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Elizabeth “Libby” Prest

Elizabeth “Libby” Prest

Jun 4, 2023

 

In Memoriam: Elizabeth “Libby” Prest, A beloved Wife, Mother, and Friend

Libby Prest, a cherished mother, grandmother, doubles partner and dear friend to many, peacefully passed away on June 4, 2023, at the age of 85. Born in November 1937 in Los Angeles, California, Libby later settled in Minneapolis at the age of eight.

Libby’s educational pursuits were driven...

Maureen Ryan

Maureen Ryan

Jun 4, 2023

 

Maureen Frances Ryan, 80, of Duluth, MN., passed away unexpectedly in her home, on June 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Philip and Margaret Ryan, brothers Tom and Pat Ryan, infant sister Rosella Theres Rayn, and sister Bernadine (Ryan) Kujawa, and long time partner Thomas Planton. She is survived by her daughter Michele (Ryan) and...

Christopher Edward Fleege

Christopher Edward Fleege

Jun 4, 2023

Christopher Edward Fleege, 61, passed away unexpectedly by natural causes in his home surrounded by his family on June 4, 2023.  Christopher was born to Mary and Edward Fleege on May 8, 1962, in Duluth Minnesota.  He graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Civil Engineering and later completed a Master’s of Business Administration at the...

Dr. Arthur Arnold

Dr. Arthur Arnold

May 31, 2023

 

Arthur Arnold died peacefully on May 31, 2023, in the Hermantown home where he lived alone after the death of his dear wife Edith.  He was born to Arthur and Anna Arnold on August 29,1925 in Long Beach California.  He served in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and married his beloved wife Edith in 1947 when she...

Virginia Carolyn Kunde

Virginia Carolyn Kunde

May 31, 2023

Virginia Carolyn (Beck) Kunde went to be with the Lord in Heaven on May 31, 2023 at the age of 98. Virginia, or Ginny as she was called by her family, was born on January 6,1925 in Duluth, Minnesota to Joseph Henry Beck and Berthine Elisa Olsen Beck. Virginia was born to first- generation United States citizens who immigrated from Germany and Norway....

Betty Ann Sink

Betty Ann Sink

May 31, 2023

Betty Ann Sink, 96, of Duluth, passed away in Bloomington, MN on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  She was born on March 9, 1927, in Grafton ND, to Wilbrod and Katherine (DeSautel) Campbell.

 

Betty graduated from Grafton High School and earned a BS in Nursing from St. Scholastica in Duluth.  She was a nurse at Miller-Dwan for 29 years.

 

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Raylon Alfred Aili

Raylon Alfred Aili

May 31, 2023

 

Raylon Alfred Aili was born to Derek and Amea Aili on May 11, 2023 in Duluth Minnesota. He was baptized into Christ by the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. Raylon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 31, 2023.

Raylon was born with Trisomy 18 and we knew he had but a short time on this...

Lorraine R. Darker

Lorraine R. Darker

May 27, 2023

 

Lorraine “Rosie” Darker, 90, passed on May 27, 2023.  Born on July 8th to her parents Vendla and John Carlson.  She graduated from Cromwell High School.  Rosie lived and worked in several places.  She came from a large family.  Family time was important.  She loved family gatherings.  She touched many hearts with her kindness, smile, and faith.  Rosie would...

Stanley Hammer

Stanley Hammer

May 25, 2023

 

Stanley Hammer, 97, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Friday May 26, 2023, at the Marywood Assisted Living in Duluth.  He was born on November 1, 1925, in Superior, WI.  Stanley graduated from Duluth Central High School.  He had worked for City of Duluth Water and Gas Department for 39 and ½ years.  Stan was a member of Kenwood...

Richard A. Boelke

Richard A. Boelke

May 23, 2023

Richard A. Boelke, 78, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by his side, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  Rich was born in Albert Lea, MN on September 5, 1944, to Clarence and Catherine Boelke.

 

Rich grew up in Albert Lea MN, graduating from Albert Lea High School.  After high school he served in the Air Force where he was...

Carol Ann Kelley

Carol Ann Kelley

May 21, 2023

Carol Ann (Peterson) Kelley, 86, of Duluth, went to be with her Lord on May 21, 2023. Carol was born in Duluth on September 30, 1936. She graduated from Central High School and the University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in Elementary Education. She married Bob Kelley in 1979 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Duluth, and they shared...

LeRoy Clifford Nordby

LeRoy Clifford Nordby

May 21, 2023

LeRoy Clifford Nordby, 93, of Nisswa MN passed away on May 21, 2023.

LeRoy was born October 19 1929 to Lester and Lena Nordby in Fergus Falls MN. LeRoy graduated from Montevideo high school. He was drafted into the Army and became a paratrooper and joined the 187th Airborne. He served two years and did 18 jumps, two midnight combat jumps....

Dustin Barry Giersdorf

Dustin Barry Giersdorf

May 18, 2023

 

Dustin Barry Giersdorf, 35 of Duluth, died unexpectedly on May 18th in Duluth. Dustin was born Nov. 3, 1987 in Hibbing to Barry and Tammy Giersdorf. He graduated from Nashwauk Keewatin High school and Lake Superior College with a business degree. He was involved in his college’s veteran’s club, supporting fellow vets and volunteering whenever he was able.

Dustin...

Barbara "Barb" Lee Renick

Barbara "Barb" Lee Renick

May 18, 2023

Barbara Lee Renick of Duluth died Thursday May 18, 2023, in her home.  She was born in Duluth to Irene and Frederick Renick on December 25th, 1947. 

 

Barb graduated from Duluth Central High School; she was in the Class of 1966.  She worked at the Duluth Public Library for 39.5 years.  She enjoyed her work at the library...

Charles Grubb

Charles Grubb

May 18, 2023

Charles “Charlie” N. Grubb, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, on his 84th birthday.  He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary Grubb, who recently passed away.  He was born in Duluth to Donald and Agnes Grubb on May 18, 1939.Lifelong Duluthian, Charlie attended Duluth public schools, graduating from Duluth East High School in...

Gerald Francis Seeger

Gerald Francis Seeger

May 16, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Francis Seeger age 91 of Duluth passed away on May 16, 2023. He was born in Ashland, WI to parents, Joseph Francis "Frank" Seeger and Royanne "Ann" (Roy) Seeger. He married the love of his life, Marjorie Hillmer, on August 25, 1973, and together they raised two beautiful daughters in Oakdale, MN (a St. Paul MN suburb). Jerry...

Mary Lucille Samarzia

Mary Lucille Samarzia

May 15, 2023

 

Mary Lucille Samarzia, long-time resident of Duluth, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 98 on May 15, 2023, at Haven Homes Care Center, Maple Plain, MN. She was born in Duluth, MN on March 22, 1925, to Anna and Joseph Bassi. She graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School and married George Samarzia on May...

Carol Esther Anderson (Modahl)

Carol Esther Anderson (Modahl)

May 14, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023 with family at her side. Born in Duluth, MN on September 28, 1932. She was a recent resident of Twig (Caribou lake), MN. Formerly resided in Buffalo, NY; Springfield, IL; Burnsville, MN. Carol was a graduate of Central High School in Duluth and a...

Rose Mary Perrault

Rose Mary Perrault

May 14, 2023

Rose Mary Perrault, 90, of Duluth MN passed away May 13, 2023 at Edgewood  Assisted Living, Hermantown, MN.  She was born in Duluth August 26, 1932, the youngest child of Alexander and Elenora Lewandowicz.  

Rose Mary graduated Valedictorian in 1950 from St Jean’s Catholic High School.  February 23, 1952, she was united in marriage to James Perrault Sr. and together they had nine...

Annette Ruth Ulrich

Annette Ruth Ulrich

May 13, 2023

Annette Ruth Ulrich (née Buckland), 97 of Duluth, died Saturday, May 13th, in daughter Kathryn’s home, with family by her side. Annette was born September 17, 1925, at home in Carey, Ohio to Graham and Mildred (née Houghtel) Buckland. After graduating from Maumee Valley Hospital in 1946, Annette worked as a psychiatric nurse at the Institute of Living in Hartford,...

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