David Kent
Aug 13, 2019
David Arthur Kent, 61, of Duluth died at home on Tuesday, August 13th 2019 after a short illness. Dave was born on November 16, 1957 in Minot, North Dakota to Dennis and Barbara (Port) Kent. “Barney” graduated from Denfeld High School in 1976 and continued his education at UMD where he excelled as an offensive tackle on the football...
Sharon Swanstrom
Aug 4, 2019
Sharon L. Swanstrom, 77, of Duluth, died Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center. Sharon was born on September 23, 1941 to Clinton and Leona (Gibson) Ridgewell in Duluth. Sharon enjoyed reading and watching movies. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Lorne “Mac” Swanstrom. She is survived by a daughter,...
Ray Hamski
Jul 27, 2019
Ray John Hamski, 94, died Saturday, July 27, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born in Duluth to John and Rose Hamski he was an engineer for Minnesota Power and a Navy veteran. Ray was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and its Friars Club. He was preceded in death by his wife Irene, son John and grandson Joseph...
Christopher Boettcher
Jul 19, 2019
Christopher Karl Boettcher, 61, of Duluth died Friday, July 19, 2019. Chris was born on June 28, 1958 in Duluth to Lawrence and Cleone (Butler) Boettcher. Chris was a graduate of Central High School and worked for Hobart and most recently Charter Films in Superior, WI. He married Linda Dianne Manninen on August 21, 1982. Chris was a member...
Glen "Boots" Smith
Jul 7, 2019
Glen “Boots” Smith, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by his side, July 7, 2019. He was born in Duluth on October 17, 1929, to John and Myrtle Smith. He graduated from Denfeld High School. He enjoyed many years working as a milk man, fishing with his buddies, and time with family and friends. Glen was preceded...
Neil Tolan
Jul 7, 2019
Neil Joseph Tolan, age 76, of Duluth, MN died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at North Shore Estates. Neil was born July 22, 1942 in Duluth to Raymond and Jessie Tolan. He married Carol Oraskovich on March 21, 1964. Neil was drafted in the Navy in Nov, 1966 to 1968. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was...
Marion Boyle
Jun 25, 2019
Marion Elaine Lenning Boyle, 92, of West 4th Street, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on May 9, 1927 in Duluth to Hans and Marjorie Lenning. Elaine was a lifelong resident of West Duluth, a 1945 graduate of Denfeld High School and a member of...
Larry Sams
Jun 19, 2019
Larry David Sams, 72, of Duluth, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born in Duluth on July 9, 1946 to Glen and Evelyn (Archambeau) Sams. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Denfeld High School and served in the Army National Guard. He retired from AmeriPride where he was a route...
Kenneth "Kenny J" Johannesson
Jun 18, 2019
Kenneth “Kenny J” Lee Johannesson, 64, of Duluth passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. Ken was born on October 27, 1954 in Cavalier, ND to Brynjolfur “Bennie” and Bjorg “Bee” (Davidson) Johannesson. He attended Denfeld High School and was a 1990 graduate of Lake Superior College with a degree in computer programming....
June Brooks
Jun 13, 2019
June L. Brooks, 93, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center. June was born in Duluth on Feb. 18, 1926 to Gunnar and Myrtle (Jones) Pearson. In her younger years, the family moved several times due to her father’s work. As a forward thinking young woman June’s wishes were to...
Max Semmelroth
Jun 2, 2019
Max Benjamin Semmelroth, 94 of Duluth passed away peacefully with family by his side, Sunday, June 2, 2019. Max was born in Grand Rapids, MN on April 14, 1925, to Maximilian and Carrie (Anderson) Semmelroth. Max grew up in the Duluth area and attended Denfeld High School, class of 1944. Max loved and married Beverley (Benson) in 1952 and they...
Elizabeth "Betty" Gagne
Jun 2, 2019
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Gagne died peacefully on June 2, 2019 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor, MN. Betty was born on December 20, 1920 and was one of eight children born to James and Mary Marshall. Betty was a lifelong resident of Duluth and graduated in 1937 from Denfeld High School. Betty was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic...
Dianne Myrum
May 25, 2019
Dianne Yvonne Myrum 79, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2019, after a stroke earlier in the week. Diane was predeceased by her parents Roy & Hjordis Scheets. She is survived by daughter, Kathy (Jim) Esson of Duluth, Kevin (Jean) Myrum of Bemidji, her brother Robert (Donna) Scheets and 2 grandchildren, Trevor Esson of Duluth, MN ...
Lester Pearson
May 20, 2019
Lester Keith Pearson, 89, passed away peacefully at New Perspective Memory Care in Superior. Born June 22, 1929 to Mauritz and Grace Pearson, Les was a 1948 graduate of Central High School, lifelong Duluth resident, retiring from the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier for 31 years. Les was an Army veteran who served with distinction during the...
Evelyn Frear
May 15, 2019
Evelyn Bernice Frear, 82, of Duluth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday May 15, 2019 at Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living. She was born in Sioux City, IA on March 18, 1937 to Sherman and Menerva Heath. Evelyn had been involved with 4-H, she had been a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, and had Volunteered at Nopeming...
Eleonore Dixon
May 11, 2019
Eleonore "Lore" Dixon, 91, of Duluth, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center. Lore was born on November 21, 1927 in Munich, Germany to Anton and Elisabeth Kummerle. Lore married Otis Dixon on April 18, 1948 in Munich, Germany, returning to the United States to raise their family. Lore and Otis were founding members...
Harry Fisher
May 11, 2019
Harry Edward Fisher, 82, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday May 11, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Duluth on May 3, 1937 to Carroll “Chub” and Gwendolyn “Billie” Fisher in Duluth, MN. Harry graduated from Denfeld High School and the U of M with a Forestry Degree. He owned and operated North Shore Forest Products. ...
Mark Holte
May 10, 2019
Mark Daniel Holte, 62, of Duluth, died Friday, May 10, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital. Mark was born on July 31, 1956 in Minneapolis to Daniel and Marian (Erickson) Holte. Mark graduated from Robbinsdale High School with Salutatorian Honors and graduated with Distinction from the University Of Minnesota Institute Of Technology with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Mark had...
Wayne Hoffman
May 9, 2019
Wayne E. Hoffman, 99, of Duluth, died Thursday, May 9, 2019 in his residence at Edgewood Vista. Wayne was born on November 10, 1919 at home in Proctor, MN to Carl and Emma (Daellenbach) Hoffman. He attended Proctor High School where he played football and played trombone in Mr. Moody’s Marching Band. After graduating in 1937, he joined the...
Marjorie Anderson
May 6, 2019
Marjorie J. Anderson, 85, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, Monday, May 6, 2019. She was born in Duluth, to Clarence and Katherine Thorp, on May 21, 1933. Marjorie went to Denfeld High School and graduated in 1951 then she graduated from Miller Hospital Nursing School in 1952. She was a nurse at Lakeshore Lutheran and Aftenro Nursing Homes among...
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