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William Johnson, Jr

William Johnson, Jr

Mar 8, 2015

William B. Johnson, Jr., "Salty", 80, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born on April 1, 1934 in Duluth to William B. Sr. and Helen (Dinkle) Johnson. Bill graduated from Old Central High School in 1952, and in 1953 he joined the Army, 10th. Infantry Division and was honorable...

Simeon Silvers

Simeon Silvers

Mar 7, 2015

Simeon Malachi Silvers, infant son of Maria (LeRoux) and Travis Silvers was born and died on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Brad Silvers. Simeon is also survived by his siblings, Ananias, Elisha, Elise and Moses; grandparents, Nicky Habhegger, Jay LeRoux and Jill LeRoux; uncle, Brad (Rainey) Silvers,...

Wendy Jackson

Wendy Jackson

Mar 5, 2015

Wendy L. Jackson, 63, lifelong resident of Duluth, Minn. became an angel unexpectedly Thursday, March 5, 2015. Wendy was born April 6, 1951 in Duluth to Melvin and Lela Severson. She grew up and lived her adult life in the Central Hillside. She attended Franklin Elementary, Washington Jr. High and graduated in 1969 from Duluth Central High School. On...

David Brink

David Brink

Mar 2, 2015

David I. Brink, 71. of Calio, North Dakota, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015 in Osnabrock, North Dakota from the effects of a long history of smoking. He was born in Duluth July 27, 1943 to Severin and Luella (Olsen) Brink. Following high school, David worked on the Great Lakes for a period, was an over the road...

Michael Billman

Michael Billman

Feb 27, 2015

Michael D. Billman, 54 of Saginaw died Friday, February 27, 2015 at the Solvay Hospice House after a long illness, with his family by his side. Mike was born November 17, 1960 to Donn and Aileen Billman and he graduated from Proctor High School. At age ten, Mike began working with his dad at Billman Construction and he continued...

LLoyd Bauer

LLoyd Bauer

Feb 27, 2015

Lloyd J. Bauer, 75, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Essentia Health, St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Carson, ND to Reinhold and Laurintena Bauer. Lloyd was a proud, hard-working man and was rewarded with a fulfilling career spanning 56 years. He worked at Tri-Steel Manufacturing, where he received accolades for his invention...

Sister Claudia OSB

Sister Claudia OSB

Feb 26, 2015

Sister Claudia Riehl, OSB, 88, died February 26, 2105, at St. Scholastica Monastery. Born in Raleigh, North Dakota on February 13, 1927, she was the daughter of Melchior and Emma (Wagner) Riehl. Sister was in her 67th year of Monastic Profession. Sister Claudia was raised on the family farm in North Dakota, one of seven children of devout Catholic...

Sister Claudia OSB

Sister Claudia OSB

Feb 26, 2015

Our Sister Claudia Riehl, OSB, age 88, of St. Scholastica Monastery, was called home to God on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Her Wake will be at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, with the Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel at St. Scholastica Monastery. A full obituary will follow at...

April Royer

April Royer

Feb 26, 2015

April Marie Royer, 32, of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Duluth, passed away on Thursday February 26, 2015 in St. Paul, MN. She was born on a crisp September day in 1982 to David and Sharon Royer in Virginia, MN. April attended Lincoln Park Elementary, Denfeld High School, DBU, Lake Superior College, and Normandale College, Minneapolis; with a life goal...

Beverly Hyde

Beverly Hyde

Feb 26, 2015

Beverly Mae Hyde, 79 of Hermantown, died Thursday, February 26, 2015 in her home. Bev was born September 24, 1935 in Duluth to Hilton and Ann Warner. She graduated from Central High School and met and married Bill Hyde on January 26, 1957. Bev worked as a clerk at Wards and Dove Clothing in Duluth. She was a member...

Eugene Prudhomme

Eugene Prudhomme

Feb 21, 2015

Eugene Prudhomme, 66, of Duluth died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center, following a short, but courageous battle with cancer. Eugene (Gene) was born October 10, 1948 in Duluth to Omer and Leona Prudhomme. He is a 1966 graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School, and later earned a bachelor's degree from St. John's University...

Lyla Erickson

Lyla Erickson

Feb 20, 2015

Lyla Ruth Erickson, 86, of Duluth, died Friday, February 20, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospice. She was born March 28, 1928 to Alexander S. and Lillian ((Bloom) Black, Sr. While working as a secretary for U. S. Steel in Duluth, she met her husband Howard. She enjoyed traveling, cooking and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Dennis Shimek

Dennis Shimek

Feb 18, 2015

Dennis Dean Shimek, 62 of Proctor, died Tuesday, February 18th, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital, Duluth. Dennis was born June 22nd, 1952, in Manitowoc,WI. He served in the United States Army from 1972-1975. He was a contractor for most of his life and could build anything with his two hands. He loved to fish, play cards, and most of...

Randy Hiti

Randy Hiti

Feb 18, 2015

Randy M. Hiti, 57 of Jensen Rd. died suddenly Wednesday February 18, 2015, doing what he loved, while responding to a fire call. He was born in Virginia to Frank and Mildred "Millie" Hiti. He married the love of his life, Laura Blix on August 22, 1981. Randy loved working with his hands and fixing things. He opened his...

Glenn Singer

Glenn Singer

Feb 16, 2015

Glenn L. Singer, 64, of Duluth died Monday February 16, 2015 in his residence. there are no known survivors. Graveside Services will be held on Friday February 20, 2015 at 11AM in Park Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home. 600 E. 2nd Street, Duluth, Mn 55805. 218-727-3555.

Barbara Biron

Barbara Biron

Feb 12, 2015

Barbara G. Biron, 84, of Duluth, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospice. Barbara was born August 29, 1930 in Duluth to Simon and Olga (Flack) Giliuson. At the age of eight, she moved with her family to Santa Ana, CA. They returned to Duluth following World War II. Barbara married George B. Biron in Duluth on...

Sister Agatha OSB

Sister Agatha OSB

Feb 7, 2015

Sister Agatha Riehl, OSB, 93, died February 7, 2015, at St. Scholastica Monastery. Born in Raleigh, North Dakota, on February 17, 1921, she was the daughter of Melchior and Emma (Wagner) Riehl. Sister Agatha was in her 74th year of Monastic Profession at the time of her death. Sister was raised on a farm in North Dakota where she...

David Erholtz

David Erholtz

Feb 7, 2015

David W. Erholtz, 82, of Duluth passed away on Saturday February Seventh 2015. He was born in Grand Rapids, MN to John and Marie Erholtz on November 16, 1932. After graduating from Grand Rapids high school, Dave went on to further his education at UMD where he graduated with a degree in education and later received his master's degree....

Mary Teske

Mary Teske

Feb 6, 2015

Mary Lou Teske, 86, died gently into God's hands with her family by her side on Friday, February 06, 2015, in St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in McGregor, MN on March 29, 1928 to Lawrence and Lucille Anderson. Her family moved to Duluth when she was 12 years old. Mary attended Duluth Central High School and graduated from...

Richard Silvola

Richard Silvola

Feb 5, 2015

Richard "Rikku" Silvola of Two Harbors died February 5th 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth. Born to long-time State Representative and DFL Vice-Chair Richard Silvola and Silvia (Torma) Silvola, in Grand Rapids MN on November 20, 1937, he graduated high school in Virginia. Rikku's early years were spent exploring the lakes and rivers of Northern MN with family...

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