All Obituaries

Larry Jack Bannor, 83, of Hermantown, passed away unexpectedly in his home on September 22, 2021. Larry was born in Bemidji, MN to his parents, Perry and Viola Bannor on February 20, 1938. He graduated from Bemidji High School. He and Peggy moved to Duluth in 1956 where he began working for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company. He retired from Coca-Cola working as the General Manager in 1993. After retirement, he drove semi for Manion Wholesale Building Supply for 17 years. Larry married Peggy,...

Lawrence “Larry” Bjorlin, 83, of Hermantown, MN; a husband, father, grandfather, eternal teacher of all things, passed away surrounded by family on September 19, 2021. Larry was born on March 29, 1938 to Margaret (Andersen) and Albert Bjorlin in Duluth, MN. He was a 1956 graduate of Proctor High School and earned his B.A. in Education from UMD in 1960. He spent his 34-year teaching career with the Proctor School District, where he taught multiple generations of students the fine...

Gladys Josephine Haugen – Lefse Queen, Bingo Master, Quilter, Seamstress, Gardener, Baker – died peacefully on September 18, 2021. She was nearly 101 years old. “Glady” grew up in northwest Minnesota, in the small town of Hill River, MN. She grew up poor in possessions, but rich in family with her mother Nora Bjerklie Gunderson, sister Irene, grandparents Anna and Peter Bjerklie, and later, her stepfather Nels Nelson and many more siblings. Music and shenanigans with...

Patricia Marie Lassard, 90, of Duluth, peacefully passed away on Sept. 8, 2021 at BeeHive Homes. Pat was born to Ronald and Harriet Gray on Sept. 2, 1931. She attended Denfeld High School and graduated in 1949. She worked at Pittsburg Glass and Twin City Glass. Pat enjoyed many types of activities like sewing and crafts, gardening, doing crossword puzzles, being with her many friends, and volunteering for AARP, Salvation Army, Goodwill and the West End VFW. Pat was preceded in death by her...

Charles “Chuck” Peter Thompson, 66, of Duluth, passed away on Sept. 15, 2021. He was born on Sept. 15, 1955 to Edna (Peterson) and Charles V. Thompson in Duluth, where he lived most of his life. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Todd Thompson. Chuck is survived by his daughter, Kate Thompson; son, Chaz Thompson; granddaughter, Kendra Thompson; brother, Dale (Reeny)Thompson; and sister, Beverly Walker. No services to be held. Interment at Sunrise Memorial...

Our selfless, loving wife and mother Barbara Anne Sliney Johnson, of Hermantown, passed away on September 10, 2021, at Solvay Hospice House surrounded by family. She was 82 years young, and went to be with the Lord. She is no doubt right now serving and entertaining everyone in Heaven with her magic fingers, playing that Golden Organ in the Sky. We will miss her immensely. Barbara was born July 1, 1939, in Duluth, MN to John Irving and Beatrice Sliney. She spent her school years at St....

Jeanne Marie (Carlson) Dorothy, 56, of Hermantown passed away on September 5, 2021 in her home, surrounded by family. Jeanne was born on August 11, 1965 to Donald and Carol Carlson and was the youngest of nine children. After graduating from Central High school in 1983, Jeanne moved to Pasadena, California where she earned her bachelor’s degree from Ambassador University. Jeanne married Creston Dorothy on April 2, 1989. She loved being a wife and mother, and she cherished spending...

Lauren “Sonny” Richard Peterson, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief battle with a malignant brain tumor and is now reunited with the love of his life, Kathy. Sonny was born in Duluth to Caroline and Anthony Peterson on June 18, 1939. He served as a cook in the U.S. Navy. Sonny is survived by his daughters, Anna Peterson and Mary (Greg) Kresal; grandchildren, Danielle (Marcus), Alli (Cody) and Stephen (Tonya); great-grandchildren, Julius, Harper, Gianna, and...

Gerald “Jerry” Privette - loving husband, father, railroad engineer, US Marine - died September  3, 2021 in Duluth Minnesota, surrounded by his wife and three children. He was 90 years old. Jerry was born in Duluth, MN on January 31, 1931 the oldest of four children to Vivin and Celina Privette. Jerry worked as an engineer for the DWP Railroad for 43 years. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a life member of the American Legion and former Post Commander...

Shelly Ann Minotte, 62, of Duluth, went on to her heavenly reward surrounded by her loved ones on August 31, 2021. Shelly was born in Duluth, MN on October 5, 1958. She graduated from Central High School class of 1976. She went on to work for the State of Minnesota in the Unemployment and DMV offices, until she was unable to work due to vision loss. Shelly loved being with her family and church family. She brought joy and laughter into the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her....