Obituaries

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 children...

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...

Jun 30, 2020

Elisha Eyne Wennberg, 35, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 30, 2020.  She was born in Duluth, on March 27, 1985, to David and Jeanine Wennberg (Mehrman).

She had worked at Black Bear Casino Coffee Shop and more recently at Fond Du Luth Casino as a cashier. She graduated from Duluth East High School in 2003....

Jun 28, 2020

Mark Robert Dagostino, M.D., 61, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday June 28, 2020 after a lengthy battle with thyroid cancer.  Mark was born in Red Bank, NJ on November 12, 1958 to Frank and Victoria Dagostino. He graduated from Cornell University and UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School.  He completed his residency training at the University...

Jun 28, 2020

Mary McKenna Dwan of Duluth, MN passed away June 28, 2020, at the age of 91.

Mary Clare was born June 12, 1929 in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Clara and Eugene McKenna. After attending Our Lady of the Holy Cross High School in Merrill, WI, she graduated from Marquette University. Mary joined the Alpha Phi sorority and met...

Jun 23, 2020

Larry Goldman, 84, of Saginaw, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Benjamin and Mary “Mitzi” on January 5, 1936.

Larry retired as a Captain in the United States Air Force in 1980. He was the owner and founder of Hide and Beak Taxidermy and Supply Company, in Saginaw, past...

Jun 17, 2020

Nancy Kay “Nan” Ziemski, 80, of Bovey, MN passed away peacefully at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.  She was born August 13, 1939 in Duluth to Robert James Murphy, Sr. and Irene C. (Schipper) Murphy.  Nancy was a 1957 graduate of Duluth Central High School.  She attended the Univ. of MN-Duluth and Duluth Business...

Jun 15, 2020

Jean Evonne Wilkosh, 86, of Duluth, died Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Benedictine Living Community.  She was born February 11, 1934 in Duluth to Joseph Michael and Isabelle Mary (Casey) Stupak.  Jean was a graduate of Cathedral High School.  She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and the All-American Club.  She was preceded in death by...

Jun 15, 2020

Bernard John Kolar passed away peacefully from this life surrounded by his loving family on June 15, 2020. He was born on June 9, 1928 to Loy and Mary Kolar in Kinney, MN. Bernie and his beloved wife Mary raised their six children in Duluth, MN. Bernie was a humble man and requested that his obituary be no longer...