Vlasie Solon

Vlasie Solon age 92, passed away peacefully in his home on May 11th 2026. He died as Fr. Dustin Lyon concluded the prayer for unction, in the loving company of his son, Jerry. He was born on Oct. 18th 1933 to Greek immigrant parents, Nicholas Solon and Demitra (Stasinopoulos) Solon in Duluth MN. Vlasie and his siblings, Louis, Sam, Chris and Bessie grew up on the Duluth hillside neighborhood, just west of Masabi Ave & W 3rd Street.

He is survived by his son, Jerry Solon; daughter, Sara (Jimson) Carr; nephew, Jon Solon; nieces, Dina Webb, Vicki Smoyer and Kristina Solon-Boe.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27th from 5-7 pm with Trisagion starting at 6:30 p.m. in Doughtery Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd St. Duluth MN 55805.

Funeral Service Thursday, May 28th at 11:00 a.m in 12 Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, 623 E. 2nd St. Duluth MN 55805. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery, Duluth MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials to 12 Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church are preferred.