Rita Agnes Remillard, Rita Agnes Remillard, formerly of Second Ave., Proctor, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 in St. Eligius Health Center. She was 83.

She was born on Aug. 15, 1925 in Proctor to Rudolph and Olive (Guibord) Remillard. She was a 1943 PHS graduate and a lifelong resident of Proctor. She started her banking career at First National Bank of Proctor and retired in 1989 from Norwest Bank, Duluth. Rita was an active and devout member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Proctor, and its St. Anthony Circle. She enjoyed long-term membership in the Duluth Woman’s Club and was also a member of Railview Action Club, the Council of Catholic Women and the Rosary and Altar Society of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Rita was preceded in death by her loving parents.

She is survived by her cousin, John (Yvonne) Pflugi and family.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held in St. Rose Catholic Church, Reverend Father Joel Hastings officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Duluth.

A special thank you to the staff at St. Eligius Health Center for the wonderful care given to Rita. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Rose Catholic Church or St. Rose School.

Dennis E., “Denny” Rolle, Dennis E., “Denny” Rolle, who was employed by the Proctor School District serving as guidance counselor and eventually assistant superintendent, passed away at the Solvay Hospice House on Feb. 16, 2009 surrounded by family. He was 84.

Dennis was born in Eveleth, Minn., on March 20, 1924 to Lawrence and Jennie (Ranzoni) Rolle, immigrants from the Piedmont region of Italy.

Dennis graduated from Eveleth High School in 1942, completed two years at Eveleth Junior College and joined the U.S. Army in 1945, serving in Japan as a member of the Army of Occupation. After discharge, Dennis enrolled at the University of Minnesota where he played hockey for the Golden Gophers and received both his B.S. and M.S. in Educational Administration.

In 1950, Dennis became the physical education instructor and hockey coach at Thief River Falls (Minnesota) High School. He brought teams to the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament five of the seven years he coached the TRF “Prowlers”. His state championship teams, 1954 (20-0) and 1956 (19-1), are still regarded among the top teams in Minnesota High School hockey history.

The success of his 1956 team was the impetus for the novel “River of Champions.” In 1983, he received the prestigious Cliff Thompson Award for long-term, outstanding contributions to the sport of hockey in Minnesota. Dennis was admitted into the Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1991.

Dennis married fellow teacher Audrey Hanson in 1952. They moved to Duluth in 1959, where they raised four children. He was a member of the Proctor Lions Club. After his retirement in 1987, he and Audrey became snowbirds in sunny Sarasota, Fla., where he served as the Bocce Ball Tourney Chairman at the annual Duluth Day picnic.

Dennis was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Audrey just seven months ago.

He is survived by brothers, Bernard and Glenn (Dorothy); and sister, Jane Rolle; children, Phil (Sharon) Rolle, Ann (Fred) Kreider, Keith Rolle and Nina (Mark Thorpe) Rolle; four grandchildren, Angela and Sara Rolle; Fredric and Amy Kreider; and many, many more family and friends. As Denny would always say, “These are my people.”

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Feb. 21, in St. Lawrence Church. Burial will be at the Polish Catholic Cemetery.

Samuel “Sammy” Martineau, Samuel “Sammy” Martineau, three-month-old infant son of Tony and Haley (Kucharski) Martineau, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family,

Sammy was born at 7:05 pm on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in Duluth, an 8 lb.- 15 oz., 22-in. long bundle of beautiful joy. From the moment he was born, he illuminated the world with his beautiful spirit and amazing personality. Sam had the most gorgeous full head of hair that everyone loved and had to touch, and sparkling blue eyes. He was a very happy, content, and lovable little baby. He had the most expressive features, especially when he frowned. He was a little chatterbox from the get-go. He loved to be rocked or bounced and loved when his mom sang him nursery songs. Sammy loved bath time, but hated getting dressed. He just started to love going out in the fresh air in his stroller to explore the world.

He is preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents Lucille Galbraith and Ernie and Laura Kucharski; also by paternal great grandparents Raymond and Delores Steinmeier.

He is deeply missed by his parents Haley Kucharski and Tony Martineau; his big sister Laynie Martineau; grandparents Craig and Becky Martineau, Ron and Paula Peterson, and Rick Kucharski; great grandparents Ed Galbraith and Bill and Louise Martineau; aunts and uncles Aaron and Melissa Martineau, Nate and Sarah Martineau and John Kucharski. He will also be sadly missed by his four beautiful cousins and all his great aunties, uncles, and friends.

A memorial service was held Monday, Feb. 23 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Lila Jane Manderud, Lila Jane Manderud passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, while at the Benedictine Health Center. She was 81.

She was born May 24, 1927, in Mason City, Iowa, to Walter and Sadie Sorenson.

On Feb. 28, 1946, Lila married Albert Manderud. They moved to Goodrich, Minn. for a few years before coming to Munger.

Lila was a Home Health Aide with Senior Friends for many years, retiring when she was 78 years old. She absolutely loved her old country western music, helping people, and caring for animals. Lila was a very good yodeler, not something heard often today.

Lila was preceded in death by her husband, Albert on Sept. 15, 1979; two brothers, Ray Culkins and Bobby Culkins.

She is survived by her children, Lois Frederick, of Two Harbors and Dean Manderud, of Munger; four grandchildren, Deanne (Dan) Thomasen, Denise Frederick, Debra Frederick and Seth (Carrie) McDonald; three great-grandchildren, Miles Thomasen, Kate Thomasen and Jackson McDonald; a brother, Calvin (Marion) Sorenson of Thief River Falls, Minn.; and special friend, Frank Cozzi, of Munger.

A funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 23. Burial will be at Solway Cemetery in the spring.