Margaret Jannetta

Margaret Jane (Miller) Jannetta, 92 of Duluth, died, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at the Benedictine Health Center with her family by her side.

Miggs, the only child of Arthur B. and Marie (Sullivan) Miller was born on July 15, 1920 in Minneapolis. Thee family moved to Duluth when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Stanbrook Hall at the College of St. Scholastica in 1938 and from Ogontz College in Philadelphia in 1940.

Miggs married Robert Jannetta on Oct. 9, 1944. They lived in Silver Bay for many years where they raised their four children and enjoyed many rounds of golf. Following Bob's death she moved back to Duluth, where she lived until her death.

Miggs was a unique and wonderful woman, greatly loved by her family. She loved sports, politics, history and always maintained her intellectual curiosity. She had a quick sense of humor and her grandchildren enjoyed many meaningful conversations with her throughout their lives. She will live in our hearts forever.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; and her son, Robert.

Survivors include her children, James (Sally McKechnie) Jannetta of Bellingham, WA, Jo Anne Jannetta Cooperman of St. Paul, MN; Molly Cahill Haugen of Duluth; her grandchildren, Jesse Jannetta, Nick Jannetta, Rebecca Cooperman Kay, Kati Cooperman, Sarah Cooperman, Maggie Cahill Reed and Jane Cahill Poole; nine great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:00 AM Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 in the Cathedral of Our Lady of The Rosary. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral in the church.

Direct memorials to Calvary Cemetery, 4820 Howard Gnesen Rd. Duluth, MN 55803.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Duluth, MN.