Obituaries

Jul 1, 2013

John Killen died three days before the Fourth of July which was one of his favorite holidays. Having been given the honorary title of "Commodore" by the Beauregard Lake Association which he had co-founded, he solemnly led the majestic parade of pontoon boats, or anything else that would float, as they repeatedly circled the small, beautiful lake near Barnes,...

Jul 1, 2013

Don Rippberger, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, died peacefully at St. Lukes Hospital in Duluth on July 1, 2013. As his wife of 60 years put it, his stories will fill the heavens now; his adventures are not over. Don was career military, serving in both the Army and Air Force, and was a Korean and...

Jun 28, 2013

Michael Sean Gerlach, 59 of Two Harbors, formerly of Duluth, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at home after a battle with cancer. Michael was born in Moorhead, Minnesota on May 17th, 1954 to James A. and M. Lucille Gerlach. He graduated from Shanley Catholic High School in 1972. He then attended the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, for...

Jun 26, 2013

Michael Leon Johnson, 57, of Duluth died on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital following a tragic motorcycle accident with a deer.

Michael was born on Sept. 15, 1955 in Fairbanks, AK to Herbert and Patricia (Blackwell) Johnson. He grew up in Grand Rapids, MN and graduated from Clover Valley High...

Jun 25, 2013

James "Jimbo" M. Watson, 62, of Anderson Rd. died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Essentia St. Mary's with his family by his side. Jimbo was born December 4, 1950 in Mpls to Gene and Rosemary Watson. He graduated from Osseo High School and then attended St. Cloud State, where he was a national champion in gymnastics. He served in...

Jun 24, 2013

Margaret (Anderson) lallonardo, 81, of Duluth died peacefully on June 24, 2013 surrounded by her family after a short illness. Margaret was born July 23, 1931 in Port Wing, WI to Carl and Anna Anderson. She graduated from Port Wing High School in 1949 and was the class Valedictorian. After high school, Margaret move to Duluth in 1953 and...

Jun 23, 2013

Koidahl, Dolores 'Dolly' 87, died June 23, 2013 in Duluth. She was born in Des Plaines, IL to Olga (Agren) and Alfred Lidberg on October 30, 1925. Dolly is survived by a brother, Alfred Lidberg Jr. of Phoenix AZ; sister-in-law Arlysse Nelson of Cary IL; brother and sister-in-law Arlynn and Audrey Koidahl of Cary, IL; son Scott (Leslie), grandsons...

Jun 23, 2013

Donna L. Carlson, age 74 of Duluth, died Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Little Falls, MN and had been a West Duluth resident for many years. Donna attended UMD and was a Master Gardener in both Minnesota & Wisconsin. She was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church...

Jun 21, 2013

Carol Jean Roberts, 74, of Hermantown died Friday, June 21, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in Duluth on August 3, 1938 to Robert and Margit Mehrman. Carol was a life time resident of Duluth and a winter resident of Mission, Texas. She worked as a Business Manager, most recently for Dr. L'Abbe's dental office...

Jun 16, 2013

Norman A. Smith, age 34, Grand Portage, formerly of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at his home. Norman was born August 15, 1978 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Norman Smith and Kimberly Laitinen. He grew up in Duluth. Norman lived in several communities and worked at various jobs. He recently moved to Grand Portage. He...

Jun 14, 2013

Clayton Lothrop Goward, 93, of Duluth, MN, died on Friday, June 14, 2013 in Bayshore Health Center in Duluth. A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 PM Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in the Dougherty Funeral Home Chapel, 600 E. 2nd Street, Duluth. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Interment will...

Jun 14, 2013

Nancy Lee Engelsgjerd, age 48, of Sartell, Minn. died Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Cloud Hospital. She was born in Duluth on February 5, 1965 to Robert and Mary Lou (Armstrong) Sabroski. Nancy was a 1983 graduate of Duluth East High School, and graduated from the University of Minnesota- Duluth with a degree in elementary education. She taught...

Jun 13, 2013

Roger Frederick Maki, 70, died Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center. Roger was born in New York City, New York to Paul and May (Horwat) Maki. He was a 1960 graduate of Duluth Central High School, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a life member of Ducks Unlimited and the National Rifle Association....

Jun 13, 2013

Theodore Roosevelt Pritchett, Jr., age 60, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth. He was born February 20, 1953 in New Orleans, LA. To Theodore and Helen Pritchett and worked for Hennepin County. Survivors include soul mate Marjorie Sweeny; step son, Ken F. Smith; sons, Michael T. Pritchett, Corneilio L. Pritchett, Theodore...

Jun 11, 2013

Zachary Rodney Paul Premo, age 26, of Duluth, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Duluth.

Zachary was born February 10, 1987, in Duluth, the son of Terrance and Patricia (Hamilton) Premo. He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 2005, where he enjoyed playing hockey and soccer. He married Lindsay Olson on September...

Jun 7, 2013

John Paul Forest, 52, of Duluth, died on Friday, June 7, 2013 in Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center.

He was born on Nov. 16, 1960 to Paul and Mary "Patt" Forest in Duluth, MN and has been a lifelong resident.

John was preceded in death by his parents....

Jun 5, 2013

Amelia Lou Frankenfeld died peacefully in her sleep June 5, 2013. She was the four-and-a-half month old daughter of Candyce Rae Lake and David Frankenfeld of Duluth, Minnesota. Although she had only recently learned to laugh, Amelia was a joyful and gentle child. She loved to cuddle. She always had a smile on her face, she enjoyed...

Jun 4, 2013

Arthur L. (Art) Wright, 100, a lifelong resident of Duluth (Oakley St) died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Benedictine Health Center, Duluth. He was the eldest son of A.L. (Archie) and Millie G. Wright. He grew up on east 9th Street, and attended Munger elementary, Washington Jr. and Central High School as well as the Duluth Junior College,...

Jun 3, 2013

Dr. Albert Louis Nisswandt of Knife River, MN died on June 3, 2013 at Essentia - St. Mary's Hospital Duluth from complications of heart disease. He lived by the motto, Carpe Diem. Albert was born on January 2,1925 in St. Paul, MN to Victor and Ellen Nisswandt and grew up during the Great Depression. After serving in the US...

Jun 3, 2013

Kenneth George Simon, formerly of Meadowlands, Minnesota, died peacefully at St. Joseph's Home for the Aged in Kenosha, Wisconsin on June 3, 2013. Ken was born on January 14, 1921 at home in a Ness Township farmhouse located on the Whiteface River several miles outside of Meadowlands, Minnesota. Ken grew up here and helped his parents operate a small...