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Magdalene Fortier

Magdalene Fortier

Oct 6, 2015

Magdalene "Riz" Fortier, went to be with the Lord and her beloved Kenny on Oct. 6, 2015. She was born Nov. 23. 1922 in Virginia, Minn. Preceding her in death were her husband, Kenneth; son, Tom; brothers, Ross Crooks and Jack (Dolly) Crooks. She is survived by grandsons, Joseph of Denver, Thomas of Minneapolis, Rick (Angela) of Morrison, Colo.;...

Albert Stingley

Albert Stingley

Oct 6, 2015

Albert E. Stingley, 88, Duluth, died Oct. 6, 2015 at his home with his family at his side. He was born in Aitkin, Minn., to Eldo and Kathrine "Nellie" Stingley. Albert was a World War II Era Army veteran. He had worked as a Dry Cleaner for many years, first at Holzberg's Cleaners in Superior and then retiring from...

Basil Norton

Basil Norton

Oct 5, 2015

Basil D. Norton of Grand Avenue, died Monday, October 5, 2015 at Benedictine Health Center. Basil was born March 29, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Claude Clark and Julia Lucille (Kane) Norton. He spent most of his life in Duluth, Minnesota. Basil was a Korean War Veteran, serving from 1951 to 1955. He was honorably discharged from the...

Marjorie Plucinak

Marjorie Plucinak

Oct 2, 2015

Marjorie M. Plucinak, 89, of Duluth, died Friday, October 2, 2015 in Viewcrest Health Center. She was born on September 25, 1926 to Leonard and Celia (Zoltek) Johnson in Duluth. Marjorie was a 1944 graduate of Denfeld High School and in 1948, she married Joseph Plucinak at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Duluth. Marjorie worked for Zinsmaster...

Michael Anderson

Michael Anderson

Sep 28, 2015

Michael William Anderson, 69, Duluth, died Sept. 28, 2015, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Duluth on Dec. 4, 1945 to Leonard and Blanche Anderson. Mike was a 1963 graduate of Clover Valley High School and had attended UMD from 1963-1966. He was an Army...

Glen Nodgaard

Glen Nodgaard

Sep 25, 2015

Glen Leroy Nodgaard, 88, of Duluth, died peacefully at home Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, surrounded by his loving family following a short battle with cancer and a longer journey with dementia. Glen was born on a farm near Griswold, Iowa, to Danish immigrant parents, Jens and Edith Nodgaard, Oct. 28, 1926. He grew up in Atlantic, Iowa, during the...

John Bates

John Bates

Sep 24, 2015

John "Jack" Thomas Bates, 84, formerly of North Shore Drive and Gearhart St, died Thursday, September 24, 2015 in St. Luke's Hospice. Jack was born on August 22, 1931 to Leon and Isabelle "Topsy" (Ranum) Bates in Willmar, MN. Jack was a 1949 graduate of Willmar High School and earned his B. S. Degree in Business from Mankato State...

Mark Witherspoon

Mark Witherspoon

Sep 24, 2015

Mark Howard Witherspoon, 68, Duluth, died unexpectedly September 24, 2015 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. He was born in Davenport, Iowa, on Jan. 30, 1947 to Howard and Amelia Witherspoon. He was a 1965 graduate of Spring Lake Park High School in Spring Lake Park, Minn. He was an Army Veteran, serving in Viet Nam in 1968...

Robert Bjorlin

Robert Bjorlin

Sep 24, 2015

Robert "Bob" Christopher Bjorlin, 84, of Duluth, died Sept. 24, 2015 at United Hospital in St. Paul. He was born in Duluth on June 15, 1931 to Herbert and Anna Bjorlin. Bob was a 1951 graduate of Denfeld High School. As an accomplished "Garbologist", Bob co-owned and operated Reliable Garbage Service for many years, becoming well known for his...

Rebecca Lesch

Rebecca Lesch

Sep 23, 2015

Rebecca Ann Lesch, 53, Duluth, died Sept. 23, 2015 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. She was born in Duluth on Aug. 5, 1962 to Roy and Marjorie Lesch. Becky was a graduate of Duluth Central High School and UMD, with a degree in Elementary Education. She worked in Duluth and Philadelphia as an elementary school teacher, and...

LoRayne Olson

LoRayne Olson

Sep 18, 2015

LoRayne Joyce Olson, 85, Duluth, passed away Friday September 18, 2015 at Chris Jensen Nursing Care Facility. She was born on May 18, 1930 to William and Elaine Diehl and was a 1948 graduate of Denfeld High School. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of The Holy Trinity, the Altar Circle and also was the wedding coordinator...

John Donnahue

John Donnahue

Sep 17, 2015

John "Jack" Earl Donnahue, born August 19, 1929, in Duluth, MN to Earl and Florence (McCullough) Donnahue, passed away September 17, 2015. He married the love of his life, Carrie Parr on December 2, 1950 at St. Clements Church. Graduated from Denfeld High School in 1948. He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in Korea during the Korean...

Betty Christiansen

Betty Christiansen

Sep 15, 2015

Betty Ann Christiansen, 84, formerly of Railview Apartments, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Viewcrest Health Center. She was born in Duluth on January 8, 1931 to Clarence and Anna Rolfson. Betty was a 1949 graduate of Central High School and worked at Western Union for 20 years and A T & T for 23 years, retiring in the...

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Sep 1, 2015

Mary Frances (Summers) Jones, 88, of Duluth, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, September 1, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family and favorite pets. She was born in Duluth on September 2, 1927 to Daniel and Mary (Robinson) Summers. She graduated from Sacred Heart Cathedral in 1946. She married George E. Jones, the love of her...

Blanche Jonland

Blanche Jonland

Aug 21, 2015

Blanche Marie Jonland, 92, of Duluth, went home to her Lord on August 21, 2015. She was born in Helena, Montana on September 5, 1922 and was raised in Duluth. She graduated from Duluth Central High School and Minnesota Civil Service School. She worked for Attorney Fred Noreen until she married the love of her life, Richard W. Jonland...

William Phillips

William Phillips

Aug 20, 2015

William S. "Bill" Phillips, 96, of Duluth, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 20, 2015 in St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by family and close friends. He was born in Lake City, Minn on February 19, 1919 to William and Grace Phillips. Bill was a Army veteran serving in World War II and a graduate of the University...

Ruth Hanson

Ruth Hanson

Aug 10, 2015

Ruth F. Hanson, 99, formerly of Haines Rd, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at Viewcrest Health Center. She was born in Duluth on May 12, 1916 to Frank and Anna (Bloomberg) Anderson. Ruth grew up in Duluth and married Howard G. Hanson on January 15, 1944 in Elim Lutheran Church in Duluth. Ruth was an active member at Salem...

Mary Pederson

Mary Pederson

Jul 22, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Pederson, 90, of Duluth, went to join her husband in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Edgewood Vista surrounded by her family. She was born in Ely, MN on November 16, 1924 to Edward B. and Emma W. Curnow. Mary graduated from Ely High School and attended Vermilion Community College. She worked for...

Ruth Boben

Ruth Boben

Jul 19, 2015

Ruth Elizabeth Boben, 90, of 103rd Ave West, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at her residence. She was born on April 27, 1925 to Hugo and Pearl (Richart) Hansen in Duluth. She was a graduate of Central High School. She married Stanley V. Boben on October 13, 1951 in Duluth. Ruth worked for AT&T for over 25 years...

Debra Dyson-Engstrom

Debra Dyson-Engstrom

Jul 17, 2015

Beloved mother and grandmother Debra E. Dyson-Engstrom, 63, of Eagan and formerly of White Bear Lake, Minn., passed away July 17, 2015 with her mother and children by her side. She was born in Duluth, Minn. on May 18, 1952, and grew up in Proctor, Minn. She graduated from Proctor High School. Debra owned and operated Deb E's Daycare...

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