Obituaries

Sep 13, 2013

Margaret Ann Barnard Hamilton, 73, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, with her family by her side.

She was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., on Dec. 12, 1939, to Emma and Raymond Barnard. She was the oldest of 10 children.

Marg, as her family called her, grew up on...

Sep 9, 2013

Ray John Hawkins, 89, peacefully went to be with his best friend, Jesus Christ, on Sept. 9, 2013 at home in Duluth.

Ray was born Nov. 15, 1923 in Chicago Heights, Ill., to Herbert and Hattie Hawkins.

Ray's loving wife of 68 years, Priscilla Hawkins, preceded Ray's home going by only 10 months.

Ray served in...

Sep 6, 2013

Betty Jane (Hanson) Cran Berg, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 6, 2013 after an extended battle with ovarian cancer. She was born January 29, 1926 to Simon and Hannah (Nystrom) Hanson. She was a life-long Duluthian. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1943. As an early adult, she worked in a variety of...

Aug 28, 2013

Daniel R. "Dan" Nilsen, 76, of Hermantown died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in the Solvay Hospice House surrounded by his loving family following his battle with cancer. He was born on December 11, 1936 to Egel and Signe Nilsen in Duluth. Dan married Patricia Wiskerchen on August 17, 1957 in Duluth. Dan was a lineman in both Duluth and...

Aug 27, 2013

June C. LaFlamme, 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in Duluth on June 21, 1926 to Adolf and Julia Hellgren. She married Robert LaFlamme on July 13, 1946 and together they raised five children in Duluth. June was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, active in church circles...

Aug 23, 2013

Arne Erickson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, died on August 23, 2013 at the age of 87. Born in Duluth on February 19, 1926 the son of Marta and Joel Erickson, Arne graduated from Central High School in 1943 and joined the Navy. While enlisted he completed his degree at the University of MN. When the war...

Aug 21, 2013

Chester T. "Chet" Luczak, 85, of Duluth, died peacefully on August 21, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospice. Chet was born on March 13, 1928 to Anthony and Agnes (LaBuda) Luczak. He graduated from Cathedral High School where he excelled in Football and Track and Field. He went on to attend Duluth Junior College where he continued to play football...

Aug 19, 2013

Roger E. Repensky, 71, of Anderson Road, died Monday, August 19, 2013 in the Benedictine Health Center. Roger was born on March 19, 1942 in Duluth to Roy and Ruth (Berg) Repensky. He was a 1960 graduate of Denfeld High School and served in the Air National Guard for 22 years. Roger married Barbara Wentz on June 4, 1966...

Jul 31, 2013

Doris H. Johnson Ziegler, age 86, Duluth, died July 31, 2013 at Benedictine Health Center. She was born in Duluth on October 25, 1926 to Albin and Hattie Johnson and was a 1945 graduate of Duluth Central High School. She married Carl "Bill" Ziegler on October 2, 1970. Doris worked as a secretary for her uncle Edwin Johnson at...

Jul 28, 2013

Raymond Jens Soberg, 92, greatly beloved, went home to the Lord on Sunday, July 28th. Born June 2, 1921 in Duluth, Raymond graduated Central HS '39 and St Olaf College '43, and was a commissioned officer and navigator in the Navy during WWII. He was a successful contracting engineer with ABI and Lakehead. Ray was an avid champion swimmer...

Jul 28, 2013

James W. Johnson, age 67, Duluth, died July 28, 2013. He was a lifelong Duluth resident and U.S. Postal employee. James was a popular musician in the 1960's band "The Devilles" and an incredible artist. His gentle humor and generous spirit will be missed by friends and family alike. Funeral Service Wednesday, 11AM at Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home.

Jul 26, 2013

Verley Ann Pederson, 84, of Duluth, MN died Friday July 26, 2013. She was born August 14, 1928 in Osakis, Minnesota the daughter of the late Peter and Evelyn Peterson. She grew up in downtown Duluth where her parents operated a grocery store. She was happily married to David A. Pederson, Sr. until he passed away in 1996. Verley...

Jul 17, 2013

Evelyn Sylvina Nappe, 96, entered into Paradise with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 17, 2013 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Evelyn was born in rural Lake Mills, Iowa on May 13, 1917 to Ole and Mathilda (Johnson) Nappe. At the age of 2, Evelyn's mother died; but she continued to be cared for by her Aunt...

Jul 16, 2013

Earl Oman, 91, peacefully passed away with his family present Tuesday, July 16, after a short struggle with cancer.

Earl was born on Sept. 1, 1921 to John and Esther (Grant) Oman in Braham, Minn.

Earl graduated from Cambridge High School in 1939. He met his wife, Dorothy Oman (Olson), while she visited her cousins in Cambridge...

Jul 5, 2013

Merril D. Hendrickson, 87, Duluth, went to be with his Lord and Savior July 5, 2013. He was born in Duluth on July 29, 1925 to Bernard and Hilda Hendrickson. He was a graduate of Central High School. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. Merril had worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad, and Burlington Northern Railroad for 43...

Jun 27, 2013

Linda A. Laiho, 59, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the REM Arrowhead-Piedmont residence where she has lived for the past 11 years. She was born in Duluth on September 9, 1953 to Leo and Elsie (Pfister) Laiho. Linda participated at UDAC, loved her stuffed animals, listening to music, painting her nails and wearing jewelry. She...

Jun 19, 2013

Betty Jean Christensen, 87, Duluth, died June 19, 2013. She was born in Pipestone, MN, on September 18, 1925 to Ray and Anna Hite. She attended Emily Grade School and later graduated from Crosby Ironton High School in 1943. She married Russell Christensen in Crosby, MN, in 1946 and moved to Duluth in 1948. Betty retired from the Mount...

Jun 17, 2013

Virginia Joyce Nelson (Kessler), passed June 17, 2013 due to a stroke suffered on June 9. Ginny loved to travel and had just returned from an Alaskan cruise. She was born in Duluth on April 4, 1934. Survived by loving and devoted husband of 58 years Cliff; sister Geraldine Erickson, brother in law Stanley Gaidis, daughters: Cory Stellmaker, Denise...

May 25, 2013

Joan M. Nashlund, age 70, Duluth, died May 25, 2013 at Solvay Hospice House surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Duluth on July 2, 1942 to Petrus and Helen Nashlund and was a 1960 graduate of Denfeld High School. Joan worked in the IT department at Minnesota Power for 35 years, retiring in 1995. She was...

May 22, 2013

Magnhild "Maggie" Bloomquist, 93, Duluth, went to be with her Lord May 22, 2013 at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born in Superior, WI on January 1, 1920 to Ole and Kristine Engelun.She married Earl Bloomquist in Duluth on June 23, 1945. Maggie was a homemaker who stayed at home and...