Kevin Hoene, 73, of Duluth passed away peacefully while in hospice care at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, holding the hand of his high-school sweetheart and beloved wife of 50 years, Frances “Fran” (nee Stauduhar). He was preceded in death by his parents Philip G. and Margaret (Boyle) Hoene, and sisters Nancy, Peggy, and Susan (Reggie) Boyle. He is survived by Fran and his siblings Betsy (David G.) Martin, Phil (Ann), Barb Dawson, Dick, Nina (Mark) Novitzki, and Laura (Johnny) Cross, and many nieces, nephews, godchildren, and close family members who adored him.