking over the print shop until her retirement.
Preceded in death by her husband Royce Sullinger; former husband, James Paitrick; and son Anthony Paitrick.
Donna is survived by daughters, Lynn Rauschenfels of Cloquet, Mary (David Tarmann) Paitrick of Crivitz, WI, Teresa (Alvin) Bryant of Cloquet; sons, Thomas Paitrick of Cloquet and Timothy Paitrick of Cloquet; sister, Bonnie Jones of Brookston; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family would like to give a special thank you to St. Croix Hospice and the wonderful caregivers at her end of life.
On Thursday, May 8th, 2025 a visitation will be held from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at Atkins-Northland Funeral Home. A graveside service will then be held at Maple Grove Cemetery at 2pm. To sign the guestbook and offer an online tribute, see www.AtkinsNorthlandFuneralHome.com

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Michelle Reese

May 6, 2025

Aunt Donna you will truly be missed! You were my mom's favorite! My mom was your twin. I'm sure she met you in heaven with the biggest hug! Rest in heavenly peace.

Stacy Colleen Paulson

May 6, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Fawn Reynolds

May 6, 2025

Donna left a big imprint on my heart, and i am so grateful to her for being the very best grandma to my kids. She will be forever missed.

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