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Dale  Max Kirsh

Dale Max Kirsh

Feb 26, 2019

Dale Max Kirsh, 81, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Dale was born in Duluth to Max and Lila (Randa) Kirsh on December 3, 1937. He grew up in Homecroft and graduated from Central High School. Dale served in the National Guards. He worked a few jobs before settling in as a "helpful hardware man" at...

Beverly "Beve" Jane Mulford

Beverly "Beve" Jane Mulford

Feb 24, 2019

Beverly "Beve" Jane Mulford, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 in Beehive Homes of Duluth. Beve graduated from Hibbing High School in 1943 and moved to Duluth, where she attended St. Luke's School of Nursing, becoming an RN and joining the Cadet Nurses Corp in WWII. She travelled all over the US working as an RN...

Phyllis  Mary Gorny

Phyllis Mary Gorny

Feb 22, 2019

Phyllis Mary Gorny, 88, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 in Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Duluth to Theodore and Leona Bielli on August 12, 1930. She lived a full and accomplished life. She taught us that hard work, putting family first, and just doing the right thing, everything works out. She...

William "Bill" Theodore Lundberg

William "Bill" Theodore Lundberg

Feb 21, 2019

William "Bill" Theodore Lundberg, 99, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019, in the Benedictine Health Center surrounded by his family. Bill was born on November 9, 1919 on the family farm in Arthyde, MN to John and Greta Lundberg. He graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1940. Shortly after graduation Bill enlisted in the Air Force,...

Florence  Lucille Mcarthur

Florence Lucille Mcarthur

Feb 21, 2019

Florence Lucille McArthur , 93, of Saginaw, Minnesota passed away peacefully on February 21, 2019 at Edgewood Vista, Hermantown, Mn. Florence was born in Culver, Minnesota to Donald and Edith McArthur on July 28, 1925. She graduated from Alborn School. Florence's deep faith in Christ and with encouragement from family and friends she applied and was accepted to the Salvation...

Deborah "Deb" Marie Renaud

Deborah "Deb" Marie Renaud

Feb 19, 2019

Deborah "Deb" Marie Renaud, 65, of Proctor, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in her home, with her husband by her side. Deb was born in Duluth to Gerald and Mary Foster on June 4, 1953. She enjoyed waitressing and worked at a few restaurants, but mostly at the Country Kitchen in Proctor, where...

Raymond Charles "Charlie" Lane

Raymond Charles "Charlie" Lane

Feb 10, 2019

Raymond Charles "Charlie" Lane Jr., 72, of Duluth, was taken from us on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Charlie was born on June 14, 1946 to Aune and Raymond Lane in Cloquet, MN. He served In the US Navy and after retiring he resided in Duluth. He worked several jobs before finding his career working at A.G. O'Brien Plumbing & Heating,...

Steven  Holland Kieswetter

Steven Holland Kieswetter

Jan 28, 2019

Steven Holland Kieswetter, 55, of Duluth, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Monday, January 28, 2019 at St. Mary's hospital in Duluth with his mother and two of his sisters by his side. He now resides with his Heavenly Father the Lord Jesus Christ. Steven was born to Charles and Roseann (Sande) Kieswetter on August 22nd, 1963 at St....

Marjorie  Mae Black

Marjorie Mae Black

Jan 24, 2019

Marjorie M. (Begin) Black, 90, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Solvay Hospice House of Dementia. Marjorie was born on May 14, 1928 to Edward and Ina (Sherman) Begin at home in the west end of Duluth. She met the love of her life, Clarence, on a blind date arranged by his brother, Lloyd, only a few days...

Calvin  Harold Rudolph

Calvin Harold Rudolph

Jan 23, 2019

Calvin "Cal" Harold Rudolph, 77, of Hermantown, passed away at home on January 23, 2019. Cal was born to Harry and Ora Rudolph in Grafton, ND on September 14, 1941. He graduated from Hermantown High School class of 1959, and attended Salter VoTech to earn his technical engineering degree. Cal went on to work as a technical engineer, working on...

Julie  Ann Fronden

Julie Ann Fronden

Jan 20, 2019

Julie Ann "Amma" Fronden, 53, of Duluth, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 20, 2019 while on vacation. Julie was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Charles and Marcia Swanson on July 19, 1965. She attended Central High School and graduated in 1983. Shortly after, in 1984, she married her soulmate and best friend, Jon Fronden. Soon she became a gentle,...

Frank  Robert Franta

Frank Robert Franta

Jan 18, 2019

Frank "Jimmy" Robert Franta, 80, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019, at Franciscan Health Center on Park Point. Frank was born to Herbert Sr. "Chief" and Katherine (Koenker) Franta on Dec. 26, 1938 in New Ulm, MN. He attended Holy Trinity/Cathedral High School and graduated in 1957. He went on to attend Mankato State University until he...

Wade  Alan Lunde

Wade Alan Lunde

Jan 11, 2019

Wade Alan Lunde, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 11, 2019 in South Carolina. He was born to Robert & Phyllis Lunde on April 7, 1960, in Duluth, MN. He lived a large and adventurous life and will be missed by many. Wade was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lunde; uncles, Dale, Gary, and Gilean Lunde, Bill...

Jeffrey  Ross Ramaley

Jeffrey Ross Ramaley

Dec 30, 2018

Jeffrey Ross Ramaley, 59, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Viewcrest Health Center. Jeffrey was born to Harry and Donna (Lilledahl) Ramaley on December 6th, 1959 in Duluth, MN. He graduated from Duluth East High school in 1978, then attended Lake Superior College for Diesel Truck Driving and Welding. Jeff resided in Las Vegas, NV...

Ronald "Ron" Keith Suomela

Ronald "Ron" Keith Suomela

Dec 30, 2018

Ronald "Ron" Keith Suomela, 81, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018, in his home with his love by his side. Ron was born to Aatos and Jean (Stevens) Suomela in Superior, WI, on May 2, 1937. He grew up in Hermantown and graduated from Hermantown High School in 1955. He joined the National Guard after high...

Betty  Mae Johnson

Betty Mae Johnson

Dec 27, 2018

Betty Mae Johnson, 87, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Edgewood Vista. Betty was born to Marion and Bertha (Eggert) Dezell on March 23, 1931 in Staples, MN. She graduated from Staples High School in 1949. After graduating she moved to Duluth with her mother and sisters. She worked as a bookkeeper for many businesses, including...

Joan  Mable Jorgenson

Joan Mable Jorgenson

Dec 23, 2018

Joan M. Jorgenson, 88, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 at Chris Jensen. Joan was born to Ivan and Annie (O'Shane) Harrington on July 27, 1930 in Effie, MN. She served in the United States Navy and then worked as a Saint Louis County Public Health Nurse for over 40 years. She loved music, played a wicked...

Marilyn  June Lindeen

Marilyn June Lindeen

Dec 19, 2018

Marilyn June (Hicks) Lindeen, 82, of Duluth, left us on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 to be with the Lord. Marilyn was born June 20, 1936 in Duluth, MN, to Bruce and Dorothy (McNaught) Hicks. She attended Denfeld High School and grew up in West Duluth. She raised her family in Hermantown while working for many years at St. Mary's Hospital....

Katherine  Ann Juntunen

Katherine Ann Juntunen

Dec 18, 2018

Katherine Ann 'Kathy' Barthol Juntunen, age 82, died from pneumonia that turned to sepsis on December 18, 2018 in Arizona. She was born December 2, 1936 in Duluth to Clarence and Esther (Gustafson) Barthol. She lived in the Pike Lake area and graduated from Hermantown High School. Katherine attended the University of Minnesota Duluth and Carey Gaspard Business School. She...

Violet  May Michog

Violet May Michog

Dec 15, 2018

Violet May Michog, 88, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Violet was born in Superior, WI, on Nov. 17, 1930 to Arthur and Edna Solberg. She worked on the SS South American Great Lakes Cruise Ships, had a degree and worked as a Practical Nurse, and was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Violet...

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