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
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
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
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
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
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...
Paul Douglas Reese
Mar 28, 2017
Paul Douglas Reese, 76, of Big Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Paul married Loretta Cole in 1962, and they had three children: Wendy, Darcey, and Mark. Paul taught elementary school for 35 years, retiring in 1998. He taught in Prineville, Oregon for two years. Paul also drove a school bus and coached basketball. Paul enjoyed all the...
Julia Barbara (Mccarthy) Ojard
Mar 24, 2017
Julia Barbara Ojard, 78, of Hermantown, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. Julia was raised in Babbitt, MN, which was always dear to her heart. She graduated from Duluth East High School in 1955. She married Thomas Ojard on March 20, 1971. She worked at Pickwick Restaurant for many years, and continued in the food service industry until her...
John "Jack" Albert Anderson
Mar 15, 2017
John "Jack" Albert Anderson, 84, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was born on April 19, 1932, in Duluth to John and Pearl Anderson. Jack grew up in Hermantown, where he went to school and played football for Hermantown. He served 12 years in the Army National Guard. He married Janice Negaard in 1965. He worked...
Gary Lee Roman
Mar 8, 2017
Gary Roman, 49, of Two Harbors, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday March 8, 2017. He was born on February 16, 1968, to Dale and Carol (London) Roman in Duluth, MN. Gary worked in building maintenance for many years. He enjoyed his time on the lake, fishing, and watching the MN Vikings. Gary is preceded in death by...
Duane Richard Schroeder
Mar 5, 2017
Duane Richard Schroeder, 92, of Duluth, went to be with the love of his life on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Duane was born on June 18, 1924, in Wonewoc, WI, to Emma & Edwin F. $chroeder Sr. They moved from town to town until they settled in the Kenwood area of Duluth. Duane was a decorated WWII veteran, with 2...
Donald Lee Davis
Mar 1, 2017
Donald Lee Davis, 76, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital. Donald was a painter for Local 106, and was part owner of General Painting and Decorating. He loved spending time with family, and enjoyed fishing and visiting the cabin. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Beatrice; and brother, Herbert,...
John Folke Johnson
Feb 25, 2017
John Folke Johnson, age 96, passed away on Saturday, February 25th. John emigrated from Sweden as a young boy with his family and settled in Duluth. John was a graduate of Denfeld High School, Duluth Jr. College, Dunwoody Institute, and the University of Minnesota; and a Navy veteran of WWII. He spent his career working first for General Electric then...
Leroy Delano Matchett
Feb 22, 2017
Leroy Delano Matchett, 82, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center. Leroy took great pride in his work and was very involved in many organizations in his community. He worked at Northern City National Bank for 38 years until his retirement in 1996, at which point he became Vice President...
Timothy Herbert Jackson
Feb 21, 2017
Timothy "Tim" Herbert Jackson, 67, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, February 21st, 2017, in his home. He was born to Helmer & Justine Jackson in Duluth, MN. Tim attended Holy Rosary school and served in the US Army, stationed in Germany during Vietnam. Tim was a jack of all trades;Â he built three homes, and worked various jobs at...
Verona Arline (Towns) Myron
Feb 17, 2017
Verona Arline Myron, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, surrounded by family. Verona was born on Feb. 16, 1924 in the town of Riverton, MN, to Albert & Eunice (Sutherland) Towns. Her family moved to Sandstone, MN, where Verona graduated from Sandstone High School in 1942. She later became employed at U.S. Steel in Duluth, where...
Alice Lorraine (Kolquist) Engdahl
Feb 15, 2017
Alice Lorraine Engdahl (Kolquist), 89, former long-time resident of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Edward H. Engdahl. Alice is survived by her daughters, Terry (Lyle) Aske and Kristine (Scott) Deyo; grandchildren, Kjirsten (Andrew) Mooney, Kimberley (Dustin) Golz, Andrew (Amanda) Aske, Hannah Deyo, and Emma Deyo; 4 great-grandchildren, Eliise, Graham...
Ronald "Ronnie" Reino Perala
Feb 14, 2017
Ronald "Ronnie" Reino Perala, 69, of Brule, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Ronnie was a well-loved Science teacher at Proctor High School for many years, and he deeply cared for his students. He was also an avid outdoorsman. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents and brother. Ronald is survived by...
John Michael Holmes
Feb 13, 2017
John Michael Holmes, 73, of Duluth, died on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, while in assisted living care in Duluth. John passed peacefully following a lengthy and debilitating illness. John was born June 10, 1943, in Virginia, MN, to John W. and Elizabeth Holmes. While John's father served overseas John and Elizabeth lived in Virginia with Elizabeth's parents, Mr. and Mrs....
John Alan Buria
Feb 6, 2017
John Alan Buria, 65, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly in his home Monday, February 6, 2017. He was born June 4, 1951, to William "Bill" and Gertrude "Gertie" Buria of Mt. Iron, MN. He graduated from Mt. Iron in 1969 and married the love of his life, Alice (Webb), August 1970. Together they formed an inseparable bond and conquered many...
