Obituaries

Robert Dalbec

Robert Dalbec

Oct 23, 2018

Robert A. "Bob" Dalbec, 88, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday October 23, 2018 at the Solvay Hospice House. He was born in Duluth on December 17, 1929 to Clarence and Valborg Dalbec. Bob graduated from Morgan Park High School and attended UMD. He was an Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War time. Bob married Margaret Terwey...

Judith Nichols

Judith Nichols

Oct 19, 2018

Judith C. (Shinski) Nichols passed away peacefully in her home on 10/19/2018 at the age of 68 years old. She was preceded in death by her son Patrick J. Vizanko, brother Raymond Shinski, and sister Lucille(Shinski)Russell. Judy was survived by her son Jason R. Vizanko and sister Sandra (Shinski) Logan. A Memorial Service will be held at Williams Lobermeier...

Donald Nolin

Donald Nolin

Oct 17, 2018

Donald E. Nolin, 86, of Duluth, was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Solvay Hospice House. Donald was born on February 3, 1932 in Duluth to Emil and Dora (Barber) Nolin. Donald was the owner of Midway Oil Company and following his retirement, he sold real estate. He was preceded...

Sigurd Randa "Sig"

Sigurd Randa "Sig"

Oct 14, 2018

Sigurd Francis Randa “Sig” passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, October 14, 2018 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living Facility. He was born on a Sunday on December 29, 1929 in St. Ansgaars Hospital in Moorhead, Minnesota. He grew up in Georgetown, Minnesota, graduated from Moorhead High School, graduated from Concordia College with a B.S. Degree in...

Edward "Ted" Jacobson

Edward "Ted" Jacobson

Oct 8, 2018

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...

Kenneth Hendrickson

Kenneth Hendrickson

Oct 4, 2018

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,...

A. Olson

A. Olson

Oct 2, 2018

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...

Robin Nelson

Robin Nelson

Sep 23, 2018

Robin Lloyd Nelson, 55, of Duluth, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his residence. Robin was born on October 29, 1962 to Roger and Helen Nelson in Virginia, MN. Robin served in the Minnesota National Guard and worked as a laborer in the asbestos abatement field. Robin enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, gardening, and working with sled dog teams....

Alice Vaillancourt

Alice Vaillancourt

Sep 23, 2018

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...

Robin Nelson

Robin Nelson

Sep 23, 2018

Robin Lloyd Nelson, 55, of Duluth, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his residence.  Robin was born on October 29, 1962 to Roger and Helen Nelson in Virginia, MN.  Robin served in the Minnesota National Guard and worked as a laborer in the asbestos abatement field.  Robin enjoyed the outdoors, campinig, fishing, gardening, and working with sled dog teams. ...

James Sasse

James Sasse

Sep 8, 2018

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...

John Henderson

John Henderson

Aug 29, 2018

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....

Wilfred "Bill" Rogers

Wilfred "Bill" Rogers

Aug 27, 2018

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,...

William "Bill" Werchay Jr.

William "Bill" Werchay Jr.

Aug 25, 2018

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...

Fern Allan

Fern Allan

Aug 24, 2018

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...

Michael Spehar

Michael Spehar

Aug 16, 2018

Michael Gene Spehar, 68, of Duluth, Minnesota died on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House, after a courageous 1 year battle with cancer. Mike was born on July 7, 1950 to Joseph & Clementine (Talerico) Spehar. Growing up in Morgan Park, he was the youngest of 4 siblings. He graduated from Morgan Park High School, class of...

Neil Davidson

Neil Davidson

Aug 16, 2018

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...

Shirley Carlson

Shirley Carlson

Aug 2, 2018

Shirley Irene Carlson, 93, formerly of Hoover St, died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the Viewcrest Health Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Cloverton, MN on March 12, 1925 to William and Ruth Sperling. Shirley moved to Duluth at the age of 15 and was a Central High School graduate. She attended secretarial school in Duluth....

Lucille Zimbeck

Lucille Zimbeck

Aug 1, 2018

Lucille Zimbeck, 92, of Duluth, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Viewcrest Health Center. She was born in Duluth on October 2, 1925 to Anthony and Agnes Luczak. Lu left school at age 15 when her mother died, helping raise her eight younger siblings. Lu married Robert Zimbeck in Duluth on June 5, 1948 and started their...

Vernon "Brad" Kerr

Vernon "Brad" Kerr

Jul 24, 2018

Vernon “Brad” Kerr, 47, of Superior, WI, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Branson, MO on February 17, 1971. He was a self employed mechanic and construction worker. In his younger years, he participated in football and Boy Scouts. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Nascar racing fan,...