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Joanne Marie Rodgers

Joanne Marie Rodgers

Feb 6, 2023

Joanne Marie Rodgers, 78 of Surprise, Arizona passed away on Monday, February 6 at her home surrounded by loving family.  She was born on November 27, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland to Charles and Harriette Wilson and spent her youth in Duluth, Minnesota, which kindled a lifelong passion for nature and the outdoors.  She graduated from Duluth East in 1962 and...

Beverly Ann Hoppe

Beverly Ann Hoppe

Feb 5, 2023

 

Beverly Hoppe, 80, of Duluth, MN, died at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 5, 2023 after a brief time on hospice.  Beverly was born on December 7, 1942, to Henry and Aune (Maki) Kangas in Duluth, MN.  Beverly had one younger brother, Kenneth.  Beverly was proud to be 100% Finnish.  Beverly graduated from Duluth Central High School...

Daniel Joel Lane

Daniel Joel Lane

Jan 30, 2023

 

Daniel Joel Lane, 55, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 30, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born on February 18, 1967, to Beth and John Lane.  Dan was raised in Duluth graduating from Duluth East High School in 1985 and the University of St. Thomas in 1995.  He married Christa Gulland on June 30, 2007....

Sharon Wahman

Sharon Wahman

Jan 29, 2023

Age 87, died peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born to Solveig and Clair Reitz on Monday, September 4th, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and grew up in St. Paul’s Highland Park Neighborhood. She graduated from Minnehaha Academy in 1953, and attended nurses training at the Mounds-Midway School of Nursing at Hamline...

Denny L Melin

Denny L Melin

Jan 29, 2023

On January 29, 2023 Denny went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a long battle with a difficult life.

Denny was preceded in death by his father, Earl Melin; mother, Connie Seguin; brother, Bruce Westerlund; sisters, Corinne LaFave and Leone McLeod; and his sons, Paul and Eric.

Denny was a talented mechanical draftsman as...

Jerry Michael Goar

Jerry Michael Goar

Jan 28, 2023

 Jerry M. Goar, age 88 of Duluth, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born and raised in the Morristown, MN area. Upon his graduation from Denfeld High School in 1952, Jerry joined the Army, and spent a year in Korea. He was proud to have traveled on the Honor Flight April 14, 2018. Jerry retired from St....

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...

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