Aug. 29, 1929-Jan. 19, 2024 Minot Sylvia Swanson, 94, Minot, died Friday, January 19, 2024, in her home. Sylvia was born to Matt and Fanny (Maki) Niva on
Dec. 2, 1938-Jan. 17, 2024 MINNEOTA Sam (Selmer) Smith was born December 2nd, 1938, in Minneota, MN, to Sidney and Elva (Brue) Smith. He attended District 24
Carl “Corky” Melvin Swanson, 86, of Duluth died Thursday, May 26, 2022, on his 70th wedding anniversary with his wife Donna, at home surrounded by his wife and children. Corky was born in Chicago, IL the youngest of four children, and lived in Duluth the rest of his life. He attended Hermantown High School where he enjoyed playing goalie on the hockey team, and where he met the love of his life and soul mate, Donna Horn. Together they enjoyed a beautiful marriage of 70 years, raising six children, 18 grandkids, 35 great-grandkids and three great-great grandkids. In Corky’s earlier years he sailed the boats, his love for the lakes and water took him to Boulder Lake where he enjoyed camping and fishing with family and friends. He enjoyed his summer walleye and winter crappie fishing. Of all the seasons, fall was his favorite, his love of hunting in the outdoors with all his friends and son-in-laws. It is safe to say Corky lived life his way, and enjoyed it to the fullest. Corky was