Russel J. Abdo
Oct 13, 2024
Russell J. Abdo, 81, of Duluth, died Sunday, Oct. 13th. Russ was born May 14th, 1943 in Mankato to John and Pauline Abdo. He was the 3rd son in a family of 5, the 2 girls followed him. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1961. Russ worked with his brother Dan as a longshoreman at the port of Duluth/Superior...
Kailani "Kai" Hoenig
2024
Kailani JTG Hoenig (the artist formally known as JT), 19 years old, of Duluth, was born September 9, 2005 in Rochester, New York to Kelly (Anderson) and John G. Hoenig Jr. Kai graduated from Duluth Marshall 2024 and was attending the University of North Carolina School of Arts pursuing a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Theatrical Technical Production.
Kai was...
Elizabeth Ann Johnson
Oct 10, 2024
Bette Johnson, age 90, died peacefully in the company of her husband Bernie, and sons Peter and David, on October 10, 2024, in St. Luke’s Hospice. Bette was born in Duluth on August 11, 1934 to Gertrude and Elwood Ericson.
Bette grew up in Duluth, the oldest in a family of six children. She met Bernie, her husband of 71 years,...
Paul R. Smith
Oct 10, 2024
Age 59, of Duluth, passed away surrounded by family on October 10, 2024 at Essentia Health after a brief illness.
He was born in Duluth on August 25, 1965, the son of James and Marie (Muzzy) Smith. Paul graduated from Duluth East High School in 1984.
He spent his entire life in the Duluth area working various service jobs including, Spirit Mountain,...
Zhen Yu Zhou
Oct 7, 2024
Zhen Zhou, 39, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024.
Zhen Zhou came to the USA in 2005 from China when he was 19 years old. He went to school at Central High School. He became an American citizen in 2010. Zhen was a hard worker; over the years he worked at the Edge Waterpark, Deluxe Coney Island, and...
Linda Ann Malm
Oct 6, 2024
Born on January 1, 1950 in Duluth and died at Benedictine Senior Center, Marywood Unit on October 6, 2024. She was the eldest daughter of Angus H. Malm and June J. Malm.
She attended the Duluth Public School System, graduating from Duluth Central High School in 1968. She Graduated from UMD with a BS Degree in Biology and teaching. She also...
Jacqueline Georgette Pederson
Oct 5, 2024
Jacqueline G. Pederson (Greensky)
Native name (Nenaa Biikwe)
DOB 08-06-1949 At the age of 75 passed away peacefully at home in Duluth MN (Born in Sawyer MN) On 10-05-24
She loved playing slots at fon-du-luth casino doing woodworking crafts singing karaoke She worked as a bingo caller at fon- du-luth casino for many years and was a homemaker
preceded in death by sons Jeremiah,...
James Alexander Grant
Oct 3, 2024
James Alexander Grant died on October 3, 2024 – coincidentally also his birthday – at the age of 89. He was surrounded by his family, who had just sung happy birthday to him.
James “Jim” Grant was born in Inverness, Scotland, in 1935, the son of Aileen and Ian Grant. He grew up in the Highlands, spending his summers herding sheep...
Vicki Lynn Faegre
Oct 3, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce that Vicki Lynn Faegre passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the age of fifty-nine. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Ashland WI September 10, 1965, to Alice and David Tolliver. Vicki graduated from Ashland High School in 1983....
Judy Ann Shelton
Oct 3, 2024
Judy Ann Shelton, 78 of Duluth, died Thursday, Oct. 3rd at St. Luke’s with her loving family by her side. Judy was born July 16, 1946, in Duluth to John and Audrey (Ledig) Riggio. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1964. She later went on to complete the LPN program at Duluth Area Vocational Technical Institute. Judy first...
Gregory "Greg" George Kamp
Oct 2, 2024
Gregory "Greg" G Kamp 73 of Duluth passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on October 2, 2024 after his 5 year battle with cancer. Born March 7, 1951 in Minneapolis MN to George & Beverly (Louiselle) Kamp. Graduated from Duluth Cathedral High school class of 1969. Following graduation, he immediately enlisted in the US Marine Corps. and...
Kim Marie Koslakiewicz
Sep 29, 2024
Kim Marie Koslakiewicz, 64 of Duluth, died Sunday, Sept. 29th in Duluth, with her family by her side. Kim was born March 22, 1960 in Duluth to Duane and Shirley Koslakiewicz. She graduated from Central High in 1978 and then attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing and UMD. She moved to Robbinsdale, MN and returned to Duluth in 1997. In...
Tammy Hillstrom
Sep 27, 2024
Tammy Hillstrom, 60, of Duluth, passed away on Friday September 27, 2024, in St. Lukie’s Hospital. She was born on July 15, 1964, to John and Lorretta Hillstrom in Two Harbors, MN. Tammy was fiercely independent, and her long-time friends Kenneth and Don were like family to her. She was proud of earning her diploma from the Area Learning Center...
James "Jim" Lee Woodard
Sep 26, 2024
James “Jim” Lee Woodard, 81, passed away suddenly on Thursday September 26, 2024, with his family at his side. Jim was born on November 7, 1942, in Escanaba, MI to Cedric and Teresa Woodard. They moved to Duluth when Jim was in grade school. He met the love of his life Corrine Arthur when he was in high school, they...
William "Bill" Galinski
Sep 25, 2024
William “Bill” Galinski, 92 of Duluth, was born April 18, 1932 in Duluth and died September 25 in his home with his family by his side. Family was most important to Bill, staying close, remembering birthdays, attending parties and sporting events of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. But he also took great interest in people who he met throughout...
Roy Herman Ryttie
Sep 23, 2024
Roy Herman Ryttie, age 76, of Hayward, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
He was born August 20, 1948, in Hibbing, Minnesota to George and Mayme (Pauna) Ryttie. He grew...
Elizabeth (Fritze) Currier
Sep 22, 2024
Currier, Elizabeth F. (Fritze), 96, of Duluth, Minnesota, with family at her side, took her final gentle breath on September 22, 2024, after suffering a fall in her residence.
Betty began working for the phone company at age 16, moving quickly from switchboard operator to draftsperson to special liaison between Northwestern Bell and its highest paying clients. She took seriously her...
Mary Ann Prettyman
Sep 22, 2024
Mary Ann (Gay) Prettyman passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024.
She was born in Highbridge, WI to James S Gay and Marie E (Farley) Gay on February 18, 1935. She graduated from Ashland High School, then receiving a Bachelor's degree from Northland College in Ashland and her Masters in English from UMD.
She married Donald Prettyman in June 1954 and they...
Marjorie Ann Ferazzi
Sep 21, 2024
Marjorie Ann Ferazzi, 98, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born on August 19, 1926, to Gustav and Esther Olson, Marjorie was a lifelong resident of Duluth.
Marjorie and her husband Joseph owned a five-plex for several years. Marjorie was the heart and soul of the operation, taking on the role of “maintenance man,” cleaning...
Steve John Semenchuk
Sep 16, 2024
Steve John Semenchuk, 87, of Duluth MN, passed away peacefully at Essentia Health on Monday, Sept. 16, after a brief illness.
Steve was born on March 11, 1937, to Paul John and Anastasia (Kahut) Semenchuk in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in Sudbury before heading to the United States to attend Tri-State University (now Trine University) in Angola IN. He...
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