Obituaries

Oct 31, 2016

Lawrence Timothy “Tim” Harney

Tim Harney passed away October 31, 2016 at with his loving wife of 61 years at his side.  Tim was born on July 26, 1931 to Geraldine (Glynn) Harney and James Harney in St. Paul. After being orphaned at a young age, he was raised in Duluth by his...

Oct 29, 2016

Ruth Margaret Stepan, 95, of Duluth passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Valley Home in Thief River Falls, MN.

Ruth was born to Fred and Sadie (Sarah Napier) Bystrom on October 7, 1921 in Tower, Minnesota.  She was confirmed at St. James Presbyterian Church in Tower. Ruth graduated from Tower Soudan High School in June...

Oct 28, 2016

Ted Allen Bergquist, 59, of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 28, 2016 in his residence.  He was born on June 29, 1957 in Superior to Carl and Virginia Bergquist.  Ted graduated from Superior Senior High School.  He had been employed as a Machinist with the CP Railroad for 41 years.  Ted loved to golf, enjoyed curling, and...

Oct 26, 2016

Roy K. Carlson, 86, of Duluth, died Wednesday October 26, 2016 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10AM until the 11AM Funeral Service in Dougherty Funeral Home.  600 E. 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55805.  218-727-3555.  Military Honors will be Accorded by the Duluth Honor Guard.  Burial will be in Union...

Oct 25, 2016

Selvina “Sally” P. Morse, 89 of Duluth, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Marywood with her family by her side.  Sally was born August 21, 1927 in Duluth to Alfred and Kaspara Slotness.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School.

Sally met Keith Morse and they were married in 1947.  She worked as an office manager for...

Oct 19, 2016

Paula S. (Davis) Carlson, 80 of Duluth died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth.  Paula was born October 7, 1936 in Duluth to Isadore and Dorothy (Sachs) Davis.  She was a 1954 graduate of Duluth Central High School.

She worked as a Para-legal for Harper, Eaton and Clure, and Easton Law Firm.

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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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