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Corinne  Ann Mcdonald

Corinne Ann Mcdonald

Sep 18, 2019

Corinne Ann McDonald, 95, formerly of West 8th St., Duluth, passed away on September 18, 2019, at Viewcrest Health Center. Born on March 12, 1924, in Duluth, to John and Corinne (Eister) Small. Corinne graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1942 and enlisted in the Navy WAVES during World War II. She married Earl W. McDonald, of Duluth, in...

Kenneth "Ken" Edward Carlson

Kenneth "Ken" Edward Carlson

Sep 17, 2019

Kenneth Edward Carlson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, MN. He was born on December 13, 1934 to Waldemar and Bertha Carlson. They lived in Dairyland, WI until moving to Duluth in 1942. Ken graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1953. After graduation he joined the Naval Reserve (Seabee's) at the...

Elizabeth  Julia Doup

Elizabeth Julia Doup

Sep 16, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Julia Doup, 85, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019, at Solvay Hospice House with her family around her. She was born in Duluth on July 25, 1934 to Emil and Martha Schultz. Elizabeth had a deep love of family and was always there in a time of need. In the early years she worked alongside...

Margaret  Ann Langlee

Margaret Ann Langlee

Sep 14, 2019

Margaret Ann Langlee, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14th, 2019. She was born May 4th, 1928 in Duluth, MN. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, Hannah (Lee) and Victor Ringsred; husband, Jim; brothers, Cletus (John), Tom and Ed; and sister, Dorothy. Margaret is survived by her sons, Jim and Scott; daughter, Susan; and grandchildren, Alexandra, Patrick,...

Melvin  Carl Erickson

Melvin Carl Erickson

Sep 8, 2019

Melvin Carl Erickson, 89, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud, MN. Melvin was born on August 19, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up on the family farm in Barnum, MN. Melvin graduated from Barnum High school and entered the armed services. After discharge he came home...

Carl  Oscar Olson

Carl Oscar Olson

Sep 8, 2019

Carl Oscar Olson, 84, of Duluth, MN spent his final earthly days surrounded by family and friends and entered into eternal life on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Carl was born February 4, 1935 in Duluth to Aron and Christine Olson. He remained in Duluth until his passing. Carl graduated from Duluth East High School. Following graduation, he served his apprenticeship...

Marsha  Helen Berg

Marsha Helen Berg

Sep 1, 2019

Marsha Helen Berg, 76, of Duluth (Pike Lake), passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at BeeHive Homes of Duluth. Marsha was born in Duluth to Helen and Gideon Cavallin on December 21, 1942. She graduated from East High School in 1961 and worked at Wahl's department store prior to retiring from ARDC (Arrowhead Regional Development Commission) in 2000. She...

Gerald "Jerry" Robert Anderson

Gerald "Jerry" Robert Anderson

Aug 28, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" Robert Anderson Sr., 85, of Hermantown, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Chris Jensen. Jerry was born on June 14, 1934 in Duluth to Carl and Ione Anderson. He graduated from Hermantown in 1952. He married the love of his life, Janet Peffer, on January 5, 1957. He served in the U.S. Army 24th Engineer Co....

Edmond  James Nixon

Edmond James Nixon

Aug 17, 2019

Edmond James Nixon, 25, of Minneapolis, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Minneapolis. He was born in Duluth, MN to Jamie Lee Nixon and Johnny Powe, and is survived by a host of family, including grandparents, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, and an abundance of extended family. Visitation will be held at 10 am on Saturday, August 31st...

Kenneth "Jim" James Mcdonnell

Kenneth "Jim" James Mcdonnell

Aug 14, 2019

Kenneth "Jim" James McDonnell, 92, of Hermantown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, and a mentor to others. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and a 42 year member of AA. He was an avid Vikings and Twins fan. Jim was preceded in death by wife of 68 years, Harriet;...

Mildred "Millie" Evangeline Coole

Mildred "Millie" Evangeline Coole

Aug 11, 2019

One of Duluth's brightest stars burned out on 8/11/2019. Mildred "Millie" Evangeline (Peterson) Coole, 99, passed away at Diamond Willow Assisted Living. She was a lifelong, devoted Duluthian who, along with her husband Chad, raised their family of 4. Born on 7/29/1920, she graduated from Denfeld and attended Duluth Teachers College. Millie loved golfing at Ridgeview and playing bridge with...

Carol  Marie Rontti

Carol Marie Rontti

Aug 8, 2019

Carol Marie Rontti, 77, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Carol was born on June 5, 1942 to Milton and Gladys (Hatfield) Monson in Duluth, MN. She was a graduate of Duluth East High School, was an X-Ray Technician at the Medical Arts in Duluth, and retired from Hennepin...

Jeanette  Louise Loisel

Jeanette Louise Loisel

Aug 5, 2019

Jeanette Loisel, 81, of Duluth, passed away at home on Monday, August 5th, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 15th, 1938 in Cedar Valley, MN to Clifford and Aurellia Snyder. Jeanette married Raymond Loisel on June 8th, 1957. They had the fairy tale marriage that everyone wishes for. Family was everything for her, she was...

Hearmon  Ree Easterling

Hearmon Ree Easterling

Jul 29, 2019

Hearmon Easterling, 86, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, in Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center. Service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, August 9th at Sunrise Funeral Home, 4798 Miller Trunk Hwy. Memorial Service

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Sylvia  Anne Wallace

Sylvia Anne Wallace

Jul 25, 2019

Sylvia Anne (Bjorlin) Wallace, 72, of Duluth, Minn. passed away July 25, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital. Sylvia was born to Howard and Mabel Bjorlin on May 13, 1947. She graduated from Denfeld High School to attend the College of St. Scholastica. Sylvia was an advocate for women's rights and spent time volunteering at local women's shelters, always opening her...

John "Jack" William Breen

John "Jack" William Breen

Jul 22, 2019

John "Jack" William Breen, 87, of Duluth, MN, passed from this life to eternity while surrounded by his family on July 22, 2019, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Jack will be remembered as an incredibly loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, whose family traditions will be cherished for generations to come. Jack was born in Duluth...

Robert "Pete" Axel Peterson

Robert "Pete" Axel Peterson

Jul 18, 2019

Robert "Pete" Axel Peterson, 88, of Duluth, MN passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital. Robert was born in Duluth to Axel Peterson and Albertina Johnson on June 1, 1931. He went to high school at Hermantown High and graduated in 1949. He went on to join the Army in 1952 and was discharged in...

Robert "Bob" Edward Olson

Robert "Bob" Edward Olson

Jul 15, 2019

Robert "Bob" Edward Olson, 89, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Keystone Bluffs in the company of his family. He was born on December 10, 1929 in Duluth, MN to Theodore and Mae Olson. Bob was raised and attended school in Duluth and joined the United States Marines, serving in B Company of Duluth. He was...

Rosalind  Emily Cooper

Rosalind Emily Cooper

Jul 12, 2019

Rosalind Emily Cooper, 97, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Chris Jensen. She was born in Taylors Falls to Eliot and Merle Martinson on September 14, 1921. Rosalind was preceded in death by her husband, J. Clayton Cooper; and daughter, Mary Tipke. Rosalind is survived by her son, Marty Cooper; grandchildren, Donald Cooper, John Cooper, Mattie...

Vivian  Irene Nelson

Vivian Irene Nelson

Jul 8, 2019

Vivian Irene Nelson, 72, of Hermantown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 8, 2019. Vivian was born in St. Paul, MN on October 24, 1946. She went to Denfeld High School and graduated in 1964. She worked for the Proctor School District, before retiring after many years. Vivian loved watching sports, crafting with her girls, and reading. She was known...

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