Obituaries

Dec 19, 2020

William R. Kehtel, age 84, passed away on Saturday, December 19.  Bill was born on June 7, 1936, in Duluth, Minnesota.

Bill attended Duluth East High School, but fate and friends brought him to meet Barbara Peterson, a gal from Duluth Central.  They married in 1956 and started a beautiful life at the end of East Superior...

Dec 17, 2020

Georgianne Sams, 74, went to be with Jesus on December 17, 2020. She lived a full and beautiful life and built a multitude of relationships along the way. To know her was to love her. Georgie was born on August 5, 1946 in Duluth, Minnesota. She was the first of eleven children born to the late George and Anna...

Dec 17, 2020

Sister Mary Clare Hall, OSB

Sister Mary Clare (Claree Mae) Hall, OSB, 93, died December 17, 2020 at the Benedictine Living Community - Duluth in her 74th year of vowed commitment. Born August 24, 1927 in Two Harbors, to Edward Hall and Catherine (MacDougall) Hall, she was drawn to the Benedictine Sisters who taught religion and resolved...

Dec 14, 2020

Adrienne Ann Curtis, 57 was called home on December 14, 2020 in Duluth Minnesota.  Adrienne was born to Joseph and Elgenia Curtis on May 17, 1963 in Chicago Illinois. Adrienne was a caring mother, grandmother and friend. She had an infectious laugh and smile that she shared with everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. She was intelligent...

Dec 11, 2020

Sister Marilyn (Mary) Micke, age 102, was called home on December 11, 2020 at St. Scholastica Monastery in her 83rd year of consecrated life. She was born June 11, 1918 to Theodore and Jennie (Verbeten) Micke, the youngest of six children.

As teacher, principal, superintendent, and educational innovator, she used her faith, vision, creativity, and love of...

Dec 11, 2020

Sister Agnes (Aniceta) Sitter, OSB, 95, died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at St. Scholastica Monastery.

She was born on August 17, 1925, the third child of Frank and Theresa Sitter in Berwick, North Dakota, where her father owned a garage and gas station.

Agnes attended public schools in Berwick and was a gifted student. Her...

Dec 10, 2020

Andrew Kiritake, 82, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, Thursday December 10, 2020.  He was born in the Polynesian islands on August 15, 1938.

Funeral Service will be 10AM, Friday, December 18, 2020 in the Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55805, with burial in Calvary Cemetery Duluth.

Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home....

Dec 8, 2020

William (Bill) Helton Rees, Lt. Col. (USAF, ret.), passed away peacefully on December 8, 2020.  He was born December 9, 1934, in the rolling hills of Bracken County, KY, to the late Rupert and Bethel Rees. He grew up working on his family’s farm. He was commissioned in the Air Force via ROTC at the University of Kentucky in...

Dec 8, 2020

Edith Millott Arnold , 96, died peacefully of natural causes

receiving effective tender care at Diamond WilIow, Misty

Ivy in Proctor, Minnesota on Tuesday December 8, 2020.

Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Mabel PoweIl Millott

and Francis Auguste Millott on January 9, 1924. Edith

grew up in Windber, Pennsylvania...

Dec 6, 2020

Calum Sutton Jamar

Our little angel, Calum Sutton Jamar, was called to the Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Essentia-St. Mary’s, Duluth, MN.  Although Calum did not get to spend any time with us on earth, he touched so many of our lives.

We remember Calum’s nightly tummy taps, when Dad would tap his...

Dec 4, 2020

Sister Barbara (Marjorie) Higgins, OSB, died on December 4, 2020 at St. Scholastica Monastery. She was born on June 6, 1935 to Clinton and Genevieve (LeBeau) Higgins in Duluth, Minnesota. Her connection with the Sisters at St. Clement’s and Cathedral influenced her to join the Monastery in 1953. At her death, she was in her 66th year of vowed commitment.

Dec 3, 2020

Jane Elizabeth Ethier (Michalski), 83, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side Thursday, December 3, 2020.  She was born in Duluth to John and Matilda (Lepak) Michalski on January 28, 1937.

She graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1955, she worked for Prudential Insurance in Minneapolis for many years prior to getting married....

Dec 3, 2020

Donald W. Miller, passed away Thursday Dec. 3rd at Solvay Hospice House with his family by his side. Don just celebrated his 90th birthday, born July 10th, 1930, in Duluth. He graduated from Duluth Central in 1949. He served in the US Air Force in Duluth, as part of the team that helped start the base. He started his...

Dec 1, 2020

Robert Daryl Mosiniak, 64, of Twig, passed away on Tuesday December 1, 2020 in his residence.  He was born in Duluth to Henry and Jill Mosiniak on April 28, 1956.  Robert had worked Speedy Delivery Company.  He enjoyed goose hunting, golfing, socializing, and playing league pool when he was younger.

Robert was preceded in death by his...

Nov 30, 2020

Loretta J. Billman, 62 of Duluth, died tragically on Nov. 30th in her home.  Loretta was born July 16, 1958 in Duluth to Emil and Mary Ann (Nemec) Durovec. She graduated from Meadowlands High School, where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen.  She worked in housekeeping at St. Luke’s, HBJ, and was secretary at Billman Construction (where the boss...

Nov 30, 2020

James Anthony Bergl, 48, of Duluth passed away unexpectedly in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital on Monday November 30, 2020.  He was born in Duluth on January 26, 1972 to Anthony and Deanna Bergl.  James graduated from Duluth Marshall High School as a “proud Hilltopper” and was a U.S. Army Veteran retiring from the Army National Guard.  He had...

Nov 29, 2020

JoAnn Elizabeth (Garity) Paul, 65, of Duluth died November 29, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born October 23, 1955, in Menomonee Falls, WI to Jim and Marge Garity. She was a 1974 graduate of Menomonee Falls North High, and a 1979 graduate of University of Wisconsin-Stout. With her degree in Home Economics, she taught at Central Junior...

Nov 28, 2020

Bryan Donald Goeppinger was born November 23, 1953 in Duluth, MN to Fred and Dorothy (Carlson) Goeppinger.

Bryan attended Hermantown and Duluth schools, and graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1972.  Bryan went on to work at Hermantown High School in the late 70’s until he was hired on at Moline Machinery and worked as long...

Nov 28, 2020

Florence Mae Schaefer, 94 of Duluth, passed away on Saturday November 28, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born in Duluth on May 11, 1926 to Ralph and Maria Cozzi.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School.  On March 10, 1945 she married Roger William Schaefer.   Florence had worked as a Hairdresser at the Cameo Beauty Shop in...

Nov 27, 2020

Melissa Nicole (Hoyt) Nelson, Our beloved mother, daughter, sister and aunt, age 39, was tragically taken from us following a traffic accident on November 27th in Tampa, Florida where she resided. She entered heaven where she was welcomed by the Lord and family who proceeded, all of whom she loved. Our angel will now look over those of us...