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Robert E. Lee MacDonald

Robert E. Lee MacDonald

Sep 25, 2023

Robert Elee MacDonald, age 77, passed away in his hometown of Duluth, MN on September 25, 2023. In the 1980s for a few years, he pursued an acting career and had a bit role on Miami Vice. After working in construction and truck driving in both MN and FL, he retired and returned to his beloved hometown of Duluth. In this...

Andrea Margaret Olson

Andrea Margaret Olson

Sep 25, 2023

Andrea Margaret Olson, 70, of Duluth died Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born and raised in Virginia, MN, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1971. She continued her education at Mesabi State College. Andrea married Richard Olson on August 2, 1975. Together they raised two daughters. In the early 1990s, Andrea was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). She fought...

Tracy L Clinton

Tracy L Clinton

Sep 22, 2023

Visitation, Friday, October 6th beginning at 12:00pm and will continue until the 1:00pm funeral service at the Dougherty Funeral Home.

Shane Micheal Stevens

Shane Micheal Stevens

Sep 21, 2023

 

Shane Micheal Stevens, 23, of Duluth, died Thursday, September 21, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his family. Shane was born in Rochester, MN on May 31, 2000 to Vernon and Mary (Block) Stevens. Shane graduated from South Ridge High School and was a cook at various restaurants. He enjoyed fishing, camping, four wheeling, dirt biking and playing...

Robert "Bob" L. Nordland

Robert "Bob" L. Nordland

Sep 21, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” L. Nordland, 93 of Duluth, died Thursday, Sept. 21st in his home, with his family by his side.  Bob was born March 24, 1930, in Duluth to James and Esther Nordland.  He was a Duluth Central Graduate.  He served his country in the US Air Force Armament during the Korean War.   Bob met Mary “Dolores” Lovshin in...

Thomas J Robinson

Thomas J Robinson

Sep 19, 2023

Thomas “Tim” J.  Robinson, age 94 of Duluth passed away after a decade-long battle with Parkinson’s on September 19, 2023. Tim was born in Duluth on April 19, 1929, to parents, Charles & Mary (Boedigheimer) Robinson. He was a life-long Duluth resident, graduating from Cathedral High School in 1947. He married the love of his life, Lois Gudajtes on February...

Tara Anne Lien

Tara Anne Lien

Sep 17, 2023

Tara Anne (LaVoy) Lien, 50, of Duluth, MN passed away unexpectantly in her sleep on September 17, 2023. She was born on October 18, 1972, to Jack and Nancy (Luoma) LaVoy and was a life-long resident of Duluth. After graduating from Duluth East High School in 1991, Tara attended cosmetology school and found her passion in helping others look and...

Valeria K. Johnson

Valeria K. Johnson

Sep 14, 2023

 

Valeria K. Johnson, 92, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday September 14, 2023, in Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born in Duluth on October 1, 1930, to Zigmond and Mary Conrad.  Valeria graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing and worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, retiring after 34 years of service.  She was a member of...

Lester "Butch" Earnest Ludtke

Lester "Butch" Earnest Ludtke

Sep 13, 2023

I Lived

I Loved 1980-2023

I died

Goodbye & Have a Nice day.

Survived by wife, Marie;

children, Lester (Theresa) Ludtke, Timmy (Lyn) Ludtke, Max (Lisa) Childs, Clayton (Laurie) Childs

grandchildren, Brittney (Paul), Lester (Maddy), Chad, and Olivia.

Private family services were held.

Irene G. Fjosne

Irene G. Fjosne

Sep 11, 2023

Passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at the age of 99 at Marywood Assisted Living. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Park Hill Cemetery Chapel, 2500 Vermillion Road, Duluth with the Graveside Committal to follow. Reception beginning at 2:30pm at Black Woods Restaurant in Duluth. Memorials preferred to St. Luke’s Hospice...

Shawn P. Norman

Shawn P. Norman

Sep 9, 2023

 

Shawn P. Norman passed away unexpectedly last Friday, September 9, 2023, in Superior, Wisconsin. He was born on August 30, 1989, in Duluth. Shawn graduated from Solon Springs High School and attended Arizona State University and WITC. He became a successful entrepreneur who managed and owned several rental properties in Duluth and Superior.  His passion was transforming a house...

Grace Marie Abrahamson

Grace Marie Abrahamson

Sep 7, 2023

Grace Marie Abrahamson, age 76 of Duluth, died on September 7, 2023 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was born in Duluth on March 20, 1947 to parents, Alex & Marjorie (Rockwell) Youngs. She was a life-long Duluth resident. She atteneded  Duluth Denfeld High School. On June 1, 1963 Grace married the love of her life, Edward Abrahamson; she was just...

Karl David Mulligan

Karl David Mulligan

Sep 5, 2023

Karl David Mulligan, age 61 of Duluth died on September 5, 2023. He was born on October 10, 1961 to parents, Harry & Alician (Grogan) Everson. Karl was a 1980 graduate of Duluth East. Karl faced many challenges in his life, especially since losing his leg. But that never held him back. Karl was always on the move, go-karting, travelling,...

Dolores Mason Ginsberg

Dolores Mason Ginsberg

Sep 5, 2023

 

Dolores Mason Ginsberg, 93, formerly of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday September 5, 2023, in St. John’s Hospital, Maplewood, MN.  She was born in Virginia, MN on December 16, 1929, to Bruno and Wanda Meizo.  Dolores graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing, the College of St. Scholastica as a Nurse Anesthetist, and she obtained a Master of Education...

Walter Albert Fulton

Walter Albert Fulton

Sep 4, 2023

Walter Albert Fulton passed away on September 4, 2023. He was born to Mabel (Pearthree) Fulton and Walter Albert Fulton on September 6, 1933 in Aitkin, MN.

Walt grew up one block from the railroad tracks in McGregor, MN. His father was a coal dock operator for Northern Pacific Railroad. This influenced his life-long love of the railroad and HO...

Roger D Kolquist

Roger D Kolquist

Sep 3, 2023

Roger Duane Kolquist of Superior, Wisconsin passed away while resting peacefully on September 3, 2023. Roger was the tenth child born to Thure and Esther Kolquist on February 7, 1935. Roger married Barbara Schilling in 1956, and together they had three children, Scott, Kim, and Kathryn.

 

Roger attended Central High School and graduated in 1953. After high school, he...

Scott David Toland

Scott David Toland

Aug 30, 2023

Scott David Toland, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on August 30, 2023, at the age of 64.

 

Scott was born February 6, 1959, in Duluth, MN; son of Clarence and Pearl (Beck) Toland. He grew up in the area, attending local schools and graduating from Central High School (Duluth, MN) in 1977.

 

After...

Shirley Ann Koslakiewicz

Shirley Ann Koslakiewicz

Aug 28, 2023

 

Shirley Ann Koslakiewicz, 83, of Duluth, died Monday, Aug. 28th at Elysian Assisted Living, with her family by her side.  Shirley was born Feb. 13, 1940, in Duluth to John and Mary Kujawa and she attended Duluth Cathedral. She met Duane Koslakiewicz, and they were married on June 21, 1958.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church...

Marvis Lloyd Watts

Marvis Lloyd Watts

Aug 26, 2023

 

In cherished memory of Marvis who departed this world on August 26, 2023 after his life long battle with sickle cell disease, the bravery Marvis showed was a true testament to the beauty of life's journey, even in the face of adversity, pain, and sickness he showed us that the human spirit can shine brightest through the darkest of...

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