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Alfred "Al" F. Taylor

Alfred "Al" F. Taylor

Aug 1, 2018

Alfred F. Taylor Alfred "Al" F. Taylor, 76, of Las Vegas, formerly of Duluth, Minnesota died peacefully at home on August 1st, 2018 after a short bout with cancer. Al was in the Air Force and later retired from the Air National Guard where he worked as a fireman. He also worked as a tour bus driver for many years....

Delois Easterlin

Delois Easterlin

Jul 31, 2018

Delois Easterlin, 74, of Inver Grove Heights, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. She was born on May 3, 1944 in Gadsden, AL. Delois is survived by her children, Lora Easterlin-Stone, Charles Easterlin, and Xavier Easterlin; grandchildren, Shante Stone-Hill, Brittany Campbell, Erica Easterlin, Torie Stone, Xavier Easterlin JR., and Maddox Easterlin; great-grandchildren, Amaria Hill and Anika Campbell; and brother,...

George  Dale Foote

George Dale Foote

Jul 27, 2018

George Dale Foote, Sr., age 64, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on July, 27, 2018, at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, Florida. George was born in Duluth, MN to Elsie Foote and Paul Givens on January 1, 1954. George graduated from Duluth Central High School and he went on to attend UWS where he earned his BA degree in...

Bernadine "Bunnie" Ann Patterson

Bernadine "Bunnie" Ann Patterson

Jul 26, 2018

On Thursday, July 26, 2018, Bernadine Ann (McDonald, Witte) Patterson, known to family and friends as Bunnie, was called to Heaven after a brief illness at the age of 81. A native of Duluth, Bunnie graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School and worked several occupations throughout her life. Her most personally rewarding was as a day care provider for 22...

Ethel  K. Witte

Ethel K. Witte

Jul 21, 2018

Ethel K. Witte, 99, of Cloquet, passed away July 21, 2018 in Woodbury, MN. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and son, Gene Witte. Ethel is survived by 6 children; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Service at 11:00am on Wednesday, August 8th at Peace United Church of Christ, 1111 N 11th Ave E, Duluth, MN. Interment at...

Patrick "Pat" John Catanzarite

Patrick "Pat" John Catanzarite

Jul 20, 2018

Patrick "Pat" J. Catanzarite, 98, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at Solvay Hospice House after a long, full life. Pat was born on December 19, 1919, to Dominic and Anna Catanzarite in Duluth. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1937. He grew up in Indiana and joined the Army in 1939, and served until 1945....

Joan  Elizabeth Asperheim

Joan Elizabeth Asperheim

Jul 16, 2018

Joan Elizabeth Asperheim, 82, of Shawnee, Kansas and beloved wife of Dale R. Asperheim, passed away on Monday July 16th, 2018. Joan was born in Duluth, Minnesota on November 5, 1935 to James (Gordy) and Clara Mitchell. She was a graduate of Denfeld High School and attended Duluth Business School. She was a member of Graceway church in Raytown, MO....

Dan  James Helm

Dan James Helm

Jul 14, 2018

Dan James "Boom" Helm, age 68, of Eden Prairie, MN, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on July 14, 2018, at his apartment. Dan was born in Duluth, MN to Herbert George Jensen and Barbara Elaine Jensen née Ringsred on June 16, 1950. Dan was adopted, raised, and deeply loved by his father Dr. Wayne Gene Helm. Dan graduated from...

James "Jim" Harvey Gumtow

James "Jim" Harvey Gumtow

Jul 14, 2018

James "Jim" Harvey Gumtow, 67, of Silver Bay, MN passed away on July 14, 2018, at St Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. Jim was born in Wadena, MN to Kenneth and Lucille Gumtow on September 21, 1950. He went to school at William Kelley High School and graduated in 1968. Jim spent most of his life on the North Shore....

Rhonda  Anne Kirchmeier

Rhonda Anne Kirchmeier

Jul 7, 2018

Rhonda Anne (Von Rueden) Kirchmeier, of Hinckley, said her final "love, love" on July 7, 2018, at the youthful age of 58. Her courageous battle with cancer was fought with the same grace and strength that she lived her life. Rhonda was born April 10, 1960, in Sandstone, MN, to Charles and Alice (Linehan) Von Rueden. She graduated from Hinckley...

Verna  L. Louze

Verna L. Louze

Jul 7, 2018

Verna L. Louze, 87, of Weslaco, TX, formerly of Duluth, MN, died unexpectedly on July 7, 2018. She was born November 1, 1930, in Barnes County, ND, to John and Elizabeth Christ. Verna was employed by Northern Business Products for 30 years while living in Duluth. She enjoyed watching sports on tv, cheering on her Minnesota Twins. She was a...

Wilbur  Charles Barber

Wilbur Charles Barber

Jul 5, 2018

Wilbur Charles Barber, 99, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital. Wilbur was born to Myrtle and John Barber on April 28, 1919. He worked many years as a salesman for various companies. Wilbur was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bertha Barber; son, Gerald Barber; parents; brothers, John, Robert, Leonard,...

Shelly  Kay Louks

Shelly Kay Louks

Jul 5, 2018

Shelly Louks, 62, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, in Solvay Hospice House. Family gathered graveside on Wednesday, July 11th to witness her burial at Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery. No services to be held.

Gordon "Gordy" Paul Ernst

Gordon "Gordy" Paul Ernst

Jun 30, 2018

Gordon "Gordy" Paul Ernst, 84, of Hermantown, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family in the early morning hours of June 30, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital. Gordy was born on April 16, 1934 in Duluth, MN to Leonard and Martha Ernst. Gordy attended Hermantown High School. He married the love of his life, Lois, on August 27,...

George  A. Overfors

George A. Overfors

Jun 30, 2018

George A. Overfors, 82, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018. George was born in Melrude, MN, to George and Jane (Peterson) Overfors on March 14, 1936. He worked for Superwood/Georgia Pacific for 39 years, as a grinder deck operator, an electrician, and mill foreman. George was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and spending time...

Donna  Elizabeth Morrison

Donna Elizabeth Morrison

Jun 27, 2018

Donna Elizabeth (Billings) Morrison, 76, of Hermantown, Minnesota went home to be with her Savior on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 surrounded by her loving family in her home. Donna was born in Toronto, Ontario to the late Donald and Yvonne (Defriez) Billings on May 20, 1942. Donna graduated from University of Toronto in 1966 with a Master of Science in...

Sally  Anne Vanreese

Sally Anne Vanreese

Jun 17, 2018

Sally Anne VanReese, 72, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Viewcrest Health Center from Calciphylaxis. She was born in Cresson, PA on February 3, 1946 to Russell and Anne Baird. She graduated from White Pine High School in White Pine, MI, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI. She...

Douglas  Norman High

Douglas Norman High

Jun 17, 2018

Douglas N. High, 71, of Duluth, died on Sunday, June 17, 2018, surrounded by his family. Doug was born June 29, 1946, in Duluth to Eric E. and Gladys (Nordstrom) High. He was a 1964 graduate of Duluth Central High School. After briefly attending the University of Minnesota Duluth, he enlisted in the United States Army. He spent his military...

Joann  Karen Wargin

Joann Karen Wargin

Jun 17, 2018

JoAnn Karen Wargin, 52, of Hermantown, passed away at home with her family by her side on Sunday, June 17, 2018. JoAnn was born in Cloquet, MN to Oris and Adeline Hanson. She graduated from Carlton High School in 1984. She worked as a waitress at Junction Oasis, Gallagher's, and Olive Garden over the course of 30 years. For the...

Bobbie  Jo Majchrzak

Bobbie Jo Majchrzak

Jun 16, 2018

Bobbie Jo Majchrzak (Lambert), 47, of Duluth, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, June 16, 2018. She was surrounded by her family and friends and did not suffer. Bobbie was at peace knowing it was her time. Bobbie Jo worked in the health care business until she and Tim opened their home to Adult...

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