Corey Daniel Lyons
Aug 10, 2022
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,...
Francis "Jean" Leroy
Aug 9, 2022
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...
Michael "Mick" William Ames
Aug 8, 2022
Michael "Mick" William Ames, 64, of Duluth passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 in Duluth.
Michael was born in Duluth, MN to Wilfred Isaac Rabitoy and Shirley Evelyn Wilkinson on April 2, 1958.
He attended UMD. He served 3 years active duty in the US Army and 33 years in the US Army Reserve....
Clarice Charlyn Leroy
Aug 5, 2022
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....
Shirley Elaine Brouse
Aug 4, 2022
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...
Harold Theodore Dobs
Aug 2, 2022
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...
Phyllis Ann Vernon
Jul 29, 2022
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,...
Jean Lorraine Fender
Jul 25, 2022
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...
Donald "Tiger" Wayne Johnson
Jul 24, 2022
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...
Frank Joseph Skoff
Jul 15, 2022
Frank Joseph Skoff, 96, of Hermantown MN, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Edgewood Vista.
Frank was born in Eveleth MN to John Sr and Rose (Sersha) Skoff on Jan. 13, 1926. He went to Eveleth High School and graduated in 1944. He worked as a facilities maintenance worker at Miller Dwan Hospital for 22...
Janet Lee Scanlon
Jul 13, 2022
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...
Joline Harriett Hedlund
Jul 4, 2022
Joline Harriett Hedlund, 93, of Cloquet, MN passed away on July 4, 2022 in her home.
Joline was born in Duluth, MN to Pauline and Harry Knaack on Sept. 23, 1928. Joline was a homemaker for her family. She enjoyed bowling, sewing crafts, watching the Vikings, but mostly winning at cribbage.
Joline was preceded in...
Juellie Charlene Nelson Reinke
Jul 3, 2022
Juellie Nelson Reinke, 96, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022. Juellie was born in Duluth to Hans and Julia Nelson on April 2, 1926. Growing up in Duluth Heights she enjoyed many sports but especially ice and roller skating. Riding her bike and learning to sew with her mom. She attended Duluth Central High School...
Leroy Eric Anderson
Jul 1, 2022
Leroy Eric Anderson, 70, of Hermantown, passed away on July 1, 2022 with his sister Linda by his side at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living. Leroy had a stroke Dec. of 2018 and then was diagnosed with cancer in Feb. 2022.
Leroy was the third child born to Geneva (Churchill) and Roy Eric Anderson in Duluth on Dec....
Norman "Russ" Anderson Jr.
Jun 29, 2022
Norman "Russ" Anderson Jr, 88, of Duluth, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Marywood in Kenwood with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.
He was born March 28, 1934 in Duluth, to Norman R Anderson, Sr and Mabel (Holmes) Anderson, raised in Esko, MN until age 12 when the family moved to Duluth's West...
Julie Jean Mehling
Jun 28, 2022
Julie Jean Mehling, 56, beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2022 at her home. Our beautiful Julie brought a bright energy everywhere she went. She was devoted to her mother, and loved spending summers with her as a child, going to rummage sales, Brighton Beach, and collecting rocks. Julie graduated from Duluth East High...
Angeline "Angie" Aleda Swenson
Jun 22, 2022
Angeline "Angie" Aleda Swenson, 98, of Proctor, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2022 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet.
Angie was born on July 12, 1923 in Holt, MN to Olga (Reirson) and John Johnson. She grew up on a homestead in Holt, MN. She met the love of her life, Loren Swenson, and they...
James "Jim" Leroy Mcmann
Jun 15, 2022
James "Jim" Leroy McMann, 83, of Duluth, MN passed away on June 15, 2022 at Viewcrest Nursing Home in Duluth with many of his loving children by his side.
Jim was born in Duluth to Thomas and Beatrice McMann on June 8, 1939. He attended high school at Duluth Central and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps...
Stefano "Steve" "Paco" Pavcovich
Jun 14, 2022
Stefano "Steve" "Paco" Pavcovich, 75, of Solon Springs, WIÂ and St. James City, FL passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Essentia Miller Dwan in Duluth.
Born in Foggia, Italy, Steve emigrated with his family when he was ten years old. The firstborn of seven children, Steve was a beloved brother, uncle, husband, father, and a...
Claire Leone Olson
Jun 13, 2022
Claire Leone Olson, 82, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022, surrounded by family members at Elysian Senior Homes in Duluth Heights. She was born on February 22, 1940 in Duluth, MN to Clarence and Ruth Opien. Claire was a graduate of Hermantown High School. She met the love of her life, Jim, at the A&W...
