Dorothy "Jean" Wood

Dorothy “Jean” Wood (Zylka), 92, of Duluth passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 in Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center.

Jean was born in Duluth on October 22, 1927.

She worked at 3M Company for 14 years, then at Carlton House for 25 years and then at Starvin’ Marvins for 13 years.

Jean was a woman who was not afraid to speak her mind. You always knew where you stood with her. She had many friends and loved to entertain. She enjoyed her Birthday Club with the girls; meeting at each other’s houses and going out for lunch.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell; and her parents.

Jean is survived by her step-son, Roger (Kathy) Wood; grandchildren, Carrie (Austin) Biggins, Michelle Crescenzo, and Hollie (Rob Nelson) Wood; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah, Zachary, Bentino, Isaiah, Jonathan, Devon and Saddie; special long-time friend, Ruth Bloomquist; and other extended family and friends.

Visitation: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Funeral Service, Friday, December 27 at Bell Brothers Jarvi Dowd Funeral Home, 925 E 4th Street, Duluth.

Interment will be at Oneota Cemetery in Duluth.