All Obituaries

Isaac Arnaldo Napadensky (Cahanovich), age 92, was born in General Belgrano, Argentina on January 25, 1927 and died in Grand Marais, Minnesota on April 16, 2019.  Many who knew Arnaldo, Arnold or Arnie have heard stories about his childhood in South America. Arnaldo never actually lived in Argentina; he was born while his parents were visiting relatives near Buenos Aires. His family lived in Brazil and Venezuela but left in the mid-1930s to bring Arnaldo’s grandparents from...

Duluth, MN – Charlotte Smith Moyer, 97, died Sunday, March 31 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.  Charlotte was a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, community engager, cabin entertainer, and a beautifully-stylish woman even up until her death. She had been a Duluth resident since 1950. Born to Clarence and Blanche Smith in Minneapolis, Charlotte earned her AA Degree from the University of Minnesota, where she was a member of the...

Mary Ward Palmquist, 90 of Duluth, died peacefully, Friday, March 29, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. Mary was born April 29, 1928 in Superior, WI to George R. and Nelle (Wimer) Ward. Mary attended the Villa St. Scholastica Stanbrook Hall, and graduated from Downers Grove High School in Illinois and the Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio (now Miami Ohio University). Mary married Albin Palmquist on July 9, 1954 in Duluth. She worked for the Arrowhead...

David Joseph Gressman, 56, of Duluth died April 16, 2019 in Duluth.  He was born January 5, 1963 in Duluth to Robert W. and Arlene R. (Van Dyke) Gressman.  After graduating from Duluth East High School Dave started working at Grandma’s Restaurant and was the Sous-Chef at Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant for many years.  Dave loved fishing.  He is survived by his parents Robert and Arlene, his six siblings:  Barbara (John) Rogers of Maple Grove, MN., Steve...

  Bruce Allen Hanson, 67, formerly of Hermantown passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 7, 2019 at Lake Mead in Nevada.  He was born March 17, 1952 to Hank and Arlene Hanson.  Bruce attended Central High School and retired from the Laborer’s Local #1091.  He spent the last 7 years RVing the country, spending winters in warmer climates. He enjoyed riding his Harley and jamming to tunes around the camp fire.  The tunes were always cranked  on when Bruce...

  Richard E. Lindberg, 81, passed away on April 9, 2019, surrounded by his family, at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, TX. He was born to Charles "Erv" and Julia Lindberg on June 24, 1937 in Duluth, MN. He was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Hope United Methodist Church in Duluth MN, he was retired from Century Motor Freight. A few of his hobbies included working on all projects, talking and drinking coffee. Richard was a resident of the...

David Stanley Glinsek, 72, of Duluth died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He was born July 23, 1946 in Ely, MN. to Stanley and Margaret (Sotlich) Glinsek.  David was a graduate of Ely High School and the University of Minnesota-Duluth.  He was an Insurance agent for the Vern Dahlke Insurance Agency for many years.  David was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church.  In his younger years, he was an avid...

Richard Robert "Dick" Langlee, 73, of Duluth, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 in his home. Dick was born on January 23, 1946 in Duluth to Albert and Helen (Zadroski) Langlee. After graduating from Denfeld High School, Dick worked one summer at Rockwood Lodge on the Gunflint Trail as a waiter and dock side tender. Dick started his employment shoreside with the Duluth Superior Excursions the summer of 1965. He became a captain in 1973, and then manager of the entire operation in...

Paul Michael Vukovich, 61, of Duluth, passed away on Monday April 8, 2019 at Bayshore Residence & Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy battle with Huntington’s Disease.  He was born in Duluth on July 3, 1957 to Clarence and Adelia Vukovich.  Paul worked at Arrowhead Printing as a Pressman.  He married Linda Owens on September 1, 2012 in Brookston, MN.  Paul enjoyed time spent with his family, especially with his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He was...

Edward Stanley Kachinske, 95, of Hermantown, died Monday April 8, 2019 at Viewcrest Health Center.  He was born on May 2, 1923 to Joseph and Anna (Filipiak) Kachinske in Moose Lake, MN.  Ed was a WWII Marine Veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient.  He had worked as a Journeyman Ironworker with the Ironworker Local #512.  Ed married Frances Ann Meger on January 22, 1949 in Sturgeon Lake, MN.  He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, American Legion, VFW,...