All Obituaries

Katherine “Kathy” Makowski Hon passed away on December 3,2019 with family by her side. Kathy was born on March 17, 1947 to Roy and Lorraine (Plets) Makowski. She attended St. Anthony’s School and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1965. After working many tax seasons, she retired from H&R Block to devote time to her family, knitting, baking and volunteering at Church. Kathy married the love of her life, Paul “Ron” Hon and they spent the last 50 years...

Calvin P. “Cab” Thibault, 91 of Duluth died Thursday, Nov. 28th at his home, with his family by his side.  Cab was born Feb. 20, 1928 in Duluth to Romuald and Catherine Thibault.  He left school after the 7th grade to work and he joined the Navy at the age of 17, serving in the Pacific Theatre.  After the war, Cab returned to Duluth and married Beatrice Jackson on Nov. 13, 1948.  They raised their seven children on the farm on the W Beyer Rd.  He was a...

Scott A. Hansen, 51 of Duluth, died unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 30th at his home.  Scott was born May 19, 1968 in Fridley, MN to Robert and Sharon Hansen.  He was raised in Mankato and was a graduate of Mankato West High School.  He went on to receive a degree from the College of St. Scholastica.     Scott worked as a financial officer at Superior Choice Credit Union and as a bartender and cook at Fosters Bar and Grill.  He enjoyed golfing and scored...

Charles Francis “Chuck” Hyndman, age 84, of Duluth, died Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Viewcrest Health Center.  He was born April 9, 1935 in New York, New York to Charles Brown Hyndman and Margaret (McGinnity) Hyndman.  Chuck married Susan Irene Staes on June 14, 1969 in Moline, ILL.  Chuck had been a member at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary where he sang in the choir for many years.  He was currently a member of St. Michael’s Catholic...

Richard Antonich, age 79, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Chris Jensen Nursing Home. He was born October 18,1940 to Joseph and Anna Antonich and was a lifelong Duluthian. He attended Cathedral High School and on June 10, 1961 married Diane Gellatly. After an apprenticeship with Painters Local 106, he worked for Stromquist and Bordson painting contractors before starting his own successful painting and wallpapering business. He enjoyed fishing, turkey...

Marie Joan Lasky, age 83, of Duluth, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born February 2, 1936 in Virginia, Minn. to Matthew and Mary (Martinich) Lasky.  Marie was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic church.  She had worked numerous jobs in the area.  Marie loved her weekly trips to Walmart with her beloved dog Nutmeg.      She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Jim and Joe Lasky; and her...

Lee Barnaby 90, of Champlin, MN formerly of Duluth, MN joined her husband, Francis, in heaven on November 23, 2019. She passed away at the JA Wedum Hospice House, Brooklyn Park surrounded by her loving children and their spouses. Funeral Mass at Holy Rosary Church, Duluth on Wednesday, November 27 at 11:00 with visitation at the church before Mass 9:30 - 11:00. Arrangements being made by Dougherty Funeral Home. Lee is survived by her children, Frank (Jeanne) Barnaby, St Cloud; Marie...

Raymond Richard Siems, age 50, of Duluth, died Tuesday, November 19, 2919 at home of natural causes.  He was born in Duluth September 26, 1969 to John Fredrick and Marion Elizabeth (Dale) Siems.  Raymond had worked at Mount Royal Fine Foods.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, and his father John.  Raymond is survived by his mother Marion of Duluth; his brother Michael of Washington state; his nephew Gabrial Siems of Washington state; his niece Zoe Siems of...

Toivo Konstu Perala, 93, passed away on November 12, 2019 in Duluth, MN. Toivo was born on January 20, 1926 near Meadowlands, MN to Walter and Amelia (Pelto) Perala. Toivo married Cleone Johnsrud in 1949.  They moved to Shoreline, WA where they lived until returning to Minnesota in 2008.  Toivo graduated from Toivola High School and after serving in the Army in WWII in a mortar platoon, studied Electronics at Dunwoody Institute and spent his career as an X-Ray Service Engineer...

Robert Walter Gressman 85, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday November 16, 2019 in Solvay Hospice House.  He was born in Duluth on May 22, 1934 to Joseph and Ada Gressman.  Robert had worked as a salesman for Russell Creamery and Hormel Foods until his retirement.  He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the NRA.  Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing and doing crossword puzzles. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers...