Obituaries

Oct 18, 2016

Oct 17, 2016

Carolyn Joy Vesterstein passed away at her home on October 17, 2016. She affectionately became known as "Joy" as she brightened the spirits of everyone she touched. Joy was born on August 16, 1930 to parents Harry and Ruth Conro. The daughter of a Pacific Coast lumber entrepreneur she inherited her father’s pioneering spirit. As a little girl, along...

Oct 16, 2016

Glenn E. Tverberg, 60, of Cloquet, died peacefully in his home on October 16, 2016. He was born August 19, 1955, in Proctor, MN, to Sander and Tillie Tverberg.

Glenn served his country in the Air Force. He then went on to work for the D. M. I. R. Railroad until 1986 where he then moved to...

Oct 16, 2016

Kenneth R. Anderson, Saginaw, formerly of Duluth, passed away October 16th with his soul mate by his side.  Ken was born to Ray and Lois Anderson on May 8, 1947 in Duluth, Minnesota. He attended area schools and UMD.  As a young man Ken earned Eagle Scout ranking, learned to play drums, and enjoyed the outdoors and music his...

Oct 15, 2016

Oct 12, 2016

William Charles Keller, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, October 12, 2016.

Bill was born in Eau Claire WI, July 13, 1927, to William and Alice Keller.  Bill joined the State Guard in 1944, and the Navy in 1945, where he served for 10 years. He worked with his uncle in...

Oct 11, 2016

Teodor Jan Swierc, age 80, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Essential Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  Teodor was born on October 31, 1935 in Jelowa, Germany to Janina and Jan Swierc.  He served in the Polish Armed Forces for three years.  After service he was a construction...

Oct 11, 2016

Betty Olcott Haslam McShane. Heaven gained a most elegant and graceful lady on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 after 102 full and vibrant years here with us. She was born to Charles J. Haslam and Wilhelmina Fritz Haslam on August 21, 1914 in Oshkosh, WI. Betty spent most of her life living in Duluth, MN. She graduated from Central High...

Oct 9, 2016

Oct 8, 2016

Remembering the life, death, and legacy of Veteran Nicholas Peter Kotos Jr.

Nick was born to  Joan (Kopecky) and Nicholas Peter Kotos's Sr. Nick reached out to the Lord and departed his life to rest with the Lord.

Nick accepted Christ at an early age. Nick was a U.S. Army Veteran with many talents and...

Oct 7, 2016

Morgan Elizabeth Long,19, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth after fighting brain cancer with dignity for 18 years. She was born on March 14, 1997. Morgan graduated from Denfeld High School in 2015, and was proud to be awarded the Jack Moon and Hauge scholarships. After graduation she was determined...

Oct 6, 2016

Blanche Eileen Moen, 101, of Proctor, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Franciscan Health Center.  She was born in Kenyon, Minn. to Charles and Alice (Vogel) Harris on April 23, 1915.  She was a 1933 graduate of Proctor High School.  She married Henry “Hank” Peterson in 1935.  Blanche married Lawrence W. Moen on July 27, 1950 in Hibbing. ...

Oct 6, 2016

Blanche Eileen Moen, 101, of Proctor, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Franciscan Health Center.

Blanche was born in Kenyon, Minn., to Charles and Alice (Vogel) Harris April 23, 1915. She was a 1933 graduate of Proctor High School. Blanche married Henry "Hank" Peterson in 1935. She married Lawrence W. Moen July 27, 1950, in Hibbing. She...

Oct 4, 2016

Erlane A. “Shock” Kosanovich, 88, of Alborn passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2016 in St. Joe’s Hospital, St. Paul, MN.  She was born on July 6, 1928.  Erlane had worked at Georgia Pacific as a Secretary.  She was a member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church.  Erlane enjoyed doing crafts, going shopping, traveling, and watching wildlife.

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Oct 4, 2016

Margaret Eleanor Berg, 95, Duluth, a long-time resident of Woodland, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Benedictine Health Center.

Margaret, the first of four children, was born July 15, 1921 in St. Mary’s Hospital to Charles Arvid and Evelyn Schreiber Berg.  The family bought their home in Woodland in 1925.  She attended Cobb Elementary...

Oct 4, 2016

Terrie L. Fossum, 71, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  She was born in Beloit, WI on September 24, 1945 to Robert and Virginia Guetschow.  Terrie married Bill Fossum on September 10, 1966 in Beloit, WI.  She worked as an R.N. in several hospitals and clinics around the country,...

Oct 1, 2016

Elaine Jean Rasmussen, 90, of Duluth, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Duluth April 21, 1926 to Ina (Nelson) and Frank W. Lewandowski.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Duluth Heights, where she served as a Eucharistic minister, and was a member of their 55 Plus...

Sep 29, 2016

Michael Lee DeGrio, 61, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Duluth October 26, 1954 to Annette R. (Sabot) and Armand J. DeGrio.

Mike was the owner of Highland Signs for 25 years.  He was an excellent welder and fabricator.

Mike enjoyed hunting and...

Sep 25, 2016

Harry R. Murphy (1934 – 2016)

Harry R. Murphy, 82, of Duluth, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 suddenly at St. Luke’s Hospital.

His family graciously thanks the staff for their support and care of our father during his last hours.

Harry was raised at St. James Orphanage in Duluth, Minn. with his...

Sep 25, 2016

Harald H. Fegraues, 81, of Duluth, Passed away quietly with family and friends by his side on September 25, 2016.

Harald was born at home in Duluth, on January 3, 1935, to Harald and Gabrielle Fegraues.  He joined the US Air Force in 1952 and was stationed in Peterborough, England, Molesworth Air Force Base where...