Obituaries

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...

Jun 13, 2020

John “Jay” C. Tarnowski, 74, of St. Louis Park, died June 13 th .  Jay was born Sept. 18, 1945 in Duluth to John E. and Marjory (Barron) Tarnowski at St. Mary’s Hospital.  He graduated from Duluth Cathedral, class of 1973. and attended Duluth Business University.  He moved to Minneapolis area working for Cargill.  Jay was a member of...

Jun 13, 2020

Ralph Russell Doty, 78, passed away on June 13, 2020, in Duluth, Minnesota.

He was born in Duluth on July 20, 1941, to Russell Carl and Naomi (Dewey) Doty.

Ralph graduated from the Duluth Central High School in 1959, the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 1963 (B.A.), the University of Notre Dame-South Bend, IN, in 1965...

Jun 12, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Jeneson, 69, died in her home surrounded by loving family, on June 5, 2020. Mary was born February 3, 1951 in Duluth to Lew and Marge Pritchard. Mary was the baby with two older siblings, Kathy Pritchard and Jerry Pritchard. Mary grew up in Duluth and was a 1969 graduate of Cathedral High School. Mary had a...

Jun 11, 2020

Todd “Jake” P. Judnick, 57, of Duluth, died Thursday, June 11th in his home, with his family by his side, after a short illness.  Jake was born Oct. 8, 1962 in Duluth to Don and Sandy Judnick.  He graduated from Duluth East High School, where he played Hockey for East.  Jake was an entrepreneur; he enjoyed buying and selling...

Jun 10, 2020

Sheilah E. Schulte, 78, longtime Pike Lake area resident passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2020 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital.  She was born in Duluth on October 9, 1941 to Wilfred and Grace Jaques.  Sheilah taught Elementary Education for the Cloquet school district.  She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church.  Sheilah was a loving wife,...

Jun 10, 2020

Genevieve Mary Dryke, 93, left us for the next world June 10th. Growing up in Morley Heights made her a continuous member of the “Morley Heighters” before moving to Woodland for the rest of her life. There she raised her six surviving children, Chuck Dryke, Kathleen (Jim) Grassinger, Mark (Barb) Dryke, Paul (Lenore) Dryke, Peter (Debbie) Dryke, and Francine...

Jun 9, 2020

Alverna “Dolly” Marzillo Hable, 81 of Duluth, Cotton, and Cloquet, died Tuesday June 9th peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital.   Dolly was born May 22, 1939, in Duluth to Albert and Mary Marzillo, and grew up near Raleigh Street in West Duluth, graduating from Duluth Denfeld in 1957.  She met Rudy Hable, and on September 29th, 1962, they were married...