Kenneth Hollis Graves
Jun 3, 2022
Kenneth Hollis Graves, age 81 of Duluth died on June 3, 2022, in the serenity of the woods on his hunting land. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hollis & Josephine (Jazdzewski) Graves; daughter, Mary Elsenrath; son-in-law, Charles Thrasher; sister, Patricia Potswald; and brother-in-law, Robert Morris.
Ken was a lifetime resident of Duluth, graduating from Cathedral High School...
Betty Wheeler Buchanan
Jun 2, 2022
Betty Wheeler Buchanan passed away peacefully on June 2, 2022 in Duluth.
She was born on March 10, 1927 in St. Paul, MN to Esther Honett Wheeler and Amasa Ellsworth Wheeler.
Betty graduated from Stanbrook Hall, Duluth, in 1944. She attended Lawrence University and matriculated in 1948. Betty married Bruce Buchanan in August, 1948 and worked as a lab...
Elisabeth "Betsy" Tyler Congdon Mason
Jun 1, 2022
Elisabeth Tyler Congdon Mason, “Betsy,” died in her home on June 1, 2022. She was 89 years old.
The third of Robert and Dorothy Congdon’s four children, Betsy was born in Duluth on January 28, 1933. She graduated from Dana Hall School (Wellesley, MA) in 1950, and Smith College (Northampton, MA) in 1954, earning a BA in English. A woman...
Sister Grace Marie Braun
May 30, 2022
Sister Grace Marie Braun, OSB, 96, died on May 30 at St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth. She was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on March 15, 1926, the daughter of Anton and Emma (Gehl) Braun. She grew up in the quiet village of Kohler, Wisconsin with older siblings Joan, Robert, and Carol Rose, all deceased, youngest sister Mary Ann, and...
Mary Jane Cox
May 26, 2022
Mary Jane Cox, “Jane” of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on September 6, 1951. Jane was an angel to countless individuals and within the community. She served with compassion, patience, and resilience. She taught the importance of giving unconditional and uncalculated acts of kindness. Her career path started...
Joy L. Millar
May 26, 2022
Joy L. Millar, 85, of Duluth, formally from Minneapolis, passed away peacefully with family present on Thursday May 26, 2022, at the Franciscan Health Center. She was born in Minneapolis to George and Lorinda Millar on February 12, 1937. Joy graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She loved history and was a writer...
Marilyn Louise (Watkins) Olson
May 25, 2022
Went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 25, 2022. She was born to Hudson Hatcher Watkins and Helen Ruth (Woodhouse) Watkins on January 12, 1951 in El Paso, Texas. She is deeply missed by her family and friends.
As the daughter of a dad who was in the U.S. Air Force, her childhood was...
Cara Seiler
May 25, 2022
Beloved mother and wife, passed away on Wednesday May 25, 2022 in Duluth, Minnesota. She was 58 years old.
A lifelong Duluthian, Cara was born Cara Lynn Longsio on October 11, 1963 in Duluth to parents David Longsio and Carol Lilyroth. Cara was a graduate of Duluth East High School in 1982, where she received the “Miss East”...
Karl R. Norman
May 22, 2022
Karl R. Norman passed away in his sleep at his home in Arizona surrounded by his wife and children. Karl was always there for his family and so many others. He taught his family and friends to enjoy every moment life has to offer.
The son of John and Marianne, Karl was born in Duluth. He is survived by...
Beverly Ann (Carlson) Draper
May 22, 2022
Beverly Ann [Carlson] Draper, 97, of Duluth, became on Angel with family members present on Sunday, May 22,2022 at Aftenro Home. Bev is preceded in death by her parents Anna & Fred Carlson, her daughter Kay Beverly Carter [Dad] & son Burrell Fred Draper [Becky], her sister Joyce Carlson, her brothers, Torrence Carlson, Glen Carlson, Don Carlson & Dale...
Missy Marie Crawford
May 20, 2022
Melissa "Missy" Crawford age 45 of Duluth, died in her home on May 20, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kim Crawford; father, Ronald Robert Ranta; brother, Ronald James Ranta; and maternal grandparents, Theodore & Lillian (Olson) Deschampe.
Missy is survived by her two sons, James Turner & Davin Ranta; mother, Judy Ranta; and many aunts,...
Loretta Jean Renick
May 19, 2022
Loretta Jean Renick age 71 of Duluth passed peacefully into the arms of her God at Benedictine Health Center on May 19, 2022 with family at her side.
Loretta was born on May 18, 1951 to Thomas and Cecelia Angell. She was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was eleven and though her adolescent years were difficult; by the...
Clarice Elaine Petersen
May 18, 2022
Clarice Elaine Petersen, 42 of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on May 18, 2022, in her home after a long and painful struggle with addiction. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Clarice was a 1998 graduate of Duluth East High School and attended Normandale College in Bloomington, Minnesota and Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minnesota.
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Gerald "Jerry" L. Cleveland
May 17, 2022
Jerry was born in Duluth September 16, 1938, to Leslie and Gertrude Cleveland, and died May 17, 2022, in Duluth. He graduated from Duluth Central High School, Class of 1956, received his Bachelor's Degree in 1961 and his Master's Degree in English and History in 1971, both from UMD.
His first teaching positions were in Ontonagon, Ml, Elk River,...
Michael Bradley Swanson
May 16, 2022
Michael Bradley Swanson, 54, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Monday May 16, 2022. He was born in Minneapolis on July 22, 1967, to Ronald Swanson and Sharon Backstrom. Mike graduated from Duluth East High School. He had most recently worked at the St. Ann’s Resident in Security. Mike enjoyed swimming, scuba diving, and time spent...
Paul James Lyons Jr
May 15, 2022
Passed away on May 15, 2022, at the age of 78. Preceded in death by parents, sons, Jason and Greg; sister, Peggy Carter. Survived by wife, Mary; daughter, Paula; stepchildren, Lynn and Scott and families; siblings, John “Jack”, Joe, Bill, Mary; and many nieces and nephews and other family members and friends. Memorial Service will be at 2pm on Monday,...
Kerri Elizabeth Beiers Achir
May 14, 2022
Our beloved Kerri Elizabeth Beiers Achir passed away unexpectedly on May 14th, 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia where she lived. She was born on July 24th, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to mother Susan Reiche Beiers and father Jan Corliss Beiers (Iin Beiers). She is survived by her parents, and her beloved husband Andi Achir of Jakarta, and his...
Sharon Louise Shykes
May 14, 2022
Sharon Louise Shykes passed away on Saturday, May 14th at the age of 83. Sharon was born to George and Elvera Kehoe on November 28th, 1938, in Virginia Minnesota.
Sharon graduated from Central High School. Shortly after, she met the love of her life, Richard Shykes and married in June 1959. Together they raised four beautiful children,...
Roy Raymond Juntunen, MD.
May 13, 2022
Roy Raymond Juntunen, MD. passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022 in Duluth, Minnesota, at the age of 97.
He was born on December 23, 1924, in Esko, MN, to father Hjalmer and mother Hilma Peters. Although Esko is probably one of the smallest corners of the world, Roy’s family was happy and large. In all, there were...
Clayton Roger Hendrickson
May 13, 2022
Clayton Roger Hendrickson age 54 of Duluth died at Viewcrest Health Center on May 13, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Ardella (Lappi) Hendrickson. Clayton worked various maintenance jobs through his life, most recently as a custodian at King Maintenance. He was an avid reader, coin collector, and enjoyed model trains. He is survived by...
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