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Harold Dean Anderson

Harold Dean Anderson

Dec 17, 2024

Harold Dean Anderson age 95 of Duluth passed away peacefully at home on December 17,2024 in the loving care of his family. He was born in Duluth on April 20, 1929 to parents, Gregor and Lela (Gardner) Anderson.

An extremely hard worker, Harold worked in construction for most of his life. He worked for several construction companies, then started with Johnson...

Jane Flora Rolle

Jane Flora Rolle

Dec 15, 2024

On Sunday, December 15, we lost a wonderful, lovely woman named Jane F. Rolle, or Aunt Jane, as she was known by so many. Jane was born into the Rolle family on June 9, 1930, in Eveleth, Minnesota. She was the youngest of 4 children, joining her brothers Bernard, Glenn, and Dennis. Rising to a height of only 4’ 10”,...

Mary S Lawrence

Mary S Lawrence

Dec 14, 2024

Mary Lawrence, a beacon of love, service, and community spirit, passed away peacefully at the age of 100. Born in 1924, Mary spent her lifetime spreading kindness and warmth to all she met, leaving an indelible mark on the world around her.

Mary was a devoted member of her beloved Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church, where she poured her heart into...

Duane Joseph Schinn

Duane Joseph Schinn

Dec 13, 2024

     Duane Joseph Schinn age 90 of Lutsen, MN passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 13, 2024. He was born in West Duluth, MN on October 25, 1934 to parents, Joseph Schinn and Bernhild Collander. Duane enlisted in the United States Navy when he was just 16 years old. He served in Korea and Vietnam...

Arthur Godfrey Strong

Arthur Godfrey Strong

Dec 11, 2024

Arthur Godfrey Strong, 68, of Duluth, MN, passed away on December 11th, 2024 in Duluth. 

He was born September 30th, 1956, to Arthur and Rose Strong in Gary, Indiana. 

A memorial service will be held at Dougherty Funeral Home on Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 1 pm. Visitation will occur one hour prior. 

Funeral arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home.

James "Jim" Herbert Unden

James "Jim" Herbert Unden

Dec 6, 2024

James “Jim” Herbert Unden, 78, of Duluth, fulfilled his earthly journey and went home to the lord peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, with family by his side. He was born in Waco, TX, on January 11, 1946, to Herbert and Ruth Unden. 

Jim was a 1964 graduate of Denfeld High School and a 1968 graduate of the University of Minnesota...

Robert John Wasko

Robert John Wasko

Dec 4, 2024

Robert John Wasko passed away on December 4, 2024 at the age of 84, in Duluth, MN. Bob was born in St. Paul, MN on June 12, 1940 to parents, Francis Wasko and Elsa Wasko (Kersten). Raised in St. Paul, he was a 1958 graduate of Monroe High School. He attended the U of M on a hockey scholarship and...

Daniel Dee Egley

Daniel Dee Egley

Nov 30, 2024

Daniel Dee Egley was born to Glen Wayne Egley and Velma Doreen (Jeffery) Egley on July 7, 1964. He was married to Beverly Diane (Trivette) Egley on May 30, 1987. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Leon Earl Egley, June 2000, and his niece Hollie Rose Trivette Webb, May 2003. 

He is survived by his son, Christopher Roy...

Edward A. "Ed" Ruisi

Edward A. "Ed" Ruisi

Nov 29, 2024

Edward A. “Ed” Ruisi, 93, formerly of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Friday November 29, 2024, at the Three Links Care Center, Northfield, MN. He was born on March 14, 1931, in Westerly, RI to Dr. John and Renata Ruisi. Ed graduated from Ward High School and Cheshire Academy, then served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Tarawa. Ed...

Mercedes P. Arias

Mercedes P. Arias

Nov 27, 2024

Mercedes P. Arias, 79, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 27, 2024, in St, Lukes Hospital. She was born in Havanna, Cuba on June 2, 1945, to Phillip and Juanita Barzaga. Mercedes was a fantastic cook, and had cooked in restaurants in New Orleans, Miami and in New Jersey. She loved to go shopping, especially at Super One...

Rita Barbara Fawcett

Rita Barbara Fawcett

Nov 27, 2024

Rita Barbara Fawcett passed away peacefully at Viewcrest Nursing Facility on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, at the age of 65. She was born on April 10th, 1959, in Hanau, Germany to Maria Hoffmann and Jack Fawcett.

She retired after 20 years of service as a neurodiagnostic technician at Essentia Health and was a prior caregiver at multiple nursing facilities and private...

Russell Leland Shaw Jr.

Russell Leland Shaw Jr.

Nov 26, 2024

Russell Leland Shaw Jr. 65, of Duluth, passed away in his home on Tuesday November 26, 2024. He was born in Duluth to Russell and Judith Shaw Jr. on May 8, 1959, in Duluth. Russ graduated from Proctor High School and then entered the U.S. Navy. He married Debra Lipinski on May 8, 1982, in Long Beach, CA. Russ had...

Linda Sue Larson

Linda Sue Larson

Nov 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Larson announce her passing on Tuesday November 26th, 2024.

Linda was born in 1947, to Hilding and Margaret Larson, and lived her whole life in Duluth. Linda was the owner and operator of Rainbow Land Daycare. So many lives were made better by her being the best daycare Mom/Grandma she could...

Robert Allen Gentry

Robert Allen Gentry

Nov 23, 2024

Robert Gentry, 75, passed away in his home on November 23rd, 2024. He was the son of Leonard and Eleanor Gentry.

Bob worked at Essentia Health for many years. He was a hard worker and was kind to everyone. He was grateful for the friends he had at Lennox.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and many aunts, uncles, and...

Charles Richard Tranmel

Charles Richard Tranmel

Nov 21, 2024

Passed away on November 21st, 2024 at his home at the age of 70. He was born in Duluth to Orvil and Carolyn (Sterling) Tranmel. He graduated from Central High School and golfed his entire life from the age of 9. He loved being outdoors playing hockey and softball with his friends and fished and hunted as well. He worked...

Dexter A. Larsen

Dexter A. Larsen

Nov 19, 2024

Dexter A. Larsen, 82, passed away Tuesday, November 19th, at home with his family and his beloved team of caregivers.

Dex was born in Minneapolis and moved to Deer Trail Lodge near Ely when he was four. He was guiding at age eleven and earned the reputation of “the boy who could see fish.” Dex attended Washington Elementary and then Ely...

John Taylor Hoppe

John Taylor Hoppe

Nov 19, 2024

John T. (Jack) Hoppe, age 85, died Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, with his granddaughter, Ashley at his side.

Jack (Papa) was born on December 21st, 1938, to John A. Hoppe Jr. and Elsie (Falconer) Hoppe. Hard work wasn’t something he shied away from as a 1956 Duluth East and 1962 University of Minnesota-Duluth graduate. Jack got his first job delivering newspapers...

Ryan Lee Adolphson

Ryan Lee Adolphson

Nov 18, 2024

Ryan Lee Adolphson, 42, of Duluth, MN, passed away due to organ failure on November 18th, 2024.

Born on January 25th, 1982, in Virginia, MN, son to Les and Rosie Adolphson. He grew up in the Duluth area and went to Marshall and Denfeld High School, later graduating from Lake Superior College with his degree in construction and general contracting.

Ryan and...

James H. Ryan

James H. Ryan

Nov 17, 2024

Passed away on November 17, 2024 at the age of 98. He was born to James and Loaine Ryan and was raised in the Minnesota Northwoods. He worked many jobs as a young man throughout the Twin Cities and Duluth. He was a proud Veteran of the Navy. Jim loved spending time at the family cabin the “Hilton in the...

Eugene Alan Connor

Eugene Alan Connor

Nov 14, 2024

 Eugene “Skip” Alan Connor age 72 of Duluth Township died on November 14, 2024. He was born on November 23, 1951 to parents, Eugene Sr. and Eunice (Turpin) Connor. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister-in-law, Jacque Abrahamson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rev. Susan Connor; sisters, Stephanie (John) Micketts, Georgia (Michael) Guite,...

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