Obituaries

Mar 13, 2021

Dolores “Dee” Heine age 93, of Duluth entered eternal life on March 13, 2021.  She was born on April 8, 1927, to Alphonse and Clara (Kranz) Obermiller in Albany MN. She graduated from Albany High School and shortly after, completed a special secretarial program in Ohio. She returned to MN and became employed at the Greyhound Bus Company in...

Mar 11, 2021

Bruno W. Tomesch Sr., 84 of Duluth, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation.  He was born in Gdansk, Poland July 18, 1936 to mother Boleslawa (Sczesna)and stepfather Filip Faryniak.  Bruno emigrated to the United States in 1951 from a Displaced Person camp after World War 2.  He worked at Super One Foods Miller Hill location. ...

Mar 10, 2021

Thanh was born in Rac gia, Vietnam, on January 1, 1950, to Tinh and Lam Dinh.

He worked for many years as a chef.

He liked to spend time fishing, gardening, and cooking. Most importantly, he enjoyed being with his grandchildren who always brought him joy.

He is preceded in death by his...

Mar 10, 2021

Yvonne Georgenna Patterson, 85, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2021 at Essentia with family by her side. She was born April 18, 1935 in Duluth, MN to George Joseph and Beulah Fabiola Marie Lafontaine (LaPlante)­­. She grew up in the Duluth West End neighborhood, attended St. Jean School, and graduated from Denfeld H.S. in 1953. While growing up,...

Mar 6, 2021

Evelyn Marilyn Hill Zenner

Evie danced her way through life changing the steps of the dance as her life changed.  Evie was born December 13, 1925 to Victor and Laura Hill.  She grew up outside of St. Wendel, MN on the family farm with her brother Bill.  She took dance lessons as a young girl and found...

Mar 6, 2021

John Allen Stephen, 83 of Duluth, died on Saturday March 6, 2021 at the Solvay Hospice House.  He was born in Duluth on February 18, 1938 to Jack and Marie Stephen.  John was a member of the 148th Fighter Wing where he had worked as an aircraft mechanic and a radar technician, he also worked at the D.M. &...

Mar 6, 2021

Albert Lawrence Roybal

Chi-nichiiwad-glizhigad (Big Stormy Day), began his journey to the spirit world on Saturday March 6, 2021.

Albert liked to collect Antique toy cars, listen to Pow-Wow, sing on his drum along with his sons, and visit old friends and family.

Albert is preceded in death by his mother, Loretta; granddaughter,...

Mar 5, 2021

Susanne Leone Stickney went home to be with our Lord on March 5, 2021. Sue was born in Duluth MN, on June 10, 1937 to Bert and Leone Damberg. She attended St. Anthony’s school and Central High school. Sue married her one true love, Robert, on November 30, 1957. They celebrated 55 years of marriage. Together they raised three...

Mar 5, 2021

Jean Marie Hinzmann, 92 of Duluth died March 5th 2021 at the home of John and Nancy Jean Hinzmann with her family by her side.  Jean was born February 13, 1929 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Elmer and Mary Andre.  She graduated High School from St. Joseph’s Academy and completed training for nursing at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,...

Mar 5, 2021

Myrna Joy Andrews passed away peacefully on Friday March 5, 2021 at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth. Myrna was born April 23, 1938 to Evelyn and Nels Peterson in Crookston, MN. Myrna attended and graduated from Central High School in Crookston. She attended St. Luke’s Nursing School in Duluth where she completed her Nursing degree in 1959. Myrna married...

Mar 4, 2021

Robert Raymond DeRoche, 91, of Duluth, died Thursday March 4, 2021 at Lakeshore Ecumen.  He was born in Duluth to Clement and Leola DeRoche.  He graduated from St. Jean’s High School and 2 years later married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine Tessier.  Together they raised 7 kids and enjoyed 70 years of marriage. He was an active member of...

Mar 4, 2021

Mark Pavelich, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 63 on March 4, 2021, was an American hockey hero. He is famously remembered for the pass that set up Mike Eruzione’s game-winning goal against the heavily favored Soviet Union for the 1980 Gold Medal USA hockey team.

But hockey isn’t what defined his life. He was a son, a...

Feb 25, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Dayle Marie Patterson (Orr) announce she passed away unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic on February 25, 2021, from complications of leukemia after a valiant and lengthy fight. Her husband, Gregg was at her side. Though her body was frail and tired, her spirit was full of grateful appreciation for the endless...

Feb 23, 2021

Patricia M. Maisuk, age 84, of Duluth, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born May 11, 1936 in Duluth.  Patty was a 1954 graduate of Proctor High School.  She married Joseph Rudolph Maisuk on August 6, 1960.  Patty had worked at the Duluth Chamber of Commerce and at Minnesota Arrowhead Association.  She was a...

Feb 19, 2021

Dear family, dear friends, and all who were touched by Sophia’s sunshine,

On Friday, February 19th, our beautiful, sweet, compassionate, lover-of-life Sophia “Peeps” Moore Benson took her last breath on this earth.  There are no words to describe the pain we feel, and we are left deeply brokenhearted at the loss of our precious Sophia.  If you...

Feb 18, 2021

Walter L. Clock, 78, of Duluth, died on Thursday February 18, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital.

He was born on May 29, 1942 in Rockford, IL to Norman and Leona Clock.  Walter graduated from Denfeld High School and served our country in Vietnam.  After returning from Vietnam Walter worked at Diamond Tool & Horseshoe Company for 29...

Feb 17, 2021

Jane Elizabeth Hawes, age 63, of Duluth, and formerly of Richfield, MN. died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Essentia Health Miller-Dwan Hospital.  She was born April 14, 1957 in Saint Paul, MN. to Maurice and Mary-Jane (McCord) Hawes.  Jane graduated from Richfield High School, later becoming a Paralegal Specialist before working in banking and real-estate finance; aiding people in difficult...

Feb 17, 2021

Jeanne Mendoza passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on February 17, 2021 as a result of complications stemming from Covid-19. Jeanne was born to Russell and Naomi Doty on July 27, 1944 – the 3rd of 8 children. She married the love of her life and best friend, Donald Mendoza, on October 20, 1967. The focus...

Feb 16, 2021

Louis “Louie” A. LePage, 80, of Normanna Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Duluth.  Louie was born in Duluth, on May 10, 1940 to Maurice and Helen LePage.

He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife, Sharon; brother, Roger and beloved dog, Sadie.

Louie is survived by son, Greg; daughters...

Feb 12, 2021

Bonita (Bonnie) Marianne Shimmin (Burke) Age 78 of Duluth passed away on Friday February 12,2021.

She was born on July 19,1942 to Joseph and Lyna Burke.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School.  Earned her B.S degree from The University of MN Duluth, and spent several years as a counselor for the Center of Alcohol and Drug...