Obituaries

Oct 21, 2017

Mrs. Mary Ann L. Jentoft, 93, Duluth, died Saturday October 21, 2017 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, in Cloquet.  She was born in Duluth on April 21, 1924 to Esther Fredrickson Linden. Esther died when Mary Ann was an infant and was raised by her grandparents Mary Elizabeth and Erick Fredrickson, her aunt, Pearl Fredrickson Brander and uncle George...

Oct 16, 2017

Martha Charlotte Maniak, 83, Duluth, passed away Monday October 16, 2017.  She was born in Kettle River, MN on February 14, 1934.  Martha moved to Duluth in her early adult life with her mother and sister Julia.  She was a lifelong employee in the Duluth area.  Martha is preceded in death by her parents John and Anna, sisters Julia...

Oct 10, 2017

Wallace (Wally) G. Johnson, 86, of Hermantown, MN passed away October 10, 2017 at Solvay Hospice House.  Wally was born March 1, 1931 to Fred and Florida Johnson in Duluth.  He grew up in Brimson, MN and served in the Korean War with the Air National Guard.  He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 49, and was a...

Oct 10, 2017

Janet L. Wick, 86, of Duluth, entered her final rest on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at the Viewcrest Health Center. She was born on January 31, 1931 in Ashland, WI to Ellen and Clifford Newquist.  When she was a child, Janet moved with her family to Duluth where she attended school and was a cheerleader. She graduated from Duluth...

Oct 6, 2017

Karen J. Spooner, 77, of Baxter, MN formerly of Duluth and Grand Rapids, passed away after a long illness, on October 6, 2017 at Northern Lakes Senior Living surrounded by family.Karen was born in Duluth, MN on May 23, 1940 to Tony and Doris (Stenswick) Soderstrom. She graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1958, and The Minnesota...

Oct 3, 2017

Dorothy Sorenson Halvorson died October 3, 2017 in Essentia Health.  She was a lifelong resident of Duluth and lived on Leicester Ave.She was born in Duluth and married Chester (Chet) Halvorson April 5, 1946 in Zion Lutheran Church.  She was a 1943 graduate of Denfeld High School and attended Duluth Junior College.Dorothy retired in 1986 after working 21 years...

Sep 27, 2017

Dorothy V. Berghult, 92 of Duluth, MN died Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids. She was born in Northampton, England on January 18, 1926.   After graduating from High School, She worked in the Land Army during WWII. She met and married Gordon Berghult while he was serving in the 8th Air Force in England. They were married February 10, 1945.  She was...

Sep 23, 2017

Richard W. Jonland, 95, of Duluth went home to be with his Lord on September 23, 2017.  Richard was born in Duluth on October 23, 1921 to Ole and Sofia (Espeland) Jonland.  He married Blanche Larson on June 6, 1943.  Richard was a former member of Lakeview Covenant Church and was presently a member of First Covenant Church, Duluth. ...

Sep 18, 2017

Irene C. Deloach, age 92, Duluth, died Monday September 18, 2017 at St. Marys Essentia, Duluth. She was born in Duluth on June 18, 1925 to George and Cecilia Fredrickson.  Irene was a graduate of Denfeld High School and later married Carter Deloach in Long Beach, CA, on February 5, 1946.  In Duluth, Irene had worked at Bridgemans, Newmans...

Sep 10, 2017

Harold James (Jim) Melde, 76, born April 28, 1941 passed away September 10, 2017 in a tragic ATV accident after a beautiful day on a ride, spent in the woods with his children. He was born to Howard and Constance Melde in Duluth, MN.  Dad fondly recalled his time spent living on their initially primitive farm in Carlton;...

Sep 10, 2017

Lloyd C. Tillman, 96, formerly of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully at the Benedictine Health Center Innsbruck in New Brighton, MN on September 10, 2017.  Lloyd was born in Duluth on March 13, 1921 to Oscar and Anna Tillman.  Lloyd was a life-long member of First Covenant Church in Duluth where he served on various committees as well as...

Aug 22, 2017

Raymond R. Schmuck, 88, Duluth, died August 22, 2017 at Essentia St. Mary’s, Duluth.  He was born in St. Paul, MN on July 26, 1929.  He married Cleora Tretter on October 21, 1950.  Raymond was an Air Force Senior Master Sgt. retiring in 1970.  He later worked for the US Postal Service retiring in 1990.  He enjoyed...

Aug 18, 2017

Mildred E. Mathison, 98, of Duluth, formerly of St. Louis Ave, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospice. She was born in Duluth on Sept. 6, 1918 to Carl and Betsy (Swanson) Carlson. A lifelong Duluth resident, Mildred attended the public schools and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1936, after which she attended and graduated...

Aug 14, 2017

Larry Jo Gates, 80, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Diamond Willow Lester Park. Larry was born in Duluth to Albert and Willie Mae (Wilson) Gates on June 3, 1937. Larry attended Duluth Central High School and served in the U. S. Army. Larry worked for Cullen-Stevedoring in his early years, worked 25 years at...

Aug 12, 2017

Carol Ann Ringstad, 86, of Duluth, Minnesota, died peacefully on August 12, 2017 at Primrose Retirement Community. Carol was born in Grand Marais, Minnesota, on December 4, 1930 to Anna and James Parent. When she was 12, the family moved to Duluth. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1948 and felt privileged to be recognized as the class...

Aug 3, 2017

Leon R. Paquette, 83, of Duluth, passed away at Solvay Hospice House on August 3, 2017 with his family by his side. Leon was born December 17, 1933 to Frank and Emily (Godbout) Paquette in Duluth where he spent his whole life. Leon attended St. Jean Baptiste Catholic School and served his country in the U. S. Army.  He...

Jul 22, 2017

Lorraine Sink Casshie, 91, Duluth, died July 22, 2017 at Essentia St. Marys, Duluth.  She was born in Duluth on May 31, 1926 to John and Victoria Sink. Lorraine was a l944 graduate of Denfeld High School and later married Carl Casshie on August 21, 1948.She retired in 1976 from Norwest Bank(now Wells Fargo) as assistant trust officer, after...

Jul 15, 2017

Lena "Pat" Johnson, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 15 th at the Viewcrest Health Center, at the age of 103 years, 8 months.

Lena was a generous, giving, loving mother and grandmother.

Lena was a first generation born of Italian immigrant parents, coming to America from Italy in 1908. Lena was born on November 15...

Jun 25, 2017

Bette (Boettcher) Juusola, 81, of Floodwood, passed away peacefully June 25th with family by her side. Bette was born on April 30, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MN to Floyd and Dorothy Boettcher. Bette graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1954. She owned and operated Larson’s Cafe, worked for the Floodwood Police Department, and Matt Inc. She was one...

Jun 17, 2017

Marilyn Ann Gratto, 88 died peacefully on June 17 at Essential Health following a brief illness.

Marilyn was born on November 15, 1928 in Duluth, MN to Earl and Dorothy Gratto. Marilyn worked as a social worker all her life, retiring as director from Miller Dwan. She was involved in many civil organizations, including Lighthouse for the...