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Marilyn Ann Pelto

Marilyn Ann Pelto

Jan 27, 2023

Marilyn Ann Pelto, 85, of Saginaw, passed away peacefully on Friday January 27, 2023, in St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born in Duluth to William and Edna Alvar on February 17, 1937.  Marilyn loved to travel, camp, garden and spend time on or by the water. In her later years she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading and teaching her grandchildren...

Timothy Thomas Maddy

Timothy Thomas Maddy

Jan 23, 2023

 

Timothy Thomas Maddy, 59, of Duluth, passed away on Monday January 23, 2023, in Essentia Health, Miller Dwan Hospital.  He was born on February 8, 1963 in Duluth, MN to Clarence and Jane Maddy.  Tim graduated from Duluth East High School in 1981 and from UMD in 1988.  He was the General Manager of Twin Ports Paper and Supply. ...

Jillian Kay Rojas

Jillian Kay Rojas

Jan 23, 2023

Jillian Kay Rojas age 34 of Duluth passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023 with her mother and sister Maria by her side. She was born at St Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota on October 20, 1988. Jillian is survived by her Mother, Linda Forte, Father, Javier Garcia Sr. Children, Nadiya Rojas, Anahi Rojas, Nevaeh Rewald, Micah Rewald, and...

Claudia M. Johnson

Claudia M. Johnson

Jan 22, 2023

 

Claudia M. Johnson, 86, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023 at the BeeHive Homes Assisted Living.  She was born in Duluth on November 17, 1936, to Mitchell and Irene Swor.  Claudia graduated from Duluth Central High School.  She married Norman Johnson on December 22, 1956.  Claudia was a very active and dedicated member of the Lutheran...

Rose "Bunny" Hein

Rose "Bunny" Hein

Jan 17, 2023

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant, Rose LaVerne "Bunny" Hein.

Rose was given life by our Creator and was born on July 5, 1927, to William Harrison Pittsford and Alma Mathilda (Michalk) Pittsford. On July 31, 1927,...

Richard Alan Cozzi

Richard Alan Cozzi

Jan 16, 2023

Richard “Rick” Alan Cozzi, age 58 of Duluth unexpectedly joined his family in heaven on Mon., January 16, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Larry & Charlene (nee; Mechley) Cozzi; brother, Michael Mechley; and niece, Charlene Mechley.

Rick thoroughly enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, deer hunting in the fall, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, and...

William Eustis LeNeau

William Eustis LeNeau

Jan 16, 2023

William Eustis LeNeau, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, age 92, died peacefully on January 16, 2023, at St. Luke's hospital. Bill was born June 25, 1930, the youngest of two children of Eustis and Violet LeNeau, all of whom preceded him in death. He attended the University of Minnesota, Duluth, for his undergraduate studies. This academic stint was interrupted by...

Laura "Lola" Marie Houle

Laura "Lola" Marie Houle

Jan 15, 2023

 

Left this Earth on January 15th, 2023 at the age of 32. Preceded in death by brother, Darren and grandpa, Bob. Survived by children, Jasper, Blaze, and Darius; grandma, Bobbie; mother, Marie; siblings, Manilan, Mahaila, and Jefferson; and many loved ones.

Laura was known for her willingness to share the benefits of her love and her giddy antics. Her...

Baby Hoyt Lee Heggedahl

Baby Hoyt Lee Heggedahl

Jan 15, 2023

Hoyt Lee Heggedahl was born at 3:40 pm on January 15, 2023 at the St. Luke's Birthing Center. Shortly after, Baby Hoyt passed away peacefully in the hands of his loving parents Jarred Heggedahl and Sarah Belanger, with his grandparents by his side. A beautiful baby boy who touched so many lives in such a brief time.Hoyt was greeted in...

Jeffrey Allen Gearou

Jeffrey Allen Gearou

Jan 14, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Gearou passed away on January 14, 2023. He was born in Robbinsdale, MN on July 15, 1975, to parents, David & Bonnie (nee: Hultgren) Gearou. Jeff is preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie. Shortly after graduating High School, Jeff enlisted in the United States Army. He was deployed overseas and fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jeff is...

Braden Thomas Morse

Braden Thomas Morse

Jan 14, 2023

Braden Thomas Morse, 30, of Somerset, WI, died at Fairview Medical Center after suddenly collapsing at home, on Saturday, January 14, 2023.  He was born in 1992 in Duluth to Tammy and Brian Morse.

 

Braden was employed at SMC, Ltd Medical Manufacturing in Somerset, as a Machine & Facility Preventative Maintenance Tech.  It was a job that he was...

Patricia Elva Corbin

Patricia Elva Corbin

Jan 13, 2023

Age 99, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Cloquet Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Patricia was born on July 19, 1923 in Duluth, MN to Anton and Mary Tobey Wallin. She lived the majority of her young life in Duluth Heights near what is currently Tower Hill. Patricia graduated in 1941 from Duluth Cathedral High School, and...

James "Jim" Thomas Morris Prest

James "Jim" Thomas Morris Prest

Jan 13, 2023

James Thomas Morris Prest, known as Jim to his friends and family, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on January 13, 2023.  He was 93 years old. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1929 to George Prest and Jane Wilder Prest.  Jim graduated from Shattuck Military School where he won the "pluggers prize," and in 1952, he graduated...

Marie Evelyn Peterson

Marie Evelyn Peterson

Jan 13, 2023

 

Marie Evelyn Peterson, 91, of Duluth, died Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born to Lillian and Harold Penkwitz on March 28, 1931 and grew up in Cedarburg Wisconsin where she was affectionately known as Pinky.

Marie retired from ISD709 after a career as a nurse’s aide working in many of the Duluth elementary schools. She enjoyed spending time...

Elmer Francis Kincheloe

Elmer Francis Kincheloe

Jan 11, 2023

Elmer Francis Kincheloe passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023 surrounded by his family. Elmer was born on May 28, 1931 to John Kincheloe and Lila Wright in Memphis MO and was raised in Missouri and Illinois. As a young man he enlisted in the Navy and served 20 years. Upon leaving the Navy he continued his career as a...

JoAnn Fairbanks

JoAnn Fairbanks

Jan 9, 2023

JoAnn Fairbanks, 86, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at St. Luke’s hospital in Duluth. JoAnn was born on March 7, 1936 to Beatrice and Joseph Herring. In life, JoAnn was a remarkable business woman; after graduating from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in accounting, JoAnn went on to own several local businesses across Duluth. She...

Anthnet "Tim" Fish

Anthnet "Tim" Fish

Jan 8, 2023

 

Anthnet “Tim” Fish, 88 passed away Sunday January 8, 2023, at Catholic ElderCare in Minneapolis with her daughter Penny at her side.

She was born in Cumberland Wisconsin to Giovanni “John” Zappa and Floriana Ranallo Zappa.

Timmy grew up on a dairy farm the youngest of 11 children.  Tim moved to Minneapolis after high school working as a waitress...

John Wayne Loiselle

John Wayne Loiselle

Jan 7, 2023

 

John Wayne Loiselle, age 82 died on January 7, 2023, surrounded by his family.  John was a life-long resident of Duluth, graduating from Cathedral High School in 1959 where he was active in football and hockey.  After graduation, he joined the United States Navy which gave him an opportunity to serve his country and explore many areas of the...

Helen Merrylee Wherley

Helen Merrylee Wherley

Jan 5, 2023

Helen Merrylee Wherley (Olson) 88 passed away unexpectedly in her home 1/05/2023. Helen was born on her grandparent's farm in Swanville Minnesota 3/08/1934. When she was 7 years old her family moved to Duluth Minnesota. Helen married Robert Clifford Wherley on 4/15/1952 in Duluth MN. Bob and Helen lived most of their life in the Duluth Area with the exception...

Diane Marie Dallavia

Diane Marie Dallavia

Jan 5, 2023

 

Diane Marie Dallavia, 81, of Duluth, Minnesota, died January 5, 2023 at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center Duluth, MN.  She was born on July 7, 1941 in Duluth to Steve and Helen (Balcziak) Franckwicz. 

Diane attended Grant, Ensign, and Lincoln Elementary and Lincoln Jr. High School.  She graduated from Duluth Denfeld in 1959, earned a B.S. in Nursing...

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