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James Kmiech

James Kmiech

Aug 28, 2014

James Bernard Kmiech 70, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at Chris Jensen on, Thursday, August 28, 2014. James was born in Duluth, July 16, 1944, to Joseph and Louise Kmiech. James grew up in Duluth and graduated from Central Senior High School in 1962, he then went on to graduate from F.I. Salter...

Donald Claveau Sr

Donald Claveau Sr

Aug 27, 2014

Donald A. Claveau Sr. "slipped the surly bonds of earth" at St. Mary's Hospital August 27, 2014 surrounded by love. Don was born February 15, 1932 to Lloyd and Alice Claveau, the fourth of seven children in a boisterous affectionate family. Don loved aviation from an early age and spent many days at the Superior and Park Point airports...

Dolores Hallfielder

Dolores Hallfielder

Aug 25, 2014

Dolores V. (Nowak) Hallfielder 84, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, August 25, 2014. Dolores was born in Duluth, on May 13 1930, to Stanley and Stella Luczak. Dolores attended St. Peter and St. Paul Elementary School, and graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School. She began work at Northern City National Bank, where she...

Carol Anderson

Carol Anderson

Aug 25, 2014

Carol Jean Anderson, 70, of Solway Twp, formerly of Duluth Heights, died Monday, August 25, 2014 at St. Mary's Essentia, surround by her family. Carol was born June 16, 1944 in Duluth to Carl and Inga Sodergren. She graduated from Duluth Denfeld and married James "Jim" Anderson on November 10, 1962. Carol worked for many years at Glass Block/Yonkers...

Joan Sandy

Joan Sandy

Aug 24, 2014

Joan G. Sandy, 80, of Lester Park, died Sunday, August 24, 2014 in her home, surrounded by her family. Joan was born December 31, 1933 in Duluth to Leonard and Helen Knutsen and she was a lifelong Duluth Resident. She graduated from Denfeld in 1951 and has been an active member of the reunion committee. Joan worked at Kimberly...

Raymond Meyer

Raymond Meyer

Aug 21, 2014

Raymond Charles Meyer 83, of Duluth, died peacefully on August 21, 2014, in the Benedictine Health Center. Ray was born on January 20, 1931, in Green Isle, MN, to Oliver and Vera Meyer. Ray grew up in Green Isle MN, he went to Mora High School, then went to work in carpentry, he was a construction analyst for over...

Ronald Marshall

Ronald Marshall

Aug 20, 2014

Ronald G. Marshall, 74, of Duluth, died Wednesday August 20, 2014 in his residence. He was born in Duluth to Harold and Dolly Marshall Sr. on January 1, 1940. Ron was an Army Veteran. He worked at the Duluth News Tribune as a printer, and had driven cab for Allied Cab Co. Ron was a member of the All...

Lou Nylen

Lou Nylen

Aug 18, 2014

Lou Ann Nylen 77, of Duluth, passed away peacefully after a long struggle with her illness, on Monday, August 18, 2014. Lou was born in Clearbrook, MN, on October 7, 1936, to Ruben and Mildred Anderson. Lou loved to teach; she taught Art in several area schools, touching many lives until she retired. She enjoyed making pottery, drawing, painting,...

Bridget Waller

Bridget Waller

Aug 17, 2014

Bridget Jean Waller, 40, of Duluth died Sunday, Aug., 17, 2014. She was born in Duluth Sept. 12, 1973 to Gary and Patricia (Schultz) Waller. Bridget attended East High School and was a homemaker. Preceding her in death were her grandparents Donald and Helen Waller and Frank and Jeanette Schultz. Survivors include her parents, Gary (Mary) Waller, and Patricia...

Grant Wilson

Grant Wilson

Aug 14, 2014

Obituary information for Grant Elliott Wilson Grant Elliott Wilson, 81, of Duluth, died peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday August 14, 2014 of lung cancer. He was born in St. Paul, MN on July 3, 1933 to Roy and Helen Wilson. He moved with his family at the age of 14 to Aberdeen, SD. After graduating...

Phyllis Blesener

Phyllis Blesener

Aug 14, 2014

Phyllis L. Blesener, 76, of Duluth, died Thursday August 14, 2014 in Solvay Hospice House. She was born in Duluth to Lawrence and Olga Anderson on July 10, 1938. Phyllis worked with her husband at Raymond J. Blesener Architect until retirement. She was made an honorary member of The Society of American Registered Architects in recognition of distinguished service...

Jean Morrison

Jean Morrison

Aug 11, 2014

Jean "Jennie Redsky" Morrison, 77, of Duluth, passed away Monday August 11, 2014 in Bayshore Health Care Center. She was born May 6, 1937 to Fred and Bessie Redsky, on the Red Gut Reservation, Ontario. Jean was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She had worked at Goodwill for several years. Jean enjoyed going...

Kathryn Borash

Kathryn Borash

Aug 10, 2014

Kathryn "Kay" June Borash, 93, of Duluth died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014 at ViewCrest Health Center. She was born June 25, 1921 in West Eveleth, Minn., the daughter of Michael and Esther (Heglund) Moore, the second oldest of six children. Kay graduated from Eveleth High School in 1939, and moved to Detroit, Mich., where...

Karl Horck

Karl Horck

Aug 3, 2014

Karl Vander Horck, 92, died Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Saint Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. Karl was a teacher, professor, and World War II veteran. He loved the outdoors, walking, canoeing, and camping. He had a quick intellect and was a great storyteller. Born June 7, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN to Karl Vander Horck and Ruth Elizabeth...

Scott Nelson

Scott Nelson

Aug 3, 2014

Scott Edward Nelson, 44, Superior, WI, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Solvay House. He was born May 4, 1970 in Duluth, MN. After graduating from Central High School in 1988, he worked at several restaurants including Zona Rosa, Augustino's and the Ground Round. Scott graduated from U.W.S. August 9, 2013 with a degree in Sociology and was...

Corinne Carlson

Corinne Carlson

Aug 3, 2014

Corinne Ruby Carlson 74, of Duluth, died August 6, 2014. Corinne was born November 3, 1939 to Sigrid and Herbert Anderson. Cor graduated from Central High School, and then from UMD with a degree in Teaching. She then went on to marry the love of her life Dave, on June 16, 1967. Cor was a member of the Lutheran...

Sr. Mary OSB

Sr. Mary OSB

Aug 2, 2014

Sister Mary Sarto Sadler, OSB, 90, died August 2, 2014, at St. Scholastica Monastery. A Duluth native, she was born March 15, 1924 to Joseph and Frances (Vertin) Sadler. Sister was in her sixty-sixth year of Monastic Profession. The youngest of eight children, Bertha Sadler attended Young and Hurst Business College in Duluth where she gained excellent skills in...

John Franckowiak

John Franckowiak

Jul 31, 2014

John Michael Franckowiak, 94, formerly of W Pioneer Rd. died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Edgewood Vista with his family by his side. John was born in Duluth to John E. and Frances Franckowiak. He met Margaret Trader and they were married on June 26, 1948. John was an active member of St. Joseph's church in Gnesen. He was...

Eugene Nault Jr

Eugene Nault Jr

Jul 30, 2014

Eugene L. Nault Jr, 55, died July 30, 2014 in Duluth. Graveside Service 10:00 am June 13, 2015 at Calvary Cemetery 3424 East Highway 105, Superior WI.

Kathryn O'Hara

Kathryn O'Hara

Jul 30, 2014

Kathryn P. O'Hara, 90, of Hermantown and recently of Keystone Bluffs, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospice, Duluth, with her family by her side. Kathryn was born May 23, 1924 in Duluth to Oswald and Katheryn Ringsred. She grew up on Park Point which gave her a great love for Lake Superior and any body of...

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