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Marilyn B. Oakland
Services were held earlier in the week for Marilyn B. Oakland. The Twig resident died Saturday, June 26, 2004 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 69.
She was born to Edwin and Odele (Jarvis) in Duluth. Marilyn was married to Loren Oakland on June 9, 1956 in Duluth. She enjoyed bowling for many years and was an avid viewer of The Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, a sister and a daughter.
She is survived by her loving husband Loren Oakland, a son, two daughters, her father-in-law, 13 grandchildren, a great-grandchild, two brothers and seven sisters.
Services were Tuesday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Saginaw.
Robert Hubbard
Jim (Sheryl) Hubbard of Saginaw is mourning the loss of his father Lawrence Robert Hubbard of Sparta Location who died Mon., June 28, 2004 at his home. He was 81.
He was born Sept. 10, 1922 in Condee, S.D. to George and Alice (Youngerman) Hubbard. He attended country school and later worked on the family farm. He served in the United Sates Air Force in World War II. He married Darlene Anderson in 1946. In 1972 they moved from Duluth to Sparta. Lawrence worked for US Steel as a mechanic, retiring in 1982. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Virginia and the George and Mark Klobuchar Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4456, the Steelworkers Union and was an avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers LaVern, Jim, George and Herbert and a sister Dorothy.
He is also survived by his wife Darlene, children Linda (Tom) Heski of Cannon Falls, Vicky (John) Fechner of Calif., Terry (Debby) Hubbard of Wis., Debby (Bill) McCormick of Duluth, Peggy (Ray) Makkyla of Embarrass, Cindy (Vern) Elg of Wyo. and Robert (Kelly) Hubbard of Eveleth; sister Donna Harbaugh of Duluth, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Burial in Gilbert Cemetery with military honors accorded.
Dewey W. Carlson
Richard Carlson, Saginaw, is in bereavement following the death of his father, Dewey W. Carlson. The Duluth resident died Sun., July 4, 2004, at the age of 73.
He was born in Ely. Dewey and his family moved to Duluth in 1946, where he attended East and Central High Schools. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany. Before and after his service, he was employed by U.S. Steel. He married Janice Nelson in 1958 in Moose Lake. After their marriage, they moved to Floodwood where Dewey was an Assistant Police Chief from 1960 to 1966. Dewey and Janice then moved to Duluth, where Dewey was employed as a Federal Fireman at the Duluth Air Base for 20 years. Upon retiring from the Air Base, he then owned and operated D&D Auto Sales in Duluth, until retiring in 1994.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is also survived by his wife Janice, a daughter, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a brother, a sister and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service today, July 8, 2004, at Duluth Gospel Tabernacle, 1515 W. Superior St. Interment will be at Sunrise Memorial Park.
Louise R. (Engman) Sather
Louise R. (Engman) Sather of Alborn, died Monday, July 5, 2004, in Alborn. She was 74.
She was born on May 14, 1930 in Twig to Joseph and Ruth (Spikberg) Engman. Louise was an Alborn resident for most of her life. She was a 1948 graduate of Proctor High School and worked at Wahl's Department Store and Twin Ports Optical, both in Duluth and was Postmaster in Alborn, before becoming owner and operator of Louise's Tavern of Alborn for nearly 20 years. She won the 'Great Hamburger Hunt' competition in 1981, after being runner-up in 1980 and was very proud of this accomplishment. She married Edwin Enlund in 1953, Peter Fosness in 1963 and V.O. Sather in 1988. Her favorite times were spent at her cabin on Aerie Lake, sitting around a campfire with family and friends. She was well known for her trademark smile and warm and welcoming personality. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, husband, V.O. Sather, a brother Joe 'Spud' Engman and special friend Doug Frye.
Survivors include her children Deb (Scott) Snickers of Alborn, Kerry (Linda) Enlund of Cloquet, Nadine (Wade) Hopkins of Saginaw and Rory Fosness of Alborn, stepchildren, Linda (Jerry) Urevig of Bovey and Jon (Barb) Sather of Duluth and their children and grandchildren, siblings Dorothy (Joe) Balcom of Ore., Fran Caster of Culver, Reggie Engman of Wash., Shirley (Joe) Tremblay of Alborn and Mary (George) Manthie of Wash., grandchildren Nathan (fiancee Alicia Beckstrom) Snickers, Jesse Enlund, Cara (Mike) Frank, Rachel (Sam) Willie, Lindsay and Joshua Enlund, Zachary, Hannah and Haley Richards and Mackenzie and Myrissa Hopkins, and great-grandchildren Mariah Willie, Nicholas Snickers, Caden Lane Frank, to be born in Sept., Reed Frank and Tyler Hoyt.
Private inurnment was in Spruce Hill Cemetery, Alborn.
Dawn Elizabeth Olafson
Dawn Elizabeth 'Doni' Olafson, who grew up in Munger and had been a Twig resident for most of her life, died peacefully of natural causes Sat., July 3, 2004, in her home. She was 44.
She was born in Duluth. She had been an employee of Maple Hill Meats for several years. Dawn was a very talented cook and enjoyed crafts, gardening, fishing, the outdoors and her cabin on Third Lake. She was certified to handle and cultivate rare flowers, licensed to handle wild falcons, was a licensed caterer and did home health care.
Dawn was preceded in death by her father Clifford Olafson and mother Doris Stromlund.
Survivors include daughters Kaila Scouton of Twig and Shannon (Jason) Deane of Anchorage, Alaska, grandson Kaden Jason Dean, sister Chris Olafson of Munger, brother Carl Olafson of Idaho, stepfather Clare Stromlund of Munger, stepbrother, Kurt Stromlund of Mich., nieces and nephews and very close friend Rolf Mattson of Saginaw.
A memorial service was held last week in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Twig. Pastor Larry Anderson officiated.
Walter L. Georgesen
Former Canosia Town Board Supervisor Russell (Mary) Georgesen of Goodyear, Ariz., is mourning the death of his father Walter L. Georgesen. The Duluth and Peoria, Ariz. resident died Sat., July 10, 2004, in Hope, N.D. while visiting his daughter. He was 95.
He was born in Duluth, graduated from Denfeld High School and attended Superior State. He married Maude Pigman on May 26, 1934, in Duluth. The couple made their home in Duluth, where Walter owned and operated Walter Georgesen Cash Supplies, serving small grocery stores and restaurants. Later he worked for St. Louis County, at Nopeming Nursing Home and at the Court House, retiring in 1974.
Walter was preceded in death by his wife Maude in 1991 and by his sister Sigrid.
Survivors also include his daughter Fay (Clarence) Kainz of Ala., son David of Ind., sister Vivian Georgesen of Duluth and Ariz., five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Burial in Park Hill Cemetery.
Margaret Ann Swanson
Four brothers who live in the area, are mourning the death of their sister Margaret Ann 'June' Swanson. She died Tues., July 6, 2004, in her Duluth home. She was 65.
She was born in Duluth to Arthur and Hattie Hanson and had been a lifelong resident. She recently retired from Duluth Clinic as a records clerk after many years.
June is preceded in death by her parents, sister Gladys, and brothers Arnold, Glen, Robert and Bernard.
June is survived by sons Kevin of Bloomington and Keith (who passed away July 8, 2004) of Duluth, brothers Arthur Hanson of Proctor, Theodore Hanson of Cloquet, Lloyd Hanson of Saginaw, and Leonard Hanson of Brimson.
No services were held.
Evelyn Worner
Jarolyn (Bruce) Watkins of Proctor is mourning the death of her mother, Evelyn Worner. The Paynesville, Minn. resident died Sat., July 10, 2004, at the Paynesville Area Hospital. She was 84.
Evelyn was born on June 12, 1920, in Langola Township, Benton County, Minnesota, the daughter of Martin and Mathilda (Stodolka) Sauer. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith.
She grew up in Royalton where she attended most of her schooling. She attended her senior year of high school in Jamestown, N.D., and continued her education at North Dakota State University where she received her four-year degree.
On April 1, 1943, Evelyn was united in marriage to Oliver Worner. They made their home in Paynesville and Willmar, where Evelyn worked as a teacher and homemaker. Together Evelyn and Oliver were able to share in 38 years of marriage before Oliver's death on Sept. 18, 1981.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where she was active in the circle. She was also a member of Eastern Star.
She enjoyed bridge, knitting and flowers.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Oliver, three brothers and her parents.
She is also survived by another daughter Colleen (Bob) Norrgard of Evergreen, Colo., seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the 10:00 a.m. service on Sat., July 17 at Grace United Methodist Church in Paynesville. Rev. Ric Koehn will officiate. Burial will be in Wahpeton, N.D.
Lois L. Carlock
Lois L. Carlock, who was a 1956 graduate of Proctor High School, died Fri., July 2, 2004, in St. Luke's Hospital. She was 66.
She was born in Duluth to Marvin and Gerda Johnson. Lois married Major Ralph L. Carlock in Madison Wis. She had worked as a flight attendant for North Central Airlines and as an LPN at the Duluth hospitals and several area nursing homes
She was preceded in death by her husband and her father.
Lois is survived by daughter Susan (Brant) DeBleck of Colo., son Jeffrey (Cynthia) Lynnwood of Wash., mother Gerda Johnson of Duluth, brothers Lloyd Johnson, Kenneth (Georgia) Johnson, both of Duluth and Gary (Mary Jo) Johnson of Colo. and granddaughters Marissa, Meghan and Kayla.
Burial was at Sunrise Memorial Park.