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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...

Lee Jay Leighton

Lee Jay Leighton

Aug 25, 2022

 

Lee Jay Leighton, 67, of Cotton, MN and Hollywood, FL, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at his East Bass Lake Cabin. Lee was born on July 19, 1955 in St. Paul to Robert and Elaine (Norlander) Leighton. Lee was raised in Duluth and graduated from Duluth East High School where he competed on the swim team. Lee graduated...

Paul Thomas Hanten

Paul Thomas Hanten

Aug 23, 2022

 

Paul Thomas Hanten (98) was born in Duluth MN on July 14,1924, to Paul and Katherine (Hanson) Hanten. He died peacefully, in his sleep, on August 23rd, 2022 at Franciscan Health Center, from complications following a fall. His family was by his side. Paul was the younger of two children, both boys, who grew up in Virginia MN. He...

Denice Marie Maciej

Denice Marie Maciej

Aug 23, 2022

Denice Marie Maciej age 80 of Duluth passed away at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, on August 23, 2022. Denice is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Fran Maciej; brother, Ronald; and infant grandchildren, Valerie & Marie Kokkinen.

Denice was born February 24, 1942 in Hibbing Minnesota and grew up and graduated in nearby Nashwauk Minnesota....

Dorothea Viola Haight

Dorothea Viola Haight

Aug 23, 2022

Passed away peacefully on August 23, 2022 at the age of 79. Private burial at Park Hill Cemetery.

Dr. Jay Roland Huber

Dr. Jay Roland Huber

Aug 21, 2022

Passed away on August 21, 2022 at the age of 60. Preceded in death by parents, Roland and Yvonne; and brother, Shawn. Survived by wife, Andrea; children, Christie (James) Massen and Landon Huber; step-sons, Domenick and Geno Schultz; grandsons, Roland, Leonard and Ralph Massen; and other family members and friends. He was a physician for over 25 years in Bismarck...

Mark Brostrom

Mark Brostrom

Aug 19, 2022

 

Mark Allen Brostrom, 55, of Duluth was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, whom he loved so much, on Friday, August 19, 2022.  Mark was born April 16, 1967, to Bruce and Donna Brostrom in Duluth.  He grew up in Munger and graduated from Proctor High School in 1985.  He later graduated from Fond du Lac Community College with...

Lucille M. Rich

Lucille M. Rich

Aug 19, 2022

 

Lucille M. Rich, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Friday August 19, 2022, in the Aftenro Home.  She was born in Duluth on February 4, 1929, to Louis and Theresa Rich.  Lucille graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School.  She had worked as a bookkeeper and secretary at various places throughout the years. Lucille was a member of St. Benedict’s...

Corinthian Edmond Sr.

Corinthian Edmond Sr.

Aug 13, 2022

 

Corinthian Edmond Sr. 63 of Duluth, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 13, 2022 with his wife by his side.

Corinthian was born in East Chicago, Indiana on July 30th, 1959 to Robert Edmond and Ezelle Cobb. He grew up in Indiana where he was a member of the First Baptist Church where he was also...

Alyce Beverly (Wille) Flaherty

Alyce Beverly (Wille) Flaherty

Aug 12, 2022

 

Alyce Beverly (Wille) Flaherty, 92, went home to her heavenly Father on August 12th, 2022. Alyce was born to Joseph and Cecil (Culligan) Wille in Fairfield, IA. She was a loving and helpful sister to her six siblings, Bob, Mary Jo, Cecil (Bink), Kathy, Marg, and Mike. The family settled in Duluth, where she enjoyed a happy and lively...

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Rimolde

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Rimolde

Aug 10, 2022

Ginny died August 10 after multiple battles with cancer. She was 66. A fighter and optimist to the end, she passed away in comfort with a view of Lake Superior from her hospital bed. There was a beautiful sunset the night she died. She was born August 1, 1956, in Detroit and lived in Ontonagon, Michigan until her 20s, when...

Jerry Bailey

Jerry Bailey

Aug 9, 2022

 

On August 9, 2022, Jerry Bailey followed God's plan for him. He was surrounded by family and friends to lead him on his next journey. 

 

Jerry was born in Big Fork, Minnesota. He spent his younger years helping his dad on the family farm, milking cows daily and haying. Jerry was proud of the fact that he drove...

William Edward Nisius Jr.

William Edward Nisius Jr.

Aug 9, 2022

 

William “Bill” Nisius, Jr.

Bill Nisius, 83, of Duluth passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022.

 

He graduated from Cathedral High School in Duluth and attended UMD before joining the Air National Guard 148th Fighter Wing, where he spent most of his career. Bill enjoyed the many friendships he made in the guards as well as active-duty tours...

Robert Harrell Hadaway

Robert Harrell Hadaway

Aug 6, 2022

Robert Harrell Hadaway, age 62 died in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family on August 6, 2022 in Duluth, MN. Rob was born with the desire to entertain. His love for the performing arts led him to Ringling Brother’s and Barnum & Bailey’s Clown College, where he graduated top of his class. Post-graduation he toured with...

Maxine Esther Sykes

Maxine Esther Sykes

Aug 5, 2022

Age 93, of Duluth, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at Aftenro Home. She was born August 14, 1928 in Duluth, MN to George and Esther (Erickson) LaFlamme. Maxine was a 1946 St. Jean’s High School graduate. She married Clyde Lee Sykes on Oct. 4, 1947. She was a daycare and foster provider for many years in the Lakeside area....

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