Margie Tarnowski
Sep 16, 2021
Margie Wanda Tarnowski of Duluth, MN died on September 16, 2021 at the Benedictine Health Care Center in Duluth.
Margie was born August 21, 1924 to Alex and Wanda (Lukeszewski/Lucas) Tarnowski. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Alice Cook, Colorado Springs, CO; Betty Tarnowski of Edina, MN; Sr. Eustacia Tarnowski, O.S.B.
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Louis Somrock
Sep 15, 2021
Louis V. Somrock, 87, of Duluth. passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Lou was born May 19, 1934 in Duluth to Louis and Frances (Wilson) Somrock. He attended Duluth schools graduating from Denfeld High School in 1952. He spent two years in the Minnesota Air National Guard (1955-1957). Lou married the love of his life...
David Weston
Sep 10, 2021
David John Weston, 64, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 10, 2021.
Dave was born in San Antonio Texas, on February 4, 1957, to George and Betty.
He worked at Goodwill and CHOICE, unlimited. His hobbies included: painting and drawing, watching gameshows, playing Bingo (lucky number 22), coffee dates, listening to music, and socializing...

Laurel Saker
Sep 9, 2021
On 9/9/21, Laurel Stanley Saker, 82, died peacefully in his sleep. As a Grumpy Old Man himself, he would have appreciated that, on hearing of his passing, most friends follow their condolences and tears with the phrase “Lucky Bastard”.
Laurel was an eccentric intellectual, with a deep passion for history, classical music, opera, proper English, collecting stamps...
Scott Anderson
Sep 8, 2021
Scott Edward Anderson, 63, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House. He was born in Duluth August 5, 1958 to Hartley Edward and Nancy Ann (Olson) Anderson. Scott was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children: Erin (Chauncey) McGregor and Phillip, both of Duluth, Jennifer Johnson (Mike) of Superior,...
Kathleen Koller
Sep 4, 2021
Kathleen Ann Koller, 64, of Duluth, died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at her home. She was born in Virginia, MN January 10, 1957 to Harlan and Adeline (Kopponen) Carlson. Kathleen was a graduate of Cotton High School. She was a very loving person and a dedicated mom and grandma. She loved summer days, gardening, and her coffee. Although she...
Mark LaQuier
Aug 31, 2021
Mark Duane LaQuier, 54, of Duluth, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Minneapolis November 15, 1955 to Donald and Mary C. (Ireland) LaQuier. Mark was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Vicky LaQuier and his brother William. Mark is survived by his brother Steven of Duluth. No services are planned. ...
Dr. Jeffrey Friederich
Aug 31, 2021
Dr. Jeffrey Allen Friederich, 62, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Solvay Hospice House. Jeff was born in Peoria, Illinois on October 16, 1958, to Larry and Carolyn (Payton) Friederich.
Known for his quick wit and warm persona, Jeff dedicated his life to the service of others and did so with a brilliant...
Helen Meyer
Aug 29, 2021
Helen Mae Meyer, 86, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Westwood Terrace at the Benedictine Living Community.
Helen was born on May 19, 1935, in St. Michael, MN to Joseph and Mary Gutzwiller.
Helen grew up in St. Michael, and she graduated from Buffalo High School in 1953.
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Shirley May
Aug 29, 2021
Shirley Theresa May, 81 of Duluth, passed away on Sunday August 29, 2021, at the Franciscan Health Center. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 8, 1940, to Louis and Ida Dupont. Shirley was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Eva McNeil...
Mary Joppa
Aug 28, 2021
Mary F. Joppa, age 44, of Duluth, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 28, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. Mary was born in Robbinsdale to Roger and Connie (King) Joppa on October 12, 1976. She was a bright soul, loved life, and was a friend to everyone who met her. Mary had a gift of remembering every detail and birthday....
Matthew Yernatich
Aug 27, 2021
Matthew John Yernatich, 62, of Duluth passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 27, 2021, three years after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Matt was born on December 23, 1958, the oldest child of Jack and Margaret Yernatich of Tower, Minnesota.
Matt graduated from Tower Soudan High School and...
William "Bill" Johnson
Aug 26, 2021
William Lee “Bill” Johnson, 86, of Duluth, passed away peacefully in his home August 26, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Wilfred and Linnea Johnson on March 5, 1935. He attended Proctor High School where he played football and basketball. He graduated in 1953. After high school, he put himself through college at the...
Malcolm Gundelach
Aug 26, 2021
Malcolm David Gundelach, 73, of Cottonwood,Arizona, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 in his home. He was born January 4, 1948 to Zelma Namotia (Lewis) Gundelach and James Albert Gundelach. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam war and received a Purple Heart. In 1997 he married his best friend and soul mate Cheryl Ann Swor. He...
Eugene "Gene" Sisto
Aug 26, 2021
Eugene “Gene Patrick Sisto, 83 of Hermantown, died Thursday, Aug. 26th at St. Luke’s after a short illness with his family by his side. Gene was born Dec. 12, 1937, in Duluth to Patrick and Mary (Colalillo) Sisto. He graduated from Denfeld High School and attended UMD and the FBI Academy. He met, Laurie Erlander and they were married...
Mary Katherine Schinn
Aug 25, 2021
Mary Kathyrn Schinn, of Phoenix, AZ, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many, passed away peacefully, after a rapid decline in health, on August 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Schinn and her son, Lawrence Michael Schinn.
She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Claudia Schinn...
Maryanne Evensen
Aug 24, 2021
Maryanne (Schmelitz) Evensen, age 95, passed away on August 24, 2021 after a long battle with dementia.
Maryanne worked at UMD in various departments for 20 years, retiring from the Bureau of Business and Economic Research in 1989. She found her greatest joy as a homemaker, wife, mom and grandma and was active in many organizations including: ...
Linda Summer
Aug 23, 2021
Linda Kay Summer, 74, of Duluth, died Monday, August 23, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born July 24, 1947 in Hibbing to Paul S. and Edna L. (Harvey) Summer. Linda was a U.S. Army veteran medic. Following the service she was employed at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth for30 years. Linda was a longtime...
Robert "Bob" Roper
Aug 23, 2021
Robert John Roper, age 61, of Duluth, died Monday, August 23, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House. He was born April 10, 1960 in Duluth to John Thomas and Jacquelin (Raymond) Roper. Bob was a 1978 graduate of Wrenshall High School. He married Maggie Bushy on August 18, 1990 in Duluth.
Bob was adored and loved by all...
Barbara Coffin
Aug 21, 2021
Barbara Jane LeBeau Coffin, 90, of Duluth, passed away surrounded by her family on August 21, 2021. She was born to John Earl LeBeau and Leona Belle Heller LeBeau at St. Mary’s Hospital in April, 1931 and resided in Duluth most of her life. She attended Ensign Elementary School, St. Clements Jr. High, Stanbrook Hall for high school and...