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...
Axton "Dylan" Whitfield
May 29, 2017
Axton "Dylan" Whitfield, 19, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. He was born November 23, 1997, and raised in Duluth, Mn. He was currently living in Proctor. Dylan attended Duluth schools and was currently attending school at A.L.C with dreams of being a video game designer. Dylan was extremely smart and a gifted athlete excelling in basketball. He was...
John "Jiggs" Pierson Moran
May 28, 2017
"Watch the walls, I worked hard on those." - John He worked hard on his life and house. John "Jiggs" Pierson Moran, 72, of Duluth, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospice following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 6, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio. John retired December, 30, 2012, as a Director of...
Doris Rae Linnell
May 26, 2017
Doris Rae Linnell, 81, of Duluth, passed in her sleep in her home on Friday, May 26, 2017. Doris was born in Duluth on June 10, 1935, to Chester Linnell and Viola (Jarvinen) Linnell. Doris attended UDAC for years, where she had many friends, and "retired" from in 2014. Our sweet Doris lived a long, contented life and taught us...
Janet Kay (Reamer) Medalen
May 24, 2017
Janet went home to her loving Savior after a 7 month struggle with ALS on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She graduated from Central High School in 1954. She graduated from secretarial school and worked as a secretary for a short time before marrying Lawrence Medalen on Sept. 8, 1956. She raised two daughters. She served the Lord teaching Sunday School,...
David William Weber
May 23, 2017
David William Weber, 49, of Superior, WI. ran into the arms of his loving and forgiving Savior on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017.  David was born to George Clement Weber and Mary Louise (DeNoyer) Weber in Woodruff, Wisconsin on July 10, 1967.  David spent nearly 8 years in the Marine Corps. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and...
William Richard Robarge
May 21, 2017
William R. Robarge, 85, of Cloquet, died Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Edgewood Vista. William is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marlene; children, Duane (Nan), Dorleen, Debbie (Ray) Daigle and Gayle (Oryln) Hink; grandson, Ricky Halvorson, and Clinton; and sister, Loretta (Ed) Jenzen. Family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Edgewood Vista Memory...
Carol Ann (Slosson) Walsburg
May 20, 2017
Carol Ann (Slosson) Walsburg, 61, of Duluth, lost her battle with cancer after a strong 7 year fight on Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born on December 20, 1955, to Donald and Audrey Slosson in Duluth, MN. Carol was a woman of many talents including catering, gardening, baking, cooking, sewing, quilting, fishing and camping. Every fall she would make...
Marylou (Mccuskey) Macdougall
May 17, 2017
MaryLou (McCuskey) MacDougall, 79, of Hermantown, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in St Luke's ICU surrounded by family, following a brief illness. She was born on September 9, 1937, to Frank and Violet (Wicklund) McCuskey in Carlton, MN. She married John MacDougall on October 17th 1964. She worked most of her career and retired from JCPenney, with so many...
Margaret (Mckenzie) Ahlberg
May 14, 2017
Margaret Ahlberg, 86, of Hermantown, passed away on May 12, 2017, surrounded by her entire family. She was born on January 2, 1931, to Frazer McKenzie and Signe Wold-McKenzie in Duluth Minnesota. Margaret was a musician and a teacher throughout her life, directing choirs at French River Lutheran in Duluth, Grace Lutheran and Peace in Christ Lutheran both in Hermantown....
Theodore "Ted" Victor Stenzinger
May 14, 2017
Theodore V. Stenzinger II, 72, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly in his home at 11:05 pm, on Sunday, May 14th, 2017. He leaves his wife of almost 47 years, Sandy; children, Danielle (Brent), Theodore the III, and Robert (Kate); grandchildren, Morgan, Westley, Noah, Kaia and River; sister, Bobbie Gulley; sister and brother in laws along with family; and his two...
Bette Jean (Anderson) Beatty
May 11, 2017
Bette Jean Beatty (Anderson), 82, of Casa Grande, Arizona passed away May 11, 2017. She was born on April 16, 1935, in Duluth, MN to Ruth and Tony Anderson. Bette is preceded in death by her daughters, Debra Lynn and Susan Kay. Bette is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Owen; her 3 children, Sandy (Dan), Linda (Richard)...
Betty Jane (Olson) Johnson
May 10, 2017
Betty was a kind hearted, sweet spoken woman who selflessly gave to others. She made sure you knew you were loved, and was a beautiful blessing to all who knew her. Betty, age 77, was called home on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, surrounded by her family. Betty enjoyed designing puzzles for her friends and family, trivia, game shows, and was...
Jean Marilyn (Olsen) Johnson
May 9, 2017
Jean was a loving person who would sacrifice all for the ones she loved. On Monday, May 9, 2017, God came for Steve's Cactus Flower. Although it cannot be said she didn't suffer, she inspired those around her with her bravery and strength. She passed away in hospice care, but refused all comforting medications. Jean is survived by her lifelong...
Marjorie August (Jacobson) Fish
Apr 30, 2017
Marjorie August Fish, 85, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017, with Wendy, Jodi, and Josh by her side. She was born on August 24, 1931, in Park Rapids to August & Bonnie Jacobson. One of her greatest pleasures was spending time at "the cabin" with family and friends. Marjorie was a devoted foster mother to 69...
