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Maye Siltala

Maye Siltala

Mar 25, 2013

Maye Siltala, 96 of Golden Oakes, Hermantown, passed away on Monday March 25, 2013.  She was born on July 17, 1916 to Benjamin and Louise (Folstad) Randall in Plainview, MN.  She graduated High School in Webo, MT.  Maye married Peter Siltala in 1941, and had worked for the U.S. Forestry Service driving truck.  She also worked at the former Captain's...

Gladys Carlson

Gladys Carlson

Mar 18, 2013

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Ruth Malloy

Ruth Malloy

Mar 15, 2013

Ruth Malloy, 95, of Morgan Park was called by the Lord on March 15, 2013 in the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth. Ruth was born June 5, 1917 in Bernie, MO to John and Effie Murdock.  She moved with her family to Duluth in 1925 where she attended St. James Catholic School.  She met and married the love of her...

Dorothy Loften

Dorothy Loften

Mar 15, 2013

Dorothy R. Loften, 91, of Duluth, passed away on Friday March 15, 2013 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Tracey, MN on April 19, 1921 to Ernest and Lillian Nelson.  Dorothy had worked at JC Penny's as a Department Manager, and had been Laundry Supervisor at the Cook Home.  She enjoyed bowling with...

Castella Lind

Castella Lind

Mar 12, 2013

Castella J. Lind, 90, formerly of Duluth, died Tuesday March 12, 2013 in the Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, MN.  She was born on May 13, 1922 in Alberta, Canada to Joseph and Estella Ellefson.   When she was a young girl the family moved to Fosston, MN where she grew up.  Castella married Vancel "Bud" Lind in Duluth, MN on...

Ingrid Pearson

Ingrid Pearson

Mar 8, 2013

Ingrid C. Pearson, 71, formerly of Duluth, passed away Friday March 8, 2013 in the Minnesota Veterans Home, Silver Bay.  She was born in Wyk auf Fohr, Germany on October 8, 1941 to Paul and Gertrude Lorenzen. She was preceded in death by her parents and a half-sister Margot Luckwo. She is survived by her husband Harry Pearson of Duluth,...

Norma Carsrud

Norma Carsrud

Mar 4, 2013

Norma E. Carsrud, 87, a 65 year resident of Duluth, died Monday March 4, 2013 in Benedictine Health Care Center.  Norma was born on October 9, 1925 to Oscar and Jennie Carsrud in Sandpoint, ID.  She graduated from McGregor High School in 1944, and had worked for the Duluth Clinic retiring after 34 years of service in 1989.  Norma was...

Dorothy  C. Symons

Dorothy C. Symons

Mar 1, 2013

Dorothy C. Symons, 94, was called by the Lord on Friday, March 1, 2013, while surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 2, 1918, in the house her dad built, Dorothy remained there to the end and passed in the bedroom above the room in which she was born. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1936, went...

Joseph  A. Opack

Joseph A. Opack

Feb 24, 2013

Joseph Anthony Opack, 73, of Duluth, died Sunday February 24, 2013 in St. Eligius Health Center.  He was born in Duluth on October 29, 1939 to Anna and Michael Opack.  Joe served in the U. S. Air Force, worked for many years in the grocery industry, and at the Heritage Apartments.  He loved the Lord and lived his life accordingly....

Linda Mulford

Linda Mulford

Feb 17, 2013

Linda J. Mulford, 54, of Duluth, died Sunday February 17, 2013 in Duluth.  She was born in Hibbing, MN on February 6, 1959 to Gerald and Beverly Mulford.  Linda had worked at Pinewood, Inc., and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her father Gerald, and her grandparents. She is survived by her...

Margaret Lipinski

Margaret Lipinski

Feb 13, 2013

Margaret P. Lipinski, 89, of Duluth, formerly of Superior, passed away Wednesday February 13, 2013 in Bayshore Health Center.  She was born on January 22, 1924 in Paintsville, KY, to Clarence and Patricia Patrick.  Margaret loved to do crossword puzzles, play the slot machines, collect antique glass, and she and Don enjoyed traveling, especially their many trips to Hawaii.  The...

Edward Piering

Edward Piering

Feb 10, 2013

Edward August Piering of Duluth passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 after a brief stay in Hospice at St. Luke's Hospital. Ed was born on August 15, 1927 in Duluth, MN to Mildred C. (Lottie Jonas) and August E. Piering.  He was preceded in death by his parents, twin sister Elaine Boberg, sister Rosemary Eby and a half-brother, Courtney...

Gordon Davis

Gordon Davis

Feb 5, 2013

Gordon A. Davis, 61, of Duluth died Tuesday February 5, 2013 in Essentia Health, St. Mary's Hospital.  He was born in Norway, MI on April 3, 1951 to Lynn and Faith Fink- Davis.  He had worked as a Master Journeyman Drywall Taper and Painter, owning and operating Davis Drywall & Painting.  He was a member of the Painter's Union Local...

Harold Leskey

Harold Leskey

Feb 3, 2013

HAROLD E. LESKEY Harold E. Leskey, 84, of Duluth, died Sunday Feb. 3, 2013 in St. Lukes Hospital. PRIVATE SERVICES: will be held. Arrangements by Sunrise Funeral Home.

William Maas

William Maas

Feb 3, 2013

William George Maas, 84, peacefully ended life's journey February 3, 2013 surrounded by all he loved in his son's home with his boy Michael at his side. Born November 10, 1928 in Duluth, MN to Rocky and Winifred Maas, the youngest of three children.  At 14 years old Bill spent summer in Wrenshall working on a farm, later he was...

Patricia Miller

Patricia Miller

Jan 18, 2013

Patricia K. Miller, 77, of Duluth, passed away peacefully in St. Mary's Hospice with her family at her side on Friday January 18, 2013.  She was born in Duluth to Paul and Anna Durant on December 22, 1935.  Patricia attended Denfeld High School.  She had worked at the Pizza Factory in West Duluth, and at the Incline Station as a...

Pauline  Jessie King

Pauline Jessie King

Jan 16, 2013

Pauline J. King, 88, of Duluth, died Wednesday January 16, 2013 in Sunnyside Health Center in Cloquet. She was born in Santa Rosa, CA on November 9, 1924 to Albert and Jessie Smith, the oldest of 3 children. Pauline Married Roger "Rod" King in 1946 in Las Vegas, NV. They spent their lives in Duluth. Pauline was a very dedicated...

Barbara Noffsinger

Barbara Noffsinger

Jan 11, 2013

Barbara J. Noffsinger, 57, of Superior, died Friday January 11, 2013 in Golden Living Center.  She was born in Duluth on July 21, 1955 to Charles and Virginia Noffsinger Sr..  She graduated from Denfeld High School.  Barbara had worked at the Challenge Center in Superior.  She enjoyed doing Special Olympic events, and time spent at the Challenge Center.  Family wishes...

Larry Leskey

Larry Leskey

Jan 10, 2013

Larry E. Leskey, 57, of Duluth, died on January 10, 2013.  He was born on June 24, 1955 to Allan and Beulah Leskey.  Larry graduated from Central High School, and attended Duluth Votec studying auto mechanics.  He loved animals, to make art, working on cars, fishing, and hunting. Larry's father Allen Leskey died on Saturday June 1, 2013. He is...

Michelle Alapinar

Michelle Alapinar

Jan 10, 2013

Michelle L. Alapinar, 43, of Duluth, died on Thursday January 10, 2013.  She was born in Superior to Phillip Wyler and Joyce Schultz.  She graduated from Denfeld High School and Lake Superior College.  Michelle had worked at Senior Friends.  She enjoyed knitting, beading, and crafting. Michelle leaves behind her children Mikey (Darcie) Smith, Mia Gordon, step-son Donovan Raisanen, her mother...

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