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...
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Witte
Jun 10, 2020
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Witte, 81, of Hermantown MN and Avon Park FL, passed away June 10, 2020 at Heritage Haven Assisted Living after a five year battle with Primary Progressive Aphasia syndrome. With his wife by his side, he entered into eternal life and his new role of guardian angel. Jerry was born in Duluth MN to Glenna (Allee) and...
Nancy Carol Lavoy
Jun 7, 2020
Nancy Carol (Luoma) LaVoy, 74, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Nancy was born on March 26, 1946 in Floodwood, MN to Esther and Theodore Luoma. She grew up on a farm in Floodwood with her nine siblings. Her family later moved to Cloquet, MN where she graduated from Cloquet High School and met her husband...
Margie Agnes Vest
Jun 4, 2020
Margie Agnes Vest, 96, of Hermantown, passed away on June 4, 2020 in her home. She had been under the loving care of her daughter, Dorothy Goldspring, and Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospice for 8 months. Margie was born on Jan. 23, 1924 in Marshalltown, IA, daughter to George D. and Gertrude M. Bridge. She graduated from high school in...
Philip Quentin Quade
Jun 3, 2020
Philip Quentin Quade, 71, formerly of Hermantown passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2020 of complications from Parkinson's Disease. Phil was born November 9, 1948 to Earl and Bernice (Beel) Quade. He graduated in 1966 from Hermantown High School. Phil was drafted right out of high school by the United States Army and proudly served 2 years in Vietnam. On...
Paul David Porter
Jun 2, 2020
Paul David Porter Sr., 74, of Duluth, passed away on June 2, 2020 at his son's residence with his family by his side. He was born in Duluth to Miley and Ella Porter on June 29, 1945. Paul worked various jobs, including towing, salvaging, and selling cars. He loved checkers and cars, and enjoyed watching old western movies and collecting...
Colleen Ann Latour
Jun 1, 2020
Colleen Ann LaTour, 80, of Duluth, lost her courageous battle with cancer after 16 years on June 1, 2020. Colleen was born on November 21, 1939 to Guy and Mable Dunning. She attended Denfeld. She was very talented at most everything. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, quilting, gardening, remodeling her home, but mostly enjoyed raising her family. She will be missed...
Theodore Melvin Paulson
May 31, 2020
Theodore Melivn Paulson, "Ted," 90 passed away on Sunday May 31, 2020 at Beehive Homes in Duluth. He was born on March 6, 1930 to Minnie and George Paulson in Harold, South Dakota with the family later moving to Rapid City, South Dakota. Ted rode his motorcycle to International Falls where he established his residence and worked as a building...
Faith Farnell Brodeen
May 29, 2020
Faith Farnell Brodeen, age 88, of Cook, MN, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at St. Luke's hospital in Duluth. Faith was born in Virginia, MN to Carl and Lucille Sundeen on March 13, 1932. She attended Elementary School in Silverdale, MN and graduated from Cook High School in 1950. She came to faith in Christ as a young...
Diane Mae Million
May 25, 2020
Diane Mae Million, 85, of Duluth, passed away in Benedictine Health Center on Monday, May 25, 2020. Diane was born in Duluth on November 15, 1934 to Kenneth and Margaret Lindstrom. She attended school in Duluth. She went on to work at FW Woolworths and Oreck's Dept. Store until she married the love of her life, Wayne Million. They would...
