Mary Adatte
Oct 9, 2015
Mary Wakefield Adatte passed away on a crisp fall evening in her home at Ecumen Lakeshore on October 9, 2015. Born and raised in Duluth, Mary met a young handsome man named Derrill Adatte whom she married for over fifty some years until his death in 2010. Together, they enjoyed the great north woods, and its beauty which they...
Florence Anderson
Oct 4, 2015
Florence Alycia Anderson age 96, of Duluth passed away October 4, 2015 in Duluth, Minnesota. Florence was born December 20. 1918 in Duluth to Frank and Stella Walkowiak. Florence attended Duluth Central High School. She married Floyd Anderson in 1941. She worked for the Duluth School District for 17 years and was a volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital for...
Dann Mathison
Sep 30, 2015
Dann Robert Mathison, 55, of Anoka, MN passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 30, 2015. Dann was born Oct 6, 1959 to Robert and Barbara in Minneapolis, MN. Graduated in 1978 from Rochester Mayo High School, and then graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from Daniel Webster College, New Hampshire. He obtained his private pilot's...
John Crain
Sep 29, 2015
John Robert "Bob" Crain, 88 of Duluth died Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in his home with his family by his side. Bob was born February 11, 1927 in Waterloo, Iowa to John F. and Hildur (Alm) Crain. They moved to Duluth when Bob was a child. He graduated from Cathedral High School and joined the US Air Corps near...
Robert Lowney
Sep 25, 2015
Robert Gerald "Jerry" Lowney, 88 of Duluth passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 in his home with his family by his side. Jerry was born February 23, 1927 in Duluth to Patrick and Margaret Lowney. He served in the 6th Division US Marine Corps Company B during WW II in China and was a member of the China Marine...
Walter Alvar
Sep 22, 2015
Walter "Walt" Eric Alvar, 87, of Hermantown, formerly of Copley Rd. died Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Viewcrest Health Center, surrounded by his family. Walt was born January 11, 1928 in Duluth to Eric and Lydia Alvar. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld and served in the US Navy after WW II. He worked as a Carman for the Northern...
Robert Cervenka
Sep 19, 2015
Robert F. Cervenka (Bob) died peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning, September 19, 2019 in Duluth, MN. Born in Phillips, Wisconsin on July 1, 1936 to Frank and Ann Cervenka, Bob completed High School in Phillips and then attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison, graduating in 1958 with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Bob went on to...
James Morrissey
Sep 19, 2015
James George "Jim" Morrissey, age 85, of Duluth passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was born April 22, 1930 to Eleanor Johanna (Kraft) and Thomas Henry Morrissey in Milwaukee, WI. Jim was a decorated veteran. He enlisted in the Army in 1946 at the age of 16. He served in the Army Occupation of...
Sandra Petron
Sep 18, 2015
Sandra Lee Petron, 65, of Duluth, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at home. She was born June 3, 1950 in Chicago, Ill. to Cathryn (Clune) and Richard Geer. Sandra is survived by her 3 children: Kerri (Benedict) Harmston, Cambridge, MN, Shea and Matthew Petron, both of Duluth; 3 grandchildren; Katelyn, Samantha and Nathan; sister Patricia (Geer) Smith; half-sister Mary...
Christine Connell
Sep 16, 2015
Christina Charlotta Connell, 89 of Duluth died Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family who cared for their mom so she could stay in the home she loved. She was born April 22, 1926 in Montreal, Wisconsin to Angelo and Elizabeth Rota, and graduated from Hurley High School in Hurley, Wisconsin in 1 944. Chris...
Theresa Borelli
Sep 16, 2015
Theresa A. Borelli, 74, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday September 16, 2015, at Bayshore Residence & Rehabilitation. She was born on July 31, 1941 to Albert and Lena Borelli. Theresa had worked at St. Luke's as a nurse's aide. She was a very active member of Cathedral of our Lady of the Rosary. She was preceded in death...
Sonya Morris
Sep 15, 2015
Sonya V. Morris, 87, of Duluth died after a brief illness on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, in St. Luke's Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on November 2, 1927, in Duluth, Minnesota, to parents Carl and Hildur (Sundquist) Salminen. Sonya graduated from Duluth Central High School. She worked at the Corner Cupboard, then at Bridgeman's....
Kathleen McNamara
Aug 28, 2015
The world is celebrating an extraordinary woman today. "Tassie" (Kathleen) McMahon McNamara, 87, of Duluth passed away August 28, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Frank and Blanche McMahon in Brookston, MN on September 11, 1927. Tassie graduated from Cathedral High School and the College of St. Scholastica with a degree in Nursing in 1948....
Andy McCubbin
Aug 26, 2015
Andrew Roger McCubbin (Andy), age 47, of Duluth, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 26th. Andy was the second child born to Robert (Bob) and Linda McCubbin, joining Brother Bobby and followed by Sister Jodie. Andy grew up in Woodland and attended St. John's Catholic Church with his family. As a student Andy attended and graduated from...

Donald Langdon
Aug 24, 2015
Donald Robert Langdon, 68, of Duluth died Monday, August 24, 2015. Born in 1947 to Robert and Elaine (Dahl) Langdon, Don was a graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School. He taught social studies in Troy, Alabama and worked for Person Publishing. Don was a member of the Duluth Owls Club and had a great passion for politics and rested...
Arlene Ruzich
Aug 18, 2015
Arlene M. Ruzich, 84, of N 7th Ave. E, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospice after a short illness. Arlene was born February 13, 1931 in St. James, MN to Edward and Marie Munsterman. She graduated from St. James High School and married John Ruzich on Oct. 22, 1955 and they moved to Duluth in 1950....
Carol Carlson
Aug 16, 2015
Carol S. "Little One" Carlson, 79, of Maple Grove Road passed away peacefully Sunday, August 16, 2015. She was a lifelong Duluth resident, born April 30, 1936 to Clarence and Mildred Johnson. Carol graduated from Duluth Central High School '54. She worked MN Woolen Co, Jeno's, Highland Meat Market. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Red...
Elizabeth Seitz
Aug 16, 2015
Elizabeth A. "Betsy" Seitz, 85, of South Ridge Rd. died Sunday, August 16, 2015 at The Lighthouse of Superior after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Betsy was born January 24, 1930 in Duluth to Harold and Elizabeth Haley. She graduated from Stanbrook Hall at St. Scholastica and did her undergraduate work at Rollins College in Florida and graduated from...
Marlene Hoban
Aug 15, 2015
Marlene Joy Hoban, 83, of Duluth died Saturday, August 15, 2015 in Solvay Hospice House. Born in Duluth to John and Lorna (LaFrance) Thompson she was a lifelong Duluth resident. A homemaker she was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Duluth Heights, Red Hats, Diet Club, Turtle Patrol, Sewing Club and the Birthday Club. She was preceded...
Timothy Eales
Aug 6, 2015
Timothy J. Eales, 53, of Proctor, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 6, 2015. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 12, 1961 to Martin and Bernardine Eales. Tim graduated from Proctor High School. He worked as a Pipefitter with UA Local 11. Tim was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He enjoyed riding his Harley and...