Obituaries

Rita Marie Robinson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jeffery Borndal

Jeffery Borndal

Oct 20, 2022

 

Jeffery Borndal (68) of Hermantown, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, October 20th due to complications of a stroke. Jeff was born February 25, 1954 in Tacoma, Washington to David and Eileen (Nettekoven) Borndal. He grew up on many Air Force bases throughout the US until the family landed in Hermantown in 1963. Jeff graduated from Hermantown High...

Scott Eugene Hendrickson

Scott Eugene Hendrickson

Oct 18, 2022

Scott Eugene Hendrickson 55 of Duluth died Tuesday October 18, in the comfort of his home, and surrounded by his family. He was born on December 26, 1966 to Les & Joanne Hendrickson. Scott was a 1985 graduate of Two Harbors High School. He spent the next 36 years working for the City of Duluth. A true county boy, Scott...

Gwendolyn Victoria Brooks

Gwendolyn Victoria Brooks

Oct 17, 2022

Born April 4, 1933, the only daughter of a first generation Polish mother and immigrant English father, Gwendolyn Victoria (Bentley) Brooks died at home with her children at her bedside on October 17, 2022. As a youth, Gwen played her accordion at the Eagles and Owls Clubs’ social events where her parents were members. In the ninth grade at Washington...

Paul Avery Sarette

Paul Avery Sarette

Oct 14, 2022

 

Paul Avery Sarette, 42, of Duluth, passed away on Friday October 14, 2022, in Essentia Health - Miller Dwan Hospital.  He was born in Duluth on December 19, 1979, to John and Linda Sarette.  Paul graduated from Duluth East High School.  He worked at UDAC shredding paper, cleaning, and working in the garden.  He participated in Buddy Bowling and...

Emil Daniel "Dan" Spielman Jr.

Emil Daniel "Dan" Spielman Jr.

Oct 14, 2022

Emil Daniel “Dan” Spielman Jr., 74, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2022, at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN.  He was born on November 10, 1947 to Emil and Margaret Spielman in Windom, MN.  Dan had a lifelong passion for working with motors and metals, working as a millwright and fabricator in the Twin Cities area before beginning his career...

Diane Garasha

Diane Garasha

Oct 12, 2022

Diane Garasha died Oct. 12, 2022 at New Journey Residence in Eveleth, MN.

She was born June 30, 1944 in Chicago to  Frances & Peter Garasha. She moved to Duluth when she was 10 years old. She graduated from  Central High School & the College of St. Scholastic in Duluth, MN. Diane worked as Executive Director for United Cerebral Palsy...

Cletus Jerome Magsamen

Cletus Jerome Magsamen

Oct 12, 2022

 

Cletus J. Magsamen, 88, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday October 12, 2022.  He was born in Petersburg, NE on August 3, 1934, to Jerome and Teresa Magsamen.  Cletus was a 22-year Air Force Veteran who met his wife and married her on May 16, 1959, in Oslo, Norway.  He was an instructor at WITC in...

Miranda Marie Ostrander

Miranda Marie Ostrander

Oct 12, 2022

 

Miranda M. Ostrander, 22, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 12, 2022.  She was born in Duluth on May 2, 2000.  Miranda had worked at Chris Jensen Nursing Home and at Twin Ports Health Services as a CNA and a Dietary Aide.  She enjoyed beading, drawing, coloring, and time spent with the kids.

She was preceded in...

Jonathan Michael Williams

Jonathan Michael Williams

Oct 10, 2022

Passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2022 at the age of 48. He is survived by father, Larry Williams; mother, Yvonne Williams; daughters, Rachel and Savanna; brothers, Christopher and Nathaniel; and many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. Jonathan loved to cook meals for friends and family, was an avid Vikings fan and loved his cats. He was...

Patricia Ann Nelson

Patricia Ann Nelson

Oct 10, 2022

 

Patricia “Patti” A. Nelson, 84, of Duluth, died Monday, Oct. 10th at her home, with her family by her side.  Patti was born Jan. 2, 1938 in Duluth to Paul and Caroline Nelson.  She was a graduate of Duluth Central High School.  Patti worked two years as a social worker, long-term as a certified chemical dependency counselor and retired...