Obituaries

Jun 13, 2013

Theodore Roosevelt Pritchett, Jr., age 60, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth. He was born February 20, 1953 in New Orleans, LA. To Theodore and Helen Pritchett and worked for Hennepin County. Survivors include soul mate Marjorie Sweeny; step son, Ken F. Smith; sons, Michael T. Pritchett, Corneilio L. Pritchett, Theodore...

Jun 13, 2013

Roger Frederick Maki, 70, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center. Roger was born in New York City, New York to Paul and May (Horwat) Maki. He was a 1960 graduate of Duluth Central High School, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a life member of Ducks Unlimited and the National Rifle Association....

Jun 11, 2013

Zachary Rodney Paul Premo, age 26, of Duluth, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Duluth.

Zachary was born February 10, 1987, in Duluth, the son of Terrance and Patricia (Hamilton) Premo. He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 2005, where he enjoyed playing hockey and soccer. He married Lindsay Olson on September...

Jun 7, 2013

John Paul Forest, 52, of Duluth, died on Friday, June 7, 2013 in Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center.

He was born on Nov. 16, 1960 to Paul and Mary "Patt" Forest in Duluth, MN and has been a lifelong resident.

John was preceded in death by his parents....

Jun 5, 2013

Amelia Lou Frankenfeld died peacefully in her sleep June 5, 2013. She was the four-and-a-half month old daughter of Candyce Rae Lake and David Frankenfeld of Duluth, Minnesota. Although she had only recently learned to laugh, Amelia was a joyful and gentle child. She loved to cuddle. She always had a smile on her face, she enjoyed...

Jun 4, 2013

Arthur L. (Art) Wright, 100, a lifelong resident of Duluth (Oakley St) died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Benedictine Health Center, Duluth. He was the eldest son of A.L. (Archie) and Millie G. Wright. He grew up on east 9th Street, and attended Munger elementary, Washington Jr. and Central High School as well as the Duluth Junior College,...

Jun 3, 2013

Dr. Albert Louis Nisswandt of Knife River, MN died on June 3, 2013 at Essentia - St. Mary's Hospital Duluth from complications of heart disease. He lived by the motto, Carpe Diem. Albert was born on January 2,1925 in St. Paul, MN to Victor and Ellen Nisswandt and grew up during the Great Depression. After serving in the US...

Jun 3, 2013

Kenneth George Simon, formerly of Meadowlands, Minnesota, died peacefully at St. Joseph's Home for the Aged in Kenosha, Wisconsin on June 3, 2013. Ken was born on January 14, 1921 at home in a Ness Township farmhouse located on the Whiteface River several miles outside of Meadowlands, Minnesota. Ken grew up here and helped his parents operate a small...

Jun 3, 2013

Kenneth George Simon, formerly of Meadowlands, Minnesota, died peacefully at St. Joseph's Home for the Aged in Kenosha, Wisconsin on June 3, 2013. Ken was born on January 14, 1921 at home in a Ness Township farmhouse located on the Whiteface River several miles outside of Meadowlands, Minnesota. Ken grew up here and helped his parents operate...

Jun 2, 2013

Leo Allen Buck, age 85, a life-long resident of Lakewood Township, died peacefully on June 2nd in the home he built, with his family surrounding him. He bravely battled a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer for six and a half years. He was the youngest son of Elmer and Carrie Buck and was preceded in death by sister...

Jun 2, 2013

Lisa Kay Davis, 46 of Duluth, died on June 2, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital. Lisa was born to Russell Davis and Margaret Shoots on September 4, 1966 in Duluth. She has been employed as a cab driver in Duluth for several years. Lisa was devoted to her children and grandchildren, her most cherished times where spent with her...

Jun 2, 2013

Jerry L. Murphy of Saginaw, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2013.

He was born May 9, 1936 to Leonard and Ruth Murphy and was raised in the Graceville, Minn., area.

Jerry was united in marriage to Donna Prader in 1954. He was a jack of all trades, a talented and gifted man. He...

May 30, 2013

Rebecca "Becky" Jane (Perrault) Conner, 33, passed away on May 30, 2013, in St. Luke's hospital in Duluth due to complications from a seven-month battle with leukemia. Becky was born in Duluth to Jim (Dottie) Perrault and Dorie Higgins (Wayne) Gilbert on Aug. 29, 1979. This perfectly beautiful baby with an unmatched smile and dancing eyes immediately asserted the...

May 28, 2013

Diane Caroline Juten (Ellison) Diane passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. She was born in Duluth, MN to John Harold Ellison and Frances Ellison (Carlson) on October 31,1932. She spent her growing up years in Duluth's west end. She married Francis Juten on June 23,1962 and resided in Gnesen Township. Diane and Fran have three children; Daniel Juten...

May 23, 2013

LuVerne F. Sandahl, age 88, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth. LuVerne Breiland was born October 22, 1924 in Sandstone, Minnesota, the daughter of Elmer O. and Frances E. (Domning) Breiland. She married Carl K. Sandahl and they made their home in Duluth. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

May 20, 2013

Dorraine A. Ahl, age 88, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. Dorraine Anne Weiss was born March 4, 1925 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of Bernard and Gertrude (Weber) Weiss. She grew up in St. Paul where she graduated from Mechanic Arts High School. Dorraine married Vernon Ahl...

May 19, 2013

Vincent Anthony Dodge, 79, formerly of Glacier Trail, Saginaw, died of a broken heart, Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospice, surrounded by his family.

Vince was born Dec. 3, 1933 in Duluth to Clarence and Rose Dodge.

He was a 1951 graduate of Cathedral High School. Vince married...

May 14, 2013

Merchon Linton Barry, age 73, of Pike Lake passed away on May 14, 2013 at her home on Pike Lake. Merchon Linton LaJoy was born June 15, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Millard and Ferris (Linton) LaJoy. She married Henry "Murph" Barry on August 22, 1964 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Duluth. Merchon taught elementary education...

Apr 28, 2013

Lorraine Jeanette Makowski, 87, of Duluth died on Sunday, April 28, 2013 in the Benedictine Health Center with family by her side. She was born on June 7, 1925 in Duluth to Valere and Julia (Lagae) Plets. She grew up in Lakewood graduating from Lakewood School in 1943.

Lorraine married Roy Makowski in...

Apr 28, 2013

Donna "Arlene" Brouse, 78, of Superior, formerly of Tower-Soudan and Duluth died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Essentia Hospice, Duluth, surrounded by her family. Arlene was born March 25, 1935 in Ukiah, California. She met Carl R. Brouse in the state of Washington and they were married in October 1971 and they moved to Duluth in 1972....