Obituaries

Aug 16, 2020

Evereth “Bruce” Johnson, 74, a lifelong Duluth Resident passed away at home on Sunday August 16, 2020.  He was born in Duluth on May 26, 1946 to Carl and Ester Johnson.   Bruce graduated from Duluth East High School.  He had been employed by Johnson-Wilson Constructors for many years.  Bruce was a member of Clear Creek Gun Club, the National...

Aug 13, 2020

George Conor James Reindl, 21, passed away on August 13th, 2020 in his home in Superior, WI. Conor was born in Winona, MN on May 20th, 1999. Although Conor has gone far too soon, he leaves behind a legacy of hearts touched by his love, compassion, joy, and friendship.

Conor had a strong passion for learning. He graduated...

Aug 11, 2020

Connie Carl, 84, Ocala, Florida, passed away peacefully with her husband Ed and sons Tim, Dan and Jared by her side in the Ocala Florida Trauma Center on August 11th, 2020 due to a brain bleed.  She had just celebrated her 65th wedding anniversary with her husband Ed on July 23rd.  Connie and Ed were originally from Duluth where...

Aug 8, 2020

MICHAEL JENO PAULUCCI

October 26, 1948 - August 8, 2020.

Mick, our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Saturday, August 8th, 2020 at the age of 71. Born to parents Jeno F. Paulucci and Lois M. Paulucci (Trepanier) on October 26th, 1948, in Duluth, Minnesota.  Mick attended Duluth East High School and Yampa...

Aug 8, 2020

Patricia Jeannette (Roney) Horvath, 94, of Meadowlands, MN passed away to her heavenly reward on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth. Patricia was born November 20, 1925 to Carl and Albina (Oulicky) Roney of Floodwood, MN. She attended Floodwood High School where she was very active and excelled in school sports and activities, graduating in...

Aug 4, 2020

Michael James Little, 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 4 at Solvay Hospice House.  He was born in Duluth on August 27, 1954 to James and Edith Little.  He attended Duluth Public Schools and graduated from Duluth Central in 1973. After graduation he volunteered countless hours in the press box at Public School Stadium for football games.  His enthusiasm...

Jul 31, 2020

Shirley Ann Hansen (Humphrey) was born to Myrtle & Lynn Humphrey on Wednesday, September 9, 1936 in Clear Lake Iowa.Shirley was raised in Floodwood, Minnesota and settled in Duluth, Minnesota where she peacefully passed away, surrounded by family on Friday, July 31, 2020.

“I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should just go...

Jul 29, 2020

Arlene G. Thomas, 83 of Duluth died Wednesday, July 29,  2020.  Arlene was born April 6, 1937 in Duluth to Archie and Gladys Rappana.  She was a Graduate of Duluth Denfeld and attended UMD.  Arlene met Ron Thomas and they were married in Aug. of 1957. Arlene and Ron made their home on the North Shore near Silver Bay,...

Jul 25, 2020

Garrett Thomas Kelley, age 78, of Duluth, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born August 1, 1941 in Niagara Falls, NY to Dr. Raymond T. and Eleanor (Casey) Kelley and they then moved to Florida. Garrett married Judith Ann Estness on September 10, 1974 in Duluth. He had worked for the...

Jul 23, 2020

Delores “Dodo” M. Cheslak, 91 of Duluth, died Thursday, just seven days shy of her 92nd birthday at the Franciscan Home with her family by her side.  Dodo was born July 30, 1928 in Duluth to Zygmunt and Josephine Cieslukowski.  She was the eleventh born of the eleven kids.  She graduated from Cathedral High School and retired from the...

Jul 22, 2020

James H. Manderfeld passed away on July 22, 2020 surrounded by family in Duluth, MN at age 95 after a short battle with Multiple Myeloma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilger and Ottilia Manderfeld; his sister, Joan Brandt; his loving wife of 60 years, Marilyn; and his youngest son, Christopher.  He will be greatly...

Jul 19, 2020

Howard W. Erickson, age 99, of Duluth, died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Golden Oaks Assisted Living in Hermantown.  He was born May 23, 1921 in Worester, MA to Knute and May (Farnon) Erickson.  Howard was a World War II Army veteran, serving with the 5th. Fighter Command.  He was a 1948 graduate of the University of Minnesota-Duluth.  Howard...

Jul 19, 2020

Thomas J. Slattery, 67, of Duluth, died on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House. Tom was born October 22, 1952, grew up on Park Point and lived in the Duluth area all his life. Tom courageously struggled with multiple health issues over the past seven years with the intent of remaining mobile and home.

Tom...

Jul 13, 2020

John Grassinger of Duluth, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at age 87 with his family by his side, after a three-year battle with cancer.  He was born in Duluth, to Albert and Mary, on September 17, 1932.

John was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.  He was a graduate from Denfeld High School.  He worked...

Jul 8, 2020

Rick Cich, age 52 of Duluth, passed away at home on July 8th surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer. Revered for his work ethic, Rick was a great provider who loved his family and the outdoors. He will be greatly missed.

Rick is preceded in death by his aunts, Phyllis and Ardelle, uncles,...

Jul 8, 2020

Liam Carl Hoffman was born and died in his parent’s arms on July 8,2020 at Essentia St. Mary’s.  Liam’s short life was filled with Love and Snuggles.

Liam is preceded in death by Grandpa Mark Thiry.

Liam is survived by his parents; Mark and Jennifer (Thiry) Hoffman, Cloquet MN; Sister Lennox Hoffman, Paternal Grandparents; Tom...

Jul 7, 2020

Yvonne L’Abbe` passed away suddenly at home in the early morning hours of July 7th. Yvonne leaves behind her loving husband Mark Harrell and her children Joseph, Michelle, and stepdaughter Reesa.

Yvonne was an unparalleled mother and was thrilled to return to Duluth, the city where she was raised and so dearly loved, to raise her children....

Jul 7, 2020

Xavier F Mattei “X” went to be with his beloved wife Janet, July 7th, 2020 in Duluth, MN. X was born as the baby of 6 children to Pierre (Frank) and Marguerite Mattei, in Eveleth MN, August 11, 1925. He was greatly proud of being 100% Corsican; His folks emigrated from the Mediterranean Island of Corsica. And wow... Was...

Jul 2, 2020

Benito Urrutia, Jr. age 65, of Duluth, died Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born February 15, 1955 in Red Lake, MN. to Benito and Josephine (Kingbird-Johnson) Urrutia.  Benito worked as an Iron worker.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Victoria Yellowearring.  He is survived by his...

Jul 1, 2020

Charles Edward House, age 80 of Duluth and Palm Springs, died July 1st in Duluth, MN.

Charlie was born on December 25, 1939 in Two Harbors to Joe and Helen (Lena) House.    He grew up in Two Harbors and graduated from Two Harbors High School in 1958 and went on to attend the University of Minnesota Duluth...