All Obituaries

Maribelle Elizabeth Nordberg, age 91, passed away at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, October 14th, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and blood cancer.  She had also contracted Covid-19, but fortunately only developed mild symptoms. Maribelle was born in Galesburg, Illinois on March 22, 1930 to Harry and Elsie Higgins. She was the youngest of 9 children.  Growing up with a very strong work ethic, during her school years she enjoyed tutoring...

Claudine Sharon Hansen, 81, of West Redwing St, died Monday, October 25, 2021 in her home. Claudine was born on November 5, 1939 in Glendive, Montana to Frank and Vera Fleischmann. Claudine was a 1957 graduate of Central High School married Lawrence Hansen on June 10, 1961 in Trinity Lutheran Church. She worked for Robert Swanstrom DDS, St. Luke’s Radiology and retired from St. Luke’s Admitting Department. Claudine was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was...

Jacques “Frenchy” Richard, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct 10, 2021. He is survived by his three children, daughter Denise Richard of Proctor, son Josh Richard (Ramona Treuer) of Minneapolis, and daughter Alison (Scott) Nielcen of Iron River, WI.  He is preceded in death by his son Jason Richard in May of 1991. Frenchy leaves behind 7 wonderful grandchildren, John, Grayson, Owen, Amelie, Henry, Claire and Milo, all of whom adored their...

Murdeth “M. George” Downs, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. M. George was born in Duluth on June 12, 1928 to Dewey and Elvera Downs. He was born on a couch in his parent’s home and given the moniker “Murdeth” after an uncle, but he was more often referred to as “Tut” by his friends. He attended Longfellow Elementary and West Junior prior to Denfeld, where he graduated in 1946. He later attended the Area Vocational Technical...

Rose Marie Laverdiere Colpaert of Duluth, Mn, died on October 3, 2021 at Primrose Retirement Community in Duluth, at 93. Rose was born in Superior, WI on August 5, 1928.  She was employed by Wisconsin Grain Commission until marriage to Silvain Colpaert on June 7, 1952.Together they had 3 children.  Throughout her life she was involved in PTA, YWives, volunteering at Glensheen and St. Mary’s Gift Shop.   She was active in financial, pastoral and communion ministry,...

Doris Lorraine (Olson) Eggers, 91, of Duluth, passed away October 1st. She was born October 16, 1929 in Duluth MN. She grew up in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood and graduated from Denfeld High School. She moved to the Cities where she worked for Northland Aluminum as a switchboard operator. She met her husband, Henry, at a Christian singles group. They were married October 17, 1970. They were happily married for 46 years. Doris always had a smile and a kind word for everyone she met. Her...

Alma Rose (Mokros) Smith, 85, of Duluth, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in Duluth on August 30, 1936 to Louis and Ruth (Atwood) McCauley. Alma was a waitress at Delores Cafe’ and the Joyce Carlson Kitchen for many years. She married Gregory Smith on September 23, 1995 at the Fond du Lac Community Church. Alma enjoyed reading, crocheting and traveling in the motorhome. Christmas was her favorite holiday, she loved spending time with family,...

Russell Edin Anderson, 87, of Duluth, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Marywood Assisted Living Community. Russell was born on December 15, 1933 in Duluth to Per Olaf and Signe (Edin) Anderson. Russell was a proud graduate of Denfeld High School, Class of 1951, where he was a multi-sport athlete and member of the 1950 State Championship Baseball Team. He enlisted in the US Navy and served on the aircraft carrier, the USS Essex, during the Korean War. Russell completed his...

Dennis B. Lonke, 73 of Proctor passed away peacefully on September 13th after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson Disease.  He was born September 17th, 1946 to Betty and Bernard Lonke. He graduated from Denfeld Senior High School 1965. Shortly after graduation, he joined the 148th Fighter Wing of the National Guard where he served honorably for twenty five years before retiring. Dennis was employed by Clyde Iron Works Company in Duluth for four years followed by...

Susan M. “Sue” Moody, 63, Duluth, Minn., died Sunday, Aug. 1, in St. Luke’s Hospital. A celebration of life will be held  on Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gary-New Duluth Community Center, 801  101st Ave West.