Carlene Mavis Pionk, 82, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet MN due to Covid-19 complications. Carlene was born in Rice Lake WI on May 10, 1938.
Carlene volunteered her services in Morgan Park and The Gary New Duluth Senior Center. She also enjoyed many types of crafts and music and spending quality time with friends and family.
Carlene was preceded in death by her parents, Carl E. and Margie (Brandon) Berg; and husbands, Evald Johnson and Leonard Pionk.
Carlene is survived by her son, Kevin (Melissa) Wolfe; daughters, Candy (Dori Stepan) Wallin and Jennifer (Paul) La Fontaine; 9 grandchildren, Jaime (Amanda), Jeanna (David), Jessica (Ed), Jason, Jeremy (Heather), Stephanie, Kyle, Benjamin, and Tasha (Josh); 12 great-grandchildren, Jayden, Ayden, Madelyn, Willow, Rilee, Olivia, Violet, Hazel, Liam, Ophelia, Anya, and Odin; sister, Betty Classen; and niece, Charlotte (Ronald) House. Carlene also had 5 step-children, Leon Pionk, Jacki Wilsey, Harley Pionk, Toni Merritt, and Darian (Mary) Pionk; 6 step-grandchildren, Rochelle, Jessy, Johnni, Danielle, Ryan, and Rick; and 17 step-great grandchildren, Luke, Heather, Devin, Josie, Caleb, Gracie, Janranae, Zoey, Hunter, Vivian, Neva, Gavin, Ryella, Kylie, Austin, Annabelle, and Noah.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Sunnyside for caring for Carlene.
Due to current Covid restrictions, a private family service to be held. Interment at Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery in Hermantown MN.
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