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Thomas Joseph Sharkey, M.D.
Aug 25, 2020
Thomas Joseph Sharkey, 71, of Cloquet, MN, passed away on August 25, 2020 after battling Multiple Sclerosis for over 25 years.
Thomas was born in Bridgeport, CT on December 5, 1948 to Joseph and Helen Sharkey. He went to Cathedral High School in Springfield, MA graduating in 1966. He attended Boston College, State of New York Downstate...
Stephen Michael Olson
Aug 25, 2020
Stephen Michael Olson, 58, of Superior Wisconsin, completed his journey Home on August 25, 2020.
Stephen was born in Duluth, MN on October 4, 1961, to Donald and Mary (Hoffman). He had one beautiful younger sister, Darla, who ensured Stephen lived every one of his last moments quite literally to the fullest (homemade fudge being his most...
Allen David Wiens
Aug 22, 2020
Allen David Wiens, 94, of Duluth, passed away on August 22, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital.
Allen was born in Jeffers, MN on January 14, 1926 to Ella and David Wiens. They moved to Duluth, where he lived his entire life.
Bored with school, he went on a fishing trip with friends to Ely, MN....
Alice Ruth Wilmot
Aug 17, 2020
Alice Ruth Wilmot (Clark), 95, passed away peacefully, August 17, 2020 at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth.
Alice was born in Warba, MN on July 17, 1925. She and her family moved to Duluth when she as 10 years old. She graduated from Denfeld HS in 1943 and moved temporarily to Chicago for the war industry. After...
Loren Wayne Klemke
Aug 14, 2020
Loren Wayne Klemke, 87, of Duluth MN, passed away on Aug 14, 2020. He was born in Grand Haven, MI to Freda and Albert Klemke on June 21, 1933.
Loren had many stories about growing up in Grand Haven, MI. He loved summer vacations, being in the woods, and swimming in Lake Michigan with his many friends....
Lisa Raye (Newman) Grimm
Aug 13, 2020
Lisa Raye Grimm (Newman), 59, of Moose Lake, passed away on August 13, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She battled pancreatic cancer courageously for nearly 2 years.
Lisa was born on April 12, 1961 to Mary (SoJa Chae) and Raymond "Sonny" Newman in Moose Lake. She graduated from Willow River High School. After graduation...
Joyce Elizabeth Peterson
Jul 17, 2020
Her sweet demeanor, soft-spoken nature, and selfless way of giving and caring for others made Joyce a rare gem on this Earth. She will be greatly missed by her family and lifelong friends.
Joyce Elizabeth Peterson, 95, lifelong resident of Duluth, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 17, 2020 at Barnes Care assisted living in...
Judy Janys (Ronning) Lind
Jul 17, 2020
Judy J. (Ronning) Markus Lind, 79, died Friday, July 17, 2020, at Solvay House in Duluth due to the insidious and detrimental physiological effects of dementia.
Judy was born in Duluth on March 11, 1941, to Henry and Ada Ronning of Hermantown where she was raised and attended school, graduating in 1959 with honors and the designation...
George Fay Clark
Jul 5, 2020
On July 5, 2020, George Fay Clark, Jr., 94, long time resident of Proctor, MN, joined his dancing partner of 40 years in heaven. He passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side at Barnes Care in Esko. George was born on March 22, 1926 to Helia Sophia (Maki) and George Fay Clark, Sr. in Brookston, MN. George was...
Richard "Dick" Alan Lowry
Jun 30, 2020
Richard "Dick" Alan Lowry, 89, of Duluth, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Franciscan Health and Rehabilitation Center, holding Mary's hand. Dick was born in Duluth on February 5, 1931 to Lillian and Raymond Lowry. He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1949. He met the love of his life, Mary, in grade school and they have been...
Eugene Martinson
Jun 30, 2020
Eugene Martinson, a great and gentle spirit whose life spanned nearly a century, passed away on June 30, 2020 in Duluth, MN at the age of 99. He was born on December 22, 1920 in Superior, WI to Martin and Magda "Margaret" (Bartness) Martinson. Their joy of Eugene's birth was doubled by the birth of his twin sister, Eunice. Modest,...
Janet Sara "Bubbles" Olcott
Jun 29, 2020
Janet Sara "Bubbles" Olcott, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2020 in Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born January 30, 1937 in Morgan Park to Margaret and Hugo Hedeen. Bubbles graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1955 and went on to work for U.S. Steel, Roger Dahl Claims Adjuster, and...
George Jacob Daleiden
Jun 29, 2020
George Jacob Daleiden Jr., 86, of Midway Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 29, 2020. George was born in Foley, MN, on April 12, 1934 to George and Angeline Daleiden. He was an amazing husband to his wife, Julianne, of 61 years and together raised their 6 children in a loving home. George was known for...
Thomas Martin Williams
Jun 28, 2020
Thomas Martin Williams, 86, of Saginaw, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 after a very quick and unexpected earthly battle with metastatic brain cancer and is at peace now with Jesus. Thomas strove to serve God in so many ways. He touched a lot of lives and was a faithful friend to many. He was a proud and loving...
Dexter Roy Liljegren
Jun 27, 2020
Dexter Roy Liljegren, 90, of Hermantown, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in North Shore Estates. Dex was born in Duluth on November 6, 1929 to Roy and Sadie Liljegren. He grew up in Hermantown and graduated from Hermantown High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was a proud Korean War Veteran. He met the love of...
Marilyn Joyce Bohne
Jun 27, 2020
Teacher - Missionary - Inspirer - Wife - Mother - Grandmother - Friend Marilyn Joyce Bohne, age 89, of Superior, WI, entered into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Superior Rehabilitation Center in Superior. She passed with a peaceful smile on her face, attesting to the close presence of the Lord in her life. Marilyn...
Kimberly Kay Johnston
Jun 27, 2020
Kimberly Kay Johnston, 52, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 in her home of natural causes. Kim was born in Wyandotte, MI on March 19, 1968 to James and Janet Johnston. Kim worked as a flight attendant for over 30 years. Her happiest moments in life were out at the cabin in Pequaywan with the people she...
Patrick Edward Abrahamson
Jun 26, 2020
Patrick Edward Abrahamson, 51, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, June 26, 2020 in Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center. Pat was born on October 2, 1968 to Edward and Grace Abrahamson. He grew up in Hermantown and graduated from Hermantown High School in 1987. He enlisted in the Army and served a total of...
Sarah Eugenia Harris
Jun 16, 2020
Sarah Eugenia Harris, age 74, passed away from declining health at St Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Sarah was born on February 16, 1946 in Ashland, Wisconsin. She earned a degree in government studies from Catholic College in Los Angeles. She has worked in the areas of human resources, clerical, office duties and in a...
Donald "Don" James Palusky
Jun 13, 2020
Donald "Don" James Palusky, 88, of Duluth, MN and Punta Gorda, FL passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Punta Gorda. Don was born in Duluth to Mabel and Louis Palusky on March 7, 1932. He grew up in West Duluth, graduated from Denfeld, and attended UMD. He served with the Seabee's designing airstrips at Subic Bay in the...
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