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Leslie  H. Pritchett

Leslie H. Pritchett

May 19, 2016

Leslie H. Pritchett, age 84, of Saginaw, passed away on May 19, 2016 while surrounded by his loving family at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on September 4, 1931 to Eldon and Pearl Pritchett. In 1950, he graduated from Proctor High School. After graduation, he entered the United States Army where he served in the 82nd Airborne...

Juanita (Ege)  Kammerman

Juanita (Ege) Kammerman

May 13, 2016

Juanita "Bunny" (Ege) Olsen Kammerman, a gifted painter, professional secretary, and homemaker, has died at age 91, surrounded by loving family. Mrs. Kammerman spent most of her life in Duluth, living also in Fridley and Isle MN and later in Washington State. Born in 1925, Juanita graduated from Central HS in 1943. She married Duluthian Raymond Allen Olsen after his...

Joyce Ann Miller Schillinger

Joyce Ann Miller Schillinger

May 12, 2016

Joyce Ann Miller Schillinger 71 of Duluth Passed away 5-21-2016 Memorial service July 16th at 3:00 pm At Duluth 7th day Adventist church 3210 Decker Rd Duluth, MN Please share on-line condolences at ww.SunriseFuneralHomeandCemetery.com

Donna  Mae Reno

Donna Mae Reno

May 7, 2016

Donna Mae Reno age 73 passed away on May 7, 2016 at Dallman Foster Home in Brookston, MN.  Where she lived for 26 years. Donna was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Ethel and two brothers Raymond and Robert. She is survived by her twin sister Doris Anderson of Duluth, brother Dwaine (Marilyn) of Fort Smith Arkansas, and...

Frances  M. (Doolittle)  Gruba

Frances M. (Doolittle) Gruba

May 1, 2016

Frances M. Gruba, age 75, of Farmington, passed away peacefully at home with her husband and daughters by her side on May 1, 2016. Fran was born in Cloquet, MN on January 10, 1941. She is preceded in death by her parents, Theresa and Fred Doolittle; brother, Kenneth; and sister, Maxine. She is survived by her husband of 55 years,...

Sharron  Rae (Barry)  Carl

Sharron Rae (Barry) Carl

Apr 29, 2016

Sharron Rae Barry Carl, July 3, 1944 - April 29, 2016 of Duluth Minnesota passed away after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her family. Born in New Lisbon WI and growing up in Duluth Mn. Sharron was preceded in death by her beloved husband David Carl, parents James (Gordon) and Hazel Barry, brother Darrell Barry daughter Tina (Bodin)...

Hope  Ann Shaw

Hope Ann Shaw

Apr 15, 2016

Hope Ann Shaw "Toots"   Hope Ann Shaw 81 of Duluth passed away on April 15, 2016 after a brief illness at Essentia Health. Hope was born in Duluth on March 30, 1935 to Julius and Hope Johnson. She attended Denfeld High School. Hope met the love of her life, Duane Shaw and they were married in 1954. After 21 years,...

James  L. Nichols

James L. Nichols

Apr 9, 2016

James Nichols age 83, of Superior, WI passed away peacefully Saturday April 9, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital.   He was born on July 17, 1932 to Leslie and Minnie (Nelson) Nichols in Two Harbors, MN. James graduated from Proctor High School. James was in the logging and excavating business partnered with Fran White for several years. He worked for Ecklund...

Jean  Beverly Forrest

Jean Beverly Forrest

Apr 8, 2016

Jean Beverly Forrest, 87, passed away April 8, 2016 in St. Lukes Hospice. She was born in Duluth on August 13, 1928 to John and Evelyn Cashin.   Jean was a 1946 graduate of Duluth Central. Then pursuing her love of knowledge, she went on to graduate in 1969 from D.A.I.T. and from UMD in 1972. She was employed at Bell...

Charles  John Isaacson

Charles John Isaacson

Apr 8, 2016

Charles (Charlie) John Isaacson Jr., 79, Duluth passed away on April 8, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Charlie was born in Duluth, MN to Charles John Isaacson Sr. and Edna Isaacson Magnuson on July  7, 1936.   A life long Duluth resident, Charlie chose to enlist in the United States Marine Corps in 1954 at Camp Pendleton,...

Elsie  Irene Lundberg

Elsie Irene Lundberg

Apr 1, 2016

Elsie I Lundberg, age 88 of Duluth, entered into everlasting life on April 1, 2016 with her family by her side at Benedictine Health Center.   She was born on January 17, 1928 to Fred and Flora Salo on the family farm. She attended McGregor High School. On June 22, 1946 she was united in marriage to William Lundberg. Together they...

Janice  Marie Hagenbrock

Janice Marie Hagenbrock

Apr 1, 2016

Janice Marie Hagenbrock   Janice Marie Hagenbrock, 70, of Duluth, passed away at home April 1, 2016. Jan was born August 30, 1945, in Bremerton, Washington, to Beatrice and Ryal Gelineau. She graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1964 and went on to earn her nursing degree from St. Luke's Nursing School. She started her nursing career at St. Mary's...

Arlene  Joyce Prytz

Arlene Joyce Prytz

Mar 30, 2016

Arlene J Prytz, 82, passed away  March 30th surrounded by her family at Chris Jensen.  She was born August 3, 1933 in Duluth, Mn. to Cora and Arthur Williams.  She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1951. Arlene is survived by her husband, Robert; adult children, Michael (Nancy) Patnaude, Douglas (Beth) Patnaude, David Patnaude, Charles Patnaude, Darrel (Karen) Patnaude, Debra...

Vernon  Dudley Lowe

Vernon Dudley Lowe

Mar 22, 2016

Vernon D. Lowe   Vernon D. Lowe, 88, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2016 at Edgewood Vista in Hermantown. Vern will be fondly remembered for the sparkle in his eye, his effort to make the best of every situation, his great stories, and especially his loving devotion to his wife and family. Vern was born in Berlin, New Hampshire to...

Barbara  J. Forrest

Barbara J. Forrest

Mar 20, 2016

"I don't want to end up simply having visited this world" Mary Oliver When Death Comes Barbara J. Fawcett Macaulay Forrest did not simply visit this world. Barbara was born in Duluth, MN to Dr. Keith R. and Helen Fawcett. She learned life and shared adventures with her sister Carolyn and brothers Keith Peers and John in the Glen Avon...

Violet  H. Wiita

Violet H. Wiita

Mar 19, 2016

Violet H. Wiita, age 80 of Duluth, passed away on March 19, 2016 while surrounded by family at St. Luke's Hospice. She was born on October 27, 1935, to Clarence and Lillian (Tapa) Colden in Thief River Falls, MN. She was united in marriage to Albert R. Wiita. Violet worked most of her life in the dietary department of Miller-Dwan,...

Jen Wright

Jen Wright

Mar 15, 2016

Jen Wright of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. She was born to Walter (Tim) and Betty Wright of Duluth. She is survived by her spouse, Carol Ball; her sisters, Teresa (Tesa) Wright, Cathy Wright, Donna Hanna, and her brother, Walter (Bud) Wright. Service: 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in the first Universalist Unitarian Congregation Church of...

William  Jo Dewey

William Jo Dewey

Mar 8, 2016

William J. Dewey, 88, entered into his eternal rest on March 8, 2016 at Viewcrest Health Center. Bill was born on January 3, 1928 in Duluth, MN and was a lifelong resident of Duluth. He graduated from Central High School in 1946. Upon completion of his service in the Army Air Corp he returned to Duluth. He married the love...

Dennis  Frank Oswell

Dennis Frank Oswell

Mar 5, 2016

DENNIS "DENNY" OSWELL   Dennis "Denny" Oswell, 68, of Duluth, MN, passed away Saturday March 5, 2016 at home. Born March 21, 1947 in Duluth MN, he was the oldest child of Frank and Bernice Oswell. Denny enjoyed working as a heavy equipment operator, independent trucker and business owner.  Whether rebuilding an antique vehicle or working construction, he had a passion...

Roberta Granmoe

Roberta Granmoe

Mar 5, 2016

Bobbe Granmoe, age 62 of Duluth, passed away on March 5, 2016 at Mayo Clinic while surrounded by family after a long, hard fight with lymphoma.  Bobbe was born in Duluth on July 14, 1953 to Leonard and Eleanor Rowson.  On August 25, 1973 she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart and soulmate Craig Granmoe.  Together, they...

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