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Charles Gregg

Charles Gregg

Nov 29, 2018

Charles Eliott Gregg, 78 of Chandler, Arizona formerly of Duluth, Minnesota died unexpectedly with his family by his side on November 29, 2018. He was born April 3, 1940 in Duluth, Minnesota to Chester and Fern (Carroll) Gregg. Charles was a 1958 graduate of Proctor high School. He was a proud teamster member, driving for Twin Ports Grocery/ Gateway...

Florence "Flo" Eisenach

Florence "Flo" Eisenach

Nov 25, 2018

Florence "Flo" M. Eisenach, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at North Shore Estates on November 25, 2018. During the past two years she experienced various health issues and was finally overtaken by them. A vibrant and socially active person, Flo, was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, West Duluth Women's Club as well as volunteering...

Father Francis Paquette

Father Francis Paquette

Nov 23, 2018

Father Francis Paquette, 86, passed away on November 23, 2018. He was born on December 24, 1931 to Frank and Emily (Godbout) Paquette. He attended high school at St. Jean Baptiste in Duluth; college at Crosier Seminary in Onamia, Minnesota; Philosophy and Theology at St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop...

Patricia Nelson

Patricia Nelson

Nov 15, 2018

Patricia R. Nelson, native Duluthian, died Thursday November 15, 2018 at home with her daughters by her side eight days after celebrating her 90th birthday.  Patsy was born in Duluth on November 7, 1928 to Erik and Ruth (Magneson) Sjoberg. The eldest in a family of five, she often shared fond memories and funny stories about growing up in...

John Patton

John Patton

Nov 11, 2018

John Wesley Patton, 66, of Eveleth, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Solvay Hospice House after a courageous eight and a half year battle with advanced metastatic prostate cancer. He was surrounded by the love of family and friends during his hospice stay. He was born on September 23, 1952 to Robert and Donna Patton in...

Carl Tolo

Carl Tolo

Nov 7, 2018

Carl Arnold Tolo, 92, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Lakeshore Fountains. He was born on December 15, 1925 in Duluth to Charles and Ida Tolo. His parents emigrated from Finland, settled in the Central Hillside in Duluth, and spoke only Finnish at home. Carl was very proud of his Finnish heritage. Carl enlisted in the...

Colette Pauley

Colette Pauley

Nov 5, 2018

Colette Ann (Rankin) Pauley, 85, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at the Franciscan Health Center in Duluth, surrounded by her loving family. Colette was born November 25, 1932 in Hibbing, MN, daughter of Katherine (Gavin) and Edward Rankin. She graduated from Hibbing High School, then received her degree from Hibbing junior College. She met the love of her...

Raymond Lagergren

Raymond Lagergren

Nov 4, 2018

Raymond Morris Lagergren, 94, of Duluth, died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s. He was born on November 12, 1923 in Duluth to Hilding and Olga (Anderson) Lagergren. Ray attended Monroe Elementary, Lincoln Jr, and was a 1943 graduate of Denfeld High School. He served in the U S Marine Corps during World War II, fighting at...

Dorothy Peters

Dorothy Peters

Oct 26, 2018

Dorothy Elizabeth Peters slipped peacefully from this life on October 26 at the age of 90 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Proctor, where she had resided for the past 5 years.  Dorothy was a native Duluthian, born November 14, 1927, seventh of eight siblings. Pete and Dorothy raised their family in Esko; the family also spent many years enjoying...

Robert Dalbec

Robert Dalbec

Oct 23, 2018

Robert A. "Bob" Dalbec, 88, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday October 23, 2018 at the Solvay Hospice House. He was born in Duluth on December 17, 1929 to Clarence and Valborg Dalbec. Bob graduated from Morgan Park High School and attended UMD. He was an Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War time. Bob married Margaret Terwey...

Judith Nichols

Judith Nichols

Oct 19, 2018

Judith C. (Shinski) Nichols passed away peacefully in her home on 10/19/2018 at the age of 68 years old. She was preceded in death by her son Patrick J. Vizanko, brother Raymond Shinski, and sister Lucille(Shinski)Russell. Judy was survived by her son Jason R. Vizanko and sister Sandra (Shinski) Logan. A Memorial Service will be held at Williams Lobermeier...

Donald Nolin

Donald Nolin

Oct 17, 2018

Donald E. Nolin, 86, of Duluth, was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Solvay Hospice House. Donald was born on February 3, 1932 in Duluth to Emil and Dora (Barber) Nolin. Donald was the owner of Midway Oil Company and following his retirement, he sold real estate. He was preceded...

Sigurd Randa "Sig"

Sigurd Randa "Sig"

Oct 14, 2018

Sigurd Francis Randa “Sig” passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, October 14, 2018 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living Facility. He was born on a Sunday on December 29, 1929 in St. Ansgaars Hospital in Moorhead, Minnesota. He grew up in Georgetown, Minnesota, graduated from Moorhead High School, graduated from Concordia College with a B.S. Degree in...

Edward "Ted" Jacobson

Edward "Ted" Jacobson

Oct 8, 2018

Edward “Ted” A. Jacobson, 84, of Duluth, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at Chris Jenson Center in Duluth. He was born on August 18, 1934 in Cloquet, the son of Henry and Rose (Jokela) Jacobson, and graduated from Cloquet high school in 1952.  His youth was especially devoted to baseball.  Ted served in the US Army in the...

Kenneth Hendrickson

Kenneth Hendrickson

Oct 4, 2018

Kenneth Jack “Chick” Hendrickson, age 90, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay. Chick, the son of Lyder and Anna Sophia (Thvedt) Hendrickson, was born on January 13, 1928 in Cloquet, MN. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 1945. He married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis J. (Johnson) Hendrickson,...

A. Olson

A. Olson

Oct 2, 2018

A. Charles Olson, 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at The North Shore Estates with his wife by his side. Charles was born on March 29, 1931 in Duluth to Albin and Bettie Olson. Charles graduated from Denfeld High School and served in the US Army. He graduated from UMD and earned his Law degree...

Alice Vaillancourt

Alice Vaillancourt

Sep 23, 2018

Alice L. Vaillancourt, 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Viewcrest Health Center. She was born in Duluth on June 4, 1931 to Philip and Leona (Rosik) Vaillancourt. Alice graduated from Denfeld High School and retired in the early 1990’s from the IGA after many years as the office manager. Alice was a member...

Robin Nelson

Robin Nelson

Sep 23, 2018

Robin Lloyd Nelson, 55, of Duluth, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his residence. Robin was born on October 29, 1962 to Roger and Helen Nelson in Virginia, MN. Robin served in the Minnesota National Guard and worked as a laborer in the asbestos abatement field. Robin enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, gardening, and working with sled dog teams....

Robin Nelson

Robin Nelson

Sep 23, 2018

Robin Lloyd Nelson, 55, of Duluth, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his residence.  Robin was born on October 29, 1962 to Roger and Helen Nelson in Virginia, MN.  Robin served in the Minnesota National Guard and worked as a laborer in the asbestos abatement field.  Robin enjoyed the outdoors, campinig, fishing, gardening, and working with sled dog teams. ...

James Sasse

James Sasse

Sep 8, 2018

James E. Sasse, 87, of Duluth, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at North Shore Estates. Jim was born on March 9, 1931 in Winona, MN to Arthur and Francis Sasse. Jim was an installer for Western Electric, retiring in 1984 after 34 years of service. Following his retirement, Jim worked for the Duluth Clinic as a courier, retiring in...

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