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Janet K Morrissey

Janet K Morrissey

Sep 21, 2022

 

Janet K Morrissey, 90 of Duluth, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2022.  She was born in Superior, WI, on September 17, 1932, to the late Ernest and Marge Johnson.

 

Janet loved spending time with her family, especially at the cabin her parents built on Middle Eau Claire Lake in Wisconsin.  Seeing and hearing the...

Bernice A. Pederson

Bernice A. Pederson

Sep 20, 2022

 

Bernice Beret Mae Pederson, age 94 of Duluth, passed away September 20, 2022 at Edgewood Vista, Hermantown, MN. Visitation will be on the 27th of September from 12:30 – 1:00 P.M. with a service following at 1 P.M. at first Lutheran Church, 1100 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN

Bernice was born January 8. 1928 in Duluth. She was the...

Richard A. "Dick" Landgren

Richard A. "Dick" Landgren

Sep 18, 2022

Richard A. “Dick” Landgren, 80, of Duluth, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 18, 2022.  He was born in Duluth, December 26, 1941, to Clarence and Mary Sicilia Landgren.

 

Dick graduated from Denfeld High School in 1960 where he met his sweetheart, Toni Rae Francisco.  They were married in 1961 and just celebrated their 61st Anniversary.

 

Dick worked...

Kathleen Proctor Gates

Kathleen Proctor Gates

Sep 17, 2022

 

Kathleen Proctor Gates 79, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday September 17, 2022.  She was born on July 21, 1943, to George and Jean Gates.  Kathy received her master’s degree from the University of Nebraska.  She worked at the University of Minnesota Mankato before opening and becoming a partner in the Human Effectiveness Institute. In 1983, she opened the...

Marina Roberta "Bobbie" Gustafson

Marina Roberta "Bobbie" Gustafson

Sep 15, 2022

 

My mother Marina, known to many of you as Bobbie, died in her home September 15 ,2022. She was surrounded by her pets who she loved very much and that would have been her ideal way to part life. My mother was a person of strength even when she didn’t think so. She always did what she thought was...

Chadwick Morrin, Sr.

Chadwick Morrin, Sr.

Sep 15, 2022

 

Chadwick “Chad” M. Morrin Sr.

Passed away at home on September 15, 2022 at the age of 47. Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Adams and Lisa Morrin; and cousin, Shari Morrin. Survived by his children, Monique (Tyron), Chadwick Jr., Sequoia and Lorenzo; soon to be grandson, Nico Lorenz; brother, Ken Morrin; numerous aunts and uncles; and many...

Shirley Ann Martin

Shirley Ann Martin

Sep 15, 2022

 

Shirley Ann Martin, 96 of Duluth, died Thursday, September 15th at Diamond Willow, Lester Park, with her family by her side.  Shirley was born September 26, 1925 in Detroit, MI to Leo and Ann Quigley.  She graduated from St. Gregory High School in Detroit.  She met Rodney Martin, and they were married on September 17, 1947.  Shirley and Rodney...

Kathleen "Kathy" Davern

Kathleen "Kathy" Davern

Sep 12, 2022

Kathleen "Kathy" age 72, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022. Kathy was born on March 31, 1950 in Duluth, MN to Richard and Virginia Davern. Kathy attended Duluth schools and graduated from UMD. She was a teacher in the Park Falls, WI school district prior to moving back to Cloquet, MN. She worked as the Office Manager for the...

Mary E Keyport

Mary E Keyport

Sep 11, 2022

 

Mary E. Keyport of Duluth died on September 11, 2022, at Ecumen Lakeshore.  Mary was born January 7, 1934, to Joseph and Mayme Fischler, in St. Paul, MN.  She attended school in St. Paul at St. Bernard’s, St. Andrew’s, and St. Joseph’s Academy, graduating in 1951.  She attended the University of Minnesota where she met Bob Keyport, and they...

Larry Anthony Cozzi Sr.

Larry Anthony Cozzi Sr.

Sep 10, 2022

Larry Anthony Cozzi Sr, age 77 of Duluth, died in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family on September 10, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers - Baby Joseph, Michael, Denny; daughter, Tina LaTraille; son, Mikey Mechley & granddaughter, Charlene Mechley.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry; children, Rick (Renee) Cozzi, Kim...

Scott Roger Kallberg

Scott Roger Kallberg

Sep 9, 2022

 

Scott Roger Kallberg, 56, formerly of Hermantown, was born Dec. 29, 1965, to James and Beverlee Kallberg, died Sept. 9, 2022 in Wichita, KS.  Scott was a 1984 graduate of Hermantown High School.  Following graduation, he joined the 148th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard, retiring as a Tec Sergeant in 2012.

Scott had several careers: Bullyan RV,...

Joyce Marie DeRoche

Joyce Marie DeRoche

Sep 6, 2022

Age 91 of Duluth, died with her loving husband by her side on September 6, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Cindi DeRoche; and siblings, Jeff, Daniel, Frank, Beverly, and Roberta “Bobby”.

Joyce was raised in the west end of Duluth. She graduated from St Jean the Baptist parochial school where she was a good...

Walter E. "Bud" Newell

Walter E. "Bud" Newell

Sep 5, 2022

 

Walter E. (Bud) Newell, 89, of Hermantown, died on September 5, 2022. Bud was born on June 20, 1933, in Duluth.

After serving in the Army, Bud returned to Duluth and worked as a painter/decorator for his entire life.

While on a job at a bank he met the love of his life, Lois Hoogland, who became his wife...

Darlene Strandberg Clemenson

Darlene Strandberg Clemenson

Sep 2, 2022

 

On September 2, 2022, Darlene Strandberg Clemenson, age 85, passed away and into the loving arms of her husband Lyle who preceded her in death in 2021. Darlene was born on September 6, 1936, and raised on a farm in Clearbrook, Minnesota. Soon after graduating from Clearbook High School, she married Lyle Clemenson on October 8, 1955 in Conrad,...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Warnygora

Elizabeth "Betsy" Warnygora

Sep 1, 2022

 

Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” Warnygora, 75, of Duluth, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at the Benedictine Health Center, surrounded by her family.

Betsy was born along with her twin sister Barbara on Sept. 7, 1946, to Ernest and Rose Mary Bailey in Detroit, MI. She was the oldest sister of a loving family of ten siblings. Her...

Christopher Michael Sauve

Christopher Michael Sauve

Aug 31, 2022

 

Christopher Michael Sauve, 39, of Duluth, MN, lost his battle with addiction on August 31, 2022. Chris was born on February 13, 1983, in Two Harbors, MN, and graduated from Duluth Central High School in 2001. He attended Lake Superior College and obtained his CDL.

 

Chris will be remembered for his compassion, his deep caring for his family,...

Laura Thomas Mclean

Laura Thomas Mclean

Aug 31, 2022

Died August 31, 2022 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Laura is survived by her husband, Dave Hoops; her children, Daisy and Finn; seven siblings, and an extended family who loved her dearly.   Friends and family are invited to an Irish Wake on Monday, September 5, 2022, from 4:00-6:00 at Hoops Brewing.

Robert Dale Sampson

Robert Dale Sampson

Aug 30, 2022

 

Robert Dale Sampson, 95, of Duluth, died August 30, 2022, at North Shore Health Care Center in Grand Marais Mn.  He was born June 29, 1927, to C. Herbert and Agnes (Grant) Sampson and grew up in West Duluth.  Bob married Nancy Van Duyn in 1951 and they had one son Michael Robert and in 1978 married Jeanne Hudson...

Patricia Ann Breiland

Patricia Ann Breiland

Aug 27, 2022

 

Patricia Ann Breiland, 91, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.  Pat was born on February 23, 1931, to James and Dora (Lemay) Caldwell in Kerrick, Minnesota.  She was the 5th of 8 siblings.  Although she spent her early years living through the depression, her family home was filled with...

Mary Ann Hill

Mary Ann Hill

Aug 27, 2022

Passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2022 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer Hill; son-in-law, Ronald Murray; and grandson, Garrett Young. Survived by daughters, Eugenie (Wayne) Dunder, Cecelia Hill, Kathleen Hern, and Maureen (Steve) Wick; son, Charles (Sandy) Hill; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mary Ann was born and raised in Duluth and...

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