Melinda R. Blacketter-Peterson

Mar 27, 20230

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Melinda R. Blacketter-Peterson

December 28, 1965 - March 21, 2023

Melinda Rose Blacketter-Peterson of Sawyer, MN passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 57 years of age, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 28, 1965, at the Cloquet Memorial Hospital, to James Jr. and Mary Ann (Nahgahnub) Blacketter

Melinda was an enrolled member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa who worked as a cook for the Elderly Nutrition Program for twenty-three years. Melinda had an incredible talent for befriending animals, and spent many hours watching, feeding, and tending to her birds. Melinda had quite the green thumb and was an avid gardener. In life, Melinda was a devoted mother, sister, friend, aunt, and wife. She spent her time pouring her heart into her family, watching after her nieces, nephews, and younger siblings with her motherly presence. Melinda always kept her humor close about her and could often be found giggling or laughing hysterically with her sisters, friends, and brothers making her witty jokes. Melinda also enjoyed listening to music, playing cards, and spending time with her lifelong closest friend and cousin, Gayle Tiessen. Melinda had one child, her son, Cole Alan Hilton, whom she loved the most in this world.

Melinda was preceded in death by her parents; her younger brother, Kris Blacketter; and the father of her son, Dave Hilton. She is survived by her husband, Paul Peterson; siblings, James III (Jennifer) Blacketter, Shirley (Robert) Martin, Brad "Raff" (Melanie) Blacketter, Cindy Blacketter, Matt Blacketter, her son, Cole Hilton (Samantha Ladeaux); granddaughter, Paisley Hilton; two nieces, numerous nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. Visitation will continue at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023, followed by the 11:00 a.m. funeral service. Inurnment will be held at a later date following a celebration of her life.

Services

Visitation

Monday, March 27, 2023

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Nelson Funeral Care

1004 Cloquet Ave

Cloquet, MN

Visitation

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Nelson Funeral Care

1004 Cloquet Ave.