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Kenneth  Leroy Bourman

Kenneth Leroy Bourman

Nov 10, 2019

Kenneth Leroy Bourman, 69, of Proctor, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 10, 2019 in his home. He was born on July 14, 1950 in International Falls. Kenneth graduated in 1969 from Proctor High School. He worked for Minnesota Power for over 41 years. Kenneth was raised as a Master Mason at Trinity Masonic Lodge #282 AF&AM. He was an Eagle...

Gerald "Jerry" Edward Wilczek

Gerald "Jerry" Edward Wilczek

Nov 2, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" Edward Wilczek, 88, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 in Duluth. Jerry was born in Little Falls, MN to Clarence and Clara Wilczek on Jan. 1, 1931. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes School and later Little Falls High School. He was senior co-captain and quarterback for the football team, and also played basketball...

Thomas "Tom" A. Murray

Thomas "Tom" A. Murray

Oct 28, 2019

Thomas "Tom" A. Murray, 65, of Anoka, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and friends on October, 28th 2019. Tom loved life and his family.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, John R. Murray and Gertrude "Toots" N. Murray; and niece, Teresa (Nik) Rajala.

Tom is survived...

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Lund

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Lund

Oct 27, 2019

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Lund, 62, of Hermantown, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital Hospice. Debbie was born in Duluth on December 13, 1956 to Donald and Mary Strom. She graduated from Hermantown High School 1975. She worked for the City of Hermantown, retiring after 29 years. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents. Debbie...

Darlene  Yvonne Dunaiski

Darlene Yvonne Dunaiski

Oct 25, 2019

Darlene Yvonne Dunaiski, 83, of Duluth, entered into eternal life, free from the confusion and distress of dementia on Friday, October 25, 2019. Darlene was born in Duluth to Chauncey and Theresa Wargin on April 26, 1936. She married Theodore Dunaiski on February 1, 1954. Darlene loved to be in the kitchen, always loved to be baking and cooking a...

James  Joseph Warmington

James Joseph Warmington

Oct 25, 2019

James Joseph Warmington, 20, concluded the final chapter of his life on October 25th, 2019 at his home. James, the first son of Don and Joanna Warmington, was born in Duluth on March 5th, 1999. He attended Hermantown and Denfeld High Schools, where he showed his competitive passion for hockey at the youth and high school level. James enjoyed music...

Michael  Wayne Steen

Michael Wayne Steen

Oct 24, 2019

Michael "Mike" Wayne Steen, 54, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, October 24th, 2019 at his residence in Duluth MN. Mike was born in Decatur, IL to Wilfred and Lois Steen on July 2nd, 1965. He graduated from Cerro Gordo High School in Cerro Gordo, IL in 1983. Mike proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 11...

Gary  Kenneth Kolquist

Gary Kenneth Kolquist

Oct 18, 2019

Gary Kenneth Kolquist, 65, of Duluth, passed away at home, in the presence of his wife and children, on October 18, 2019, after a year-long battle with Interstitial lung Disease. Gary was born and raised in Duluth to Patricia and Kenneth Kolquist on August 13, 1954. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1972. After high school, he worked for...

Carolyn  Jean Nelson

Carolyn Jean Nelson

Oct 11, 2019

Carolyn Jean Nelson, 73, of Duluth, passed away of natural causes on Friday, October 11, 2019. Carolyn was born to Chester and Dixie Williams on October 22, 1945 in Nevada, MO. Her father was in the Army which meant her family moved around the Midwest every few years throughout her childhood. The family was also stationed internationally in Panama and...

Janis "Jan" Carol Wingren

Janis "Jan" Carol Wingren

Oct 10, 2019

Janis "Jan" Carol Wingren, 85, of Duluth, completed her earthly journey on Thursday, October 10, 2019 with family by her side. Jan was born July 5, 1934 to Elias and Viena (Laine) Hendrickson. She grew up and lived most of her life in Duluth. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1952. On July, 14, 1956 she married Richard "Dick"...

Albert  Linzie Cox

Albert Linzie Cox

Oct 6, 2019

Albert Linzie Cox, 75, of Duluth, met his Lord on October 6, 2019. Albert was born on November 5, 1943 in Braxton, Mississippi. He was the oldest nine children to Linzie and Mary Cox. He attended Grant Elementary, Washington Jr. High, Central High, and UMD. He worked at a steel mill, and was a valet for the Flame Supper Club...

Patrick  Alan Stingl

Patrick Alan Stingl

Oct 4, 2019

Patrick Alan Stingl, 54, beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew and friend, passed away peacefully with family by his side, Friday, Oct. 4 in Duluth after a valiant battle against lung cancer. Patrick was born May 22, 1965 in Duluth to parents Larry and Diane. His love for the great outdoors began early on Bowman Lake, where he spent his...

Justin  Lee Schilling

Justin Lee Schilling

Oct 3, 2019

Justin Lee Schilling, 62, of Duluth, MN, passed away on October 3, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born in Duluth to Ted and Muriel Schilling on January 26, 1957. He worked on the bridge and maintenance crew for St. Louis County for 15 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids. Justin was preceded in...

Arlene  Sheeks Stapleton

Arlene Sheeks Stapleton

Oct 2, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Arlene Sheeks Stapleton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Doris  Ann Nelson

Doris Ann Nelson

Oct 2, 2019

Doris Ann Nelson died peacefully on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019. She was born in New Ulm, MN on August 25th,1922 to Maximilian & Veronica Pfeiffer. She moved to Duluth in 1928, graduated Central H.S. in1941, attended DBU and UMD. She worked for Zenith Machine in the early 40's & was Jeno Paulucci's first secretary. She loved her work with the...

Timothy “Tim” Jon Nelson

Timothy “Tim” Jon Nelson

Sep 22, 2019

Timothy "Tim" Jon Nelson, 33 of Proctor, MN passed away on September, 22, 2019 at Essentia. He was born in Duluth, MN to Russell and Alesa Nelson on April, 11, 1986. Tim worked as a self employed contractor for many years. Tim was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Virginia and Jim Nelson; great-grandparents, Ida Peterson and Samuel Graves; aunt,...

Judith "Judy" Marie Schuman

Judith "Judy" Marie Schuman

Sep 22, 2019

Judith "Judy" M. Schuman, 79, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Lewy body dementia on Sept. 22nd. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren with her beloved Minnesota Vikings on TV in the background (to which they pulled out a fantastic win for her). She was born on July 12, 1940, in Keewatin, MN...

Olive  Marie Johnson

Olive Marie Johnson

Sep 20, 2019

Olive "Granny" Marie Johnson, 83, of Duluth MN, passed away on the evening of September 20th 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her family. Olive was born in Argyle MN, to Albert and Laura (Capistran) Landreville, where she was raised and worked on the family farm. Olive later re-located to Duluth where she met and married Raymond and added...

Shawn  Robert Daniels

Shawn Robert Daniels

Sep 19, 2019

Shawn "Coach" Robert Daniels, 43, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, with his family by his side. Shawn was born in Duluth, on January 4, 1976 to Robin and Pam Daniels. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1994. He worked at Sam's Club in Hermantown as a...

Velma  Violet Hicks

Velma Violet Hicks

Sep 18, 2019

Velma Violet Hicks, 93, of Hermantown, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living. Velma was born in Duluth on September 11, 1926 to Nick and Olga Virta. She graduated in 1944 from Lakewood School and on August 1, 1947 married George Hicks. Velma worked for many years at Target and was a long-time member of...

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