LaVerne Sue Linnell, 70, passed away October 5, 2015, in Apache Junction, Arizona.
LaVerne, to family and friends in Grand Marais, and Sue to those who knew her in Arizona, was born on May 7, 1945, to Verne and Ethel Mitchell “Dolly” Linnell in Duluth, Minnesota. She grew up and attended school in Grand Marais and graduated from Cook County High School in 1963.
LaVerne attended nursing school in Duluth, and graduated with a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She served the medical community for close to 40 years, beginning in Grand Marais and later in Louisiana, Hawaii and Arizona, with many return trips in between to work at the Cook County North Shore Hospital.
LaVerne is survived by her three brothers Jerry, Norman and Jeff, who consider themselves fortunate to have had such a truly unique sister and whose memory will always be carried with them; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will fondly cherish her role in their lives.
A memorial service will be held in August 2016, with burial at Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorials to the North Shore Health Care Foundation are suggested.
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