All Obituaries

James “Jim” Clayton Hanson, 93, of Hermantown, MN, passed away at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Jim was born in Swan River Township, MN to Charles and Elizabeth Hanson, on Oct. 18, 1927. He graduated from North Central High School, Spokane, WA in 1945. He was a WWII and Korean War survivor. Jim worked at the N.E. Correctional Center for 29 years. He loved fishing, camping, and cribbage. He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, in...

Marshall Lee Froland, 94, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Viewcrest Health Center. Due to covid, services to be held at a later date. Interment will be at Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery in Duluth, MN.    

Gerald Hans Christensen, of Duluth, died at Viewcrest Health Center at the beautiful age of 100 years. Gerald "Chris" peacefully went to be with Jesus on January 7, 2021 due to Covid complications. Born November 18, 1920 in Grand Forks ND to Hans and Laura Christensen, he was the eldest of six children. At the age of 20 he joined the United States Army and later enlisted in the United State Air Force. During this time he served in WW2 and the Korean War, ending his service career...

Twila “Tide” Darlene Pearson, 74, of Duluth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her childhood home on Monday, January 4, 2021. Tide was born on April 30, 1946 to John and Agnes Pearson. She grew up on the family farm in Duluth, MN and was a 1964 graduate of Hermantown High School. She was a lifelong lover of animals and was at home with the cows, horses, and family pets. Tide was known for adopting dogs and cats and cared for them up until her life ended. She had...

Jon Douglas Sicilian, 81, of Hermantown, died at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, MN on January 2, 2021. Jon was born on July 20, 1939 in Corning, Ohio to Gaston Arthur Sicilian and Margaret (Toth) Sicilian. He attended 12 years of grade and high school without missing a day. He graduated from Corning High School and attended Ohio University before enlisting in the United States Air Force. Jon spent the next twenty years serving his country in the Civil Engineering field at Air Force...

Danise M. Holbein, 58, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2021 in her home of natural causes. She was born May 24, 1962 in Duluth, MN to James and Arlene Holbein. Danise graduated from Central High School in 1980 and later Cosmetology school. She began a long career in hair styling, mostly in the St. Paul area at Michaels Salon and later at Salon LaTour. She also worked pull tabs at Seventh St. Truck Park in St. Paul. Danise was known by her family and many friends for her...

After a decades-long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, Linda is now enjoying chocolate and resting peacefully in heaven. We will forever remember her smile and laugh that lit up a room, ever-present, even on the toughest days. Even around her closest friends and family Linda rarely shared her pain, instead focusing on the positive, making others smile and always finding the joy in life. Before the MS took hold, Linda and Tom loved to travel. She had many fond memories, coaching Odyssey of the...

Robert “Bob” Michael Venier Jr., 69, of Cloquet, died suddenly on December 28, 2020. Bob attended Cathedral High School and UMD before going into the Army. He married Yvonne Ragan in 1974. He worked for Jeno Paulucci. Bob is survived by his wife, Yvonne; children, Melanie (Allen) and Robert M. III (Angie Koss); granddaughter, Caitlin; mother, Helen; and sisters, Jackie Venier of Duluth and Robin (Garry) Lawrey of Park Rapids. Bob knew how to push buttons, but he loved truly...

Carolyn Twichell Nelson, 98, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Benedictine Health Center.  Private family service to be held at a later date.  

Delores “Lori” Olga Hermerding, 95, was a ten-year resident of Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Range, WI and formerly of Duluth, MN. She passed away on December 26, 2020 after a short bout with the Covid-19 virus.  Delores was born in Clearbrook, MN to Eddie and Ella Steenerson. She was a graduate of Clearbrook High School, and was known there as a sure shot on the girls basketball team. After high school, Delores moved to California for a few years,...