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Dann Mathison

Dann Mathison

Sep 30, 2015

Dann Robert Mathison, 55, of Anoka, MN passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 30, 2015. Dann was born Oct 6, 1959 to Robert and Barbara in Minneapolis, MN. Graduated in 1978 from Rochester Mayo High School, and then graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from Daniel Webster College, New Hampshire. He obtained his private pilot's...

John Crain

John Crain

Sep 29, 2015

John Robert "Bob" Crain, 88 of Duluth died Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in his home with his family by his side. Bob was born February 11, 1927 in Waterloo, Iowa to John F. and Hildur (Alm) Crain. They moved to Duluth when Bob was a child. He graduated from Cathedral High School and joined the US Air Corps near...

Robert Lowney

Robert Lowney

Sep 25, 2015

Robert Gerald "Jerry" Lowney, 88 of Duluth passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 in his home with his family by his side. Jerry was born February 23, 1927 in Duluth to Patrick and Margaret Lowney. He served in the 6th Division US Marine Corps Company B during WW II in China and was a member of the China Marine...

Walter Alvar

Walter Alvar

Sep 22, 2015

Walter "Walt" Eric Alvar, 87, of Hermantown, formerly of Copley Rd. died Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Viewcrest Health Center, surrounded by his family. Walt was born January 11, 1928 in Duluth to Eric and Lydia Alvar. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld and served in the US Navy after WW II. He worked as a Carman for the Northern...

Robert Cervenka

Robert Cervenka

Sep 19, 2015

Robert F. Cervenka (Bob) died peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning, September 19, 2019 in Duluth, MN. Born in Phillips, Wisconsin on July 1, 1936 to Frank and Ann Cervenka, Bob completed High School in Phillips and then attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison, graduating in 1958 with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bob went on to...

James Morrissey

James Morrissey

Sep 19, 2015

James George "Jim" Morrissey, age 85, of Duluth passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was born April 22, 1930 to Eleanor Johanna (Kraft) and Thomas Henry Morrissey in Milwaukee, WI. Jim was a decorated veteran. He enlisted in the Army in 1946 at the age of 16. He served in the Army Occupation of...

Sandra Petron

Sandra Petron

Sep 18, 2015

Sandra Lee Petron, 65, of Duluth, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at home. She was born June 3, 1950 in Chicago, Ill. to Cathryn (Clune) and Richard Geer. Sandra is survived by her 3 children: Kerri (Benedict) Harmston, Cambridge, MN, Shea and Matthew Petron, both of Duluth; 3 grandchildren; Katelyn, Samantha and Nathan; sister Patricia (Geer) Smith; half-sister Mary...

Christine Connell

Christine Connell

Sep 16, 2015

Christina Charlotta Connell, 89 of Duluth died Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family who cared for their mom so she could stay in the home she loved. She was born April 22, 1926 in Montreal, Wisconsin to Angelo and Elizabeth Rota, and graduated from Hurley High School in Hurley, Wisconsin in 1 944. Chris...

Theresa Borelli

Theresa Borelli

Sep 16, 2015

Theresa A. Borelli, 74, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday September 16, 2015, at Bayshore Residence & Rehabilitation. She was born on July 31, 1941 to Albert and Lena Borelli. Theresa had worked at St. Luke's as a nurse's aide. She was a very active member of Cathedral of our Lady of the Rosary. She was preceded in death...

Sonya Morris

Sonya Morris

Sep 15, 2015

Sonya V. Morris, 87, of Duluth died after a brief illness on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, in St. Luke's Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on November 2, 1927, in Duluth, Minnesota, to parents Carl and Hildur (Sundquist) Salminen. Sonya graduated from Duluth Central High School. She worked at the Corner Cupboard, then at Bridgeman's....

Kathleen McNamara

Kathleen McNamara

Aug 28, 2015

The world is celebrating an extraordinary woman today. "Tassie" (Kathleen) McMahon McNamara, 87, of Duluth passed away August 28, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Frank and Blanche McMahon in Brookston, MN on September 11, 1927. Tassie graduated from Cathedral High School and the College of St. Scholastica with a degree in Nursing in 1948....

Andy McCubbin

Andy McCubbin

Aug 26, 2015

Andrew Roger McCubbin (Andy), age 47, of Duluth, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 26th. Andy was the second child born to Robert (Bob) and Linda McCubbin, joining Brother Bobby and followed by Sister Jodie. Andy grew up in Woodland and attended St. John's Catholic Church with his family. As a student Andy attended and graduated from...

Donald Langdon

Donald Langdon

Aug 24, 2015

Donald Robert Langdon, 68, of Duluth died Monday, August 24, 2015. Born in 1947 to Robert and Elaine (Dahl) Langdon, Don was a graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School. He taught social studies in Troy, Alabama and worked for Person Publishing. Don was a member of the Duluth Owls Club and had a great passion for politics and rested...

Arlene Ruzich

Arlene Ruzich

Aug 18, 2015

Arlene M. Ruzich, 84, of N 7th Ave. E, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospice after a short illness. Arlene was born February 13, 1931 in St. James, MN to Edward and Marie Munsterman. She graduated from St. James High School and married John Ruzich on Oct. 22, 1955 and they moved to Duluth in 1950....

Carol Carlson

Carol Carlson

Aug 16, 2015

Carol S. "Little One" Carlson, 79, of Maple Grove Road passed away peacefully Sunday, August 16, 2015. She was a lifelong Duluth resident, born April 30, 1936 to Clarence and Mildred Johnson. Carol graduated from Duluth Central High School '54. She worked MN Woolen Co, Jeno's, Highland Meat Market. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Red...

Elizabeth Seitz

Elizabeth Seitz

Aug 16, 2015

Elizabeth A. "Betsy" Seitz, 85, of South Ridge Rd. died Sunday, August 16, 2015 at The Lighthouse of Superior after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Betsy was born January 24, 1930 in Duluth to Harold and Elizabeth Haley. She graduated from Stanbrook Hall at St. Scholastica and did her undergraduate work at Rollins College in Florida and graduated from...

Marlene Hoban

Marlene Hoban

Aug 15, 2015

Marlene Joy Hoban, 83, of Duluth died Saturday, August 15, 2015 in Solvay Hospice House. Born in Duluth to John and Lorna (LaFrance) Thompson she was a lifelong Duluth resident. A homemaker she was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Duluth Heights, Red Hats, Diet Club, Turtle Patrol, Sewing Club and the Birthday Club. She was preceded...

Timothy Eales

Timothy Eales

Aug 6, 2015

Timothy J. Eales, 53, of Proctor, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 6, 2015. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 12, 1961 to Martin and Bernardine Eales. Tim graduated from Proctor High School. He worked as a Pipefitter with UA Local 11. Tim was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He enjoyed riding his Harley and...

Lorraine Miskowski

Lorraine Miskowski

Aug 2, 2015

Lorraine H. Miskowski, 87, of Hermantown, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center after a short illness. Lorraine had a love for life and especially enjoyed family gatherings. She was very close to her cousins, sending birthday cards, phone chats or visits. She enjoyed her role as matriarch. She had multiple interests:...

Jerome Howard

Jerome Howard

Aug 2, 2015

Jerome Howard, 51, of Duluth, died on Sunday August 2, 2015. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday August 12, 2015 at 11AM in Park Hill Cemetery.

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