John Emil Walgren Obituary

In loving memory of John Emil Walgren of Thunder Bay, Ontario, born in Regina, Saskatchewan, who departed this world on January 3, 2025 at the age of 71. John leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Emil Walgren to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Walgren and Annie Walgren; his in-laws, Barney and Betty Tackney; and his siblings-in-law, Tom, Dennis Tackney and Jane Tackney.

He is survived by: his wife Beverly Duffield; his stepchildren, Craig Duffield (Frances Chapman) and Leah Ann Duffield; his granddaughter Meagan McIlwain; his sister Marilyn Froess; and his sisters-in-law, Debbie (Rod Bosch), Bonnie, Terry Joseph and Kim (Steven Meyer). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Thunder Bay Regional Hospital Cancer Care or St. Joseph Hospice.