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James  Carmi Farr

James Carmi Farr

Apr 22, 2019

James C. Farr (Doc), 100 of Duluth passed away peacefully April 21, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family's love. Doc was a devoted husband, father of four, grandfather of six and great grandfather of four. His positive attitude and loving spirit endeared him to family and friends. He was a gentleman and a gentle man. He was born...

Donna  Lee Olson

Donna Lee Olson

Apr 21, 2019

Donna Lee Olson, 92, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Viewcrest Health Center with her family at her side. Donna was born in Duluth on June 29, 1926 to Steve and Mary Mirkovich. Donna was raised in Duluth and married the love of her life, Robert Olson. Together they raised their family and spent many summers...

Edna  Elsie Hanke

Edna Elsie Hanke

Apr 20, 2019

Edna Hanke age 98, of Duluth passed away Saturday April, 20 2019 at Heritage Haven. She was born on August 21, 1920 to Theodore and Anna Schultz in Duluth, MN. Edna graduated from Central High School in 1938. She married the love of her life Willard Hanke on September 7, 1946. Edna worked as a banking officer at Duluth National...

Steven  Paul Lindeen

Steven Paul Lindeen

Apr 17, 2019

Steven Paul Lindeen (49) of Duluth, passed away to be with the Lord on April 17th 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital. Steve was born on September 25, 1969 to Marilyn and Don Lindeen in Duluth, MN. He attended high school at Nevada Union in Grass Valley, CA after spending his childhood in Minnesota and Ohio. He eventually made his way...

David  Joseph Chiarello

David Joseph Chiarello

Apr 17, 2019

David Joseph Chiarello Jr., age 71 of Hermantown MN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 17th, 2019. He was born on October 7th, 1947 to David Sr. and Sophie Chiarello in Virginia MN. David grew up in Virginia MN and was an outstanding athlete and leader in Track, Basketball and Football. After attending Roosevelt high school, he graduated from University...

Anna  Marie Erickson

Anna Marie Erickson

Apr 5, 2019

Anna Marie (Burleigh) Fish Erickson, 77, of Baxter, formerly of Duluth, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019. She was born in Duluth on August 21, 1941 to Alvin and Theresa (Campetti) Burleigh. Anna Marie worked for Cloquet School Special Education department and for Family Support. She was an advocate for the PAVSA program, a member of the Italian/American Auxiliary,...

David  Russell Jacobson

David Russell Jacobson

Apr 5, 2019

David Russell "Jake" Jacobson, 76 of Saginaw, passed away in Duluth on Friday, April 5, 2019. He was born in Duluth, MN on March 14, 1943 to Alice and Russell Jacobson. David graduated from Denfeld High School in 1961 where he competed on the swim team. He then joined the U.S. Air Force for 4 years where he was stationed...

Robert "Bob" George Watts

Robert "Bob" George Watts

Mar 28, 2019

Robert G. "Bob" Watts age 96, E Rose Lake Dr, Canyon MN died peacefully March 28, 2019. Bob was born in Duluth, MN November 12th 1922, was a former Duluth News Tribune Carrier & graduated from Duluth Central High School Class of 1940. At age 14 he became interested in the MN National Guard & following the footsteps of his...

Daniel  John Valure

Daniel John Valure

Mar 28, 2019

Daniel John Valure, 26, of Hermantown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Dan was born to Darrel and Dawn Valure on December 4, 1992. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 2011. He worked as a carpenter. He loved spending time with his brother, Matthew, being a parent to his daughter, "Bug", and playing hockey. He enjoyed the...

Phyllis  Myra Grazier

Phyllis Myra Grazier

Mar 28, 2019

Phyllis Myra Grazier, 91, of Hermantown, died Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Solvay Hospice House. A special and very heartfelt thanks to all the excellent caregivers at SMMC ER, SMMC Hospital, Essentia Home Hospice, and the Solvay Hospice House. You are all angels. No services will be held.

Allen "Al" John Holte

Allen "Al" John Holte

Mar 27, 2019

Allen "Al" John Holte, 72, of Duluth, passed away at his home in Rice Lake Township on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Allen was born in Duluth, Minnesota as the youngest of six children to Melvin "Popeye" and Esther Holte on April 13, 1946. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1964 and graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth...

Willie  Frank Jerks

Willie Frank Jerks

Mar 25, 2019

Willie Frank Jerks, 72, passed away surrounded by family on March 25, 2019. Willie was born on June 25, 1946 to Milton and Luella Jerks in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Henry Ford High School. He attended Suomi College in Hancock, Michigan and Lakeland University in Canada, where he played basketball. He later joined the U.S. Army. Willie married Gail...

Douglas "Doug" Allen Babcock

Douglas "Doug" Allen Babcock

Mar 21, 2019

Doug started his life on earth on March 17, 1969 with his parents Jerry and Hazel Babcock in Sandstone, MN. Doug completed his journey at age 50 on March 21, 2019 at which time he passed away peacefully at his home in Duluth, MN from natural causes. Doug is now in a galaxy far, far away, boldly going where no...

Ardell  Irene Skur

Ardell Irene Skur

Mar 4, 2019

Ardell Irene Skur, 78, of Hermantown, was called home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2019. She joins her husband of 39 years, Allen Skur, who passed in 2002. Ardell was born in St. Cloud to Edward and Harriet (Alvord) Walsh on December 3, 1940, and graduated from St. Cloud Cathedral high school. She worked as a secretary...

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...

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