Blanche 'Sue' Mae Karjala, 90, of Cloquet, MN passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Essentia Health Miller Dwan with her family by her side.

She was born on March 29, 1933, in Jamestown, ND to Herman and Minnie (Dietz) Clemens.

Blanche loved many things, but her life centered around her love for her family and her family centered around her.  Taking the camper to the lake and fishing is a common family memory, along with rowdy games of marbles and Yahtzee around her kitchen table.  You could always find her at Walmart, her sons softball games, her grandkids hockey, or baseball games.  She had a love of music and playing the accordion with her family.  Blanche never forgot a birthday or special event.  Food, treats, laughs and love were always best at "Grandma Blanche's" house, and she will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward; son, Eddie and many beloved siblings.

Survivors include her daughter, Susan; sons, Jeff, Laurie (Nandene), Kevin (Holly), Kim and many grand and great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet.