Matthew Joseph Maurer
Jun 22, 2024
We heartbreakingly announce the unexpected passing of Matthew Joseph Maurer, age 44, of Duluth, MN after suffering sudden heart failure. He was born in St. Cloud, MN to Kevin and Linda Maurer. When Matt was six years old the family moved to a small farm in Hibbing, MN. Matt often talked about playing in the barn with his sisters and...
Thomas Grier
Jun 19, 2024
Thomas M. Grier passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 19, 2024, in his residence. Tom was born in Minneapolis to Rodney Fellows Grier and Anne Bugocki Grier on November 6, 1954. He graduated from Hopkins High School and earned a BS in biology and chemistry and a Master of Science degree from the U of M Duluth. He worked for...
Drexel Harold Bodin
Jun 13, 2024
Drexel Harold Bodin, 85, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2024.
Born November 5th, 1938, to Harold and Grace (Melstrand) Bodin in Duluth, Drexel graduated from Duluth Denfeld. After high school, Drexel enlisted in the Army National Guard while going to school at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he graduated with his degree in chemistry.
Drexel spent much of...
Kevin Mark Johnson
Jun 12, 2024
Kevin Mark Johnson, 54, entered into eternal life at Oak Grove, MN on June 12, 2024.
He was born to Harlan and Jean Johnson in Duluth MN on May 18, 1970 on his mother's birthday.
As a youngster he participated in youth soccer and his church's Cub Scout Pack. He was a graduate of Duluth East High School where he sang with...
Jane Marie Danielson Carr
Jun 11, 2024
Jane Marie Danielson Carr, 76, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on June 11, 2024 after a struggle with lung disease. Jane was the oldest of five children born to Ernie and Crick Danielson. She is preceded in death by her daughter Clarice Petersen and her parents. She is survived by her husband Jim, daughter Madeline Petersen, stepchildren Will (Kim) Carr,...
Mary Stoyanoff Petrich
Jun 7, 2024
Mary Stoyanoff Petrich, a cherished matriarch, community pillar, and beacon of kindness, passed away Friday, June 7, surrounded by love and comfort. Born on July 12, 1928, to Chris and Bozana Stoyanoff, Mary's journey began above the family-run Home Restaurant in Gary New Duluth, a place that would shape her strong sense of community and family values. Mary's educational pursuits...
Robert Michael Kaner
Jun 7, 2024
Duluth attorney Robert Kaner, 76, passed away on June 7, 2024. He was a graduate of UMD and the University of Minnesota law school and practiced law for over 50 years in Duluth. Bob served in the 148th Air Squadron Duluth MN Air National Guard from 1968-1974. He was predeceased by his parents, Sidney and Sophie Kaner and is survived...
Melody Lynn Miller
May 28, 2024
Melody Lynn Miller, 61, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully at her home on May 28th, 2024.
She was born on July 15th, 1962, to Edward and Juanita (Wilcox) Miller in Des Moines, IA. At a young age she was known as the class clown and would stand up to anyone who was bullying.
At the age of 27, she gave birth...
Jahseh Michael Wall
May 28, 2024
Baby Jahseh Michael Wall passed away on May 28, 2024. Preceded in death by great-grandmother, Jill Wall. He is survived by his mother, Makayla Wall; brother, Armani Rivera; grandparents, Jennifer McCalister, Jessi Melton, Mike Winter, Andrew McCalister and Terry Garramone; along with many loving great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and extended family members. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on...
Catherine "Dolly" Laughlin
May 27, 2024
Catherine “Dolly” Alice Laughlin, of Duluth, was taken to heaven on Monday May 27, 2024, from Ecumen Rehab in Duluth, MN following a brief struggle with metastatic cancer. Dolly was born at home on May 29, 1936, in Buffalo, NY to John J Fahey and Catherine (Leahy) Fahey.
Dolly graduated from Sisters of Charity Hospital nursing program in 1957 and...
Janice Carol Stokes Luke
May 26, 2024
Janice Carol Stokes Luke, 81 of Duluth, died Sunday, May 26th at Essentia Health/St. Mary’s with her family by her side. Jan was born Nov. 29, 1942, in Toledo Ohio to Edmund and Theresa (Lowney) Stokes and later moved to Duluth. Jan graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School. She worked as a home health aide at Senior Friends, Lakeshore Lutheran...
Loretta G. Davidson
May 25, 2024
Loretta G. Davidson, 94, of Duluth, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 25th at St. Luke’s, with her family by her side. Loretta was born Feb. 22, 1930 in New York Mills, MN. The daughter of Leif Anton Binde, a Norwegian Immigrant, and Elina Neuvonen, was a hard worker with the heart of a servant.
The Binde’s moved to Duluth where...
John S. Jedlicka
May 22, 2024
John S. Jedlicka, 84, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Duluth to John and Theresa Jedlicka. John was a U.S. Army Reserve member, and a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and the Knight’s of Columbus at St. John’s. He retired from St. Louis County...
Betty Sue Disch
May 22, 2024
Betty Sue Disch passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on May 22, 2024.
Betty Sue was born in Duluth on September 19, 1933 to Ezra and Helene Luhm. She attended Duluth Central High School where she met Lloyd Disch, the start of a love story that lasted for decades. They married in 1953 and raised three children, and were always...
Douglas George Reckinger
May 20, 2024
Douglas George Reckinger, age 93 of Duluth died peacefully surrounded by his family on May 20, 2024. He was born in St. Paul, MN to parents Nicholas & Helen (Irene) Reckinger on April 17, 1931. Doug enlisted in the United States Navy before transferring to the Air Force. The military brought him to Duluth, MN where he worked at the...
Tammy Kay Gosline
May 18, 2024
Tammy Kay Gosline age 62 of Duluth, died on Saturday, May 18th in Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Bemidji, MN to parents, Keith & Nancy (Raymond) Gosline on November 13, 1961. Tammy’s career as a recreation specialist perfectly reflected her personality. She loved people, and people loved her. She was a beacon of light wherever she went....
William Dillon Flaherty
May 18, 2024
William Dillon Flaherty, Sr., 95, passed to heaven on May 18, 2024 to be reunited with his loving wife, Alyce, and his children Bryan, Brigid, and Brendan. Dillon was born in Superior, Wisconsin in 1928, the eldest of Patrick and Blanche Flaherty. Dillon was a child of the great depression and learned the virtue of both hard work and faith...
Ella "Cooky" Dickenson
May 17, 2024
Ella “Cooky” Marie Dickenson, Waabijiizi Ma’iingan Ikwe “Grey Wolf Woman”, Eagle Clan of Red Lake, age 70, from Duluth, MN, began her spirit journey May 17th, 2024. Ella was born in Red Lake, MN on April 24th, 1954, to Charles and Ella (Anderson) Dickenson.
Cooky was born and raised in Red Lake, MN, where she and her family moved to Duluth...
Wesley Royal Rock
May 15, 2024
Wesley Royal Rock, loving father, son, and brother, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 15th, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, where he called home. He was 44. From his birth in Provo, UT, on August 28th, 1979, Wesley was very innovative, passionate about learning, and relentlessly pursued his goals in life. He was one of the first students, alongside...
Kelly Ann Jakubek
May 13, 2024
Kelly Ann Jakubek, 66, of Duluth, died Monday, May 13, 2024 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital under Palliative Care.
Kelly was born on October 14, 1957 in Duluth to Samuel Simon and Margaret Ellen (Curran) Jakubek.
Kelly was a 1976 graduate of Duluth Denfeld High School and attended St. Scholastica after graduation where she excelled in accounting classes.
Kelly worked for a...