Obituaries

Apr 15, 2020

Donna Mae Stewart (Knudtsen)

"I'm fat and sassy and mean as ever and I'm not going to change" was Donna's response to whoever asked her how she was. Donna was sassy, but she was never mean to anyone. In fact, Donna never met a person she didn't like.

Donna was a true Duluthian. Donna was...

Apr 15, 2020

Mary B. (Lonn) Johnson, 82, died December 6, 2020, in Duluth. She was born in Leith, ND and graduated from Duluth Central in 1957. Mary attended UMD and married Kenneth H. Johnson in 1962. She retired from St. Luke’s Hospital in 2001. She loved every moment she spent with family and friends. Survivors include her sons, Wayne (Shelli) and...

Apr 15, 2020

Laura S. Budd, social butterfly extraordinaire, died in her home on February 3, 2020, in Duluth, MN.  She was born in 1939. Laura S. Budd lived her life with a deep love for her husband, her children, grandchildren, her community, travel, and the church. She was the daughter of Frederick A. and Laura S. Stock and the wife of...

Apr 12, 2020

Shirlea M. Gilsdorf passed peacefully into the hands of her Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Primrose Retirement Community, Duluth, MN.  Shirlea was born in Detroit Lakes, MN. on March 22, 1933 to the late Harold E. and Victoria L. Madison.  She married William J. Gilsdorf on June 26, 1954 and shortly after moved to Los Angeles, CA....

Apr 8, 2020

James Alan “Jim” Rectenwald of Duluth MN, passed away on April 8, 2020 with his family by his side. Jim was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 1, 1933 to Catherine (Staub) and Jacob Alphonse Rectenwald. He was proceeded in death by his parents, and sister Norma Piel. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary...

Apr 5, 2020

Clifford H. Solem, 85 of Duluth, died Sunday, April 5, 2020 in his home. Cliff was born Jan. 30, 1935 in Duluth to Henry and Astrid Solem.  He was a farmer, truck driver in the mines, mechanic, inventor, fabricator and owner of Cliff Solem and Son’s.  He married Mary Lou Abrahamson on December 1, 1956.  He was a member...

Apr 2, 2020

On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Richard “Rich” J. Hogan, retired Chiropractor, went peacefully to be with his heavenly Father surrounded by his loving family.  Rich was born March 10, 1930 in Duluth to Robert and Viola Hogan.  He graduated from Superior Cathedral, attended UWS and graduated from the Logan Chiropractic College in St. Louis, MO.  He met the love...

Apr 1, 2020

Elsie M. Aho Kovala, 86, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday April 1, 2020 at the Franciscan Health Center.  She was born in Virginia, MN on January 20, 1934 to Oscar and Selma Aho.  Elsie had worked at Maurice’s in the special-order department.  She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd and the Altar Guild...

Mar 31, 2020

Clair O. Nelsen died peacefully at home with his family by his side, on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the age of 84.

Clair was born on September 2, 1935 to the late Melvin and Hazel Nelsen. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1953, and then attended Barber School in St. Paul, MN. After moving...

Mar 30, 2020

Michael Anthony Annoni, 60, of Alborn, MN went home to God, March 30th, 2020.  He was born February 10th, 1960 in Duluth, MN to Florence and Anthony “Tony” Annoni.  He graduated from Cathedral Highschool in 1978.  Mike was known to friends and family as “the guy who was always there”.  He loved his family and friends dearly.  As a...

Mar 29, 2020

Dakotah Krystelle Marks, 27, of Duluth died Sunday, March 29, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  Private services will be held.  Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, Duluth, 218-727-3555.

Mar 29, 2020

Richard A. Shaw, Sr., 84, of Duluth, died Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the Benedictine Living Community.  Memorial Services will be held at a later to be announced.  Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, Duluth, 218-727-3555.

Mar 27, 2020

Louise Mary Becker, 91, of Duluth, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House.  Memorial services will be held in the summer, 2020.  Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, Duluth, 218-727-3555.

Mar 25, 2020

Terry Allen Stromdahl, 75, of Duluth, passed away on March 25th at St Mary's Hospital after a 25 year struggle with a rare and painful neuro- muscular condition.  He was born in Duluth on March 21, 1945 to Edward and Betty Stromdahl.  Terry graduated from Duluth East High School. After graduating he went to work at the US Steel plant...

Mar 24, 2020

Lorraine E. DeRoche, 90 of Duluth, died Tuesday, March 24th at Essentia St. Mary’s with her family by her side.  Lorraine was born in Duluth to Esdras and Victoria Tessier.  She graduated from St. Jean’s School, where she met her future husband, Bob DeRoche, in sixth grade and they were married on Feb. 18, 1950.  She was an active member...

Mar 17, 2020

Daniel “Dan” Lynn Schultz, age 77, of Duluth, formerly of Pengilly, MN., passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis.  He was born April 28, 1942 in Mason City, IA to David and Rosemary (Buckland) Schultz.  Dan’s family lived in Mason City, IA until 1954 when they purchased Angler’s Beach Resort on...

Mar 16, 2020

Janine Carol Dahlquist, aged 65, passed over to be with God Wednesday, March the 25th 2020 after a five-year battle with cancer. She was kept in comfort at Essentia Health and surrounded by her immediate family during her final moments. She was born Janine Carol Maly on February 16th, 1955 in Duluth, MN, attended Duluth East High School, and...

Mar 15, 2020

George E. Petrich, after 94 years of a life well-lived, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was a life-long resident of Duluth. George was born on July 4, 1925 in Duluth, MN. A 1942 graduate of Morgan Park High School, he received his teaching degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth in...

Mar 14, 2020

Michael Krzewinski, 73, of Hermantown MN, died Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth MN, surrounded by family.  He was born May 29, 1946 to George and Helen (Zywot) Krzewinski.  He was a 1965 graduate of Duluth Central High School.  Michael enlisted in the Army following high school. He was an Accountant for an office supply company...

Mar 13, 2020

William F. Strouts, 89, of Silver Bay, formerly of Lindstrom, MN, passed away on Friday March 13, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Minneapolis on June 16, 1930 to William F. and Olga Strouts.  After graduating high school Bill received a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from the University of Minnesota.  Bill started in the mail room...