Sheryl Kaye Swanson
Oct 5, 2016
Sheryl Swanson, 52, of Duluth, ended her battle with cancer on Oct. 5, 2016. She worked as a daycare provider for many years. She is preceded in death by her father, Vernie Swanson; and grandparents, William & Clara Swanson, and Frank & Clara Julin. She is survived by her son, Josh Swanson; and her mother, Dorothy Swanson. Sheryl, we love...
Ethel Louise Ernst
Sep 27, 2016
Ethel (Ahlberg) Ernst, 86, of Hermantown, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on September 27, 2016 in Palliative Care at St. Mary's Hospital. Ethel was born on January 10, 1930, in Duluth, MN to Arthur and Jennie (Autio) Ahlberg. Ethel was a graduate of Central High School in 1948. She married the love of her life, Leonard...
Ronald David Carlson
Sep 26, 2016
Ronald David Carlson, 72, of Esko, MN, passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2016. He was born on April 26, 1944 in Duluth, MN. He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1963. He then joined the Army and served in Hanow, Germany from 1964 to 1967. Ron married his wife, Vickie, in 1985. Ron recently retired from school bus...
Peter L. Opack
Sep 25, 2016
Peter Opack, of Duluth, passed away Sept. 25, 2016 in his home. He was born July 1, 1938. Peter attended St. James Parochial School, and was a 1958 graduate of Denfeld High School. He also earned a Bachelor's degree (Sociology), and a Master's degree (Education) from the University of Wisconsin, Superior. He was a prolific writer; 3 of his books...
Virginia June Fyksen
Sep 23, 2016
Virginia (Peterson) Fyksen, age 95, of Duluth passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospice. She was born on November 4, 1920 to Carl and Ragna Peterson in Duluth, MN. Virginia graduated high school from Duluth Central and then went to work for Northwestern Bell telephone company and long time member of the telephone pioneers. She was united...
Lillian M. Peterson
Sep 21, 2016
Lillian May Peterson, age 96, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Viewcrest Nursing Care Center. She was born on November 11, 1919 to Carl and Ragna (Christiansen) Peterson. She graduated from West High School in 1937 and graduated from the Duluth State Teachers College in 1940. On August 31, 1940 she married Arnold Peterson in Cotton,...
Leroy R. Patnaude
Sep 19, 2016
Leroy R. Patnaude, 84, passed away September 19th, 2016 at Essentia Health while surrounded by his family. He was born in Barney, North Dakota on May 20th, 1932. Leroy served on the Proctor School Board. He retired from the Port Authority of Duluth after 25 years of service. He owned and operated Patnaude Trucking. He was a member of the...
Corrine M. (Pfeiffer) Cooper
Sep 16, 2016
Corrine was a dedicated, loving wife and mother. She gave up a budding career in nursing when her first child arrived to be stay-at-home mom. She stayed at home taking care of the kids until the youngest was about to enter junior high; at that time she went to work at Park Inn in the housekeeping department where she worked...
Patrick "Pat" Schoen
Sep 9, 2016
Patrick "Pat" Schoen, 85, of Duluth, passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center. Pat was born to Harold and Lois (Howey) Schoen in Superior on January 1, 1931 and was declared the official New Year's baby for both Duluth and Superior for that year. Â He was married to Arlyne (Koski) Schoen, and then to...
Rolene W. (Ehlenbach) Rogers
Sep 6, 2016
Rolene W. Rogers, 66, of Duluth, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 from an accident involving her loved scooter. She was born on Aug. 28, 1950 in Duluth, MN. Rolene worked a few different places in her life, the last being at Cell One. She married the love of her life, Kenny Rogers, on June 14, 2008. She loved her children...
Douglas John Livingston
Aug 26, 2016
Doug Livingston, 60, of Duluth, passed on Wed. Aug. 31 in his  home. Doug was born in Duluth March 27,1956 to Bob and Connie Livingston. Doug was a lifelong learner, graduating from Duluth East High School with honors, pursuing two undergraduate degrees at U of MN Duluth, gaining admittance to William Mitchell Law School which he chose to defer, pursuing...
Alice L. Hieb
Aug 19, 2016
Alice L. Hieb, age 85, of Duluth passed away peacefully on August 19, 2016. She was preceded in death by husband, Orvin M. Hieb in 2013; parents, Theodore and Lydia (Schnaidt) Aman; sisters, Lillian Launer and Doris Grant. Alice was born on September 8, 1930, in Roscoe, South Dakota. She graduated from Ipswich High School in 1948 and married Orvin...
Charles W. "Chuck" Williams
Aug 13, 2016
Charles W. "Chuck" Williams, 78, of Fredenberg Township died Saturday, August 13, in Duluth. He was a devoted, loving husband to Fran, a proud and caring father to Bret and Tony, father-in-law to Alison (Tony) and a steadfast friend to many. Â Chuck was an uncommon common man with a career that included meaningful successes in education, the private sector and...
Phyllis Joyce Verchota
Aug 13, 2016
Phyllis J. Verchota, 85, of Duluth passed away August 13, 2016. She was born December 5, 1930 in Fargo, ND to Paul A. Rasmussen and Pearl K. Rasmussen (Amundson). Phyllis graduated from St. Olaf College with majors in Biology and Physical Education. Â Phyllis went on to teach in several high schools after starting her career in Manley, Iowa where she...
Raymond H. Pearson
Aug 4, 2016
Raymond H. Pearson of Duluth, formerly of Hermantown, died at home at age 90 on August 4, 2016. He had served Hermantown at various times as superintendent of schools, newspaper publisher, and executive director of the Chamber of Commerce. Pearson was also the architect of the community's annual SummerFest celebration and creator of the Hermantown tagline "City of Quality Living."...
Edward Roy Howland
Jul 26, 2016
Edward Howland 97 of Duluth, MN left this earth to be with the Lord on July 26, 2016. He was born April 25, 1919 in Janesville, WI, and raised on a farm in Sumner WI, with his parents Roy and Eva (Drafahl) Howland. He recalled working on a farm was fun, as there was always something to do. After the...
Steven Donald Abrahamson
Jul 23, 2016
Steven "Abe" Abrahamson, age 58, of Duluth, passed away on July 23, 2016. He was born on March 31, 1958, to Donald and Theresa Abrahamson in Duluth. In 1976, he graduated from Denfeld High School. Abe enjoyed fishing and playing pool. Abe is preceded in death by his father, Donald Abrahamson; uncle, Doyle Cossin; and cousin, Ted Cossin. Abe is...
Dorothy Irene Jahr
Jul 17, 2016
Dorothy Jahr age 88, of Duluth passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday July, 17, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital.  She worked for 30 years as a nurse at St. Mary's Medical Center. Dorothy enjoyed square dancing and was very active at Salem Lutheran Church as President of ELCW. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Jerome Torgeson Springsteele
Jul 14, 2016
Jerome T. Springsteele, age 85 of Duluth, passed away on July 14, 2016, at Viewcrest Health Center on his 43rd wedding anniversary. He was born on January 24, 1931, to Harry and Clarice (Torgeson) Springsteele in Duluth. In 1949, he graduated from Duluth Central High School. Jerome worked for Benson Optical, Diamond Tool, and American Paints. In 1992, he retired...
Laura Rose Paavola
Jul 7, 2016
Laura R. Paavola, age 57 of Duluth, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 7, 2016, at Benedictine Health Care Center. She was born on August 7, 1958 in Massachusetts to Ted and Margaret Paul. After high school, she worked as a CAN for Golden Oaks Nursing Home and retired to be a stay at home mom. She enjoyed...
