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...
Sharon Renee (Doble) Dillon
Feb 4, 2017
Sharon Dillon, 69, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at Solvay Hospice House on Saturday, Feb. 4th, 2017. Sharon was born September 4th, 1947, to Wes and Renee Doble. She graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1965. Sharon married Herb Dillon in 1969, and together raised two children. Mostly by Sharon as Herb was always working. She worked at St....
Richard Lloyd Gradine
Jan 30, 2017
Richard Lloyd Gradine, 73, of Silver Bay, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 with his wife, Karen, by his side. Richard was born and raised in Duluth, graduating from Denfeld High School in 1962. There he studied and trained with the U.S. Air Force ROTC later serving our country in the U.S. Air Force. As a young...
Rolland Dwayne Freeman
Jan 29, 2017
Rolland Dwayne Freeman, 89, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Rolland had a passion for the outdoors, which consisted of hunting and fishing, spending time at his cabin on Long Lake with family and friends, and travelling with his wife. He also loved coaching little and senior league baseball for Lake Park....
Charlotte Mathilda (Zebott) Bodell
Jan 28, 2017
Charlotte Mathilda Bodell, 84, of Hermantown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at her home. Charlotte loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening and reading, and she had a zest for life. Prior to retirement, Charlotte worked for 31 years at the Driver's License Bureau as a clerk. Charlotte is preceded in death by...
Gregory Albert Drouillard
Jan 26, 2017
Gregory Albert Drouillard, 59, of Duluth, MN, passed away on January 26, 2017, at his home. Gregory was born in Duluth to Raymond & Marian Drouillard on July 25, 1957. Gregory was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Raymond. Gregory is survived by his son, Shay Legutko; sisters, Joan (Larry) Reese, Janet (Tom) Emberg, Amy Olson, and...
Wayne "Bud" Robert Hasforth
Jan 24, 2017
Wayne "Bud" Robert Hasforth, 92, of Hermantown/Duluth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Viewcrest Nursing Home. Wayne was born on July 3, 1924, to Emil and Esther (Johnson) Hasforth in Duluth, MN. Wayne served in WWII from 1943-1946, serving in the 228th Field Artillery Observation Battalion. Wayne returned from the war and met and married Avis Leola...
Robert "Bob" Carl Anderson
Jan 24, 2017
Robert "Bob" Carl Anderson, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Chris Jensen. Robert was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the Army. He was employed at Lockheed as an electrician. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dr. Claudia Johnson; and father-in-law, Donald Bong. Robert is survived by his wife, Dawn; sons, Michael and Scott...
Donald Eugene Thoreson
Jan 23, 2017
Donald Eugene Thoreson (WAØDCH), 85, of Hermantown, MN, passed away on January 23, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital. Don was born on April 8, 1931, to Albert & Alma Thoreson in Duluth, MN. He graduated from Central High School in 1949, and married Arlene Alcumbrack on May 22, 1954, at St. Jean's Catholic Church. Don was drafted into the United...
Raymond Mitchell
Jan 15, 2017
Raymond Mitchell, 85, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15th, 2017. He was born in Newberry, SC to Witherow "Worth" & Brunell Mitchell. Raymond retired in 1972 as a Staff Sgt from the Air Force where he was a Food Service Supervisor. He served overseas during the Korean and Vietnam wars and served stateside in Duluth until his retirement....
Oscar Rueben Johnson
Jan 14, 2017
Oscar R. Johnson, 88, of Duluth, passed away on January 14, 2017. He was born on January 29, 1928, to Victor & Edith Johnson. Oscar retired from Century Motor Freight in 1990, after 32 years. For 16 years after retiring, he volunteered with St. Louis County, AEOE, and Lutheran Social Service as a driver. Oscar loved listening to polka music,...
James "Jim" William Langlee
Jan 14, 2017
James W. Langlee, 89, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 2017. Jim was born in Detroit, but soon moved with his family to Duluth, which he always considered home. Jim was the "Old Spice guy" for many years, and after retirement, moved with Margaret to Phoenix and drove a school bus. While living in Phoenix, Jim and Margaret made the trek...
Evelyn Alice (Grote) Jackson
Jan 9, 2017
Evelyn Alice Jackson, 87, of Hermantown, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN. She was born February 11, 1929, to Edward & Alice Grote. Evelyn married Carl Jackson on July 16, 1949. Together, they raised four daughters and one grandson. Evelyn was an excellent baker, especially known to many for her cinnamon...
