Obituaries

Sep 23, 2016

Robert Blake Ballou, 93, passed away on September 23, 2016.  He was born September 1, 1923 to Sidney V. and Josephine (Elmer) Ballou on the family farm in southern Minnesota.  Bob married Barbara Kershaw on September 16, 1944.  They were married for 65 years until Barbara’s death in 2010.  In their retirement, Bob and Barb enjoyed traveling throughout the...

Sep 19, 2016

Betty Leamon Nelson

Betty Nelson of Duluth passed away peacefully in her home of 64 years, on September 19, 2016.

Betty was the daughter of Kenneth and Hazel Leamon and was born in Superior, Wisconsin on June 18, 1921. She graduated from Superior State Teacher College with a degree in English/...

Sep 14, 2016

Wallace LeRoy Goulet “Lee”, 72, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with his wife of 50 years by his side on September 14, 2016, at Solvay Hospice House.  Lee was born in Minneapolis, MN on April 8, 1944 to Wallace Sr. and Lois. He graduated from Benilde High School in 1962, he then enlisted in the Navy; where he traveled...

Sep 13, 2016

Robert A. Sabroski Sr., 90, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday September 13, 2016 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Duluth on June 25, 1926 to August and Mary Sabroski.  Bob had attended Duluth Junior College and UMD.  He was a WWII Navy Veteran.  Bob worked for the City of Duluth in the Water & Gas Department...

Sep 11, 2016

Mary Carolyn (Moroni) Farrell, born Nov. 24, 1935, formerly of Ely, passed from the beloved arms of her husband and sons into the loving arms of Jesus on Sept. 11, 1916 in Duluth, Minnesota.

Born in Duluth the daughter of Frances and Peter Moroni, Mary Carolyn grew up in Ely.  She attended the College of...

Sep 9, 2016

Taeko Larson (neé Arai), a resident of Duluth since 1955 and a well loved member of the local community, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9th, 2016. She was 81.

Mrs. Larson, known as Tae to friends and family alike, was born on October 25, 1934 in Tokyo, Japan, the only child of Kiyo and...

Sep 7, 2016

Alvin J. Sher, 93, of Duluth, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth.  Alvin was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, parents, Frank and Anne Rose Sher, and siblings Getzel (Lorraine), Jane (John Siegel), and Irving (Betty)

Alvin graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1941, and attended the Duluth...

Sep 5, 2016

Dr. Thomas John Zbaracki, Sr. 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 at St. Mary's hospital with his loving family by his side.  Tom was born in Duluth to John and Sophia (Kuyava) Zbaracki on Oct. 10, 1926.

He lived in Lakeside during his youth and attended St. Michael's Catholic School. ...

Sep 5, 2016

Eleanor Ann Preiner Klang, age 97, died peacefully on September 5, 2016 in Duluth, MN. She was born on February 23, 1919 in St. Paul, MN. She married Kurt August Klang in 1940. Eleanor worked for over 40 years for the Cathedral of Our Lady. She was a wonderful mother and an inspiration to many.

Eleanor was preceded in death...

Sep 4, 2016

John Hamilton “Jack” Vaughn, aged 93, died on September 4, 2016, at St. Luke's

hospital from complications following an early morning stroke two days prior at home.

He was born on November 27, 1922, in Superior, Wisconsin, moving to Duluth’s

Hunter’s Park neighborhood in 1970 after marrying his wife of 46 years, Therese,...

Aug 31, 2016

James Alan McDonald, age 75, of Duluth, Minn. Surrounded by close family, Jim passed away peacefully on August 31, 2016. Born in Duluth, July 3, 1941, he attended Holy Rosary Elementary, Duluth Cathedral High School (Class of 1959), and Michigan Tech University (BS, Electrical Engineering, 1964). Jim and Jeanette were married June 4, 1966 in Warba, Minn. After starting...

Aug 30, 2016

Neil Arnold Ruhman, 87 of Duluth, and formally of Gordon, WI, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at the Benedictine Health Center.

Neil was born in St. Cloud to Alfred and Hildegarde (Sendzik) on February 3, 1929.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War. After the war he met the love...

Aug 22, 2016

Albert “Al” J. Pitoscia Sr., 92, of Duluth died Monday, August 22, 2016 at the Barnes Care, Esko.  Al was born May 13, 1924 in Duluth to Vincent and Sandale Pitoscia.  He was a graduate from Central High School.  He joined the Navy and served on the destroyer USS Frankford.  The Frankford was the destroyer that broke...

Aug 20, 2016

Kevin R. Pederson, age 66, of Duluth, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Duluth Nov. 18, 1949 to Raymond C. and Mary E. (Curnow) Pederson.  He was a 1968 graduate of Denfeld High School.  Kevin was a Vietnam Army veteran and received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service...

Aug 19, 2016

Jerome Webber, age 78, of Saginaw MN, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday August 19th, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth MN.

Jerry was born on June 29, 1938 in St Paul MN to Leonard and Gertrude Webber.

August 25th, 1956 Jerry married the love of his life Laura (Kittleson). Together...

Aug 18, 2016

Deslove “Dede” Zakula, 92, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday August 18, 2016 at Edgewood Vista.  He was born in Duluth on October 7, 1923 to George and Dorothy (Glumac) Zakula, into one of the largest families on Raleigh St. with 9 siblings.  Deslove was a WWII and Korean Navy Veteran.  He married Mary Galovich on August 6, 1950...

Aug 18, 2016

Susan Kathleen Fremont, age 70, died Thursday, August 18, 2016.  Born in Virginia, Minnesota she was a longtime Duluth resident.  Susan taught at Hibbing Junior College prior to working within the Duluth Public Schools.  She was most proud of supporting many students within the Teen Parent Program.  She spent most of her time sewing mittens, gardening and spending quality...

Aug 17, 2016

Jean E. McNutt Nelson, 92, Duluth, died on Wednesday August 17, 2016 in Solvay Hospice House.

She was born on March 29, 1924 in Two Harbors, MN. to John and Elsie McNutt.  Jean lived in Duluth for much of her growing up years. After marriage, she resided in Virginia, MN for many years while raising her family....

Aug 13, 2016

Joseph Robin “Rob” Link, 66, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, August 13, 2016.

Rob was a loving husband and father, and was a friend and mentor to many.  Born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Edward and Margaret Link on June 12, 1950, Rob came to Duluth in 1985, at the request of his long-time business...

Aug 11, 2016

Mary Ann Gilbert, 79 of Hermantown passed away peacefully on August 11, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loving family, friends and caregivers.

Mary Ann was born on July 6, 1937 in Duluth, MN to Karl and Myrtle (Nelson) Peterson.  She attended Hermantown Schools and graduated in 1955.  She grew up attending Salem Lutheran Church in...