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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

Lloyd  Joseph Cardinal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Talbert  Ivern Oland

Talbert Ivern Oland

Feb 21, 2015

Talbert Ivern Oland, 84 passed away May 4, 2015 He was born in Hibbing, Minnesota to John and Thorina Oland on February 21,1931.

Jacob  Stephen Carlson

Jacob Stephen Carlson

Feb 12, 2015

Jacob Stephen Carlson, 30 of Hermantown died and passed into Our Lord's loving embrace on February 12, 2015. He is now free from all pain and suffering. He fought cancer like a warrior for 2 ½ years. Jake was born to Steven & Theresa (Terry) Carlson on January 8th, 1985. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 2003. Jake played...

Leroy Morneau

Leroy Morneau

Feb 11, 2015

Leroy Morneau Went to his eternal rest February 11, 2015. Born April 1, 1938 to Raymond & Ruth Morneau. 1956 Denfeld Grad Served in the US Army He enjoyed watching sports, reading and cars. He retired as a postal clerk. He is survived by his wife Karren and a daughter Karren McRae, grandson Kaleb, grand daughter Brichelle, a special neice...

Richard  E. Jukich

Richard E. Jukich

Feb 4, 2015

Richard E. Jukich, 82, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Wednesday , February 4, 2015 in the Solvay Hospice House. He was born on May 2, 1932 in Duluth, MN., Son of Mike & Mary Jukich. Richard married Shirley Rothschadl on December 30, 1961 in the Holiness Methodist Church in Duluth, MN. He began his career as...

Lucille  A. Ehlenbach

Lucille A. Ehlenbach

Jan 31, 2015

Lucille A. Ehlenbach, age 80, of Duluth died on January 31, 2015. surrounded by family. She was born on February 16,1934 in St. Paul, MN. She married Roland Ehlenbach on September 26, 1953 in Duluth, MN. She was preceeded in death by her parents and husband, Roland Ehlenbach. She is survived by her children, Rolene Rogers of Duluth, Bonnie (Gary)...

Susan  K. (Holt)  Thompson

Susan K. (Holt) Thompson

Jan 25, 2015

Susan K. Thompson passed away to be with her Lord, Sunday, January 25, 2015 at St. Luke's hospice center after a lengthy illness. She is finally at peace. Suse was born on January 8, 1958 to beautiful parents, Jack and Olene Holt. Always very smart and studious, in 1976 she was voted Honor Queen at Denfeld High School. Suse met...

Kathryn (Fisher)  Sojka

Kathryn (Fisher) Sojka

Jan 24, 2015

Sojka, Kathryn (Fischer) 87 died Saturday January 24, 2015 at the hospital. She lived a long good life. She is survived by her husband Jack Sojka, Son Robert Williams (Caryl) Daughter Celeste Aldridge (Matthew) grandsons Adam Estness, Aaron Estness and Eric Williams. Preceeded in death by daughter Jackie Sojka. No services per Kathryn's request. Arrangments By Sunrise Funeral Home Please...

Robert "Bob" Lennart Nelson

Robert "Bob" Lennart Nelson

Jan 18, 2015

Robert"Bob" Lennart Nelson

Douglas  George Nelson

Douglas George Nelson

Jan 17, 2015

Douglas George Nelson, 91 of Duluth, died in Concord, Ca. On January 17,2015 after a brief illness, with his son at hisside. He was born September 12, 1923 in Duluth, Minnesota. He served in the US Navy, on the USS Paducah, from 1940-1945. He married Gertrude (Mattson) Nelson on May 27, 1949. Doug was preceded in death by his wife...

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