Marion Rathe
May 14, 2013
Marion Dorothy (Carlson) Rathe, 95, of Virginia, MN died Tuesday May 14, 2013 in Essentia Health, Virginia Regional Medical Center. She was born in Duluth on March 12, 1918. She married Harlan Rathe in Duluth in 1939.  She then moved with Harlan to Virginia, MN, in 1969 where Marion had a hobby and boutique business, which included creating silk ribbon...
Darrel Lorenz
May 11, 2013
Darrel L. Lorenz, 78, of Duluth, MN died Saturday May 11, 2013 in his residence. He was born in Bertha, MN on July 26, 1934 to John and Amanda Lorenz. Darrel married Leilo Hammond on May 16, 1953 in the Methodist Church in Eagle Bend, MN. He worked at Gershgols, National Food, and IGA grocery stores in Duluth. After retiring...
Cleopha Scott
May 6, 2013
CLEOPHA (Kleo) MARIE (LAFOUNTAIN) SCOTT, 91, of Duluth, died in her home on May 6, 2013. She was born June 17, 1921, in Chateaugay, New York, to Frank and Georgiana LaFountain and she graduated from Chateaugay High School in 1938. She married Jack R. Scott on July 19, 1943 in Lyon Mountain, New York. They lived in Lyon Mountain, Moriah,...
Edith Paaso
Apr 26, 2013
Edith Ellen Paaso, 89, passed away peacefully in St. Luke's Hospice after a short illness on April 26, 2013, 13 years and 2 days after her husband Raymond died. She was born on March 13, 1924 to Hjalmer and Elizabeth (Hyppio) Olsen in New York Mills, MN. Edith married Raymond Paaso on May 12, 1943. They were 1 month short...
Janice L. Wagner
Apr 24, 2013
Janice L. Wagner, 78, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2013 in Solvay Hospice House. She was born in Ely, MN on December 6, 1934 to Roy and Alice (Magnuson) Lax. Janice had worked for Unisys in Minneapolis, MN as a Professional Electronics Assembler. Private family services were held in Sunrise Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sunrise...
Ronald Leander
Apr 21, 2013
Ronald L Leander, 73, of Duluth and Grand Rapids, MN. He died peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2013 while in home care. He is survived by his son: Joseph Leander; daughters: Rebecca Leander/Currie, Patricia Leander/Schwartz, Jennifer Leander/Walker; six grandchildren: Scott, BreAnn, Britney, Parker, Kaylee and Amanda; also by two great grandchildren: Raleigh & Raelynn. Memorial service will be considered summer 2013....
Doyle Cossin
Apr 11, 2013
Doyle Cossin, 84, of Duluth passed away on Thursday April 11, 2013. Doyle was born in Evans, West Virginia to Luther and Lydia (Loar) Cossin. He came to Duluth in 1948 sailing on the Great Lakes. He served in the 24th Infantry Division in Korea receiving several combat medals including 3 Purple Hearts, 3 Bronze Stars, and the Korean Presidential...
Harriet Gieske
Apr 8, 2013
Harriet Gieseke, 90, of Hermantown, died Monday April 8, 2013 in Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 24, 1922 to Ernest and Josephine Fredrickson. Harriet graduated from Floodwood High School. She had worked for the Floodwood and Virginia, MN Co-Op Stores, and at Northern Cold Storage in Duluth. Harriet enjoyed traveling, taking care of her...
Glenn Mellesmoen
Apr 6, 2013
An obituary is not available at this time for Glenn Mellesmoen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Arlene Nystrom
Mar 30, 2013
Arlene Barbara (Holbein) Nystrom of East 8th street, Duluth, began life's next journey as one of God's chosen on March 30, 2013. Arlene was born on November 15, 1933 in Virginia, MN to Nicholas & Jennie Tomatz. In her youth she loved biking, & camping with her aunt & uncle, & was an avid swimmer. After graduating high school Arlene...
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
Mar 18, 2013
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
