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Joshua  J. Weisinger

Joshua J. Weisinger

Dec 10, 2014

Joshua J. Weisinger closed his eyes in this world for the last time on December 10th, 2014 and entered into the presence of the Lord.

Marion  Frances Menz

Marion Frances Menz

Dec 3, 2014

Mrs. Marion Frances Menz, age 82 of Duluth, passed from this world into God"s arms on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 after a six month courageous battle against cancer. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 3, 1932 to John A. and Mary (Seline) Palmquist. Sadly, Mary Palmquist passed away five days after Marion was born. She was adopted by...

David Schmidt

David Schmidt

Dec 2, 2014

David "Dave" Schmidt died in his home, surrounded by family, on December 2, 2014, in Hermantown, MN due to complications with prostate cancer.  He was 68 years old. Dave was born on May 23, 1946, in St. Paul, MN to his parents Henry and Irene (Stotz) Schmidt.  He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Forestry.  He...

Raymond  William Tiili

Raymond William Tiili

Nov 30, 2014

Raymond William Tiili, 88, born December 6, 1925 in Cromwell to Armas & Olga Tiili. He passed away November 30, 2014.

Richard  Oscar Jacobson

Richard Oscar Jacobson

Nov 25, 2014

Richard Oscar Jacobson 81, of Cloquet, MN passed away on November 25, 2014 in St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth, MN.

Phyllis  Joyce Henricksen

Phyllis Joyce Henricksen

Nov 23, 2014

Phyllis Joyce Henricksen, 88 of Duluth passed away on Sunday November 23, 2014 at St. Luke's hospital.

Lucille  G. Jensen

Lucille G. Jensen

Nov 21, 2014

Lucille G. Jensen 91 of Duluth, passed away on Friday November 21, 2014 in St. Mary's Essentia Health. She was born on December 16, 1922 to Leonard F. and Nina (Van Eppa) Parker in Brainerd, Minnesota. She was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed being a homemaker and caring for her family. She was preceded in death by her...

Rosemary Watczak

Rosemary Watczak

Nov 19, 2014

Rosemary Watczak, age 85, of Duluth, formerly of Grand Rapids, MN, passed into eternal life on November, 19, 2014.

Joann  Merlyn Bradley

Joann Merlyn Bradley

Nov 17, 2014

JoAnn Merlyn Bradley, 84, passed away on Monday, November 17, at Edgewood Vista after a courageous seven-month battle against breast cancer. She was born in Duluth on July 13, 1930, to Carl "Roy" and Ethel Carlson, with her twin sister Janice. After graduating from Proctor High School in 1948, JoAnn became a beautician and worked at Maurice's Salon. She was...

Martin  Henry Paavola

Martin Henry Paavola

Nov 15, 2014

Martin H. Paavola Obituary Martin "Marty" Henry Paavola Martin H. Paavola, 63, of Duluth passed away on November 15, 2014 at Solvay Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Roger  Wesley Oren

Roger Wesley Oren

Nov 15, 2014

Roger Wesley Oren 89, of Silver Bay, MN passed away on November 15, 2014 at The Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay. He was born on October 28, 1925 to Edward and Agnes (Midthune) Oren in Duluth, MN. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. Roger worked at Taystee Bread Co. as a mixer and baker until his...

Robert  W. Johnson

Robert W. Johnson

Nov 14, 2014

Robert W. Johnson age 77, of Duluth, MN. Passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at the St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Bob was born in Duluth, MN. The son of Wilfred and Linnea Johnson, Nee: Englund on August 13, 1937. Bob grew up and attended school in Proctor, MN. After High School he worked in the area. In 1958 he...

Billie  Jean (Chantelois)  Koski

Billie Jean (Chantelois) Koski

Nov 4, 2014

Billie Jean Koski, 65 of Proctor, passed away peacefully into the Lord's arms on November 4, 2014 at Solvay House. Billie was born to Glen and Barbara (Slosson) Chantelois September 28, 1949 in Duluth. Billie graduated from Proctor High School in 1967. She married Robert Koski February 13, 1970. She loved reading, camping, playing games and making puzzels. She loved...

Bernice Cooksey Erickson (Lindquist)  Adamski

Bernice Cooksey Erickson (Lindquist) Adamski

Nov 4, 2014

Bernice (Lindquist) (Cooksey) Adamski, 81, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with her family by her side November 4, 2014. She was born in Meadowlands, MN to August and Olga (Erickson) Lindquist on Sept. 25, 1933 and graduated from Toivola-Meadowlands High in 1951. Bernice married Staff Sergeant James Cooksey on Dec. 13, 1955. He passed away due to a motorcycle accident...

Frances  M Lamberson

Frances M Lamberson

Oct 16, 2014

Frances M Lamberson

Angeline  Ann Johnson

Angeline Ann Johnson

Oct 13, 2014

Angeline A. (Erchul) Johnson, age 94, of Duluth died on May 8th, 2015 at St. Eligius. She was born on October 13, 1921 to Joseph and Anggella (Gontz) Erchul in McKinley, MN. She grew up in Mckinley, moved to Duluth, then Milwaulkee and enlisted in the U.S.

Richard  L. Wingren

Richard L. Wingren

Oct 10, 2014

Richard L. "Dick" Wingren passed away on Friday October 10, 2014 in Chris Jensen from multiple complications following surgery. Dick was born on November 27, 1933 to Leonard and Madeline (Johnson) Wingren. He lived most of his life in Duluth with the exception of living in Florida for eight years. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1952. He married...

Audra  Dianne Padilla

Audra Dianne Padilla

Oct 7, 2014

Audra Dianne (Letchworth) Padilla went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 following a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Gust  Bud Vrana

Gust Bud Vrana

Sep 15, 2014

Gust Bud Vrana Age 88, of Princeton, MN. (Formerly of Meadowlands, MN). WWII Army Veteran serving in the pacific theatre. Early in life was a self employed farmer and logger, after the army he continued logging and was employed at Erie Mining Company and LTV Steel for 34 years as a heavy equipment operator. Preceded in death by his parents...

Thomas  Oliver Ojard

Thomas Oliver Ojard

Sep 14, 2014

Thomas Oliver Ojard, 86 of Hermantown, passed away on September 14, 2014 at his residence in Golden Oakes. He was born on September 9, 1928 to Hans and Gunhila Ojard in Two Harbors, MN. Tom's passion in life was sailing on the Great Lakes. He was employed by U.S. Steel and Great Lakes Pilots Association. While sailing, he met many...

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