All Obituaries

Orville Don Hansen of Duluth passed away at his home and onto a place of freedom and peace Thursday, January 30th, 2020.  Orville was born July 11th, 1954 to Hans and Beulah (Adams) Hansen. He was born and raised in Duluth, Mn., where he spent his youth seeking out adventure at every turn. He fell in love with alpine skiing at a young age venturing out to Mont Du Lac ski area as often as possible in the winter months. He also excelled on the high school tennis team and diving team. His...

Christos (Chris) Peter Manolis passed into the Lord’s care on February 11th, 2020 after over a decade long battle with lung cancer.  Born on September 6th, 1959 to Peter and Loula Manolis in Duluth, MN, he graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1978. While in high school, Chris worked at two iconic downtown businesses: Mr. Nick’s, and then at his father’s well-loved establishment, Mr. Pete’s. Later, he worked as the manager of the Central Entrance Burger...

   Cheryl Doreen (Sherer, James) Kauppi (Waabinokwe), 73, of Grand Portage, Minn. passed peacefully into the spirit world, on Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was born August 26, 1946 to Kenneth and Dorothy (Clark) Sherer in Grand Portage, Minn. Cheryl married her devoted husband, Lonny L. Kauppi, on August 3rd, 1985 in Duluth, Minn. Cheryl, Lonny, and their little dog Bo, were inseparable. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Cheryl was a member of the Grand...

Bonnie Ann Cusick, 76, of Duluth died Friday, January 24th, 2020 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Bonnie graduated from UMD with a BS degree in art education, a studio emphasis in sculpture, and a minor in art history. She enjoyed sculpture, painting, and designing exhibits.  She was the heart and soul of the A.M. Chisholm Museum/Duluth Children’s Museum for 40 years.  She began her career there in 1968, continuing through 2008, serving at different times as program director,...

Thomas “Tommy” F. O’Neill, 69 of Duluth, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, Jan. 9th   under the care of St. Luke’s Hospice at Viewcrest Health Center.  Tommy was born May 21, 1950 in Duluth to John W. and Joan O’Neill.  He was a 1968 graduate of Cathedral High School.   After graduation, Tommy attended The Duluth Vocational School for their Bakers program, moved to San Francisco CA to study Mortuary Sciences at San...

Sophie A. Szybczynski, 101, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2020 at the Benedictine Health Center. She was born in Duluth on January 15, 1919 to Joseph and Antonia Szybczynski. She worked as a stenographer for U. S. Steel, retiring in 1983. She was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, its Rosary Society and choir. The family wishes to thank the staff at Benedictine Health Center for the kind and compassionate care Sophie received. She was preceded in death by...

Diane Marie (Mickolajak) Kubiak, age 78, of Duluth, Minnesota died December 27, 2019. She was born to Marian and Ray Mickolajak in Duluth, Minnesota. She graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in the class of 1959. She spent many years working as an administrative assistant and at the Glass Block department store in the Miller Hill Mall. She was a very loving mother who enjoyed spending time with her family in Duluth, Minneapolis, and the Gunflint Trail. Diane spent the last few years...

Laura S. Budd, social butterfly extraordinaire, died in her home on February 3, 2020, in Duluth, MN.  She was born in 1939. Laura S. Budd lived her life with a deep love for her husband, her children, grandchildren, her community, travel, and the church. She was the daughter of Frederick A. and Laura S. Stock and the wife of Frank W. Budd, M.D. (deceased).  She was her husband’s rock, and a source of inspiration and purpose for her communities. She loved people! Whether it...

Barb was born on September 26, 1932, in Hibbing, MN, and died on January 29, 2020 at 87 years old in Duluth, MN.  She was very much loved by all who knew her and she will be greatly missed. Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Herb Hoene (2012); her daughters Mary Hoene Gilligan and Diane Hoene Madden; her parents, Gerald and Hope Lind Dillon; her siblings Geraldine (Dean) Janes, Patricia (John) Mestek  James (Dorothy) Dillon.   She is survived by her remaining...

Richard Anthony Amatuzio, devoted husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 29, at the age of 90. Richard was born October 11, 1929 to Margaret and Albert Amatuzio, both Italian immigrants. Growing up on Raleigh Street in West Duluth provided Richard easy access to Lake Superior as a child, which cultivated a life-long passion for the lake. His simple childhood provided him few luxuries yet taught him the value of work and the power of love. After...