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Carol Louise (Sonnenburg) Emberg
Carol Louise (Sonnenburg) Emberg of Lindahl Road in Proctor died Sat., Apr. 1, 2006 at the Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 79.

She was born on March 9, 1927 to Edward and Ruth Sonnenburg in Duluth. She was a lifelong Duluth/Proctor resident and a 1945 graduate of Denfeld High School. She married Clifford “Bud” Emberg on October 28, 1948 in Proctor. Carol retired in 1976 from the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, where she was a telephone operator. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Proctor, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 106 in Proctor, and the Telephone Pioneers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Edward “Bud” Sonnenburg, and a granddaughter Becky Johnson.

She is survived by her husband Bud, children Jan and David McLeod of Proctor, Nancy and Jack Eilefson of Proctor, Robert and Linda Emberg of Oregon, and Thomas and Jan Emberg of Saginaw, a sister and brother-in-law Susan and Donald Farrell and their children Kristin, Tom and Joe, grandchildren Cliff, Theresa, Katie, Emily, Maggie, Michael and Sarah, great-grandchildren Aaron, Lexi, Marty, Alex, Bosten, Brysen and Simon, and many nieces and nephews. Carol’s family would like to thank Middle River for their loving care and compassion.

Visitation will be from 10 until the 11 a.m. memorial service today, Thurs., Apr. 6, 2006 in Immanuel Lutheran Church. 614 Second St., Proctor. The Rev. Mark A. Osthus officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church Quilters or the Duluth Public Library would be appreciated.

John D. Dahl
William “Scotty” (Marge) Dahl of Proctor is saddened by the death of his brother, John D. Dahl. The Duluth resident died Fri., Mar. 31, 2006 at the Benedictine Health Center. He was 84

He was born in Duluth. John was a graduate of Denfeld High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Coast Guard-Merchant Marine in the Atlantic and Mediterranean War Zones. He married Gladys Nelson in Duluth on Sept. 12, 1953. For a number of years, the couple owned and operated Seaway City Transfer. John also worked as a truck driver for City Wide Delivery and Russell Creamery, and was a Calibrator with Standard Oil. John played semi-pro hockey in Seattle. He was also one of the first youth hockey coaches at Merritt Park. John also played baseball and softball in the city leagues. He was a member of the VFW.

John was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, who died in Oct. 2005.

He is also survived by his daughters Wendy (Tom) Rectenwald of Duluth, Sandy (Pat) Stone of St. Louis Park and Sue (Jack) Brocious of Ill., a sister Lorraine Strom of Duluth, and grandchildren Dana, Michael, Stephen, Thomas, John, Ellyn and Sarah.

Services were held at First United Methodist Church, Duluth. Burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Charles William Dart
Charles William Dart, who was born Feb. 5, 1922 in Proctor, passed away Mon., Mar. 20, 2006 in Manley Hot Springs, Alaska. He was 84.

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Chuck applied to the War Manpower Board to work on the Alaska Highway. He also worked in a refinery in Whitehorse and then in Amchitka. After the war, Chuck attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks where he met Gladys Reed. They were married Sept. 8, 1950, in Tok. The couple finished their college education at Chico State. in 1955 they returned to Fairbanks with their three children and Gladys took a teaching job. Shortly afterward the Darts purchased the hot springs in Manley Hot Springs where they have lived ever since. Chuck helped Gladys reopen a school there in 1958. He provided the janitorial and maintenance services in the small log cabin and refueled the Coleman lanterns for light and organized the Blazo boxes used for students’ desks. The second school was held in the “plastic” house that Chuck built and heated with water from the hot springs. He served as a delegate to the Democratic Party in the 1960s. His strong advocacy for equal rights, education, union issues, Native claims, rural and community issues continued throughout his lifetime. Chuck loved to travel and take photographs. His favorite interest was the time he spent in Kaktovik with a friend photographing polar bears. He was just as passionate about the land around him. The Hot Springs Greenhouses yielded the finest tomatoes in the state. Chuck and his sons had gold claims in the Tofty area. He was an integral part of the Hot Springs community, he will be missed “indeed.”

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jack and also by his brother Robert L. Dart, who died on the same day (March 20) in 1982, a sister Harriet, and his daughter and son-in-law Diane and Dan Atkins.

He is survived by his wife Gladys, sons and daughter-in-law John Dart and Jim and Liza Dart of Alaska, granddaughters Corinna and Ilona, sister-in-law Gloria Dart of Proctor, and many other family members and friends.

Lynn John Miernicki
Keith Miernicki of Saginaw is mourning the death of his brother Lynn John Miernicki of Kent, Wash. He died Tues., Mar. 28, 2006 in his home. He was 67.

Lynn was born in Duluth and grew up in the Lincoln Park area. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1958. He moved from Duluth to Colo. and later returned to Duluth. He recently moved to Wash. to be near his children. Lynn was manager of Highland Supper Club, owner of the Bratwurst House, and was a sales representative for a heavy equipment firm and roofing materials firm.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Lynn is also survived by his wife Peggy White, four children, eight grandchildren, one great-grandchildren, and two other brothers.

James (Jim) Edward Liston
James (Jim) Edward Liston of Pike Lake died peacefully in Yuma, Ariz. on Wed., Mar. 29, 2006. He was 78.

Jim was born in Duluth on April 29, 1928. He was raised in West Duluth and graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1946. He was an avid fisherman and golfer.

Jim is survived by his wife Pauline, children Sue Doyle, Patty (Ted) Frase, James (Sandy) Liston, Jr., grandchildren Robby Dock, Cassie Gronlund, Christine Smity, Jeffrey Dock, Adam Frase, Marie Liston, Ian Frase, David Liston, and great-grandchildren Sarah Gronlund, Hallie Gronlund, Barrett Smith, Elizabeth Frase, Bailey Smith, boy Dock.

James O. Erkkila
James O. Erkkila of Proctor passed away on Sat., Apr. 15, 2006 as a result of an ATV accident in Alborn Township. He was 66.

James was born in Cloquet on April 26, 1939 to Oscar and Hilja (Aho) Erkkila. He graduated from Cloquet High School in 1957 and served in the U.S. Air Force. He then worked for the government for 34 years as a Duluth Air Base Inspector and later as a Postal Worker. After retiring in 1995, he avoided the Minnesota chill by wintering with his wife in Texas. James enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports, four-wheeling, and being a foster parent. He belonged to many groups including the Union Branch 114, NALC Union, NARF, AAPR, the Sportsmen Club and the American Legion. Always hardworking he co-owned Lorraine’s Hair Design with his wife and built both his house and cabin with his own hands. James will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, nephew Brian McGreevy, and nieces Tonya McGreevy and Donna Erkkila.

James is survived by his loving wife Lorraine, sons Jim (Tammy) and Jeff (Julie), grandchildren Adam, Melissa and Jami Erkkila and Eric, Jessica and Cody Makitalo, sisters Betty (Grant) Hansen and Kathy (Dave) Brunner, and sister-in-law Shirley Erkkila, as well as many relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held Wednesday.

Dorothy Marie Waldhoff
Dorothy Marie Waldhoff, 86, of Duluth died Sat., Apr., 15 2006 in Franciscan Health Center.

She was born November 15, 1919 in Ortonville to LeRoy and Edith (Trebil) Kenyon. Dorothy worked part-time as a clerk, flower gardener and home cleaning, but was primarily a homemaker. She enjoyed camping, cribbage, travel, fishing, gardening, cooking and bowling. Dorothy was a long time charter member of the Rice Lake Volunteer Firefighters Women’s Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, and brothers Lyle, Irving and Laverne.

Dorothy is survived by her son James of Gilbert, Ariz., daughters Roberta (Walter) Kephart of Duluth and Helen (Dwight) Kammerzell of San Antonio, Tx., seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and sisters, Marils Carey of Moose Lake, Bernice Devich of Duluth and Loraine (Al) Laederich of California.

Dorothy’s family thanks the staff of the Franciscan Health Center for their services, support and loving care of Dorothy.

Memorial service will be Fri., Apr. 21, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Forbes United Methodist Church, 33 Grove St., Proctor with Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Forbes United Methodist Church or Franciscan Health Center.

Frank Calgero Vittorio
Anthony (Gladys) Vittorio of Saginaw is saddened by the death of his brother Frank Calgero Vittorio. The Duluth resident died Mon., Apr. 10, 2006 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He was 89.

He was born on June 16, 1916 to Anthony and Josephine (Caccamise) Vittorio, in Rochester, N.Y. He was a member of the former Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Frank had worked as a crane operator for U.S. Steel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother Anthony, brothers Eddie and Thomas “Babe”, sisters Irene Williams and Alice Earehart.

He is also survived by sisters Ethel Vittorio and Janet (Michael) Vittorio Corica, both of Duluth, and over 50 nieces and nephews including Scott Fredrickson, Stacey Fredrickson, Taylor Fredrickson, Ruth Vittorio, Gary Vittorio, and Rebecca King.

A funeral service was conducted last week. Burial at Calvary Cemetery.

Charolette Anne Verville
Charolette Anne Verville, whose husband Capt. James L. Verville along with Capt. Sherman L. Gonyea died when their F-101 Voodoo jet crashed 35 years ago, died peacefully on Sat., Apr. 15, 2006 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice with her family at her side. She was 64.

She was born Aug. 11, 1941 in Morris, Minn., to Floyd Harold and Joyce Esther (Woolsey) Kragh. Char was a graduate of Cass Lake High School. She married James Lawrence Verville and she was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband James on Dec. 17, 1971.

Survivors include her sons Scott (Kristin) of Eau Claire, Wis., Jeff (Sarah) of St. Louis, Mo., and Kurt (Ava) of Duluth, her parents Floyd and Joyce Kragh of Farmington, sister Carolyn (Doug) Kliewer of Duluth, brother David Kragh of Greensboro, N.C., and nine grandchildren.

Visitation will be held today, Thursday until the 1 p.m. funeral service in Dougherty Funeral Home. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Margaret Agnes Riley
Margaret Agnes Riley, who was born in Proctor and graduated from Proctor High School, died Tues., Apr. 11, 2006 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was 89.

The Kenwood Avenue resident, formerly of E. Niagara Street, was born in Proctor on Feb. 8, 1917 to Mose Joseph and Marie (Sauter) Riley. She had worked for Northwestern Bell as an operator. She was a member of The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary and the Telephone Pioneers of America.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, sister Helen in childhood, sister and brother-in-law Eleanor and Ray Roehl, and her sister Gertrude E. Riley on March 16, 2006.

Margaret is survived by her sister Mildred Josephine Riley of Hermantown, brother Raymond J. (Pat) Riley of Virginia, and several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

A mass of Christian burial in the Benedictine Health Center Chapel was held Monday. Burial at Calvary Cemetery, Superior.

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