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Joy L. Millar

Joy L. Millar

May 26, 2022

 

Joy L. Millar, 85, of Duluth, formally from Minneapolis, passed away peacefully with family present on Thursday May 26, 2022, at the Franciscan Health Center.  She was born in Minneapolis to George and Lorinda Millar on February 12, 1937.  Joy graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.  She loved history and was a writer...

Marilyn Louise (Watkins) Olson

Marilyn Louise (Watkins) Olson

May 25, 2022

Went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 25, 2022. She was born to Hudson Hatcher Watkins and Helen Ruth (Woodhouse) Watkins on January 12, 1951 in El Paso, Texas. She is deeply missed by her family and friends.

As the daughter of a dad who was in the U.S. Air Force, her childhood was...

Cara Seiler

Cara Seiler

May 25, 2022

 

Beloved mother and wife, passed away on Wednesday May 25, 2022 in Duluth, Minnesota. She was 58 years old.   A lifelong Duluthian, Cara was born Cara Lynn Longsio on October 11, 1963 in Duluth to parents David Longsio and Carol Lilyroth. Cara was a graduate of Duluth East High School in 1982, where she received the “Miss East”...

Karl R. Norman

Karl R. Norman

May 22, 2022

 

Karl R. Norman passed away in his sleep at his home in Arizona surrounded by his wife and children. Karl was always there for his family and so many others. He taught his family and friends to enjoy every moment life has to offer.

The son of John and Marianne, Karl was born in Duluth. He is survived by...

Beverly Ann (Carlson) Draper

Beverly Ann (Carlson) Draper

May 22, 2022

 

Beverly Ann [Carlson] Draper, 97, of Duluth, became on Angel with family members present on Sunday, May 22,2022 at Aftenro Home. Bev is preceded in death by her parents Anna & Fred Carlson, her daughter Kay Beverly Carter [Dad] & son Burrell Fred Draper [Becky], her sister Joyce Carlson, her brothers, Torrence Carlson, Glen Carlson, Don Carlson & Dale...

Missy Marie Crawford

Missy Marie Crawford

May 20, 2022

Melissa "Missy" Crawford age 45 of Duluth, died in her home on May 20, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kim Crawford; father, Ronald Robert Ranta; brother, Ronald James Ranta; and maternal grandparents, Theodore & Lillian (Olson) Deschampe.

Missy is survived by her two sons, James Turner & Davin Ranta; mother, Judy Ranta; and many aunts,...

Loretta Jean Renick

Loretta Jean Renick

May 19, 2022

Loretta Jean Renick age 71 of Duluth passed peacefully into the arms of her God at Benedictine Health Center on May 19, 2022 with family at her side.

Loretta was born on May 18, 1951 to Thomas and Cecelia Angell. She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was eleven and though her adolescent years were difficult; by the...

Clarice Elaine Petersen

Clarice Elaine Petersen

May 18, 2022

Clarice Elaine Petersen, 42 of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on May 18, 2022, in her home after a long and painful struggle with addiction. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.

 

Clarice was a 1998 graduate of Duluth East High School and attended Normandale College in Bloomington, Minnesota and Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minnesota.

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Gerald "Jerry" L. Cleveland

Gerald "Jerry" L. Cleveland

May 17, 2022

 

Jerry was born in Duluth September 16, 1938, to Leslie and Gertrude Cleveland, and died May 17, 2022, in Duluth. He graduated from Duluth Central High School, Class of 1956, received his Bachelor's Degree in 1961 and his Master's Degree in English and History in 1971, both from UMD.

His first teaching positions were in Ontonagon, Ml, Elk River,...

Michael Bradley Swanson

Michael Bradley Swanson

May 16, 2022

 

Michael Bradley Swanson, 54, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Monday May 16, 2022.  He was born in Minneapolis on July 22, 1967, to Ronald Swanson and Sharon Backstrom.  Mike graduated from Duluth East High School.  He had most recently worked at the St. Ann’s Resident in Security.  Mike enjoyed swimming, scuba diving, and time spent...

Paul James Lyons Jr

Paul James Lyons Jr

May 15, 2022

Passed away on May 15, 2022, at the age of 78. Preceded in death by parents, sons, Jason and Greg; sister, Peggy Carter.  Survived by wife, Mary; daughter, Paula; stepchildren, Lynn and Scott and families; siblings, John “Jack”, Joe, Bill, Mary; and many nieces and nephews and other family members and friends. Memorial Service will be at 2pm on Monday,...

Kerri Elizabeth Beiers Achir

Kerri Elizabeth Beiers Achir

May 14, 2022

 

 

Our beloved Kerri Elizabeth Beiers Achir passed away unexpectedly on May 14th, 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia where she lived. She was born on July 24th, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to mother Susan Reiche Beiers and father Jan Corliss Beiers (Iin Beiers). She is survived by her parents, and her beloved husband Andi Achir of Jakarta, and his...

Sharon Louise Shykes

Sharon Louise Shykes

May 14, 2022

 

Sharon Louise Shykes passed away on Saturday, May 14th at the age of 83. Sharon was born to George and Elvera Kehoe on November 28th, 1938, in Virginia Minnesota.

 

Sharon graduated from Central High School.  Shortly after, she met the love of her life, Richard Shykes and married in June 1959. Together they raised four beautiful children,...

Roy Raymond Juntunen, MD.

Roy Raymond Juntunen, MD.

May 13, 2022

 

Roy Raymond Juntunen, MD. passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022 in Duluth, Minnesota, at the age of 97. 

He was born on December 23, 1924, in Esko, MN, to father Hjalmer and mother Hilma Peters. Although Esko is probably one of the smallest corners of the world, Roy’s family was happy and large. In all, there were...

Clayton Roger Hendrickson

Clayton Roger Hendrickson

May 13, 2022

Clayton Roger Hendrickson age 54 of Duluth died at Viewcrest Health Center on May 13, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Ardella (Lappi) Hendrickson. Clayton worked various maintenance jobs through his life, most recently as a custodian at King Maintenance. He was an avid reader, coin collector, and enjoyed model trains. He is survived by...

Linda Diane Erspamer

Linda Diane Erspamer

May 12, 2022

 

Linda D. (Baker) Erspamer, 70, of Hermantown, a former longtime Virginia, MN resident, passed away Thursday May 12, 2022 in her residence.  She was born on April 15, 1952 to Robert and Clarabelle “Tudy” Baker in Grand Rapids, MN.  She grew up in Cohasset, MN and graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1970.  She married Daniel Erspamer in...

Margaret Larson

Margaret Larson

May 10, 2022

Passed away on May 10, 2022 at the age of 75. Preceded in death by parents, William LaPrairie and Agnes LaPrairie Thompson; siblings, William, Katharine, Alice, Eugene, Josephine, Arlene and Frances. Survived by daughter, Christine; and son, Barry; grandchildren, Breanna, Andrea, Bryce and Maliyah; great-grandchildren, Braelynn, Zayden, Zyler, Mariyah, Wade and Maelynn; sister, Jane Gauthier; and many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. A Memorial...

John Ringsred

John Ringsred

May 10, 2022

Scientist; Youth Advocate; Professor Emeritus Age 97, died peacefully on May 10 after a brief illness. His robust life touched many thousands. Over a career spanning more than 50 years, there were thousands of students in his classes when he taught math, physics, and electronics at Duluth Denfeld, East, and UMD. Tens of thousands have skated at Fryberger and Peterson...

Mary Alice (Daley) Boo

Mary Alice (Daley) Boo

May 8, 2022

 

Mary Alice (Daley) Boo, 92, of Duluth, died Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Solvay Hospice House.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband Ben on December 1, 2021 and her son Richard on August 28, 2019.  Mary is survived by her sons Chris, Peter (Gloria), Michael (Meredith) and Matt (Barbara); her daughter Mary (Peter Jeronimus) Boo Jeronimus; thirteen...

Norma Aileen Miles

Norma Aileen Miles

Apr 28, 2022

 

Norma Aileen (Pollock) Miles (10/27/1926 to 4/28/2022)

 

Norma was born in Detroit Michigan, the only child of Nora & James Pollock.  Norma moved back & forth between relatives in Detroit & Hamilton, Ontario in her early years, because of the economics of the depression.  She spent most of her childhood living on a hobby farm on 18-Mile Road...

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