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Gladys  Irene Myrdahl

Gladys Irene Myrdahl

Jan 26, 2018

Gladys Irene Myrdahl, 102, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018, at North Shore Estates. Private family services will be held.

Russell  Christian Holm

Russell Christian Holm

Jan 25, 2018

Russell Christian Holm, of Duluth, Minnesota went to be with his Lord and Savior January 25, 2018 from St. Luke's Hospital. Russell was 97 years old. Russell was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Christian and Lydia Maki on October 22, 1920. Russell went to Central High School. He sailed the great lakes. He worked as a serviceman for Duluth Steam...

Kathleen "Kathy" Alice Degeberg

Kathleen "Kathy" Alice Degeberg

Jan 21, 2018

Kathleen Alice Hoffman Degeberg, 68, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by family after a 9 month courageous fight with cancer. Kathy was born in Duluth to Frank and Margaret Hoffman where she lived all of her life raising her family. She attended Central High School and spent the majority of her...

James  William Salisbury

James William Salisbury

Jan 21, 2018

James William Salisbury, age 76, passed away on Sunday January 21, 2018 in St. Luke's Hospice. He was born on September 21, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN to Howard and Esther (Rodine) Salisbury. On April 14, 1957 he was confirmed at Calvary Methodist Church. In 1960, he graduated from North High School in Minneapolis. He worked in McLeod, California for River...

John "Bubba" Charles Schumann

John "Bubba" Charles Schumann

Jan 20, 2018

John "Bubba" Charles Schumann, 68, of Duluth, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 20, 2018, passing away peacefully while surrounded by his beloved family at Chris Jensen. John was born in Duluth, Minn. on December 23, 1949. He graduated from Duluth Central High School and married his sweetheart, Donna Schumann, on May 7, 1977....

Terrence "Terry" John Mcdonnell

Terrence "Terry" John Mcdonnell

Jan 18, 2018

Terry was a very caring, kind and loving person, was witty and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed by many, especially his mom, sister, and niece. Terrence John "Terry" McDonnell Jr., 58, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on January 18, 2018. Terry was born on April 14, 1959, in Duluth, Minnesota to Terrence John McDonnell Sr....

Dorothy  Eileen Swanson

Dorothy Eileen Swanson

Jan 17, 2018

Dorothy Eileen Swanson, 89, of Proctor, passed away Wednesday January 17, 2018 at Franciscan Health Center. Dorothy was born February 23, 1928 to Frank and Clara Julin (Fletten) in Shevlin, Minnesota. Survivors include grandson Josh Swanson, dear friend Linda Anderson and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband Vernie, daughter Sheryl, sister Mabel and brothers Leonard...

David  Andrew Johnson

David Andrew Johnson

Jan 12, 2018

David Andrew Johnson, 78, of Duluth, MN, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. David was born in Duluth, MN to Harry and Joyce Johnson on September 24, 1939. He went to high school at Denfeld High School and graduated in 1957. He worked as a Building Superintendent for St. Louis County for 31 years. He enjoyed R/C airplanes, collector...

Eugene Albert St. Marie

Eugene Albert St. Marie

Jan 11, 2018

Eugene "Gene" Albert St. Marie, 93, of Rice Lake, MN passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Chris Jensen in Duluth. Gene was born September 2, 1924, in Duluth, to Albert and Theresa St. Marie. He graduated in 1942 from Duluth Central. He worked as a machine operator and carpenter at Diamond Tool and retired from there in 1986. He...

Micaila  Annalese Hey

Micaila Annalese Hey

Jan 6, 2018

Micaila AnnaLese Hey, 21, of Duluth, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, at home. Micaila was born in Duluth on February 17, 1996, to Patrick Hey and Rachel Colombe. Micaila was a vivacious, intelligent, warm, strong willed, and loving person who was happiest when she was helping people. She enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with others, especially...

Stanley  Richard Koski

Stanley Richard Koski

Jan 4, 2018

Stanley "Stan" Richard Koski, 85, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 4, 2018. Stan attended school in Duluth Central Highschool. He finished his Master's Degree at the University of Minnesota. He worked as a social worker for the school board for many years. He served in the Air Force and was stationed in France part...

Lillian  Irene Chesley

Lillian Irene Chesley

Dec 30, 2017

Lillian Irene Chesley, 81, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Heritage Haven. Lillian was born in North Dakota to Leonard & Barbara VanReese on March 10, 1936. She married Robert Chesley in 1952, and they raised a family in Duluth. She worked as an office manager for Chesley & Sons. She liked to knit and croquet...

Brad  Rodney Christofferson

Brad Rodney Christofferson

Dec 29, 2017

Brad Rodney Christofferson, 28, of Duluth, MN, passed away at his home on Friday, December 29, 2017. Brad was born in Duluth, MN to Lee Christofferson and Lynn Hall on January 30, 1989. He went to high school at Middlebury Union High School in Middlebury, VT and graduated in 2007. Brad enjoyed being with his family, being an uncle to...

Gust  Adolph Hendrickson

Gust Adolph Hendrickson

Dec 29, 2017

Gust A. Hendrickson, Jr., 75, of Barnum, MN passed away peacefully, December 29, 2017, with his family by his side in St Mary's hospital. Gus was born September 1, 1942, in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in Esko, graduating from Esko High School in 1960. He followed the "Eskimos" sporting events his entire life. Gus worked for Conwed/USG for more...

Lewis  Erwin Williams

Lewis Erwin Williams

Dec 20, 2017

Lewis Erwin Williams Jr, 56, of Duluth passed away on his birthday December 20th, 2017. Lewis was born in Duluth to Lewis Williams and Annabelle Misquadace Williams. Lewis worked in the family business since he was 14 years old. Lewis was a skilled journeyman painter and drywall finisher who made the craft look easy and artful. Throughout his life, he...

Betty  Lou Burke

Betty Lou Burke

Dec 18, 2017

Betty Lou Burke, 91 of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on December 18th at Diamond Willow Assisted Living. Betty was born in Duluth to Laurence and Anna Champion on September 28, 1926. She attended Duluth Central High School. After high school she earned a license as a Beautician and ran a business with her first husband James Russell Atol. She then...

Ronald  Dean Perkins

Ronald Dean Perkins

Dec 16, 2017

ALS took his life, but he lived to the end with the good humor you remember. Ronald Dean Perkins, 58, of Saginaw, MN, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Essentia Health St. Mary's. Ron was born in Duluth to George & Violet Perkins on January 27, 1959. He grew up in Hermantown and loved playing hockey for the...

Richard  Allen Walsh

Richard Allen Walsh

Dec 14, 2017

Richard Allen Walsh, 72, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born in Duluth on November 6, 1945, to Gerald & Elizabeth Walsh. Richard worked as a machinist at Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy Co., American Hoist and Derrick, and Clyde Iron Works. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a sports fan...

Chester  "Chet" Hanson

Chester "Chet" Hanson

Dec 11, 2017

Chester (Chet) Hanson, 83, of Saginaw, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital. Chet was born in Duluth, MN, on March 20, 1934, to Elmer and Kate Hanson. He married Gloria Kohs on Oct. 5, 1956 in Duluth. Chet served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He was self-employed as a mink...

Elsie  A. Eells

Elsie A. Eells

Dec 9, 2017

Elsie A. Eells passed away on December 9, 2017 at the age of 87. She was born on November 2, 1930 in Duluth, Minnesota where she resided until moving to St. Cloud, Minnesota in 1974 and retired to Port Charlotte, Florida with her husband in 1982. Friends and family knew her to have a great sense of humor. She loved...

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