All Obituaries

Burnell “Burnie” V. Williams, 84, formerly of Duluth, died on Monday October 21, 2019 at New Perspectives Senior Living, Cloquet.  He was born on June 26, 1935 to Vance and Cecelia Williams in Austin, MN.  Burnie had worked at the George A. Hormel as a Business Analyst and Cost Analyst, a Public Adjuster and Office Manager. He then worked at the Joe Supornik & Son Agency in St. Paul, MN, as well as, operated the 38th Parallel Pub in Minneapolis.  He then moved...

Gary L. Davis passed away peacefully in Duluth, MN on October 18, 2019 after a multi-year battle with ALS. As was the case during his entire illness, he was surrounded by family and loved ones.  Gary was the youngest son of Richard and Bernie Davis and was born in 1947 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. An avid golfer throughout his youth, he was part of the Pennsylvania State championship golf team. As true to his entire life, when he was a child, he had a thirst for knowledge and spent his...

Evelyn Freda Yager, 92, of Duluth, Minn. passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice Center in Duluth.  She was born in Moose Lake, Minn. to Elling and Elina Johnson on July 29, 1927.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Bill, her parents, and her brother Jim.  She is survived by her daughter Jane (Dave) Holbeck; her brother Bill (Bobbie Jean) Johnson; her grandchildren:  Kristin (Rick) Barnes, Trevor and Bryant (Abbie); and...

Visitation will begin Friday, Oct. 18th from 3pm till the 4pm service in the Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd St. Duluth, MN, (218) 727-3555.  

    After a long and valiant fight against pancreatic cancer, Marilyn passed away peacefully with her family by her side Oct. 18 at her home in Palm Desert, California. Right up until the end she was visiting with friends and family, even enjoying a big dinner party.  True to form, she insisted on trivets and the best wine glasses for her lovely dining room table! and right up until the end, she was cracking jokes, smiling and ever-so-gracious.  As a leader,...

Evelyn Rose Payette of Duluth passed away peacefully on Saturday October 12, 2019, in her home at the age of 101.  Evelyn was born in Duluth on July 10, 1918 to John and Hilda Anunti.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School and attended the Duluth State Teachers College.  Evelyn married Clarence Payette on February 7, 1942 and raised to sons James and Gerald.  After raising her children, she was employed by the Patty Cake Shop and the Baking wizard.  Evelyn...

John Matt Vekich, 85, of Duluth passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2019.  He was born on December 30, 1933 to Matt and Kristine (Skull) in Duluth, MN.  After graduating from Denfeld High School, John went on to obtain a Degree in elementary education from the University of Minnesota Duluth.  While attending the University, John started working at the Northern Pacific Railroad as a switchman.  In 1956, John volunteered to serve his country and joined the Army...

Jeanne R. Perrella, 84, of Duluth, passed away, Thursday September 12, 2019 at BeeHive Home of Duluth, with her family by her side. Jeanne was born July 19, 1935 in Keewatin, MN to Stanley and Lillian D'Andrea. She graduated from Keewatin High School and went on to graduate from the College of St. Scholastica. Her movie star looks, kind heart and a passion to cook, reeled in her husband, Sammy Perrella, the love of her life September 1957. Sam and Jeanne brought Sammy's Pizza to...

Erick “Rusty” Erickson, 83, passed away on October 3, 2019 after a short illness in Fort Pierce, FL.  He was born February 6, 1936 in Drayton N.D. to Erick and Effie Erickson and was raised in Duluth.  Erick graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1954, and from Dunwoody institute in 1956.  He then entered the U.S. Army in 1958 serving in Korea until July 1960.   Rusty then opened his service station on Miller Trunk Highway which he operated for many...

Elisabeth “Lisa” Hartley Hutchinson, 89 died September 30, 2019.  Born to Guilford and Sarah Hartley on April 20, 1930 in Duluth, MN. The eldest of four children, Lisa attended the Lab school in Duluth, Dana Hall in Wellesley, MA and Bennett Junior College in Millbrook, NY. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Ann Del Tufo of Brookside NJ.  Survived by her 6 children Elisabeth “Morgan” of Tucson AZ, Allen of Cooperstown ND, Laura Jonson of...