Obituaries

Aug 28, 2020

Floyd F. Murphy, 83, of Duluth, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He was born September 6, 1936 in Duluth to John J. and Katherine A. (Mc Clellan) Murphy.  Floyd married Estelene S. Buchta on September 10, 1960 in Duluth.  Floyd was a baker for many years managing National T and Highland Super...

Aug 27, 2020

Emil E. Hill, 78 of Duluth, died Thursday, Aug. 27th after a short illness, with his family by his side.  Emil was born Oct. 19, 1941 in Duluth to Eino and Angeline Hill.  He graduated from Duluth Central and went on to serve in the US Navy.  He returned to Duluth where he met, MaryAnn Woldmoe and they were...

Aug 23, 2020

Jerrold M. (Jerry) Peterson, 80, of Duluth passed away on Sunday morning, August 23, 2020, at Marywood in the Benedictine Living Community, with his loving wife, Carol, by his side. His passing ends a long and courageous struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. May he rejoice now in the fullness of life with God and all the angels and saints....

Aug 23, 2020

Sarah Isabel “Sally” Lemker died peacefully with her husband Alfred by her side on August 23, 2020, at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was 88 years old

.Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Al of Duluth; son, Russell Lemker (Gena) of Duluth; son, Joseph Lemker (Christi) of Duluth; five grandchildren: Reid, Claire, Lauren, Ryan, and...

Aug 22, 2020

Matthew John Miner, 61, passed away unexpectedly the morning of August 22nd at the place he loved best, his beautiful home on Island Lake, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Matt was born on September 24, 1958 in Grand Rapids, MN the third of James and Luciya Miner’s seven children. He grew up in Duluth’s...

Aug 20, 2020

Dolores M. Feiro, 93, of Duluth died Thursday, August 20, 2020 in her home.  Dolores was born January 16, 1927 in Calumet, MI to Stephen and Elizabeth Lackner.  She graduated from Calumet High School and received her nursing degree from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in 1947.  She met Donald Feiro and they were married on June 5, 1947. ...

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...