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Margaret Jane Lax

Margaret Jane Lax

Dec 8, 2023

Margaret Jane Lax went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 8th, 2023. She spent her final days surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born to Hudson Hatcher Watkins and Helen Ruth (Woodhouse) Watkins on January 26th, 1949, in El Paso, Texas.

As the daughter of a U.S. Airman, she spent her childhood...

D'Angelo Eugene VonMoore

D'Angelo Eugene VonMoore

Dec 7, 2023

D'Angelo Eugene VonMoore, 41 of Duluth, MN passed away in his home December 7, 2023. D'Angelo was born in Chicago, IL November 30th, 1982 to his parents Anthony & Louise (Barker) VonMoore.

D'Angelo was a loving father, friend and brother. His greatest joy were his children. D'Angelo was headstrong, and an incredibly supportive person throughout his life.

D'Angelo is survived...

Suzette L. Anderson

Suzette L. Anderson

Dec 7, 2023

Suzette L. Foucault-Anderson-Harteau, a/k/a Sue Gotti, died unexpectedly on December 7, 2023 from a ruptured aneurysm, and went to be with her mother.  She was born on April 23, 1965 to Barbara (Gaskill) Harteau and Robert Foucault.

She befriend everyone she met in the neighborhood, people were attracted to her vicarious nature. Sue's "love- language" was food-pushing, no one left her...

Allan Richard Lian

Allan Richard Lian

Dec 7, 2023

Allan Richard Lian, 71, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023.  He was born in Duluth on July 3, 1952, to Bertel and Marion Lian.

Al, affectionately known as “Blue” to his sons, was a Duluth East High School graduate and attended UMD. He worked at the former Montgomery Wards department store, both downtown and at the Miller Hill Mall,...

Thomas John Wiiret

Thomas John Wiiret

Dec 6, 2023

Thomas John Wiiret passed away peacefully at St. Ann’s nursing home on Wednesday December 6th 2023. He loved to go fly fishing and going out to listen to music and dancing. He is lovingly remebered by his family. His wife of 40 years Joyce Neeb and 3 children Tammy (Scott) Gould of Duluth, Minnesota and Timothy (xuyawa) Wiiret of Dalian,...

Dawn Jay Murphy

Dawn Jay Murphy

Dec 5, 2023

Dawn Jay Murphy, age 63 of Duluth passed away surrounded by her family on December 5, 2023. She was born in Duluth to parents, James Murphy & Yvonne Stewart. Dawn was an East-sider through and through. She was born and raised in Duluth, attended East High School, raised her 3 daughters on the east side, and remained a staunch supporter...

Rita Jean Cook

Rita Jean Cook

Dec 5, 2023

Rita Jean Cook, of Duluth, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 5th after a short, but hard fought battle with bone cancer. She spent her final days surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Rita was born May 25th, 1951, in Duluth, MN. She lived her entire life in the city and home she grew up in and loved....

Rodney James Hyvonen

Rodney James Hyvonen

Dec 4, 2023

Rodney James Hyvonen, 76, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on Dec 4, 2023 after a long journey with an aggressive neurodegenerative disease.

He was born Oct 24, 1947 to Arnold and Edith Hyvonen in Duluth, MN. He was raised as a proud Central Hillsider where he met many of his lifelong friends. He was an instigator of good fun,...

Paulette C. Franckowiak

Paulette C. Franckowiak

Dec 4, 2023

 

Paulette C. Franckowiak, 77 of Duluth died Monday, Dec. 4th in her home with her family by her side.  She was born Oct. 16, 1946 in Duluth to William and Lois Jakubek and she graduated from Duluth Central High School.  Paulette met Ted Franckowiak and they were married on April 6, 1968.  She worked for many years as a...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" M Paaso

Jacquelyn "Jackie" M Paaso

Dec 4, 2023

 

Jacquelyn “Jackie” M. Paaso, 85, of Duluth, died Monday, Dec. 4th in her home, surrounded by her daughter Jodi and her grandson Griffan.  Jackie was born July 3, 1938, in Duluth to Henry and Jeanette Anderson.  She graduated from Duluth Central.  She met Floyd Paaso and they were married on June 25, 1960.  Jackie worked at Minnesota Power and...

Orpha Lee Prince (Carlson)

Orpha Lee Prince (Carlson)

Nov 27, 2023

Orpha was born June 1, 1934 in Blackduck, MN to Elmer and Thelma (Stortroen) Carlson.

She attended country school at Saum, MN. There were four grades in each room. When she finished her first grade workbook, she could eavesdrop on what the second, third, and fourth grade classes were learning. How she loved fourth grade geography when Miss Hanson pulled...

Pamela Louise Scanlon (Dodge)

Pamela Louise Scanlon (Dodge)

Nov 25, 2023

Pamela Louise Scanlon (Dodge), our much loved mother, wife, sister, cousin, niece, aunt, grandma, and friend was welcomed by the angels into Heaven on November 25, 2023. She was 64 years old.

Pam suffered an aortic dissection on November 24th, in her West Duluth home. She had a successful seven hour surgery, and talked with her family afterwards. The following...

Robert "Bob" Keyport

Robert "Bob" Keyport

Nov 24, 2023

Robert “Bob” Keyport of Duluth, Minnesota died on November 24, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House.  Bob was born January 28, 1932, in Kerrick, Minnesota to Edward and Cecelia Keyport.  He attended school in Duquette, Kerrick, Bruno, and Askov, Minnesota, graduating in 1950.  He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota.  During his college days, he met...

Rashon Stark Jarmon

Rashon Stark Jarmon

Nov 23, 2023

Infant Rashon Stark Jarmon passed away on Wednesday, November 23rd at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born to parents, Jamal Jarmon & Leah Mishler on July 11, 2023 in Duluth. While his time on earth was short, his life greatly impacted those who loved him so dearly. He is survived by his parents, Jamal Jarmon & Leah...

William "Bill" Joseph Croke

William "Bill" Joseph Croke

Nov 23, 2023

 

William (Bill) Joseph Croke, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by his side, Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Essentia Health hospice. He was born May 26, 1934, in Two Harbors to the late Lenore and Francis Croke.Bill was the husband of Kathleen (Kathy, nee Dinan) for 59 years; father of Patty (Paul) Becker, Terri (Steve) Thompson, and Dave...

Kenneth George Weber

Kenneth George Weber

Nov 23, 2023

Long time Duluth resident, passed away on Thanksgiving, November 23, 2023 at age 101 at Edgewood Vista. Ken was born to Ernest and Alma (Washnesky) Weber on May 14, 1922. At age 6 he moved to the family farm in Wrenshall and graduated from Wrenshall High School. After several years working on the farm he moved to Duluth where he...

Hazel Mae Schmitz

Hazel Mae Schmitz

Nov 19, 2023

Hazel Mae Schmitz, born July 12th, 2023, to Alicia Milbridge–Scott and William Schmitz, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2023.  In her four short months with us, she blessed the lives of all who knew her and knew about her.  She came into the world smiling and shared that smile with everyone she met.  She was ready to do...

Amanda Woldmoe

Amanda Woldmoe

Nov 16, 2023

Amanda Jean Woldmoe passed away unexpectedly on November 16th, 2023, at age 32. Amanda was born January 9th, 1991, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN to Jeffrey R. and Michelle P. (Salnick) Woldmoe. Amanda was a graduate of Superior Senior High School and attended MN State College SE Tech in Red Wing, MN. Amanda loved archery, hunting, fishing, stargazing,...

Fay H Bennett

Fay H Bennett

Nov 14, 2023

 

Fay H. Bennett, age 85 of Hermantown, MN died on November 14, 2023, in St. Lukes Hospital. She was born in Duluth, MN on February 06, 1938 to parents, Ben & Emma (Messerschmitt) Barber. Fay was a lover of all animals. Her property became a sanctuary for the birds and squirrels, where they literally ate out of the palm...

Kay Salo

Kay Salo

Nov 14, 2023

 

Madeline “Kay” Salo, 86, of Duluth, died Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Solvay Hospice House with her family by her side. Kay was born July 3, 1937, in Superior to Ralph and Elvene Wick. She was a 1955 graduate and lifelong supporter of Duluth Central High School. She met her husband, Donald Salo, while she was at Central, and they...

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