Obituaries

Nov 2, 2013

Ida E. (Boder) Carlson, 97, of Duluth, passed from this life November 2, 2013 surrounded by family at Viewcrest Health Center. Ida was born Oct 16, 1916 in Sauk Centre, MN and grew up in Ottertail, MN. She moved with her family to Duluth as a teenager where she met and later married Arthur Carlson on July 25, 1936....

Oct 31, 2013

Walter W. Guddeck, 90, of Duluth, died peacefully, joining his bride on Thursday, October 31, 2013 in Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living. Walter was born on May 4, 1923 in Duluth to William and Elsie Guddeck. He was 1942 graduate of Denfeld High School and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Yorktown as an electrician during World War...

Oct 23, 2013

Mavis S. Hansen, 87, formerly of West 8th St, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in the Genesis Park Center in Severna Park, MD. She was born on March 18, 1926 to Glen and Selma Anderson in Sebeka, MN. Mavis graduated from Sebeka High School and married Emil Hansen on September 26th, 1945 in Sebeka, MN. They moved to Duluth...

Oct 18, 2013

Katherine M. "Katy" Kovach, 87, formerly of West Duluth, died Friday, October 18, 2013 in the Viewcrest Health Center. Katy was born on March 2, 1926 in Duluth to Matthew and Rose Mendesh. She was a 1944 graduate of Denfeld High School, a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and now St James Catholic Church. She worked as a...

Oct 9, 2013

Lt. Col Theodore "Ted" Plant, USAF(Ret), age 89, Duluth, died October 9, 2013 at his home. He was born in Duluth on August 1, 1924 to Edward and Julia Plant. He was a 1943 Graduate of Denfeld High School. Ted was an Army Veteran of WWII and fought in the Normandy Invasion. He also was awarded a Purple Heart...

Oct 8, 2013

FlorAnn (Capra) Wizner, 86, of Duluth, MN went to heaven October 8, 2013. She died peacefully at St. Eligius Health Center.

She was born the youngest of three children to parents John and Dora Capra on July 5, 1927.

She was a member of the American Legion, VFW, All American Club and was active in woman's golf...

Oct 6, 2013

Dolores Fern (Berg) Honer passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. After a year-long and courageous battle against cancer, she peacefully and quietly joined her family in heaven while being tended to by the caring staff at Solvay Hospice House. Known to most as Dody, she was born on April 10, 1934, raised in...

Sep 23, 2013

June Grenner Grytdahl, formerly of Cooke Street, Duluth, Minnesota, died peacefully in her sleep on September 23, 2013.

She was born in Duluth on June 9, 1918 to Florence and Andrew Grenner. A life-long Duluth resident, she grew up in the West End, was a graduate of Denfeld High School and graduated from St. Luke's School of Nursing...

Sep 14, 2013

Lloyd Omer "L.O." Johnson, 86, made his final portage Sept. 14, 2013.

He was born in Duluth on Sept. 18, 1926, to Albert and Florizel Johnson.

Lloyd joined the U.S. Marines during World War II and served in China. As a result of the call to war, he proudly celebrates his graduation as a mighty Hunter from...

Sep 13, 2013

Margaret Ann Barnard Hamilton, 73, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, with her family by her side.

She was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., on Dec. 12, 1939, to Emma and Raymond Barnard. She was the oldest of 10 children.

Marg, as her family called her, grew up on...

Sep 9, 2013

Ray John Hawkins, 89, peacefully went to be with his best friend, Jesus Christ, on Sept. 9, 2013 at home in Duluth.

Ray was born Nov. 15, 1923 in Chicago Heights, Ill., to Herbert and Hattie Hawkins.

Ray's loving wife of 68 years, Priscilla Hawkins, preceded Ray's home going by only 10 months.

Ray served in...

Sep 6, 2013

Betty Jane (Hanson) Cran Berg, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 6, 2013 after an extended battle with ovarian cancer. She was born January 29, 1926 to Simon and Hannah (Nystrom) Hanson. She was a life-long Duluthian. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1943. As an early adult, she worked in a variety of...

Aug 28, 2013

Daniel R. "Dan" Nilsen, 76, of Hermantown died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in the Solvay Hospice House surrounded by his loving family following his battle with cancer. He was born on December 11, 1936 to Egel and Signe Nilsen in Duluth. Dan married Patricia Wiskerchen on August 17, 1957 in Duluth. Dan was a lineman in both Duluth and...

Aug 27, 2013

June C. LaFlamme, 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in Duluth on June 21, 1926 to Adolf and Julia Hellgren. She married Robert LaFlamme on July 13, 1946 and together they raised five children in Duluth. June was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, active in church circles...

Aug 23, 2013

Arne Erickson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, died on August 23, 2013 at the age of 87. Born in Duluth on February 19, 1926 the son of Marta and Joel Erickson, Arne graduated from Central High School in 1943 and joined the Navy. While enlisted he completed his degree at the University of MN. When the war...

Aug 21, 2013

Chester T. "Chet" Luczak, 85, of Duluth, died peacefully on August 21, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospice. Chet was born on March 13, 1928 to Anthony and Agnes (LaBuda) Luczak. He graduated from Cathedral High School where he excelled in Football and Track and Field. He went on to attend Duluth Junior College where he continued to play football...

Aug 19, 2013

Roger E. Repensky, 71, of Anderson Road, died Monday, August 19, 2013 in the Benedictine Health Center. Roger was born on March 19, 1942 in Duluth to Roy and Ruth (Berg) Repensky. He was a 1960 graduate of Denfeld High School and served in the Air National Guard for 22 years. Roger married Barbara Wentz on June 4, 1966...

Jul 31, 2013

Doris H. Johnson Ziegler, age 86, Duluth, died July 31, 2013 at Benedictine Health Center. She was born in Duluth on October 25, 1926 to Albin and Hattie Johnson and was a 1945 graduate of Duluth Central High School. She married Carl "Bill" Ziegler on October 2, 1970. Doris worked as a secretary for her uncle Edwin Johnson at...

Jul 28, 2013

James W. Johnson, age 67, Duluth, died July 28, 2013. He was a lifelong Duluth resident and U.S. Postal employee. James was a popular musician in the 1960's band "The Devilles" and an incredible artist. His gentle humor and generous spirit will be missed by friends and family alike. Funeral Service Wednesday, 11AM at Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home.

Jul 28, 2013

Raymond Jens Soberg, 92, greatly beloved, went home to the Lord on Sunday, July 28th. Born June 2, 1921 in Duluth, Raymond graduated Central HS '39 and St Olaf College '43, and was a commissioned officer and navigator in the Navy during WWII. He was a successful contracting engineer with ABI and Lakehead. Ray was an avid champion swimmer...