Obituaries

Anne Flueckiger

Anne Flueckiger of Duluth, Minnesota died September 26, 2024 after a brief illness. Anne was born May 1, 1969 in Oxford, Ohio to Gerald (Jerry) and Jane Flueckiger.

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Elger Horst Lorenzsonn

Elger Horst Lorenzsonn, MD passed away in his Stillwater, MN home on July 26, 2024, due to complications from cancer. Elger was born in West Germany on January 29, 1947 to Edgar and Vilja (Nettelhorst) Lorenzsonn, and their family of five emigrated to the U.S.

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Kay Grindland

Kay Grindland, 66, of Grand Marais, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. Her family extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate healthcare professionals and community members who supported her throughout her journey.

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Jerry Peterson

Jerry Peterson, age 77, departed this life on September 9, 2024 from Rushseba Station, Rush City. Jerry Lee Peterson was born March 26, 1947 to Carlton and Lucille (Mattson) Peterson in Waterloo, Iowa.

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Jean Skinner

1933-2024 Jean Elizabeth Dingman Skinner passed away early morning, August 31, 2024, in Duluth, MN. Born in Minneapolis January 26, 1933, to Paul and Myrtle (Solberg) Dingman, she graduated as valedictorian from Washburn High School in 1951, earned her B.S.

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Yvonne Block

Yvonne Marie (Denault) Block passed away on September 4th, 2024, at the age of 88. She is preceded in death by her parents Emedee and Grace Denault; her brothers Robert and Laverne, and sister Doreen. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years (Bob) and five sons: Bob, Ray, Steve (Patty), Dave (Meghan), and Bruce; grandchildren Eryn, Peter, Brittany, Scott, Billy, Abbie, Molly, Bridget, Keira, Rush, Tara, Yvonne, Anna, Sydney and Ellie; great grandchildren Camden, Theodore, Zoe, Jacob, Xavier, Thea and Natalie; Ross, Reese, Ryan, Rebecca.

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Eloise Anne Christiansen

June 6, 1955 — June 6, 2024 Grand Marais Eloise “Ellie” Christiansen, 69, of Grand Marais died suddenly on June 6, 2024 in Grand Marais. She was born June 6, 1955 to Ronald and Dorothy (Nicolaison) Whipkey in Iowa City, IA.

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