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Shirley Zeleznikar

Shirley Zeleznikar

Jan 7, 2015

Shirley Jean (Norman) Zeleznikar, 85, passed away after a brief illness on January 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Manley and Ruth Norman; her step mother, who raised Shirley, Harriet Norman; her husband of 60 years, John T. Zeleznikar; their infant son, Gregory and her sister, Lorraine Crotty. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Terri...

Richard O'Brien

Richard O'Brien

Dec 30, 2014

Richard James O'Brien, age 82, of Howell, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014. He was born July 12, 1932 in Duluth, MN, the son of Paul W. and Myrna E. (Norell) O'Brien. Loving husband of Pauline A. (Thompson) O'Brien. Dear father of Thomas (Janyarak) O'Brien of Bangkok, Thailand, Nancy (John) Bodo of Howell and Lynn (Christopher) Borczon of...

Eleanor McNamara

Eleanor McNamara

Dec 29, 2014

Eleanor Margaret McNamara, 93, our wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died on Monday, December 29, 2014 in Steamboat Springs, CO, where she resided for the last five years. Eleanor was born to Lyle and Ethel (neAC. Sweeney) Watt on August 20, 1921 in St. Paul, MN. She moved to Duluth, MN in 1939 where she resided for over 60...

Dennis Davern

Dennis Davern

Dec 29, 2014

Dennis Joseph Davern 77 of Duluth, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. Denny was born on July 5, 1937 in Duluth to Richard B. and Helen (Berini) Davern. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1955. Denny held numerous jobs (sometimes 3 at once), his favorite being working on the great lakes...

Michael Owen

Michael Owen

Dec 28, 2014

Michael E. Owen, 65, of Duluth died unexpectedly on December 28, 2014 in his home. Mike was born February 9, 1949. He retired from the US Navy and then worked as a electrician in California.. He moved to Duluth with his wife, Jackie in 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie in 2013. Mike enjoyed going...

Gloria Mitchell

Gloria Mitchell

Dec 28, 2014

Gloria Marilyn Mitchell, 87, of Duluth, passed away on December 28, 2014. Gloria was born on August 2, 1927 to Arthur and Alvilda Sjolund in Duluth. She graduated from Duluth Central Senior High School in 1945. Gloria loved being a Mom and Grandmother with all her heart. Her Christian faith and love of Jesus Christ shaped her life and...

Robert Bower

Robert Bower

Dec 28, 2014

Robert Samuel Bowers 98, of Duluth passed away peacefully on December 28, 2014. Bob was born December 26, 1916, in Sanborn WI to Thomas and Dora Bowers. Bob graduated from Central High School, Bob then joined the Coast Guard/Navy and was a WWII veteran. After, his time in the service he moved back home to go back to school,...

Connie Eichmueller

Connie Eichmueller

Dec 27, 2014

Connie M (Nee Sardina ) Eichmueller, of Mesa AZ, formerly of Wauwatosa WI. Born November 15, 1928; born to eternal life December 27, 2014 in Gilbert, AZ. Survived by her devoted husband and best friend of 65 years, Richard Eichmueller Sr. Loving mother of Richard (Rose) Eichmueller Jr. of Duluth, Mary (Steve) Marschner, and Patricia (Daniel) Craig. Dear grandmother...

Marie Rollins

Marie Rollins

Dec 27, 2014

Marie M. Rollins, 100, of W 4th St. died Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Solvay Hospice House, with her family by her side. Marie was born December 16, 1914 in Duluth to August and Catherine Bonifaci. She graduated from Central High School and went to work as a PBX Operator at Barnes Shipping Bldg. and Northern Drug before she...

Dorothy Ottinger

Dorothy Ottinger

Dec 26, 2014

Dorothy Hollinger Ottinger, 96, of Duluth, died December 26, 2014, at the Lighthouse of Superior assisted living facility in Superior, Wisconsin. Dorothy was born October 12, 1918, in Duluth to Edward H. and Mary Hollinger. She grew up in Duluth and graduated from Central High School in 1936. In 1939, Dorothy married Clarence Lincoln Ottinger. They were life-long members...

Clinton Crowell

Clinton Crowell

Dec 25, 2014

Clinton D. Crowell, 45, passed away on December 25, 2014. Visitation will be held on Friday Jan. 2, 2014 from 10AM until the 11AM Funeral Service in Dougherty Funeral Home. 600 East 2nd St. Duluth, 55805. 218-727-3555>

Thomas Andrew

Thomas Andrew

Dec 24, 2014

On December 24, 2014, Tom passed away with family and loved ones around him. Thomas Fredrick Andrew was born January 13, 1943 to Fredrick W. Andrew and Florence E. Phillips Andrew. Tom's family included brother John Henry Andrew and sisters Mary Alice Andrew Camp and Jane Elizabeth Johnson Renick. Tom's mother passed away before he was two years old...

Garnette Stolt

Garnette Stolt

Dec 23, 2014

Garnette H. Stolt, 93, beloved wife of Harvey Stolt (Duluth), formerly of Baudette, MN and Winthrop, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 23, 2014. Garnette Hildur Ross was born along with her twin brother Garfield, on October 3, 1921 in New Ulm, MN to Edwin & Hildur Gustafson Ross. Garnette graduated high school in St Peter, Minnesota in...

Anna Miketin

Anna Miketin

Dec 23, 2014

Anna Miketin, 83, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday December 23, 2014 in Broward Health North, Deerfield Beach, FL. She was born March 12, 1931 in Celinovac Bosnia to Anton and Kataria Bores. Anna was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She was a hard working landlord and homemaker that enjoyed gardening, cooking and...

Robert Nesgoda

Robert Nesgoda

Dec 20, 2014

Robert Gordon Nesgoda, age 80, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 in Grant Medical Center. He was as US Army Veteran. Survived by sons, Brian (Cindy) Nesgoda, Daniel Nesgoda; grandchildren, Jennifer (Zach) Edwards, Samantha (Sunil) Hari; step-granddaughter, Heather Dardeen; great grandchildren, Olivia, Caleb, Ainsley, and Barrett; other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, George and Charlotte...

Elizabeth Brown

Elizabeth Brown

Dec 19, 2014

Elizabeth Proud Brown, "Liz," of Lakeshore, MN passed away on December 19, 2014 after a short illness. She was born on November 27, 1931 to Dr. Theodore and Elizabeth Proud in Chicago, IL, the eldest of 3 children and dearly known as "Sister". Liz graduated from DePauw University in 1954 with a degree in Home Economics. She married Jim...

Howard Collicott

Howard Collicott

Dec 12, 2014

Howard Earl Collicott of Federal Way, WA, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014. Howard was born to Raymond Guy and Myrtle Gertrude (Wiley) Collicott in Elmhurst IL, on June 18, 1929. He was raised in the Chicago area, and lived in Seattle, WA, Ann Arbor, MI, West Lafayette, IN, and Federal Way, WA. He was married to Luella Anna...

Marlys Lindberg

Marlys Lindberg

Dec 10, 2014

Marlys E. Lindberg, 88 of Cloquet, formerly of Duluth died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Inter-Faith Care Center, Carlton. Marlys was born March 22, 1926 in South Haven, MN to Herman and Hertha Muehring. She graduated from Fargo High School and went on to meet and marry, James Lindberg on May 2, 1948 in Fargo. Marlys worked for many...

Wesley Harkonen

Wesley Harkonen

Dec 10, 2014

Wesley Sulo Harkonen, 90, of Duluth, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the Franciscan Health Center. He was born September 3, 1924 in Orr, Minn. to Sulo and Ann (Laine) Harkonen. After graduating from Cook High School Wesley enlisted in the Air Force and served as a navigator on the "Flying Fortress" B17 bomber. After the end of WWII,...

Gregory Kerwin

Gregory Kerwin

Dec 9, 2014

Gregory John Kerwin, 71, of Iron River, Wisconsin, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior, Wisconsin. He was born September 7, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisc. to Norbert and Lorraine (Sellung) Kerwin. Greg graduated with honors from MSOE (Milwaukee School of Engineering). Greg married Patricia Ann Hemmick on September 28, 1968 in Waukesha,...

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