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...
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,...
