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Obit: Lana Anderson

Lana is survived by her daughter, Jodi (David) LaFontaine; grandsons, Adam (Chelsea) LaFontaine, James LaFontaine; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Landon, and Mallorie LaFontaine; and many nieces and nephews.

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Lana Marie Anderson (Arbic), of Duluth, passed away on November 17, 2025. She was 78.

Lana was born in Duluth on October 29, 1947 to Glenn and Virginia Arbic. She grew up in Proctor and graduated from Proctor High School in 1965. She was a homemaker and loving mother.

Lana was preceded in death by husband of 56 years, John; her parents; sister, Sheila Privette; and brother, Joe Arbic.

Lana is survived by her daughter, Jodi (David) LaFontaine; grandsons, Adam (Chelsea) LaFontaine, James LaFontaine; great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Landon, and Mallorie LaFontaine; and many nieces and nephews.

Per Lana’s request, there will be no services held. Interment at Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery.

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