Obituaries

Apr 30, 2020

Karen (Mackey) Neurath, 64, of Duluth, passed away on April 30, 2020.  She was born in Duluth on December 10, 1955 to Thomas and Helmi Mackey.  Karen graduated from Duluth Central High School.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Helmi (Leppala) Mackey, and brother Keith, and sister Linda Poulin.

Karen is...

Apr 29, 2020

Kayla Jo Vranish, 27, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 29, 2020.  She was born in Mankato, MN on April 29, 1993 to Ronald and Konnie Vranish.  Kayla had worked at Jimmy John’s with aspiration’s of becoming a store manager.  She enjoyed doing craft projects, writing, cooking, going on walks, she loved music and animals.

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Apr 28, 2020

Lynn Marion Persons died peacefully Tuesday April 28th, 2020, at her home on Island Lake in Duluth, MN, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Lynn was born December 9th, 1946, to Paul and Lorraine Lanthier in Duluth, MN.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1964.  While in high school, Lynn formed many friendships...

Apr 28, 2020

Eleanor (Ellie) Myrtle Loyear, 91 of Duluth died Tuesday, April 28th in Edgewood Vista Assisted Living.  Eleanor was born Jan. 20, 1929 in Plainville CT. to John and Myrtle Painter.  She graduated from Plainville High School in 1947.

She met Glen Loyear when he was in the Navy.  A family story we love is that Dad didn't re-enlist...

Apr 28, 2020

Gary Edward Foster, 74, of Duluth, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Duluth.  He was born August 30, 1945 in Duluth to Edward and Ruby (Moebakken) Foster.  Gary was a Denfeld High School graduate.  He had worked at Superwood as a press operator.  He also had worked on the oar boats and Park Hill Cemetery.  He was a member...

Apr 28, 2020

Madelynne A. Lane, 61 of Duluth, our beloved sister, auntie, cousin and friend, “Mady” passed from this earth on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 following hospitalization.

Mady was a kind hearted, gentle soul who truly loved those lucky enough to be a part of her life.  She was generous with her time and talents, and was the “in...

Apr 28, 2020

Eleanor (Ellie) Myrtle Loyear, 91 of Duluth died Tuesday, April 28 th in Edgewood Vista Assisted Living.  Eleanor was born Jan. 20, 1929 in Plainville CT. to John and Myrtle Painter.  She graduated from Plainville High School in 1947.

She met Glen Loyear when he was in the Navy.  A family story we love is that Dad...

Apr 27, 2020

Ilona K. LeMier, 63 of Duluth, passed away on April 27, 2020 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.   She was born to Roy and Gladys LeMier in Duluth, MN on December 23, 1956.  Ilona graduated from East High School class of 1979.  She enjoyed traveling to festivals, fairs, family gatherings, cooking, attending movies and particularly going out...

Apr 26, 2020

David Michael Groshel, age 72, of Minnesota Veterans Home, Silver Bay, Minn. died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Onamia Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia, Minn.   He was born October 22, 1947 in Hibbing, Minn. to Frank and Mary (Zagar) Groshel.  David was a Vietnam Army veteran.  Burial is at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery-Duluth.  Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home,...

Apr 24, 2020

Shirley Lavone Cuypers, 85, of Duluth, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at her home.  She was born April 24, 1935 in Longmont, Colorado to Thomas A. and Delia (Cunningham) Ralston.  Shirley married Eugene F. Cuypers on April 11, 1952 in Port City of Portsmouth, VA. For many years, Shirley sewed fur hats and blankets.  She enjoyed gardening and her...

Apr 23, 2020

Inez T. Caple, 91, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday March 8, 2020 at the Aftenro Home.  She was born in Tioga, ND on April 23, 1928 to Edwin and Belinda Chrislock.  Inez graduated from International Falls class of 1946.  She had worked as a waitress at the Wilbert Café for many years, also at Sue’s Sweet Shop in...

Apr 22, 2020

Robert “Bob” Edward Johnson, 91, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2020 at Edgewood Vista, Hermantown.  He was born in Duluth on August 10, 1928 to Edward and Lempi Johnson.  Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran serving as a cook during the Korean Conflict.  He had worked at the U.S Steel plant in Morgan Park.  Bob was...

Apr 21, 2020

John “Jack” Wilke Soetebier, of Duluth died on April 21, 2020 with his family by his side. Jack was born on August 26, 1928 to Alfred and Elsie (Wilke) Soetebier in Wakefield, MI. He married Virginia Mattson on April 8, 1951. Jack proudly served in the US Army during the Korean war.

Jack owned the Patty Cake...

Apr 21, 2020

Gordon W. "Gordy" Seitz, 91, of Duluth, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Marywood, Duluth, surrounded by those who loved him.

Gordy was born February 23, 1929 in Duluth to John and Virginia (Roedter) Seitz.

Upon graduation from Duluth Central High School in 1947 he enrolled at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. While at UMD...

Apr 19, 2020

Lillian L. Skadsberg, 90, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday April 19 at Golden Oaks in Hermantown.  She was born in Iron Belt, WI on November 17, 1929 to John and Lilly Herlevi.  Lillian was a dedicated member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, husband Norman...

Apr 19, 2020

Grace A. (Carollo) Samuelian, age 94, formerly of Warwick, RI, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at the Benedictine Living Community in Duluth.  She was the wife of the late Leon Samuelian; they were married for 64 years.  She lived in Warwick for most of her life before moving to Duluth  in November 2014, to be close to...

Apr 18, 2020

Eugene F. Cuypers, 89, of Duluth, died on Saturday April 18, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Marshall, MN on November 17, 1930.  Eugene was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of 16 years and had served with the Seabee’s for 16 years.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, and taking trips to the casino.

He was...

Apr 18, 2020

Barbara Jean Therese Perry (OCDS) passed away at 89 years old on Saturday, April 18th, 2020 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor.  Here she resided the last five years.  She was born on October 5, 1930 to Gladys and Leo Perry.  Barb was a lifelong resident of Duluth and spent her life taking care of her dearest mother....

Apr 17, 2020

On April 17, 2020 Sandra (Sandy) Kay Schultz Ingvaldson, loving partner and mother of two children, passed away from a short battle with cancer. Sandy was born on March 18, 1954 in Hallock, MN to Felix and Esther Eifert.  She graduated from Wadena High School and received an Associate of Art degree in Social Work from Itasca Community College....

Apr 16, 2020

On April 16th, 2020, Dr. Mark J. Plachta, a beloved husband, father, physician, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60. Throughout his 33-year career in Duluth, MN, he healed the bodies and brought comfort to the spirits of thousands of his patients and their family members throughout the Northland. Mark saw the practice of medicine as...