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Justin Charles Dowell

Justin Charles Dowell

Apr 28, 2022

 

On Thursday April 28th, 2022, Justin Charles Dowell, 31 of Duluth, MN was freed from shackles that weighed him down from addiction.  Justin was a heartfelt and emotional young man.  Someone who wished he was not caught in the struggles and dreamt of living a fulfilling and peaceful life.  Justin never wanted to be defined by his addiction and...

Dustin Daniel Davey

Dustin Daniel Davey

Apr 28, 2022

Dustin Daniel Davey, 34, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2022 after a courageous 21-month effort to prevail over brain cancer. Leaving us far too early, he lived the last months of his life intentionally and with grace.

Dustin is known and loved for his easy-going manner, kind and generous spirit, and fun-loving sense of humor. His friendships...

Peter Ronald Cummings

Peter Ronald Cummings

Apr 26, 2022

 

Peter Ronald Cummings

Peter Cummings aka “Perfect Pete” passed away peacefully on April 26, 2022, at the age of 82. He graduated from Denfeld HS and married the love of his life Barb. They built a house together and started Cummings Greenhouse which they ran for 48 years.  He was a proud member of the 148th Fighter Wing for...

James Richard Gessner

James Richard Gessner

Apr 20, 2022

 

 

James Richard Gessner, 83, of Lecanto, FL and Duluth, MN, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Vitas Hospice House in Lecanto.  He was born May 13, 1938 in Duluth to Lester and Helen Viola “Vi” (Johnson) Gessner.  A 1956 graduate of Duluth East High School, he continued his education at UW/Madison, graduating with a Bachelor of Administration in...

Barry Family

Barry Family

Apr 20, 2022

 

 

Sadie Lucille Barry, 9, was born in Fairbanks, AK on June 19, 2012, to Sean and Riana Barry. She thrived as a natural born saleswomen selling everything from magic wands to Girl Scout Cookies. She just like to “meet new people and sell cookies” Her vivacious wide-eyed spirit helped sell 1400 boxes this year alone. She was a...

Harry "Tom" Thomas Long

Harry "Tom" Thomas Long

Apr 19, 2022

Harry Thomas “Tom” Long, 84 of Duluth, MN passed away April 19th, 2022, due to injuries related to a fall and advanced Alzheimer’s disease. What that terrible disease never did take was Tom’s gentle spirit, his beautiful smile, and his love for family and friends. Tom was born on December 29, 1937, in Brackenridge, PA, to Joseph Merle Long and...

Mary Elizabeth Lorraine (Day) McGregor

Mary Elizabeth Lorraine (Day) McGregor

Apr 19, 2022

 

Mary Elizabeth Lorraine (Day) McGregor

          Mary McGregor unexpectedly passed away of natural causes on April 19, 2022 at the age of 42. She was born to Robert T. Day and Frances T. (Cadigan) Day on August 21, 1979 in Superior, Wisconsin. She grew up in Superior and graduated from Superior Senior High School in 1997.

After graduation, Mary...

Patrick Emmet Kenney Jr.

Patrick Emmet Kenney Jr.

Apr 19, 2022

 

Patrick Emmet Kenney, Jr left this world peacefully in his home on April 19th, 2022. 

Born June 12th,1993, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Patrick and Rosemary Kenney, Patrick has been a warrior, and an absolute light from the beginning.

He grew up with his four siblings, two parents, and one indomitable spirit. He has lived through more trials and...

Dustin "Dusty" John Pearson

Dustin "Dusty" John Pearson

Apr 16, 2022

 

 

Dustin “Dusty” John Pearson, 32 of Duluth died Saturday, April 16th.  Dusty was born July 10, 1989, in Duluth to John and Sue Pearson.  He graduated from Hermantown High School.  Dusty was a wing bonder at Cirrus Design Company.  He enjoyed gaming, especially Magic the Gathering, board games, fishing, hunting or anything outdoors.

Dusty had an infectious...

Madeline (Maddy) A. Roufs

Madeline (Maddy) A. Roufs

Apr 14, 2022

 

Madeline (Maddy) A Roufs, 100, of Duluth passed away peacefully on Holy Thursday, April 14, 2022.  She was born the youngest of seven children to Phillip and Marie Bethune on June 16, 1921.  Maddy graduated from the Girls Cathedral High School. She went on to graduate from Duluth Beauty School in 1940 and became the owner and operator of...

Bonita Hulett

Bonita Hulett

Apr 11, 2022

 

Passed away on April 11, 2022 at the age of 61.

 

Preceded in death by parents, Ed and Marcie Styniski.  Survived by husband, Brian; sons, Joseph and Andrew (Madeline); granddaughters, Indica and Miya. She loved flowers and gardening and was proud to have run four Grandmas Marathons. She worked in the birthing unit of St Luke’s Hospital for...

Dorothy Blix

Dorothy Blix

Apr 11, 2022

Dorothy Florence Blix, 100, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday April 11, 2022.  She was born in Superior, WI on February 17, 1922, to Frank and Anne Kozey.  She graduated from Superior High School.  Dorothy married John Bernard Blix.  She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Duluth.  Dorothy loved to decorate and design, especially when...

Glenn Bertelson

Glenn Bertelson

Apr 10, 2022

Glenn Warren Bertelson, 85, of Duluth and Ely Minnesota, died on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Glenn was born in Ortonville, Minnesota. He graduated from high school in Virginia, MN. He loved and played basketball and was known by his teammates and buddies by the nickname “Stretch”.

An Army Veteran, Glenn was stationed in Germany for 3 years during peacetime, after...

Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson

Apr 9, 2022

 

Shirley June Johnson, age 93, of Duluth, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at home. She was born in Duluth June 24, 1928, to Alex and Philomena “Minnie” (Reed) Sylvester. Shirley married Robert Wayne Johnson on August 14th, 1948 . Shirley was a lifetime member of the former Woodland United Methodist Church and now Hope United Methodist Church....

Robert "Bob" Wallner

Robert "Bob" Wallner

Apr 8, 2022

Robert "Bob" William Wallner, 83, of Duluth died Friday, April 8, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by family. Bob was born on June 6, 1938 in Bruno, MN to Edwin and Adeline (Domning) Wallner.

Bob attended grade school in Bruno, graduated from Askov High School and attended Vo-Tech where he studied Carpentry. He married Helga Larsen...

Gerald "Jerry" Strum

Gerald "Jerry" Strum

Apr 7, 2022

Gerald L. Strum, 79 passed away peacefully at Ecumen Lakeshore on April 7th, 2022, after a brave battle with Lewy Body/Parkinsons Dementia. Jerry was born in Duluth, MN on February 16, 1943, and was a lifelong resident of Duluth. He was married to Sharon Skarman in 1965.

Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Duluth Central High School...

Helen "Dolly" Muhvic

Helen "Dolly" Muhvic

Apr 7, 2022

Helen Marie Muhvic, 76, of Duluth died peacefully Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Miller-Dwan Hospital in Duluth with family by her side.  She had been living with dementia for 5 years yet continued to face each day with optimism and grace.

Helen was born May 4, 1945 in Cloquet, MN to Lewis and Edna Nelson.  The youngest...

Mary Jones

Mary Jones

Apr 4, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Jones died peacefully in her home on April 4th, 2022, at age 94. Mary was a lovely, lively, curious person with a gift for seeing everyone she met as important and interesting. She loved her family, her friends, nature, and the arts. She enjoyed canoe trips to the BWCAW and backpacking trips to mountains and deserts, as...

Irene Ruse

Irene Ruse

Apr 4, 2022

Irene Frances Ruse, 81, died peacefully in her home with family at her side on April 4, 2022.

Born to Theodore and Elizabeth Krause on Oct. 9, 1940.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Elizabeth Krause, sister Carol Scinoccca, brother Richard Krause, and stepson David Ruse.

She leaves behind...

Jill Christie

Jill Christie

Apr 3, 2022

Jill L. “Kerness” Christie, 82, died in Duluth, MN on Sunday, April 3, 2022

Born on Sept. 22, 1939, Jill a lifelong resident of Duluth, graduated from Stanbrook Hall High School/ The Villa, in 1957. She remained a very close friend amongst her classmates - sharing in coffee dates and lunches. In 1959, Jill married Richard “Dick”...

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