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Axton  "Dylan" Whitfield

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lorraine  Marie (Mcdonald)  Dewey

Lorraine Marie (Mcdonald) Dewey

Apr 10, 2017

Lorraine Marie McDonald was born on September 26, 1924, in West Duluth, the second of five children born to George Richard and Signe Alice McDonald. Her aunt, Julia McDonald, came to their home to assist with the birth. Lorraine was named for the Alsace-Lorraine area of France where her father had been while serving in the Army. Lorraine and her...

Opal  Mae (Watson)  Beck

Opal Mae (Watson) Beck

Apr 9, 2017

Opal Mae Beck, 86, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017, surrounded by family at the Benedictine Living Community in Duluth. Opal was born March 17, 1931, to Erma and Floyd Watson in Palisade, MN. Opal enjoyed baking, gardening, sewing, knitting and crocheting. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a special place in her heart; she spent time with...

Daisy  Mae (Sanders)  Saunders

Daisy Mae (Sanders) Saunders

Apr 5, 2017

Daisy M. Saunders, formerly of Duluth, MN passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at the age of 103. Daisy was the second of four children born to William & Phennie Sanders of Savannah, Georgia. She moved to Duluth, MN in 1989, from New Kensington, PA to be closer to family after the passing of her husband. Daisy was a devout...

Michael  Edward Schmid

Michael Edward Schmid

Apr 5, 2017

Michael Schmid, 69, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Mike was born on July 7, 1947, in Middletown, Ohio, to Edward & Joy Schmid. Mike graduated from William Kelly High School in Silver Bay.  After high school Mike moved to Duluth.  Mike was the first graduate of the MN Apprentice & Training Program for Photography.   Mike was...

Mary  Katherine (Mccauley)  Franklin

Mary Katherine (Mccauley) Franklin

Mar 30, 2017

Mary K. Franklin was born October 2, 1942, in Superior, WI to Willard & Hariett (Geddert) McCauley. She passed away on March 30, 2017, at Richmond Healthcare in Kansas. Mary was a wonderful mother, grandmother, caregiver, teacher, and friend. She graduated from Central High in June 1960, and married George Franklin later that month. Mary accepted the LORD as her...

Lorraine  Lillian (Stoddard)  Miller

Lorraine Lillian (Stoddard) Miller

Mar 28, 2017

Lorraine L. (Stoddard) Miller, 88, of Alborn, MN, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2017. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Miller; sons, Jack Jr. and Robert; 7 brothers; and 6 sisters. Lorraine is survived by her children, Barbara (Rick) Aunet of Superior, WI, and Terry Miller of Alborn, MN; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many family...

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