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Thomas George Krzewinski

Thomas George Krzewinski

Apr 12, 2023

 Thomas George Krzewinski, age 73 of Duluth, and formerly of Anchorage, AK, died on April 12, 2023. Born and raised in Duluth, Tom was a proud Central graduate. He met the love of his life, Carol (Amborn), and went on to raise 3 wonderful children together. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol; children, Matthew (Jennifer), Susan...

Lyle Verne Staubs

Lyle Verne Staubs

Apr 12, 2023

 

On April 12, 2023, lifelong Duluth, MN, resident Lyle Verne Staubs, age 72, (also known by many as “Uncle Charlie”) went to his Heavenly home with family by his side.             

Lyle was born December 20, 1950, to William K Staubs, Sr., and Phyllis R Ely Staubs.  He lived his life being a gentle, kind soul, and was a...

Kenneth Wayne Kratt

Kenneth Wayne Kratt

Apr 12, 2023

Kenneth Wayne Kratt (58) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his home in Saginaw, MN. Ken was born to Wayne Kratt and Katherine Heegard on December 6, 1964, in Duluth, Minnesota, and spent most of his life living in the Twig area.

Ken graduated from Proctor High School in 1983, then attended UMD. Before he graduated, Ken...

Thomas Anthony Vecchi

Thomas Anthony Vecchi

Apr 7, 2023

 

Thomas A. Vecchi, age 96, of Duluth, MN died on April 7, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House after a brief illness.  Thomas (Tom) was born in Hibbing, MN on March 24, 1927, son of John and Adele Vecchi, who were born in Italy and immigrated from Luxembourg in 1920 and settled on the Iron Range. After his junior year...

William "Bill" W. Sazama

William "Bill" W. Sazama

Apr 5, 2023

William Wallace “Bill” Sazama, 88, passed away on April 5, 2023 in Duluth, MN. Bill was born and raised in Duluth, the son of Goldie and Robert Sazama. He attended Central and East High Schools before starting his own business as a young man. He owned and operated Arrowhead Tree Service throughout the 70’s and 80’s servicing MN Power in...

Robert E. "Bob" Peterson

Robert E. "Bob" Peterson

Apr 1, 2023

 

Robert E. “Bob” Peterson, 92, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday April 1, 2023, at Waterview Shores, in Two Harbors.  He was born on April 12, 1930, in Duluth, MN to Edmund and Martha Peterson.  Bob graduated a year early (1947) from Duluth Central High School and joined the US Navy serving during the Korean War on the USS...

Boris Peter Trea

Boris Peter Trea

Mar 31, 2023

 

Boris Peter Trea, 67, died Friday, March 31, 2023 in his residence.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan and was a crane operator for several local firms.  Boris was preceded in death by his wife Lisa and parents Clara and Lavere Trea.  His is survived by his children Mary Trea, Adam Trea and Bonnie Underthun; brothers, Patrick and Robert...

Evelyn "Evie" Peterson

Evelyn "Evie" Peterson

Mar 29, 2023

Evelyn E. “Evie” Peterson, 83, of Duluth passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Evie was born on August 18th, 1939 in Hibbing, MN. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1957, then pursued her passion and graduated from the St. Luke’s School of Nursing in 1960.  She married Robert “Bob” Peterson in 1961.  In 1980, she obtained her bachelor’s...

Roy Joseph Marek

Roy Joseph Marek

Mar 29, 2023

 

Roy J. Marek, 72, of Duluth passed away on Wednesday March 29, 2023, surrounded by his family at Hilltop Healthcare.  He was born in Hayward, WI on August 22, 1949, to Robert and Elliot Marek.  Roy had worked as a welder.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Dawn Marek, and brothers James and Robert “Pie” Marek.

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Sharon G. Noreen

Sharon G. Noreen

Mar 29, 2023

 

Sharon G. Noreen, 84 of Duluth, died Wednesday March 29th at Open Arms Senior Living after a short illness with her family by her side.  Sharon was born September 8, 1938 in Duluth to Thomas & Frances Moran. 

 

A devoted housewife, her greatest accomplishment was her family. Sharon married the love of her life, Dale Noreen on December...

Kathleen McHugh Kelly

Kathleen McHugh Kelly

Mar 28, 2023

          Kathleen ‘Katie’ Kelly passed away peacefully in her home on March 28, 2023. She was born on August 16, 1934, to parents, Joseph & Marjorie (nee; McCabe) Kelly. She was born in Duluth, graduated from Westover School in Middlebury, CT, and earned a teaching degree at Colorado College. She started her teaching career in St....

Mary M. Stevens

Mary M. Stevens

Mar 27, 2023

 

Mary M. Stevens, 67, of Duluth, died Monday, March 27th at St. Luke’s after a short illness, with her family by her side.  Mary was born Jan. 11, 1956, in Duluth to Lyle and June Gallant.  She was a graduate of Central High School and nurse’s aide training while working at St. Mary’s.  Mary worked at Fond Du Luth...

Roger John Hastings

Roger John Hastings

Mar 27, 2023

Roger John Hastings, 54, of Duluth, passed away 3/27/2023 at  Miller Dwan Hospital surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by father John Hastings, stepmother Barbara Ann Hastings and father-in-law Vern Solheim. Survived by wife, Traci, daughters Riley and Eliana, mother, Linda Hastings Schwartz, stepfather Peter Schwartz, siblings Michelle Hastings (Dominik Duelli), Jennifer Schumacher (Garry), Peter Vikingson (Gretchen), John Hastings...

John Stanley Werner

John Stanley Werner

Mar 25, 2023

          John Stanley Werner age 72, Mayor of the City of Rice Lake, went home to the Lord on March 25, 2023. He was born on September 20, 1950 to parents, Thomas & Patricia (nee; Dulinski) Werner. John was born and raised in Duluth. Foreshadowing his future military career, John would march his 4 younger brothers...

Jacob "Jake" Richard Cadotte

Jacob "Jake" Richard Cadotte

Mar 21, 2023

Passed away on March 21, 2023 at the age of 83. Preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Pauline. He was an outdoorsman and dog lover who enjoyed walking and watching the wildlife, especially the deer and coyotes. He worked on ships on the Great Lakes as a merchant marine and will be remembered for his unique and contagious...

Sister Sarah Smedman, OSB

Sister Sarah Smedman, OSB

Mar 19, 2023

Born June 18, 1931 in Norway, MI and died March 19, 2023, at St. Scholastica Monastery, Duluth, MN. Her father was transferred from the mines in Michigan to Hibbing, MN when she was 10 years old and the family later moved to Kelly Lake. She attended Assumption School and Hibbing High School. After graduating from The College of St. Scholastica...

Christine Ann Nilsen (Miller)

Christine Ann Nilsen (Miller)

Mar 18, 2023

 

Our dear mother Christine Ann Nilsen (Miller), age 72, of Duluth sadly passed away on March 18, 2023 after a long courageous battle with liver cancer with her family by her side. She was born in Duluth to Rodney and Elaine Miller on January 8th, 1951. She graduated from East High School in 1969. Chris was an avid UMD...

Joseph John Meese

Joseph John Meese

Mar 17, 2023

 

Joseph John Meese, age 71, of Duluth, died Friday, March 17, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Davenport, IA December 5, 1951 to Jane A. (Van Ausdall)  and Robert A. Meese Sr.

He married Cheryl Dawson, his high school sweetheart, August 19th, 1973 at Cheryl’s childhood home near Burlington, Iowa.

Joe attended the University of Iowa...

Lorraine Fenstad Stolee

Lorraine Fenstad Stolee

Mar 17, 2023

Lorraine F. Stolee, age 87, of Duluth passed away Friday evening, March 17, 2023.

          Lorraine Fenstad Stolee was born Lorraine Grace Fenstad on March 12, 1936, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, to Benjamin G. Fenstad and Agnes (Godin) Fenstad.  She was raised on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Little Marais, Minnesota and graduated from Two...

Lynda Lee Peterson Hill

Lynda Lee Peterson Hill

Mar 17, 2023

Lynda Lee Peterson Hill, age 78, of Duluth, passed away peacefully Friday, March 17 in St Luke’s Hospice surrounded by her family after a three year battle with cancer. She was born on September 29, 1944 in Duluth to Edward and Angela Peterson. She graduated from Stanbrook Hall in 1962 and attended Beaumont Beauty School. Lynda married David Hill in...

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