All Obituaries

Jack William Olson, 67, of Meadowlands MN, passed away on May 18, 2022 at Essentia with his wife and children by his side. Jack was born on April 27, 1955 in Hibbing, MN., to Bill and AuDella Olson. He graduated in 1973 from Toivola-Meadowlands High School.  During his teenage years he worked at Lahti Farms, then later, as a Maintenance Mechanic for United Taconite, retiring after 42 years. On Oct 4th, 1975, Jack married, Cyndee “Cyn” Snickers. Together they enjoyed rides...

Audrey L. Johnson, 84, of Duluth, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2022 in hospice care after a short battle with colon and liver cancer, surrounded by family who cherish her. Audrey was a very giving and thoughtful person who enjoyed her days serving others. If someone needed anything, she would immediately offer a ride or a helping hand, which she enjoyed doing until 2 weeks before her passing. Her philosophy in life was to live to put a smile on another person’s face....

Dorlene Kenney, 80, passed away on the morning of April 18, 2022 at Barnes Care Assisted living in Esko, MN. after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s. She was surrounded by her family. Dorlene was born on September 19, 1941 in Duluth, MN., to Chester and Gunhild Carlstrom. She attended business school at Duluth Business University and learned the skills of short hand and many others, which propelled her into the opportunities that led to her work at Family Services, Inc. in Duluth...

James F. Anderson, 83, of Ely and Hermantown, walked on after a brief stay at Solvay Hospice in Duluth on April 17, 2022. He was born on Valentine’s Day 1939, which also was his teenage sister’s birthday – a special bond that carried them through the years as she helped raise him while his mother and father had just begun the grand adventure of starting Echo Tail Lodge on the east arm of Burntside Lake. He was the special surprise in his family, and at 16 when his father...

Connie Marie Erola of Hermantown, MN, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on April 14, 2022. She was born October 5, 1949 to Cliff and Anna Erickson in Deer River, MN. Connie worked in Minneapolis, Mn for Northwestern Bell Telephone. In 1974 she married Raymond Erola and moved to Hermantown, MN where they purchased a home. She worked part time for the telephone company while raising their children Dan DuPay and Melissa Erola. Connie loved staying busy, so she got a job at...

Laurie Kay King passed away 4/13/2022 in her home, she was 75 years old. Laurie was born to Roger and Pauline (Smith) King  2/6/1947, in Duluth MN. Laurie was the eldest of 4 children. She graduated from Duluth Central High School, class of 1965 where She was involved in Swimming and Tennis. She went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and Worked at Miller Dwan  Hospital for 30+ years. Laurie enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting, with her family and friends. Her...

Deborah H Clasen, age 73, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in St. Luke’s Hospital on April 10, 2022. Deborah Helene Cimperman (Deb) was born in Virginia, Minnesota to William and Frances Jagunich Cimperman. During her upbringing in northern Minnesota, she attended Marquette Parochial School and was a 1966 graduate of Virginia Roosevelt High School. Deb attained her Nursing Degree from the College of St Scholastica in June 1970, followed by her Master of Arts in Health and...

Roger Scott Burgoon Sr. passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2022 at Havenwood Nursing Home in Bemidji, MN. An interment will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 7 at Fern Township Cemetery with a Memorial Service at the Becida Bar and Grill from 2-4 pm. Lunch will be served. Roger was born on August 4th, 1935 to Carl and Viola Burgoon in Solway, Minnesota. He played basketball in high school. After high school he enlisted in the National Guard for 2 years and then 4 years in the US Navy. He...

John R.  Nieman, 77, passed away April 8, 2022 at Superior Rehab Center where he was under Hospice care. He was proceeded in death by his mother Alice Collins Nieman, father Raymond R. Nieman, Stepmother Millie Nieman, sisters Laura West, Roberta Johnson, and brother Joel R. Nieman. John graduated from Denfeld High School in 1963. He served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. He was an Iron Worker with the local 512. He is survived by his wife Gloria of 55 years. Son John...

John David McMillan, 85, of Duluth, MN passed away April 2, 2022 at Heritage Haven Assisted Living Center with his family by his side. John was born in Duluth, MN on June 22, 1936 to Bernard E. and Jenny C. (Kesty) McMillan. He went to Central High School where he graduated in 1954.  John married Bonnie J. Unander on May 31, 1958.  He worked for 37 years as a welder at Diamond Tool and enjoyed classic cars, snowmobiling, 4 wheeling, spending time at the cabin and with his family....