All Obituaries

Teresa “Terry” Joan Smalley, 61, of Duluth, unexpectedly left our earthly world on August 11th, 2022.  She was born on October 29th, 1960 to Norton and Joan Hjelle. Her lifetime of putting others first began at a very young age, as her siblings would describe her as the third parent of the household; making sure everyone was fed, chores were done, and everyone stayed out of trouble (except for Sherm). Terry graduated from Hermantown High School in 1979, but not before...

Corey Daniel Lyons, 50, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Corey was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Cathy and Monty Lyons on February 25th, 1972. He worked in many fields over the years including roofing, renovation, construction, and healthcare. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, gardening, star gazing, and having bonfires with family and friends. He was a lifelong Vikings fan. Corey was...

MSgt Francis “Jean” LeRoy, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Edgewood Hermantown on Tuesday, August 9th, 2022.  Jean was a decorated veteran who proudly served his country for 20 years. Jean was born on August 20th, 1935 in Duluth to his parents Frank and Betty LeRoy. At the age of 19, Jean enlisted in the Marine Corp after serving 4 years he switched the Air Force where he served for 16 years. Most of Jean’s military career was spent in...

Clarice “Beecie” Charlyn LeRoy, of Duluth, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5th, 2022 at Edgewood Hermantown.  Clarice was born Sept. 29th, 1936 to Clarence and Dorothy Johnson. Clarice graduated from Denfeld High School in 1954. She first worked for the Boys Club of America, transitioning to a 25-year career in advertising working for H. T. Klatzky & Associates. Clarice and Jean married April 3, 1982 they were very adventurous and loved to travel,...

With great sadness we announce the passing of Shirley Elaine (Grubenla) Brouse, age 80, of Duluth, MN who passed away after a brief battle of colon cancer on August 4th, 2022 while residing at Viewcrest Health Center. Shirley will be greatly missed by her loving family and close friends. Shirley was born on June 16th, 1942, in Cloquet, MN to John and Myrtle Grubenla. She attended Cloquet High School and graduated in 1960. After high school, she worked as an Elevator Operator at the Medical...

Harold Theodore Dobs, 87, of Duluth, MN passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Chris Jensen/Hilltop Health. He was born in Swanville, MN to Lillian (Kahl) and Otto Dobs. He graduated from Swanville High School in 1952. He married Nancy MacMillan on November 9, 1955 in Duluth, where they started their life together and welcomed 4 children. Harold worked at a variety of different jobs including sailing the Great Lakes on the ore boats as an oiler, working at...

Phyllis A. Vernon, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 29th, 2022, at Edgewood Assisted Living, Hermantown, Minnesota. She was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio on March 31st, 1938, to Leonard and Gladys Coon. Phyllis married James Vernon in 1956.  Phyllis and her husband retired in Arcadia, Florida in 2012. After 64 years of marriage, Jim passed away in 2020. Phyllis came to Duluth, Minnesota April 1st, 2022, to be with her daughter, Tori. Phyllis was a member of the Apostolic...

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Jean L. Fender, 75, of Wrenshall, passed peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2022. Jean was a proud and dedicated mother and grandmother, supporting all the children's endeavors and rarely missing an athletic event or school function. She kept an extremely clean and orderly household for her family. Jean and her husband of 56 years, Jerry, built a wonderful life where they shared many special memories. Jean was born in Superior, WI and was...

Donald “Tiger” Wayne Johnson, 89, of Hermantown MN passed away on July 24, 2022 at his home. Don was born August 14, 1932 in Duluth MN. He graduated from Denfeld HS and continued his education at UMD studying business and accounting. Don was a U.S. Army veteran and proudly served in the Korean conflict. Don married Marita “Rita” Goyette on Feb 17, 1984 and they were married 38 years. Don worked as an accountant for Pittsburgh Paint and Glass for several years. He...

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Janet Scanlon passed away peacefully during the early hours of July 13, 2022, at Solvay Hospice House surrounded by family. In Jan’s 73 incredible years of life, she touched many hearts. She recently celebrated 53 years of marriage to her husband John. Jan’s smile was contagious, and she was kind to everyone around her. Her family has always described her as loving, supportive, humble, kind, and strong. Jan...