Carol Ann Piri
Jan 21, 2021
Carol Ann Piri, 79, of Duluth, MN passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Carol was born in Duluth, MN to Louis and Angeline Gauthier on April 28, 1941. She attended what is now called Historic Old Central High School in the 1950's. After high school, Carol lived in Arizona...
Thomas Samuel Andrews
Jan 20, 2021
Thomas Samuel Andrews, 52, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
He was born in Grand Rapids MN on July 21, 1968 to Vicki Benzing Andrews and Archer Boynton Andrews. His older brother, John, was born on the same day, one year earlier.
After living...
John "Howie" Howard Lundin
Jan 20, 2021
John "Howie" Howard Lundin, 83, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
Howie was a quiet, strong man and kind to all. He especially enjoyed his Canadian fishing trips, where he could show you his secret fishing holes.
He owned and operated John Lundin Garbage Service with his wife until he retired...
Norma Dorothy Bowe
Jan 18, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Norma Dorothy Bowe, 91, of Duluth Minnesota announces her passing on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Dorothy was born in Council Bluffs, IA to Carl and Hansine Christensen on April 13, 1929. She graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1947. Over the years she held a number of...
Wendy Edith Grammer
Jan 16, 2021
Wendy Edith Grammer, 59, of Duluth, MN passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021.
Wendy was born in Duluth to Ralph and Shirley Moe on January 25, 1961. She attended Duluth Denfeld High School. She worked at Aerostich Design for over 20 years. Wendy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed music and dancing....
John Charles Collins
Jan 16, 2021
John Charles Collins, of Duluth, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family. He celebrated his 90th birthday on November 29, 2020.
John graduated from Central High School and attended UMD prior to enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. He was a military security officer stationed in Texas, England and Japan.
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Norma Adella Brooks
Jan 12, 2021
Ebba Adella Brooks (nee Johnson) was dedicated to her family and friends, an avid birder and naturalist, an exceptional hostess, and a woman of great resolve and kindness. She passed away in Duluth, MN on January 12, 2021 just three weeks shy of her 102nd birthday.
Ebba was born on February 1, 1919 in Glen Township, Aitkin...
James "Jim" Clayton Hanson
Jan 9, 2021
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....
Gerald Hans Christensen
Jan 7, 2021
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...
Marshall Lee Froland
Jan 7, 2021
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.
Twila "Tide" Darlene Pearson
Jan 4, 2021
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...
Danise Ann Holbein
Jan 2, 2021
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...
Jon Douglas Sicilian
Jan 2, 2021
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...
Robert "Bob" Michael Venier Jr.
Dec 28, 2020
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;...
Linda Catherine Vukelich
Dec 28, 2020
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...
Delores Olga Hermerding
Dec 26, 2020
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...
Carolyn Twichell Nelson
Dec 26, 2020
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.
Eunice Ethel Vanbaalen
Dec 24, 2020
Eunice E. VanBaalen, 86, of Hibbing MN, died peacefully in her sleep on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Edgewood Vista in Duluth, MN. She was born August 1, 1934, in Warren, MN, to Wilmer Arnold and Ethel Agnus (Johnson) Laidley.
Sixty-six years ago, she married the love of her life, and true soul mate,...
Betty Ann Lutzka
Dec 23, 2020
Betty Ann (Sawyer) Lutzka passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Care Partners Assisted Living Center in Spooner, Wisconsin, after a long journey with Alzheimer's. She was born on July 5, 1934 in Port Huron, Michigan and was the only child of Russell and Theodosia Sawyer.
Betty attended Michigan State on an academic scholarship, where...
John David Hanson
Dec 22, 2020
John David Hanson 66 of Duluth, MN, died on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital.
John was born in St. Croix, WI. He grew up in Wyoming, MN, in a family of 8. At 17 he joined the Navy. He served for 14 years. His last ship he was on was the U.S.S. Belknap as...
