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Mildred Victoria Maciejeski

Mildred Victoria Maciejeski

Nov 13, 2023

Mildred passed away on November 13, 2023 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Raymond. Survived by son, Dan (Colette); six grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Joe (Lucky) Maciejeski.

Jeanne Lee Nisius (Soberg)

Jeanne Lee Nisius (Soberg)

Nov 13, 2023

Jeanne Nisius, 78, of Duluth passed away on November 13, 2023.

She graduated from Morgan Park High School and UMD with a degree in Elementary Education. Her career began as a third grade teacher at Hermantown Elementary School. When her children were born, she stayed home to raise them and worked part time as a substitute teacher, tutor and pre-school...

Rita Armada Senzig

Rita Armada Senzig

Nov 13, 2023

Rita Armada Senzig, of Meadowlands, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, November 13th, 2023. She was born in Cloquet on July 16th, 1945, to John and Violet Senzig. Rita will be remembered for her affectionate personality, service to community, passion for knitting, and love for her husband, Richard, and their children and fur-babies.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Bill (William) Allan Moulder Jr.

Bill (William) Allan Moulder Jr.

Nov 11, 2023

“Bill” (William) Allan Moulder Jr. (75) passed away in his home on November 11th, 2023.

Bill was born in Evanston, Illinois, on December 30th, 1947. Brought up Catholic, he and his brothers attended Catholic elementary school. He joined the Marines in October of 1969 and later attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Bill’s lifelong passion was music. A talented bassist...

Henry Nickolas Koski

Henry Nickolas Koski

Nov 10, 2023

Henry Nickolas Koski passed away on November 10, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Dagmar. Survived by his sisters, Martha and Josie. Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Richard "Dick" Henry Jenkins

Richard "Dick" Henry Jenkins

Nov 8, 2023

 

Richard “Dick” Henry Jenkins, 81 of Hermantown, died Wed. Nov. 8th at the Benedictine Health Center, with his family by his side.  Dick was born Feb. 7, 1942, in Two Harbors, to Henry and Lorraine Jenkins and he graduated from Two Harbors High School.  He worked at Lex Bakery and Seagren’s Flowers, both in Two Harbors, National T,  J.C....

John F. Parlin

John F. Parlin

Nov 7, 2023

Passed away on November 7, 2023 at the age of 65. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Jacqueline; and siblings, Robert and Roseanne. He is survived by his wife, Colleen; children, Sarah (Justin) Petite, Chad (Zenia) Parlin and Megan (Nate) Summers; grandchildren, Levi, Zamara, and Zadreich; his brother, Ken; and many nieces, nephews and other family...

Delores Jean Paglusch

Delores Jean Paglusch

Nov 6, 2023

 

Delores Jean Paglusch, 85, of Duluth, passed away on Monday November 6, 2023, at Heritage Haven.  She was born in Duluth on March 18, 1938, to Frank and Viola Markus.  Delores was a member of the Red Hat Society, she enjoyed watching television, cooking, shopping, gardening, painting, and she loved flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents...

Pamela Joy Fouts

Pamela Joy Fouts

Nov 5, 2023

Pamela Joy Fouts, 65 of Duluth, MN unexpectedly passed away November 05, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Joy is survived by her mother, Esther Kirsch; brother, Jeff Kirsch; sister, Kirstin Hedger (Greg); her son, Jeffrey (Tara) and nieces and nephew. A Service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Benedicts Church, 1419 St. Benedict Street,...

Walter Berthold Fischer

Walter Berthold Fischer

Nov 5, 2023

Walter Fischer (80) of Duluth died November 5, 2023 at home in Duluth, Minnesota. He was born May 2, 1943 to Charles and Olga (Jarosz) Fischer in Park Falls Wisconsin.   Walt grew up in Butternut Wisconsin. He received numerous degrees from the University of Wisconsin Superior. July 9th 1966 he married Corita “Corey” Schwingle Fischer. Together they had three children....

John William Almquist

John William Almquist

Nov 5, 2023

John William Almquist, 71 passed away on Sunday November 5th, 2023 surrounded by family. John was born to Harrison and Elaine Almquist on November 13, 1951 in Duluth, MN. He attended East High School in Duluth, MN and graduated in 1969.   John was a partner in the A & P Siding and Remodeling business with Dennis Perrault for over...

Mary Ellen Davis

Mary Ellen Davis

Nov 4, 2023

 

Mary Ellen Davis, 81, formerly of Columbia Station, OH, passed away on Saturday November 4, 2023. She resided at Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living.  She was born in Cleveland, OH on January 23, 1942, to Ralph and Gertrude Daley.  Mary Ellen had a long and distinguished career in laboratory medical technology with an emphasis on blood banking and apheresis....

Levi Arnold Vraa

Levi Arnold Vraa

Nov 1, 2023

Baby Levi Arnold Vraa, infant son of Jack and Jessica Vraa, was born with wings on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023, at 2:47am, weighing 3lbs 14.2 oz., and 16.25 inches tall at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth MN.

Little Levi will be remembered by his parents, Jack and Jessica (Harmston)Vraa; his siblings, Layla and Lucas Vraa; grandparents Ken and Brenda Harmston, and...

Arlene Marie Olson (Koppang)

Arlene Marie Olson (Koppang)

Oct 30, 2023

Age 91 of Duluth passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2023, with family by her side.

 

Arlene was born on November 11, 1931 in Bemidji, MN to Carl and Edna Koppang. She was the first of two children; sister Marlyce was born 5 years later. She attended Bemidji High School, graduating in 1949. On January 5, 1951...

Philip Linner Eckman

Philip Linner Eckman

Oct 29, 2023

 

Phil Eckman, age 90 of Duluth, MN died exactly as he hoped, with his wife Julie, children Phil and Brita by his side at the place he loved most, his home known dearly as “the Cabin in the Woods”. Phil lived life to the fullest and touched the lives of many through his caring and friendly presence. Although he...

Dennis Lawrence Kehoe

Dennis Lawrence Kehoe

Oct 28, 2023

Dennis Lawrence Kehoe, age 72 of Duluth died on October 28, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. He was born in Duluth, MN on February 2, 1951 to parents, George & Elvira (Niemi) Kehoe. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Sharon Shykes, James Kehoe, Margaret “Peggy” Hermanson, Kathleen Kehoe, and Joan Ide. He is survived by...

Carl Roger Nelson

Carl Roger Nelson

Oct 28, 2023

Age 70 of Proctor, Carly to his family and friends, and one of God’s special children, was called home on the 28th of October at his residence in Proctor; surrounded by his good friends and the caring staff of Duluth Regional Care Center.  Carl was born in Duluth, Minnesota on the 20th of April, 1953 to Carl H. Nelson of...

Anna Mae Balcom

Anna Mae Balcom

Oct 27, 2023

Anna, age 93, passed away on October 27, 2023 in Duluth. She was born January 16, 1930 to parents Joseph and Anna (Mordish) Jelich in Marenisco, MI. Anna worked as a telephone operator, waitress, was owner and operator of Vera’s Restaurant in Woodland, and finished her working career in the Duluth Schools Food Service. Along the way she made many...

Martin Murdoch MacLean

Martin Murdoch MacLean

Oct 23, 2023

Martin Murdoch MacLean Jr, of Duluth, died peacefully at home on October 23rd, 2023, after a long battle with cancer with his wife, Lesley, by his side.

Marty was born in Duluth on November 11th, 1946, and grew up on the shores of Lake Superior.  He graduated from both Duluth East High School and UMD before embarking on a career...

David Stanley Boe

David Stanley Boe

Oct 23, 2023

David Stanley Boe, 58, passed away into God’s care on October 23rd, 2023, surrounded by loved one’s in the ICU at St. Luke’s Hospital. David was born to Herbert R. “Russell” Boe and Norma Janke Boe in Miles City, Montana on October 25th, 1964. David’s early years were spent in Broadus, Montana until the family moved to Duluth, Minnesota. David...

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