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Michael "Mick" Allen Sertich

Michael "Mick" Allen Sertich

Sep 24, 2024

Michael "Mick" Allen Sertich, 75, of Alborn, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24, 2024 at Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center. He was born on June 28, 1949 in Duluth to Mark and Virginia (Fritz) Sertich.

Mick graduated from Denfeld High School in 1967 and went on to earn an...

James "Jim" Hugh Proudlock

James "Jim" Hugh Proudlock

Sep 23, 2024

James "Jim" Hugh Proudlock, 82, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 23, 2024

Jim was born June 9, 1942, in Menomonie, WI, the son of Dr. Homer and Delma (Nida) Proudlock. Jim was educated in Menomonie and graduated from the University of Wisconsin River Falls and Hennepin County Medical Center as a...

Patricia Marie (Rathe)  Joyelle

Patricia Marie (Rathe) Joyelle

Sep 21, 2024

Patricia Marie (Rathe) Joyal Joyelle, 83, of Hermantown, a kind, generous, and loving mother, grandmother, and friend, died peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Pat filled her life to the brim with joy, humor, and art. She lived for 50 plus years on Park Point before having to reluctantly leave The Point in 2020...

Ruth Louise (Pietila)  Hammerstrom

Ruth Louise (Pietila) Hammerstrom

Sep 21, 2024

Ruth Louise Hammerstrom, 86, of Hermantown, passed away on September 21, 2024 at Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center. She was born on May 19, 1938 in Biwabik to Nestor and Ruth (Clements) Pietila.

Ruth graduated from Central High School in 1957, and then Duluth Business School in 1959. She worked as a bookkeeper and teller at...

Jean Ann (Ronning)  Brown

Jean Ann (Ronning) Brown

Sep 13, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jean Ann (Ronning) Brown, 81, of Duluth, on September 13, 2024 at Viewcrest Health Center, surrounded by her loved ones.

Jean was born in Duluth to Henry and Ada Ronning on December 29, 1942. She graduated from Hermantown High School in 1960 and married Robert M. Brown on June...

Ardys Marie (Engblom)  Wolfe

Ardys Marie (Engblom) Wolfe

Sep 12, 2024

Ardys Marie Wolfe, 78, of Hermantown, passed away on September 12, 2024 at Essentia St Mary's Medical Center. She was born in Duluth to Harold and Ruth Engblom on April 4, 1946.

Ardys graduated from Hermantown High School in 1964. She worked as a cook for many places, including the Le Grand Supper Club, Gallagher's, Aftenro Home,...

Carol Molly (Lohnis)  Johnson

Carol Molly (Lohnis) Johnson

Sep 10, 2024

Carol Molly Johnson, 86, of Hermantown, MN passed away on September 10, 2024 at New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet, with her kids by her side.

She was born on December 24, 1937, in Hannibal, WI to Henry and Violet (Wagner) Lohnis. When she was 7 years old, she and her parents moved to Duluth, where she...

Alan Bruce Nelson

Alan Bruce Nelson

Sep 6, 2024

Alan Bruce Nelson, 76, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Aspirus St Luke's Hospital.

Alan was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Lloyd & Lucille Nelson on December 4, 1947. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 1965. Alan had a love for coins, watches, and the classics. His favorite pastime was sharing...

Donald Albin Larson

Donald Albin Larson

Sep 6, 2024

Donald Albin Larson, 86, of Duluth, MN passed peacefully with his wife, Linda (Starkes), by his side on September 6, 2024. Donald was born August 21,1938, the oldest of four children to Albin and Ida (Blom) Larson.

While attending Alborn High School, he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He also was quite a good actor and...

Darla Neryne Peterson

Darla Neryne Peterson

Sep 6, 2024

Darla Neryne Peterson, 82, of Saginaw, passed away on September 5, 2024 at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. She was born on August 2, 1942 to Rudy and Neryne Granholm.

Darla was preceded in death by her parents.

Darla is survived by her husband of 63 years, LeRoy Peterson; daughter, Karla (Michael) Hennen; grandchildren, Dalton,...

Mary Frances (Schonhoff)  Johnson

Mary Frances (Schonhoff) Johnson

Sep 4, 2024

Mary Frances Johnson, 92, of Duluth, MN, received her angel wings on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She had been living at the Vista Memory Care unit at Edgewood, Hermantown, MN. She was born on January 19, 1932 to William and Agnes (Sauers) Schonhoff in Milnor, North Dakota, where she graduated from Milnor High School.

Mary married Edward...

Robert "Bob" B. Warneke

Robert "Bob" B. Warneke

Sep 3, 2024

Robert "Bob" B. Warneke, 90, passed away on September 3, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1934 to Joseph and Elizabeth Warneke in Freeport, MN.

Bob married the love of his life, Sharon "Sherry" Hegdal, on August 8, 1970 in Mankato, MN. He worked for Northern States Power Co in Mankato as the credit manager his...

Richard Louis Elstad

Richard Louis Elstad

Aug 31, 2024

Richard "Dick" Louis Elstad, 84, of Hermantown, MN, passed away on August 31, 2024 at BeeHive Homes.

Richard was born in Duluth to Raymond and Myrtle Elstad on October 8, 1939. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 1957 and worked for Wherley Moving and Storage and retired from Diamond Drilling after 40 years. Dick enjoyed helping...

Wayne "Mac" Rudolph Johnson

Wayne "Mac" Rudolph Johnson

Aug 30, 2024

Wayne "Mac" Rudolph Johnson, lifelong resident of  Proctor, MN was peacefully received into Paradise at the age of 87 on  August 30, 2024 while residing at Inter-Faith Care Center, Carlton, MN. He was born on March 25, 1937 in Duluth, MN and was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Gladys Johnson, and his sister, JoAnn Oppeneer.

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Karen Ruth Sullivan

Karen Ruth Sullivan

Aug 29, 2024

The Sullivan family announces the loss of Karen Ruth Sullivan.

Karen, 81, of Cloquet, Minnesota, passed away on September 29, 2024 at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minnesota.

Karen was born in San Diego, California to Amy and Aubrey Sullivan. She and her family lived at various times in California, Arkansas and Minnesota. She attended...

Vikki Lee Larsen

Vikki Lee Larsen

Aug 26, 2024

Vikki Lee Larsen, 58, of Duluth, MN passed away on August 26, 2024, at Hilltop Health Care Center.

Vikki was born in Minneapolis, MN to Gordon and Mabel (Becky) Larsen on March 4, 1966. They moved to Duluth where she was joined by her brother Jeffrey and eventually sister Gina. She attended Hermantown Schools and graduated in...

Roger B. Reynolds

Roger B. Reynolds

Aug 26, 2024

Roger B. Reynolds, 88, of Proctor, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024 in Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Lester Park. He was born on February 8, 1936 to James and Rosella (Booth) Reynolds in McGregor.

Roger married the love of his life, Shirley Curry, in 1956 in Duluth and they were married for over 68...

James “Jim” Alan Hughes

James “Jim” Alan Hughes

Aug 23, 2024

James "Jim" Alan Hughes, 67, of Duluth MN, passed away on August 23, 2024, at his home. He was born in Duluth to Harold and Clarice Hughes on August 12, 1957.

Jim attended high school at Denfeld High School and graduated in 1976. He worked as a school bus driver for the Proctor school district for over...

Lorraine Yvonne (Antonson)  Wisniewski

Lorraine Yvonne (Antonson) Wisniewski

Aug 14, 2024

Lorraine "Tootse" Yvonne (Antonson) Wisniewski, 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 in her home. Lorraine was born in Turtle Lake, WI on August 4, 1937 to Ivan and Helga Antonson.

Lorraine graduated from Central High School in Duluth, MN in 1955. She trained for and worked as a legal secretary for Equifax in...

Linda Ann (Bielli)  Iverson

Linda Ann (Bielli) Iverson

Aug 8, 2024

Linda Ann Iverson, 86, of Duluth Minnesota passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 at Edgewood Vista.

Linda was born in Duluth to Theodore and Leona Bielli on May 3, 1938.  She grew up in the Woodland neighborhood and always enjoyed sharing stories of her adventures on Minneapolis Avenue.   She married Roland O. Iverson on September 12,...

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