Sophie Louis Maki
Apr 19, 2015
Sophie Louis Maki, 100 of Duluth passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side. Sunday April 19, 2015. Sophie was born in Kenney, MN on August 14, 1914 to Mike and Lucele Vukelich. Her husband , John, passed away December 2000, her grand daughter Kim Maki, passed away may 2012. Sophie is survived by her children Philip Maki, Kenneth...
Peter James Peterson
Apr 18, 2015
Peter James Peterson, an Irish storyteller, left us for new adventures on April 18, 2015. Peter was born July 2, 1948, to Edward W. and Audrey L. (Buckley) Peterson in Duluth, MN, and died at the Solvay Hospice House. Peter graduated from Duluth East High School and attended UMD. He worked for many years at St. James Children's Home, Woodland...
William Jack Dolentz
Apr 17, 2015
William (Bill) Dolentz, age 74, of Hermantown, MN, passed away Friday, April 17th, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Marys, surrounded by family. Bill was born on March 8, 1941 in Ely, MN to Tony and Ailie Dolentz. He graduated from Ely High School where he swam and played football. After working various jobs, including a stint in the Army where...
Brenda Jean Abramowski
Apr 16, 2015
Brenda Jean (Hanson) Abramowski, 57, of Saginaw, passed away in St. Mary's Essentia Health Hospital on Thursday April 16, 2015. She was born in Duluth on September 19, 1957 to Ted and Marilyn (Havron) Hanson. Brenda was a homemaker, and loving dedicated mother who devoted her life to her children Tanya and Lee. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens...
Pearl Elaine Cole
Apr 13, 2015
Pearl Elaine Cole 85 passed away Monday April 13, 2015 at St Lukes hospital. she was born December 27, 1929
Lyna Sylvia (Lehto) Burke
Apr 9, 2015
Lyna (Lehto) Burke 95 passed away April 9, 2015 at St. Eligius. She was born on January 3, 1920 in Embarrass MN to Nicholas & Anna Lehto. She grew up in Embarrass and graduated in 1936. Lyna enjoyed playing baseball in the neighborhood in the mid 1950's. She also enjoyed crocheting, attending to her flower beds, baking and cooking. Lyna...
William Robert (Schulstad) Elsmore
Apr 8, 2015
William Robert (Schulstad) Elsmore, 75 passed away April 8,2015. Bill was born January 5, 1940. Bill is survived by his daughters, Lynda (Don) Priebe and Kelly (Ned) Steinwand; son Eric Schulstad; six grandchildren; brother Roger (Joan) Schulstad; sisters Barb Modesette and Christy (Bill) Bunger; and six nephews and nieces. A private family service was held. Arrangements by Sunrise Funeral Home...
Muriel Jean Idziorek
Apr 7, 2015
Muriel Jean (Fonger) Idziorek, 92, died peacefully in her sleep on May 1 at Beehive Assisted Living. She was born April 7, 1923 in Superior Wisconsin, the first child of Robert and Lillian Fonger. She was premature and small enough to sleep in a shoebox. Her grandmother Mary Smith took over her care, warming her in the oven to keep...
Vivian M. Pfuhl
Mar 29, 2015
Vivian M Pfuhl, 100 our beloved grandmother passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. She was peceded in death by two grand-daughters' LeeAnn and Debra. She is survived by her grandchildren, Diana (Roger), Gayle (Tony), Suzanne (Dave) and Marvin and many great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed. Private graveside services will be held on April 3, 2015 Please share on-line...
Vernie Richard Swanson
Mar 29, 2015
Vernie Richard Swanson 92 of Duluth passed away Sunday March 29, 2015. He worked for DMIR railroad for 29 years. He served in France
Lloyd Joseph Cardinal
Mar 28, 2015
Lloyd Cardinal 90 passed away on March 28th 2015. He was born on August 14,1924 to Walter & Lillian Cardinal in Grand Marias, Mn. He married Ruth Eklund in 1945, they spent most of his life in Munger, MN. Lloyd was a disabled WWII Veteran , a retired Solway Volunteer firefighter, retired member of United Sportsman Club & former member...
James F. Daly
Mar 26, 2015
James Franklin Daly 81 of hermantown passed away march 26, 2015. He was born in Buffalo, NY in January 30, 1934. He graduated in 1952 from Cathedral High School in Duluth, MN. James was the Wisconsin State marble champion in 1948. He was a past president of the Duluth Softball Players Association for many years.He was inducted into the ASA...
Maurice Clifford
Mar 20, 2015
Maurice C. Moe of Duluth passed away on March 20, 2015 at the age of 89. His parents were Simon B. and Julia (Lunke) Moe . After graduating from Central H.S. he enlisted in the Navy before his 18th birthday, and proudly served as a quartermaster on the destroyer USS Bell in the south Pacific during World War II. He...
Orvo Kalervo Dalbacka
Mar 19, 2015
Orvo Kalervo Dalbacka 94 of Duluth passed away Thursday March 19,2015 at his residence. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. He was born in February 14, 1921 and passed on March 19th 2015. Full obit and info will be posted at a later date sometime this spring.
Betty (Betty'S Pies) Lessard
Mar 19, 2015
Betty Christiansen Lessard of two Harbors, formerly of Duluth, passed away the 19th of March, 2015. She was born on August 5th 1924, the daughter of Minnie and Aleck Christiansen. Betty graduated from Stanbrook Hall in 1943, she attended Duluth Business University and the Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Salt Lake city, Utah. She then started Betty's Photo in...
Robert Harold Rogers
Mar 19, 2015
Robert Harold Rogers 83 was Born April 5, 1931 to Robert and Margaret Rogers. He passed away home on March 19, 2015. He was preceeded in Death by his wife Carol, son Kenneth, special friend Helen and daughter in law Barb. Robert was a long time member of the VFW and the Moose. He enjoyed dancing. He worked as a...
Carmen Lucile (True) Jirik
Mar 9, 2015
Carmen Lucile Jirik 92, beloved mother, grandmother and friend died March 9, 2015 in Duluth, MN. She was born in 1922 to Howard and Tresa True in Center Creek Township in Martin County, MN. She moved to Itasca Lodge in Cohasset, MN in March 1937. Her family operated a fishing resort for many years. She graduated from Grand Rapids High...
Doris Marie (Hallquist) Chalman
Mar 6, 2015
Doris Marie Chalman, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went home to her heavenly reward surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Essentia in Duluth.
Helen Theresa (Vodak) Mccumber
Feb 28, 2015
Helen Theresa (Vodak) McCumber Helen McCumber, 89, of Gordon, WI passed away peacefully from natural causes in Duluth, MN on Saturday, February 28, 2015.
Alvin G Schillinger
Feb 22, 2015
Alvin Schillinger age 96 passed away at St. Marys Hospital on February 22, 2015 in Duluth, Mn. Alvin was born on September 8th 1918 in Proctor, MN. His parents were George and Elsie Schillinger of Proctor. Alvin worked for the DM&IR Railroad till retirement. He married Shirley Rimstad from Cloquet, MN. She preceded him in death in 1982. He was...
