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Marvin  Arthur Hermerding

Marvin Arthur Hermerding

May 23, 2015

Marvin Hermerding Obituary Marvin Arthur Hermerding, a disabled WWII veteran of the Navy, died Saturday at Middle River Care Center. He was 93. He is survived by his wife Delores, his sister Verna Linder and many children and grandchildren.

Beatrice  May (Olson)  Starkes

Beatrice May (Olson) Starkes

May 21, 2015

Beatrice Olson Starkes, age 87 of Dululth, MN passed away on May, 21, 2015 at her home.

Carol  Jean Hoffer

Carol Jean Hoffer

May 19, 2015

Carol Jean Pfuhl Hoffer age 82 passed away May 20, 2015 at home surrounded by family and her beloved pets. She was born December 24, 1932 in Waite Park MN. She was preceedin in death by her parents Albert Carl Pfuhl and mother Hazel L. Wilcox. Her brothers Edwin "Jim" Pfuhl, Richard "Dick"(Mary) Pfuhl and Donald "Don" Pfuhl. Carol is...

Judith  Annette (Hermanson)  Lockwood

Judith Annette (Hermanson) Lockwood

May 11, 2015

Judith Annette (Hermanson) Lockwood passed away May 11, 2015 in Naples, FL.  She was born in Duluth, MN March 7, 1941 to Olaf Hermanson and Dorothy (Curtis) Hermanson.

Lorraine  Ann Delzotto

Lorraine Ann Delzotto

May 9, 2015

Lorraine (Sinnott) Delzotto died peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at the age of 94.

Milton Schramek

Milton Schramek

May 6, 2015

Milton Schramek Jr. died in his home at age 78 on Wednesday May 6, 2015 after a battle with ALS. Born in Chicago, Il where he lived until he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Milt married Karen (Majors) in Kansas City, MO on July 9, 1961. He served in the Air Force for 30 years. Milt was a Vietnam...

Gerald  Joseph Scandin

Gerald Joseph Scandin

May 2, 2015

Gerald Joseph Scandin 79 passed away in Big Lake, MN. 3/2/36 to 5/2/2015 Gerald died peacefully at home with his children from a battle with liver cancer. He is syrvived by his children: Candis and husband Dan Marudas; Cheryl and husband Chuck Watson; Cathy and husband David Leindecker; Jay Scandin; Lori and husband Dave Schulstad; and Leah and husband Paul...

Marjorie Ing

Marjorie Ing

May 1, 2015

Marjorie Ing Oja 77 of Duluth passed away May 1, 2015. She was born to Clarence and Dorothy Anderson on Novemeber 28, 1937 in Duluth , MN.

Esther  Catherine Mellesmoen

Esther Catherine Mellesmoen

Apr 30, 2015

Esther Catherine Mellesmoen Age 95, formally of Duluth, passed away April 30, 2015 at MN Masonic Home in Bloomington, MN.

A  Duane Unger

A Duane Unger

Apr 25, 2015

A Duane Unger passed away on April 25th, 2015 after a brief but courageous fight against cancer in Henderson NV. Born in Lincoln, Il, he traveled the world with the US Air Force touching base with family and friends when he came ststeside. A 3 year stint at the Duluth Airbase helped him to decide to adopt Duluth as his...

Sophie  Louis Maki

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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