Helmi Ilona Lammi, Helmi Ilona Lammi, who lived in Proctor and was a Finnish language instructor in the Proctor schools, died Thurs., May 8, 2003 in her home. She was 83.

She was born in Tamarack, Minn., and was raised in Salo Township. She attended the Rice Lake School grades 1-8, and graduated from McGregor High School in 1937. Helmi married Floyd Gust Lammi in 1949. She worked for the Co-op Publishing Association in Superior, at the Range Co-op Federation in Virginia and at the Co-op Summer Camp at Arrowhead Lake. She helped found United Cerebral Palsy of Duluth and served in many positions for 40 years. She also earned a BS degree in Sociology from the University of Minnesota. She was President of the Board of Directors for Redruth Valley, which built a barrier-free assisted-living facility for handicapped persons. She was a member of Forbes United Methodist Church. Helmi sang in the Jarvenpaa Chorus, was a member of the Finnish American Historical Society, and a member and officer of Zonta.

She is survived by her husband Floyd G. Lammi of Proctor, sons Vic (Priscilla Stanley) of Denver, N.C. and Ted (Barb) of Cloquet, four grandchildren, a sister-in-law, and a nephew.

Delores A. ?Dee? Garritson, Delores A. ?Dee? Garritson, who attended Proctor schools, died Thurs., May 8, 2003, in Duluth. She was 79.

The former West Duluth resident was born in Minneapolis. She was a Duluth resident for most of her life. Dee was a former employee of Hotel Duluth Black Bear Lounge and Anton?s Restaurant. She was a life member of Duprey-Alexander V.F.W. Post no. 137 Auxiliary and was an active member of the Ladybugs.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents Gust and Sophie, and a sister Rosalie.

Survivors include daughters Nona Hellen of Fergus Falls and Wanda (Eddie) Maki of Duluth, five grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters.

Burial was in Oneota Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Bell Brothers Funeral and Cremation Services.

Irene Soyring, Colleen Robertson of Proctor is mourning the death of her mother, Irene Soyring. Irene, who worked for more than 20 years at Nopeming Nursing Home, died Mon., May 5, 2003, in St. Petersburg, Fla., after a very brief battle with cancer. She was 71.

The Esko resident was born in Ogema, Minn. and was a 1949 graduate of Detroit Lakes High School. At Nopeming, she was first a nurse?s aide and then a licensed practical nurse.

Irene is also survived by four other children, 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three sisters, and a brother.

Michael T. Francisco, Ron Francisco of Midway Township is mourning the death of his father, Michael T. Francisco. He died Wed., May 7, 2003, in a Duluth hospital. He was 80.

He was born in Duluth and attended St. James School and Denfeld High School. He married Eve Schaff on Nov. 30, 1946, in Duluth at St. James Catholic Church. Michael taught baking classes at F.I. Salter Vocational School. He co-owned Francisco?s Bakery with his brother Joe for 18 years. He worked for Clyde Iron as a dispatcher and machine assembler. He was a lifelong member of St. James Catholic Church. He was a past president of the Holy Name Society, and minister of holy communion.

Michael is also survived by his wife of 56 years Eve, two other sons, two brothers, two sisters, six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Interment was in Oneota Cemetery.

Lillian ?Lil? Mae Zuck, William ?Bill? Zuck of Proctor is mourning the death of his mother, Lillian ?Lil? Mae Zuck. She died Sun., May 11, 2003, in a Duluth hospice. She was 73.

The Duluth resident was born in International Falls. to Henry and Anna (Berglund) Christenson and lived in Duluth for 55 years. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, an avid volleyball player, liked to bowl, garden, fish, and read.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son and two sisters,

Lil is survived by a son, William ?Bill? of Proctor; a daughter, Linda ?Lyn? (Joe) Walkowiak of Duluth; a brother, Harlan (Shirley) Christenson of Internation-al Falls; 2 sisters, Mary Jane Roux of Milwaukee and Shirley Simos of Ft. Myers, FL; 3 grandchildren, Jody, Brian, and Chad; 3 great grandchildren, Tyler, Hannah, and Cody.

Memorials to St. Mary?s Hospice or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Arrangements by Bell Brothers Funeral and Cremation Services.