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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Brian Daniel High
Jul 7, 2019
Brian Daniel High, 42, of St. Paul, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 from complications of Diabetes and Addison Diseases. Brian was born on June 9, 1977 in Duluth to Daniel and Sandra (Lueck) High. He graduated from Duluth East High in 1996, and received his LPN degree from Lake Superior College. Brian was preceded in death by his...
Gordon Raymond Hansen
Jun 23, 2019
Gordon Raymond Hansen, 81, of Fort Ripley, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, June 23, 2019 in his home. He was born on November 16, 1937 to Olaf and Emma Hansen in Duluth. Gordon was preceded in death by his sister Ruth, his brothers, Allen, Kenneth, Harlan, Grant, Lawrence, and Robert. He will be greatly missed by his...
Odie Powell
Jun 20, 2019
Odie Powell, 84, of Duluth passed away peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1934 to Odie and Eula Powell in Stroud, OK. Odie grew up in Fresno California and married the love of his life, Mary Silas on April 4, 1959 in Plattsburgh, New York. He attended Washington High School in...
Gary Wayne Truman
Jun 19, 2019
Gary Wayne Truman, 73 of Duluth passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 of natural causes at home. He was born August 4, 1945 to Rufus and Eunice (Cowin) Truman in Brainerd, MN. Gary grew up on a farm in Onamia, MN and graduated from UMD with a BS in Geology. He worked for Humble Oil Co., Hanna Mining, and in...
Kelvin Reeves Herstad
Jun 14, 2019
Kelvin R. (Kelly) Herstad Long Time Businessman and Political Activist Kelvin R. (Kelly) Herstad passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019. Kelly described his life as following Yogi Berra's advice, "When you come to the "Y" in the road, take it." Kelly walked into his first business "Y" to pay a bill. The owner was trying to persuade his son-in-law...
