Janet L. Graber, Janet Graber, who along with her husband Giles were the owners of the "Graber?s Cafe" in Proctor, died Wed., Oct. 15, 2003, in St. Mary?s Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was a former resident of Midway Ave. and of 419 Seventh St., Proctor. She was 63.

Jan was born in Duluth on July 25, 1940 to George and Heila (Maki) Clark. She was a long time resident of Brookston and Proctor. Jan graduated from Brookston High School. She loved flowers and cooking. Jan also worked for Jeno?s for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Giles R. Sr. in 1999, and her first husband Edward Blais in 1990, and brother Ray Clark.

Survivors include her sons Brian (Judy) Blais and Bradley Blais, both of Brookston, stepsons Daniel H. (Roxanne) Graber of Proctor, Paul E. (Sue), and Giles R. Jr. ?Guy? (Nancy Brown), both of Duluth, stepdaughters Robin (Jerry) Schultz of Ariz., Dawn (Bob) Flanagan of Colo., and Julie (Kenneth) Stroik of Duluth, brothers George (Thyra) Clark of Proctor, Marvin, and Robert ?Bob? (Nancy) Clark, both of Brookston, sister-in-law Marian Clark of Saginaw; 33 grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

Entombment was in Sunrise Memorial Park in Hermantown.

Joanne Mathilda Running, Services were held yesterday for Joanne Mathilda Running. The former Proctor resident died Sat., Oct. 18, 2003, in a Duluth hospital. She was 65.

Joanne was born in Maple, Wis. She grew up in Duluth and Superior and graduated from Superior Central High School in 1956. On July 4, 1956, Joanne married Ron Running in Superior and they made their home in Duluth. In 1977, they moved to Comstock Lake near Cotton where together they ran Running?s Retreat. She was a member of Minn. Concerned Citizens for Life, and a mentor at Northwoods Children?s Home in Duluth. She was a member of First Love Church in West Duluth.

Joanne is survived by her husband Ron of Esko, daughters Rhonda (Mark) Gazelka of Bemidji, Joanna (Jeff) Shady of Esko, sons Ronald Skip (Rose) Jr. of Wash., Donald (Elizabeth) of Ind., foster children Loretta (Mark) Bickford of Kelsey, Samantha Skerbitz of Chisholm, Sharon (Kris) Whelan of Duluth, Richard (Michelle) Skerbitz of Chisholm, William (Carol) Skerbitz of St. Paul and Dale (Christine) Heuer of Ramsey, sisters Jean (Les) Buchanan of South Range, Wis., Jessie (Russell) Running of Neb., Joyce (Kenny) Fawcett of Las Vegas, 32 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Doris E. Herron, Doris E. Herron of Princeton, the last Gorham, died Sun., Oct. 12, 2003, in Northridge Care Center and North Hospice in New Hope, Minn.

She was born Nov. 5, 1923 to John and Louise Gorham of Proctor. She was a Proctor High School graduate. She worked for the DM&IR and at Nopeming.

She moved to the Cities in her early 20?s. Her husband was a POW in WW II taken prisoner on Wake Island. They were both Involved in POW activities. Doris was a life member of Charles Knaeble VFW Auxiliary. When they retired, they lived for a time in Grand Rapids.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Merle, brothers Elmer, Francis, and Maurice, and a sister, Lucille Kreuser.

Survivors include sons Michael, James (Chris) and Jeffrey; and grandchildren, Bryan, Jennifer, Jacob, Willie and Melissa.

Interment was at Fort Snelling.

George Albert Elde, George Albert Elde, who grew up at Elde?s Corner in Midway Township died Sat., Oct. 11, 2003 in his Pipe Creek, Texas home. He was 90.

He was born in Embarrass to Andrew and Amanda Elde.

He was preceded in death by his parents, nine brothers and sisters, two wives Mabel-Hill-Elde and Bessie Elde, and a daughter Jean Marie LaGoe.

Survivors include daughters Betty (Fred) Nylander of Proctor and JoAnne Lagedrost of Texas, son George (June) Elde Jr. of Calif., nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held in Pipe Creek, Texas. Burial was in California.

Alice Jeanne (Hakes) Lundgren, A memorial service will be held Sat., Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. for Alice Jeanne (Hakes) Lundgren of East Locust St. She died Tues., Oct. 28, 2003 in her home at the age of 76.

She was born in Duluth. She attended Lowell Elementary and Proctor High School. She married Robert Lundgren in 1943 in Cloquet. Alice worked at the Cook Home Laundry, Proctor Jr. and Sr. High Schools, and retired from Lake Haven Manor in 1989. She and her husband also owned and operated the Lake Breeze Motel and the Norton Park Motel for several years. Alice was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Hermantown, formerly Christ Church of Proctor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, twin brothers Joseph in 1932 and Gerald in 1993, and a grandson David Lundgren in 1983.

She is survived by her husband Robert, sons David of Sydney, Australia, Robert J. (Linda) of Proctor, and Terry L. (Shandeen) of Munger, six grandchildren, four great-grandsons, three nieces, one nephew, and many friends.

Visitation will be from 10 until the 11 a.m. service in Trinity Episcopal Church, 4903 Maple Grove Road. Memorials to Trinity Episcopal Church would be appreciated.

Dave L. Willeck. , Services were held last week for former Saginaw resident Dave L. Willeck. He died Oct. 22, 2003, in Duluth after a brief illness. He was 80.

The Cloquet resident was born in Brevator Township. Dave owned and operated a mink ranch from the 1940?s until 1962. He then was employed by St. Louis County ISD #710, first as a bus driver for 25 years, then as a custodian until he retired.

Dave is survived by his wife of 60 years Ann, children Richard (Lella) of Duluth, Dennis (Linda) of Alaska, Bruce (Kathy) of Cloquet and Drinda (Leroy) Warner of Saginaw, ten grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren, sisters June (Tom) Filmore and May Hollinger, both of Oregon and Esther (Vern) Fiedler of Rice, Minn., brothers George Willeck of Montana and Bob Willeck of Saginaw, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Interment was in Sunrise Memorial Park, Duluth.

Elyn Viola Sime, Elyn Viola Sime, who moved to Solway with her family in 1916, died Mon., Oct. 20, 2003, in Duluth. She was 98.

She was born in Comstock, Clay County, Minn. to Swedish immigrant parents, Andrew and Karen (Nilsson) Johnson. She married Lee Sime in 1928 in Bemidji, Minn. She was a life-member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 71.

She is survived by her son Gerald of Duluth and many grandchildren.

Burial was in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Rebecca Anne ?Becky? Johnson, A memorial service was held last week for Rebecca Anne ?Becky? Johnson, who died Sat., Oct. 18, 2003. She was 27.

She is survived by her mother Janet (Tom) Emberg of Saginaw, father Dean V. (Geri) Johnson of Duluth, paternal grandmother Myrtle Johnson, stepsisters Kathryn (Maged) Hashem of N.J and Emily (Craig) Chapinski of Proctor, stepbrother Benjamin Lafrinier of Duluth, nephews Marty and Alex Chapinski, and many people who loved her.

The service was held at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Rev. Mark Osthus officiating.

Frank Schubitzke, Services were held yesterday, Wednesday, for Frank Schubitzke. The former Big Grand Lake resident died Fri., Oct. 24, 2003, in his Cloquet home. He was 86.

Frank was born in Duluth. He was working on the Alaskan Highway when he received his draft notice. After the war, he turned back to a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. When Jeno Paulucci started Chun King, Frank was his first truck driver. Back then, both Jeno and Frank would unload his truck during the late night or early morning to get the load on the assembly lines. He retired as a truck driver in 1975 and then worked as a night supervisor at Jeno?s West Duluth plant, retiring in 1980. Frank then worked at Schubitzke Sand and Gravel, retiring in 1997.

Frank is survived by his wife Phyllis, children Candace Matson of Calif., Mark Reamer of Minneapolis, Caryl (Jim) Kunze of Mahtowa, Jeri (Dale) Cummins of Barnum and Rhonda Burbol of Duluth, brother Bernard (Donna) Schubitzke of Duluth, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Burial with military honors accorded by the Duluth Combined Honor Guard at Calvary Cemetery.

Jayda Lynn Tapani, Jayda Lynn Tapani, who was born Oct. 7, 2003, and died Wed., Oct. 22, 2003, in a Duluth hospital is being mourned here.

She is survived by her parents Brooke Godmare and Timothy Tapani of Duluth, maternal grandparents Patty and Bruce Godmare of Duluth, paternal grandparents Dede Beveridge of Richfield, Minn. and Gary (Mary) Tapani of Wis., maternal great-grandparents Betty and Enar Strom of Cross Lake and Dorothy and William Godmare of Duluth, paternal great-grandparents Betty and Allen Tapani of Chassell, Mich., and many aunts and uncles.

Services were held Monday at Pike Lake Presbyterian Church.