All Obituaries

Edward “Ted” A. Jacobson, 84, of Duluth, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at Chris Jenson Center in Duluth. He was born on August 18, 1934 in Cloquet, the son of Henry and Rose (Jokela) Jacobson, and graduated from Cloquet high school in 1952.  His youth was especially devoted to baseball.  Ted served in the US Army in the mid 50’s, stationed in Germany with the 256th Field Artillery Battalion. After graduating from UMD with an Education Degree in History and...

Kenneth Jack “Chick” Hendrickson, age 90, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at the Veteran’s Home in Silver Bay. Chick, the son of Lyder and Anna Sophia (Thvedt) Hendrickson, was born on January 13, 1928 in Cloquet, MN. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 1945. He married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis J. (Johnson) Hendrickson, on July 7, 1950 in Santa Anna, California, just prior to Chick being deployed to Korea. He served our country 22 years...

A. Charles Olson, 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at The North Shore Estates with his wife by his side. Charles was born on March 29, 1931 in Duluth to Albin and Bettie Olson. Charles graduated from Denfeld High School and served in the US Army. He graduated from UMD and earned his Law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. Charles was a well respected Attorney, working for over 50 years in Duluth. Charles was a member of Kenwood Lutheran Church...

Alice L. Vaillancourt, 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Viewcrest Health Center. She was born in Duluth on June 4, 1931 to Philip and Leona (Rosik) Vaillancourt. Alice graduated from Denfeld High School and retired in the early 1990’s from the IGA after many years as the office manager. Alice was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church where she was active with the funeral committee, the OK Club and the Women’s Club. She enjoyed crafts,...

James E. Sasse, 87, of Duluth, died Saturday, September 8, 2018 at North Shore Estates. Jim was born on March 9, 1931 in Winona, MN to Arthur and Francis Sasse. Jim was an installer for Western Electric, retiring in 1984 after 34 years of service. Following his retirement, Jim worked for the Duluth Clinic as a courier, retiring in 1993. Jim was a former member of Forbes United Methodist Church, the Proctor Moose and the Telephone Pioneers. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; two...

John Thomas "Jack" Henderson, 61, of Duluth, died Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jack was born in Duluth on January 13, 1957, to William and Charlotte (Bouchard) Henderson. Jack was a 1975 graduate of Denfeld High School and was promoted to Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. Jack married the love of his life, Geraldine Mankowski, on May 16, 1981, in Duluth. Known by many as "Jack the...

Wilfred “Bill” Christian Rogers, 70, of Vinland St, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 in St. Luke’s Hospice surrounded by his family. Bill was born on November 18, 1947 in Duluth to George E. and Joan Mae (Thompson) Rogers. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary (May 25, 2018); his siblings, John, George, Joanie, Paul, Daniel, Sheila, Karl and Gary. Bill is survived by his daughter, Shelley Morton and her family, Courtney, Aleesha, Bristol and...

William “Bill” Joseph Werschay Jr. passed on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Diamond Willow Assisted Living.  Bill was born May 23, 1931 in Duluth, MN to Martha (Nowakowski) and William Werschay.  He graduated from Cathedral High School.  After high school, he joined the Army and was stationed in Germany and was honorably discharged.   Bill returned to Duluth and began working at Zenith Machine, the DM&IR Railroad and St. Louis County as a Jailer until...

Fern V. Allan, 100, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Friday, August 24, 2018. She was born on November 6, 1917 to James and Lillian Jamieson in Duluth where she continued to live her entire life. She was a 1936 graduate of Denfeld High School. Fern was united in marriage to Earl Allan on June 3, 1939 and together they had six children. Fern was a homemaker with an inviting and inclusive personality. Family was most important to her; she enjoyed hosting family...

Neil P. Davidson, 56, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Neil was born in Duluth to Robert and Loretta (Binde) Davidson on June 26, 1962.  He went to Central High School and graduated in 1980.  He married Debi Lakso September 19, 2009.  He is preceded in death by his father Robert, father and mother-in-law Gordy and Vera Reimer, grandparents David and Rena Davidson and Leif and Elina Binde, and...