Herman Carl Swanson
Sep 3, 2017
Herman Carl Swanson, 84, was called to heaven on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Herman served in the army during the Korean War. He worked for Arrowhead Concrete for 43 years and served as a volunteer for 21 years for the Canosia Fire Department. Herman was preceded in death by his parents, Everett & Irene; brother, Floid; nephews, Jimmy Poss and...
Connie Mcdonough
Aug 28, 2017
Connie McDonough, 64, passed away on August 28th surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Connie was born to Frank "Fritz" and Pearl Frazer on June 15, 1953. Connie graduated from Denfeld High School in 1971. She worked as a nurse in the Duluth area for many years. She lived in Duluth most of her...
Curtis "Curt" William
Aug 26, 2017
Curtis "Curt"Â William Aho, 67, of Virginia Beach, VA, ended his valiant eight-year battle with a rare cancer on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He pursued every treatment option of his incurable cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) until his last moments. A proud and devoted husband for 40 years, he will be greatly missed by the love...
Robert John Carson
Aug 25, 2017
Robert "Bob" John Carson, 68, of Duluth, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, August 25, 2017. He was born in Madison, WI, on December 8, 1948, to Robert O. & Doris (Gotchie) Carson. He graduated from East High School, then joined the US Air Force in 1967. He served for 21 years on Travis A.F.B., CA before...
Reynold Anthony Leiva
Aug 24, 2017
Reynold Anthony Leiva, 90, passed away August 24, 2017, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born November 5, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Notre Dame Academy, St. Thomas the Apostle, and Mt. Carmel High School. Reynold served his country honorably and proudly in the United States Marine Corps in WWII. He was an active member of...
Joyce Fae Baker
Aug 20, 2017
Joyce Fae Baker, 89, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017, with her two nephews Gerry and Greg Olson by her side. Joyce had been a resident of Keystone Bluffs. Joyce was born in Blackduck, MN to Cleon & Mary (Randolph) Baker on May 5, 1928. She attended Blackduck High School and moved to the Twin Ports during...
Doris "Dorie" Elaine (Strom) Weiler
Aug 18, 2017
Doris "Dorie" Elaine Strom Weiler, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, August 18th at Chris Jensen Nursing Home. Doris was born in Proctor, Minnesota to Carl and Hedvig (Fahrm) Strom on December 17, 1923. She went to high school at Proctor High School and graduated in 1941. Doris was baptized on March 9, 1924, and confirmed on June 19,...
Jane Elaine Anderson
Aug 15, 2017
Jane Elaine Anderson, 90, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on August 15, 2017, at Golden Oaks in Proctor. Jane was born in Duluth to Florence Belle Singer Cox and Francis Louis Cox on February 6, 1927. She worked at Diamond Tool in Duluth during her younger years and retired from the US Post Office. She loved animals, especially her Brittany...
Douglas R. Bystedt
Aug 3, 2017
Douglas R. Bystedt, 66, of Hermantown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at his home. He was born on July 10, 1951, in Duluth, MN to Ralph and Carol Bystedt. He was the oldest of two. Doug had a wonderful sense of humor and a very kind heart. He was always there to help anyone in need, pets...
Betty Ann (Rypkema) Bennewise
Jul 23, 2017
Betty Ann Bennewise, 88, of Duluth, embraced her Jesus she so faithfully followed and went to see her husband, Kenneth, again while surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Betty was born in Hinckley, MN to Hannes & Grace Rypkema. She worked as an LPN and later volunteered at Edison school as a foster grandparent. Betty was preceded...
Thomas Leo Strapple
Jul 22, 2017
Thomas Leo Strapple, 93, of Duluth, passed away on July 22, 2017, at Edgewood Vista. Tom was born in Nanty Glo, PA to William & Marie Straple on January 28, 1924. He went to high school at Nanty Glo High School and graduated in 1942. He served in the Army and tested bombs during WWII. He went on to earn...
Karen Faye (Christiansen) Storms
Jul 18, 2017
Karen Christiansen Storms, 81, of Duluth, passed away on July 18, 2017, of Duluth. She was born on October 17, 1935, the daughter of Aleck and Minnie Christiansen. She graduated from East High School in 1953, and attended the Gary Gaspard School of Business. She worked at the Plaza Walgreens store as a bookkeeper, and she ran the contract post...
John Mathew Opack
Jul 9, 2017
John Mathew Opack, 76, of Duluth, MN passed away on July 9, 2017, in his home. John was born and raised in West Duluth and was an active member of the community there throughout his life. He is survived by his daughter, Canzira; siblings, Katie, Annie, Mary, Lynn, Steve, Dolly, and Dorothy; and many nieces and nephews. VISITATION: 1pm on...
Robert Hazen Collison
Jul 3, 2017
Robert Hazen Collison Sr., 80, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Essentia Health Miller Dwan. Robert worked as a Radar Technician in the Air Force for 22 years, with the rank Master Sergeant, then worked at the FAA for 25 years. Robert is survived by his wife, Janice; children, Leigh Ann (John) Gomes, Robert Hazen Collison...
Frank Jean Mortensen
Jul 2, 2017
Frank J. Mortensen, 89, of Chester, Virginia, formerly of Duluth, passed away on Sunday July 2, 2017, in his home. Frank was born on April 4, 1928, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Earl and Agnes (Welch) Mortensen. He lived in Holland, Michigan until the age of 17 and graduated from Wauwatosa High School. Later he was drafted into the Korean...
Jerome "Jerry" Albert Havron
Jun 17, 2017
Jerry was passionate about mechanics and music. Jerome "Jerry" Albert Havron, 93, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Hermantown Valley Elder Care. Jerry was born on February 1, 1924, in Duluth. Jerry served in Merchant Marines, Army, and Navy. He enjoyed a musical life, playing guitar and base with many friends, relatives, children,...
Grace Marie (Hagberg) Baker
Jun 16, 2017
Grace Marie Baker, 91, passed into Jesus' arms peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 16, 2017, at her home in Cedar Park, TX. She was born on February 19, 1926, in Superior, WI, to Harry and Ester Hagberg. Grace received a teaching degree in St. Cloud, MN. She then taught 7th grade in public school, as well as...
Jennefer Gwendalyn
Jun 14, 2017
Jennefer Gwendalyn Dee, 51, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital. Jennefer was born in Duluth to Alice Dee on November, 20, 1965. She went to high school at Central. She worked as a CNA for Edgewood Vista. Jennefer was the recipient of the best mother award in Duluth 10 years ago, and was...
Laina Marie (Marttila) Dalbacka
Jun 13, 2017
Laina Marie Dalbacka, 85, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Viewcrest Health Center. Laina was born in Floodwood to Emil & Hilja Marttila on August 9, 1931. She graduated from Floodwood High School. She grew up in Floodwood, and she spent many years living in Cook, Silver Bay, and Hermantown with her late husband, Orvo. Together...
Dean William Rustad
Jun 1, 2017
Dean William Rustad, 51, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Dean went to grade school in Hawley, MN, and moved to Bismarck, ND, where he graduated from Century High. He graduated from Cheyenne Aerotech in Cheyenne, WY. He spent 2 years serving in the U.S. Army in Germany. He worked as an Aircraft Mechanic and Welder...
