Obituaries

Paulette C. Franckowiak

Paulette C. Franckowiak

Dec 4, 2023

 

Paulette C. Franckowiak, 77 of Duluth died Monday, Dec. 4th in her home with her family by her side.  She was born Oct. 16, 1946 in Duluth to William and Lois Jakubek and she graduated from Duluth Central High School.  Paulette met Ted Franckowiak and they were married on April 6, 1968.  She worked for many years as a...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" M Paaso

Jacquelyn "Jackie" M Paaso

Dec 4, 2023

 

Jacquelyn “Jackie” M. Paaso, 85, of Duluth, died Monday, Dec. 4th in her home, surrounded by her daughter Jodi and her grandson Griffan.  Jackie was born July 3, 1938, in Duluth to Henry and Jeanette Anderson.  She graduated from Duluth Central.  She met Floyd Paaso and they were married on June 25, 1960.  Jackie worked at Minnesota Power and...

Orpha Lee Prince (Carlson)

Orpha Lee Prince (Carlson)

Nov 27, 2023

Orpha was born June 1, 1934 in Blackduck, MN to Elmer and Thelma (Stortroen) Carlson.

She attended country school at Saum, MN. There were four grades in each room. When she finished her first grade workbook, she could eavesdrop on what the second, third, and fourth grade classes were learning. How she loved fourth grade geography when Miss Hanson pulled...

Pamela Louise Scanlon (Dodge)

Pamela Louise Scanlon (Dodge)

Nov 25, 2023

Pamela Louise Scanlon (Dodge), our much loved mother, wife, sister, cousin, niece, aunt, grandma, and friend was welcomed by the angels into Heaven on November 25, 2023. She was 64 years old.

Pam suffered an aortic dissection on November 24th, in her West Duluth home. She had a successful seven hour surgery, and talked with her family afterwards. The following...

Robert "Bob" Keyport

Robert "Bob" Keyport

Nov 24, 2023

Robert “Bob” Keyport of Duluth, Minnesota died on November 24, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House.  Bob was born January 28, 1932, in Kerrick, Minnesota to Edward and Cecelia Keyport.  He attended school in Duquette, Kerrick, Bruno, and Askov, Minnesota, graduating in 1950.  He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota.  During his college days, he met...

Rashon Stark Jarmon

Rashon Stark Jarmon

Nov 23, 2023

Infant Rashon Stark Jarmon passed away on Wednesday, November 23rd at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born to parents, Jamal Jarmon & Leah Mishler on July 11, 2023 in Duluth. While his time on earth was short, his life greatly impacted those who loved him so dearly. He is survived by his parents, Jamal Jarmon & Leah...

William "Bill" Joseph Croke

William "Bill" Joseph Croke

Nov 23, 2023

 

William (Bill) Joseph Croke, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by his side, Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Essentia Health hospice. He was born May 26, 1934, in Two Harbors to the late Lenore and Francis Croke.Bill was the husband of Kathleen (Kathy, nee Dinan) for 59 years; father of Patty (Paul) Becker, Terri (Steve) Thompson, and Dave...

Kenneth George Weber

Kenneth George Weber

Nov 23, 2023

Long time Duluth resident, passed away on Thanksgiving, November 23, 2023 at age 101 at Edgewood Vista. Ken was born to Ernest and Alma (Washnesky) Weber on May 14, 1922. At age 6 he moved to the family farm in Wrenshall and graduated from Wrenshall High School. After several years working on the farm he moved to Duluth where he...

Hazel Mae Schmitz

Hazel Mae Schmitz

Nov 19, 2023

Hazel Mae Schmitz, born July 12th, 2023, to Alicia Milbridge–Scott and William Schmitz, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2023.  In her four short months with us, she blessed the lives of all who knew her and knew about her.  She came into the world smiling and shared that smile with everyone she met.  She was ready to do...

Amanda Woldmoe

Amanda Woldmoe

Nov 16, 2023

Amanda Jean Woldmoe passed away unexpectedly on November 16th, 2023, at age 32. Amanda was born January 9th, 1991, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN to Jeffrey R. and Michelle P. (Salnick) Woldmoe. Amanda was a graduate of Superior Senior High School and attended MN State College SE Tech in Red Wing, MN. Amanda loved archery, hunting, fishing, stargazing,...

Fay H Bennett

Fay H Bennett

Nov 14, 2023

 

Fay H. Bennett, age 85 of Hermantown, MN died on November 14, 2023, in St. Lukes Hospital. She was born in Duluth, MN on February 06, 1938 to parents, Ben & Emma (Messerschmitt) Barber. Fay was a lover of all animals. Her property became a sanctuary for the birds and squirrels, where they literally ate out of the palm...

Kay Salo

Kay Salo

Nov 14, 2023

 

Madeline “Kay” Salo, 86, of Duluth, died Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Solvay Hospice House with her family by her side. Kay was born July 3, 1937, in Superior to Ralph and Elvene Wick. She was a 1955 graduate and lifelong supporter of Duluth Central High School. She met her husband, Donald Salo, while she was at Central, and they...

Mildred Victoria Maciejeski

Mildred Victoria Maciejeski

Nov 13, 2023

Mildred passed away on November 13, 2023 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Raymond. Survived by son, Dan (Colette); six grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Joe (Lucky) Maciejeski.

Jeanne Lee Nisius (Soberg)

Jeanne Lee Nisius (Soberg)

Nov 13, 2023

Jeanne Nisius, 78, of Duluth passed away on November 13, 2023.

She graduated from Morgan Park High School and UMD with a degree in Elementary Education. Her career began as a third grade teacher at Hermantown Elementary School. When her children were born, she stayed home to raise them and worked part time as a substitute teacher, tutor and pre-school...

Rita Armada Senzig

Rita Armada Senzig

Nov 13, 2023

Rita Armada Senzig, of Meadowlands, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, November 13th, 2023. She was born in Cloquet on July 16th, 1945, to John and Violet Senzig. Rita will be remembered for her affectionate personality, service to community, passion for knitting, and love for her husband, Richard, and their children and fur-babies.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Bill (William) Allan Moulder Jr.

Bill (William) Allan Moulder Jr.

Nov 11, 2023

“Bill” (William) Allan Moulder Jr. (75) passed away in his home on November 11th, 2023.

Bill was born in Evanston, Illinois, on December 30th, 1947. Brought up Catholic, he and his brothers attended Catholic elementary school. He joined the Marines in October of 1969 and later attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Bill’s lifelong passion was music. A talented bassist...

Henry Nickolas Koski

Henry Nickolas Koski

Nov 10, 2023

Henry Nickolas Koski passed away on November 10, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Dagmar. Survived by his sisters, Martha and Josie. Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Richard "Dick" Henry Jenkins

Richard "Dick" Henry Jenkins

Nov 8, 2023

 

Richard “Dick” Henry Jenkins, 81 of Hermantown, died Wed. Nov. 8th at the Benedictine Health Center, with his family by his side.  Dick was born Feb. 7, 1942, in Two Harbors, to Henry and Lorraine Jenkins and he graduated from Two Harbors High School.  He worked at Lex Bakery and Seagren’s Flowers, both in Two Harbors, National T,  J.C....

John F. Parlin

John F. Parlin

Nov 7, 2023

Passed away on November 7, 2023 at the age of 65. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Jacqueline; and siblings, Robert and Roseanne. He is survived by his wife, Colleen; children, Sarah (Justin) Petite, Chad (Zenia) Parlin and Megan (Nate) Summers; grandchildren, Levi, Zamara, and Zadreich; his brother, Ken; and many nieces, nephews and other family...

Delores Jean Paglusch

Delores Jean Paglusch

Nov 6, 2023

 

Delores Jean Paglusch, 85, of Duluth, passed away on Monday November 6, 2023, at Heritage Haven.  She was born in Duluth on March 18, 1938, to Frank and Viola Markus.  Delores was a member of the Red Hat Society, she enjoyed watching television, cooking, shopping, gardening, painting, and she loved flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents...