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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
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
Nov 23, 2014
Phyllis Joyce Henricksen, 88 of Duluth passed away on Sunday November 23, 2014 at St. Luke's hospital.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
Edward Wills Ettinger
Sep 13, 2014
Edward Wills Ettinger was born July 1923 in Detroit, Michigan to Dr. Edward and Grace Ettinger. He died Sept 13, 2014 at the age of 91 at Barnes Care, Esko, MN surrounded by family in a celebration of his life.
Pearl W. Boris
Aug 29, 2014
Boris, Pearl W. Age 96, of Duluth; passed away peacefully on August 29th. Proceeded in death by her parents, Pete and Marie Larsen, sisters Gladys and Ella, and brothers Clarence and Melvin. Pearl will be remembered for her witty sense of humor and her willingness to help others. Pearl was an active member of the Good Shepherd Church. She donated...
Arlette Darlene Shaw
Aug 29, 2014
Arlette Shaw, age 77, of Duluth died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday August 29, 2014 at Solvay Hospice House. Arlette was born on March 4th. 1937 in St. Louis County, Mn to Hjalmer and Sophie (Keveri) Johnson. An organized office manager most of her career, she loved gardening, cooking, and family gatherings. She was preceeded in death...
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