All Obituaries

On July 5, 2020, George Fay Clark, Jr., 94, long time resident of Proctor, MN, joined his dancing partner of 40 years in heaven. He passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side at Barnes Care in Esko. George was born on March 22, 1926 to Helia Sophia (Maki) and George Fay Clark, Sr. in Brookston, MN. George was a hard-working, selfless and kindhearted man. He worked on the family farm and on the Great Northern Railroad as an engine watchman. He was drafted to the army during...

Richard "Dick" Alan Lowry, 89, of Duluth, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Franciscan Health and Rehabilitation Center, holding Mary's hand. Dick was born in Duluth on February 5, 1931 to Lillian and Raymond Lowry. He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1949. He met the love of his life, Mary, in grade school and they have been together for over 74 years. They were married on August 22, 1953 at Holy Rosary Chapel. Dick worked with his dad at the Lowry Company, eventually taking...

Eugene Martinson, a great and gentle spirit whose life spanned nearly a century, passed away on June 30, 2020 in Duluth, MN at the age of 99. He was born on December 22, 1920 in Superior, WI to Martin and Magda "Margaret" (Bartness) Martinson. Their joy of Eugene's birth was doubled by the birth of his twin sister, Eunice. Modest, unassuming, yet full of charm and boyish good-looks, Eugene can best be remembered by the sweet sound of his harmonica - each song a gift rendered with...

Janet Sara "Bubbles" Olcott, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2020 in Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born January 30, 1937 in Morgan Park to Margaret and Hugo Hedeen. Bubbles graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1955 and went on to work for U.S. Steel, Roger Dahl Claims Adjuster, and Summit Adjusting. She married Gene "Curtis" Olcott in 1958, and they had two children. As an everlasting supporter of Morgan Park High...

George Jacob Daleiden Jr., 86, of Midway Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 29, 2020. George was born in Foley, MN, on April 12, 1934 to George and Angeline Daleiden. He was an amazing husband to his wife, Julianne, of 61 years and together raised their 6 children in a loving home. George was known for his love of being outside cutting his firewood and making sure the house was always warm. We are quite certain he is in heaven chopping up that old oak tree. ...

Thomas Martin Williams, 86, of Saginaw, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 after a very quick and unexpected earthly battle with metastatic brain cancer and is at peace now with Jesus. Thomas strove to serve God in so many ways. He touched a lot of lives and was a faithful friend to many. He was a proud and loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by so many. Thomas is survived by his wife of 65 years, Arlene; son, Joel (Rene) Williams; daughter, Anne (Tim)...

Kimberly Kay Johnston, 52, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in her home of natural causes. Kim was born in Wyandotte, MI on March 19, 1968 to James and Janet Johnston. Kim worked as a flight attendant for over 30 years. Her happiest moments in life were out at the cabin in Pequaywan with the people she loved, especially her daughters. Kim was preceded in death by her father, James. Kim is survived by her daughters, Hayley and Morgan McDonnell; mother, Janet;...

Teacher - Missionary - Inspirer - Wife - Mother - Grandmother - Friend Marilyn Joyce Bohne, age 89, of Superior, WI, entered into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She passed with a peaceful smile on her face, attesting to the close presence of the Lord in her life. Marilyn was born October 5, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Helen Kortum. She came to faith in Christ as a young girl and felt a...

Dexter Roy Liljegren, 90, of Hermantown, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in North Shore Estates. Dex was born in Duluth on November 6, 1929 to Roy and Sadie Liljegren. He grew up in Hermantown and graduated from Hermantown High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was a proud Korean War Veteran. He met the love of his life, Viola, and they married in 1955. They owned Pike Lake Hardware which he and Viola ran for over 20 years with their children. He was a talented tile setter...

Patrick Edward Abrahamson, 51, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, June 26, 2020 in Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center. Pat was born on October 2, 1968 to Edward and Grace Abrahamson. He grew up in Hermantown and graduated from Hermantown High School in 1987. He enlisted in the Army and served a total of 12 years, leaving as a Gulf War Veteran. He worked at Curtis Oil for 28 years before working for St Louis County Teamsters Local 320 as a Heavy...