Marianne Lacava Fightlin
Nov 12, 2022
Age 88, of Duluth left us to be with her all-merciful Savior, from her Ecumen Memory Care condo late in the morning of November 12, 2022. She had suffered bravely for several years from dementia. Her going was peaceful and she was surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Prosper Lacava and Ann Lacava of New Britain,...
Phillip Julius Butenhoff Jr.
Nov 11, 2022
Phillip Julius Butenhoff Jr. age 37 of Duluth, MN died on Wednesday, November 11, 2022. He was born on July 11, 1985, in Duluth to parents, Phillip Butenhoff Sr. and Rhonda Hero.
Phillip is preceded in death by his father, Phillip Sr, and brother, Travis. He is survived by his siblings, Derek (Ashley) Butenhoff, Elizabeth (Trevor) DeRaad, Sean Tracy, and...
Richard Allan Fields
Nov 11, 2022
Richard (Dick) Allan Fields, 79, passed away at Hilltop Care Home on November 11, 2022 with his wife Judith at his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents Elsie and Marvin Fields, sister Myrna, and brother Eugene.
Dick is survived by his wife of 45 years Judith, sister Diane (Jim) Saari, brother Norman (Connie) Fields,...
Daniel Thomas Harney
Nov 11, 2022
Daniel Thomas Harney age 59 passed away on November 11, 2022 at home in hospice care.
Dan was born October 18, 1963 the fifth child of Tim and Ginney Harney. He attended Washburn and Woodland schools. He graduated from Duluth East in 1982 where he lettered in Cross Country, Hockey, and Track. He married Heather Taft in 2021. He...
Jason Robert Baldwin
Nov 10, 2022
Jason Robert Baldwin, 49, of New Orleans, LA, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2022.
Jason was born in St. Paul, MN on August 25, 1973 and at 6 months old was adopted by Barbara Russ and Robert Baldwin. In 1979, the family moved to Duluth where Jason lived until he moved to the Twin Cities after high school....
Maxine Ann Nelson
Nov 10, 2022
Passed away peacefully on November 10, 2022 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by husband, Robert; daughter, Vivian Hart; parents, Pearl and Charles Johnson; and brothers, Curtis and Roger. Survived by son, Conrad (Carol) Nelson; daughter, Rebecca Nelson; son-in-law, Aethan Hart; grandchildren, Elias (Angela) Hart, Lauren (James) Cook, Corina Nelson; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her...
Marian D Levine
Nov 6, 2022
Marian Davis Levine, 97 passed away Sunday, Nov. 6 at Marywood. She was born July 10, 1925 in Duluth, MN to Chester and Victoria Davis. She graduated from Cathedral H.S. in 1943. She married Joseph Deck in 1947 and had 4 daughters. Marian was very involved with her girls, serving as Girl Scouts leaders for her daughters troops, and...
V. Joan Semenchuk
Nov 2, 2022
DULUTH MN -- Virginia Joan Semenchuk passed away on Nov. 2, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born on Aug. 3, 1938 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Elgin and Ruby Collard. Joan married Steve Semenchuk in 1961 in Sudbury. She earned a degree in Medical Technology after graduating from Sudbury High School and worked as a Med...
Robert "Bob" Noldin
Nov 1, 2022
Passed away on November 1, 2022 at the age of 68. Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Diane. Survived by wife of 49 years, Danielle; children, Angela Reed and Steve (Kim); grandchildren, Kennedy, Madison, Abigail and Matthew; siblings, Mike (June), Debbie (Fred), Kim, Jim (Nikki); brother-in-law, Kevin Scanlon; sister-in-law, Barb Scanlon; and several nieces and nephews. Bob proudly served...
James Walter DeRoche
Oct 31, 2022
Age 91 of Duluth, went home to his Lord and loving wife on October 31, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 71 years, Joyce; daughter, Cindi Pybas-DeRoche; and siblings, Richard, Robert, Michael, and Jacqueline.
As young boys, Jim and his 4 brothers always stayed active: playing baseball, bowling together as a team, golfing,...
Rita Marie Robinson
Oct 31, 2022
Rita Marie Robinson age 60 of Proctor, died on October 31, 2022. She was born on November 28, 1961 to parents, Thomas & Lois (nee; Gudajtes) Robinson. Rita will be remembered for her tremendous sense of humor. She cherished the people in her life and showed her appreciation for them by making them laugh. She is preceded in death by...
Alfredo Agnas Calantoc
Oct 31, 2022
Alfredo Agnas Calantoc passed away on Monday, October 31st, 2022, in Duluth. He had recently celebrated his 91st birthday.
Alfredo was born on October 16th, 1931 to Felix and Constancia Calantoc in Pu’unene, Maui, Hawaii. He moved to the Philippines when he was a young child. Around age 18, he moved back to the US. As a young man...
Daniel Wheat
Oct 30, 2022
Daniel "Dan the Man" Ryan Wheat, 47, of Duluth, MN, passed away at home Sunday, October 30, 2022, surrounded by his family. Dan died due to complications of seizures associated with early-onset dementia.
Dan was born at Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL, on March 24, 1975, to Dave and Ginger Wheat. Dan was born with Down syndrome, and doctors...
Scott Allen Kirsch
Oct 29, 2022
Scott Allen Kirsch, 60, of Duluth, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022, in Duluth of natural causes. Scott was born June 7, 1962, to Robert and Gloria Kirsch.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Kirsch and Gloria Todd; sister Robin Ewing; and infant sister, Terri Kirsch.
He is survived by his daughter, Gillian Kirsch of Duluth;...
Patricia "Pat" Dahlgren
Oct 25, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Dahlgren - dedicated wife, mother of two, and friend of many - passed away on October 25, 2022 at the age of 74 in Duluth, MN.Pat was born and raised in Duluth. She attended Duluth East High School, graduating in 1966. She was a dedicated legal secretary, working in the same law office for over 40 years and...
Robert W. "Bob" Fierek
Oct 24, 2022
Robert W. “Bob” Fierek, 69, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 24, 2022, in Bayfield, WI. He was born on May 8, 1953, to William “Spike” and Elaine Fierek. Bob married Maria Giuliani on August 3, 1997. Bob was an entrepreneur, and primary founder of Portable Products Inc., which produced the “Bucket Boss.” The company grew into a...
Francine E Gurovitsch
Oct 24, 2022
Francine Gurovitsch, 81, died peacefully on October 24, 2022 with her sister-in-law, Sharyl, by her side. Francine is survived by sister-in-law Sharyl Gurovitsch, niece Marya (Chris) Barsanti, nephew Sam (Charity) Gurovitsch, great-nephew Ben, great-nieces Josie and Millie, and special friend Jody Boyer. She was predeceased by her beloved parents Robert and Dorothy, brothers Samuel and Benjamin, niece Rachel,...
Jerry J. Wiita
Oct 22, 2022
Jerry J. Wiita, 87, of Duluth, Minnesota, born March 7, 1935, realized his greatest Hope on October 22, 2022, when he met Jesus, his Savior, face to face. Jerry was surrounded by family singing songs of praise and reading scripture.Jerry began his working career at the Floodwood Creamery, transferring to the Franklin Creamery in Duluth followed by 25 years...
James "Jim" Mausolf
Oct 21, 2022
Passed away on October 21, 2022 at the age of 57. Preceded in death by parents, George and Patricia; and brother-in-law, Douglas Werdal. Survived by sisters, Nancy (Pete) Thompson and Mary Werdal; close friend, Alan Rock; and various nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved watching Formula 1 Racing and enjoyed biking...
Barbara Elaine Lambrecht
Oct 20, 2022
Barbara Elaine Lambrecht of Duluth, MN passed away in the early morning of October 20, 2022. Barbara celebrated her 80th birthday last year with her family at her home on Lake Superior.
Barbara was born in 1941 to George and Kate (Behm) Lackman and raised on the family farm outside Billings, MT. She and brothers Jim and Jack...