Obituaries

Nov 15, 2019

Jean Adair Tedlund, 91, of Duluth passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

She was born August 20, 1928 to Ben and Agnes Olson in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in Minneapolis, graduated high school from Bob Jones Academy and attended Bob Jones College. Upon returning to Minneapolis, she worked at...

Nov 14, 2019

Katherine “Kathy” Pedisic, 56, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2019 at Essentia health, St. Mary’s Hospital.  She was born on April 17, 1963 to Frank and Bronhilda Miketin in Milwaukee, WI.  Kathy married Zoran Pedisic on June 1, 1983.  She graduated from DBU and had worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital in Medical...

Nov 13, 2019

Arlene Marie Litvinoff, 90, of Duluth, took the hand of God, leaving this Earth peacefully on Wednesday November 13, 2019 at the Solvay Hospice House.  She was born in Phillips, WI on July 13, 1929 to Ralph and Anna Nehls.  While living in Duluth, Arlene was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.  She enjoyed singing,...

Nov 13, 2019

Mark had a song in his heart all of his life -- from his youth, as a member of the Duluth Boys Choir and as 1971-72 President of the East High School A’Capella Choir, to earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in Music and performing as a tenor soloist and member of several local musical groups, including the...

Nov 12, 2019

Toivo Konstu Perala, 93, passed away on November 12, 2019 in Duluth, MN. Toivo was born on January 20, 1926 near Meadowlands, MN to Walter and Amelia (Pelto) Perala. Toivo married Cleone Johnsrud in 1949.  They moved to Shoreline, WA where they lived until returning to Minnesota in 2008.  Toivo graduated from Toivola High School and after serving in...

Nov 11, 2019

John A. “Jack” Wolf, 91, of Duluth, died Monday November 11, 2019 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital.  He was born in Duluth on March 18, 1928 to August and Mary Wolf.  Jack served in the US Army during the Korean War.  He worked for 51 years as an Engineer for the Northern Pacific Railroad and the Burlington Northern...

Nov 11, 2019

Harvey Stolt went peacefully home to heaven on November 11, 2019.  He was born August 27, 1922 in Nicollet, Minnesota. He married his wife, Garnette, in 1944 and they established a successful farm in 1946 near Winthrop, Minnesota. They were active in the Bernadotte Lutheran Church and the community. He obtained his pilot’s license and enjoyed the adventure of...

Nov 9, 2019

Debra Bertelsen Blustin, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2019 at the age of 63. Debbie was born in Duluth, MN on March 12, 1956 and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1974.

Debbie’s characteristic snort and prankster personality will be some of the first qualities missed from this devoted Mom, Grandchild-spoiler, loving partner and dear friend....

Nov 9, 2019

Elena Maria Priley (DeCaro), 94, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at St. Luke’s hospital.

Elena was born in Naples, Italy on January 11th, 1925. She came to the United States as a war bride in 1946, after marrying the love of her life, Frank. She enjoyed her...

Nov 9, 2019

Phyllis Lenore Diamond, 92, of Duluth, Minn. passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019.  Phyllis was a graduate of Julliard School of Music and was employed to compose music for NBC Studios.  Subsequently, Phyllis worked in medical records at Nasau County Medical Center in New York, and in Century City Hospital in Calif.  Phyllis was predeceased by her husband,...

Nov 7, 2019

Edward B. “Eddie” Jeanetta

Formerly of Duluth, died Thursday, Nov. 8th in Sarcoxie, MO.  He was born Oct. 9, 1950 in Duluth to Frank and Dorothy Jeanetta.  Graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School.  Worked with his father and brother at Franks Service on London Rd.

Preceded by parents, Frank and Dorothy; wife Barbara.

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Nov 7, 2019

Gerald Floyd “Bud” Van Guilder, 92, of Duluth died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born on October 21, 1927 in Clear Creek Township in Carlton County to Floyd and Christel Van Guilder.  On October 29, 1945 he married Charlotte Kuchta and they celebrated 73 years of marriage.  Bud drove truck for Glendenning Motorways until...

Nov 3, 2019

Leroy (BoBo) Chiovitte, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on November 3, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.  Born on August 29, 1936, he was a lifelong Duluthian.   Leroy graduated from Denfeld High School in 1954 where he excelled in all sports.   He went on to serve in the Marines and to pursue a career in industrial piping sales.

Leroy enjoyed nature in all its forms....

Nov 2, 2019

Inez E. Rindal, 96, of Duluth, died with her family by her side on Saturday Nov 2, 2019 at Essentia in Duluth.

She was born in Minneapolis, MN to Emil and Anna Lydia Eliason (Winquist) on Feb 19, 1923 and was the eldest of 7 children.

During World War II, Inez was very proud to...

Oct 29, 2019

Doug Berg, 70, of Duluth, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center surrounded by friends and family.

Doug was born on June 12, 1949 in Duluth to Eugene and Carolyn Berg.  He was a lifelong Duluthian, growing up in both the Piedmont and Woodland neighborhoods.  Doug graduated from Central High...

Oct 29, 2019

Pat Ellen Baker, 82, of Hermantown, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 29, 2019 at the Marywood Assisted Living Center in Duluth with family by her side after battling dementia for several years.

Pat was born in Duluth MN to Lars and Eleanor Modean on November 10, 1936 and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1954....

Oct 27, 2019

Richard Alderico Burris, age 92, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Aftenro Home.  He was born June 2, 1927 in Eveleth, Minn.  A special thank you to Chaplain Gina De Vany, Aftenro Home and Essentia Health Hospice for the wonderful care they provided.  Memorial services will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, November 6, 2019...

Oct 26, 2019

Jace Cody Telega, 5, of Superior WI., passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019, with loving family by his side.

Jace was a very kind sweet boy. His precious smile would just melt your heart. He was adored by so many. Jace loved music, playing with his toys, his friends and family. He was also quite the character! His eyes and facial expressions said it all! Jace would pretend to be “not interested” when someone he was not familiar with...

Oct 26, 2019

Xavier “X” Ramone Lannie Bell, 57, died Saturday, October 26, 2019 from Cardiac Arrest.

X was born March 31, 1962 in Fort Ord, California to Lt. Colonel (ret.) Major Herman and Maxine Helen Bell. As a child, Xavier and his family moved around every couple of years due to his father’s career as an officer in the...

Oct 25, 2019

In Memory of Wendy Jean Brenk January 11, 1958 – October 25, 2019

On January 11, 1958, Anthony and Betty Yapuncich welcomed into their family a daughter, Wendy Jean.  Wendy was truly a special gift to her father, as January 11th was also his birthday.  As a young child living in Gilbert, Minnesota, Wendy always loved to...