Obituaries

Oct 21, 2019

Gary L. Davis passed away peacefully in Duluth, MN on October 18, 2019 after a multi-year battle with ALS. As was the case during his entire illness, he was surrounded by family and loved ones.

Gary was the youngest son of Richard and Bernie Davis and was born in 1947 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. An avid golfer...

Oct 21, 2019

Burnell “Burnie” V. Williams, 84, formerly of Duluth, died on Monday October 21, 2019 at New Perspectives Senior Living, Cloquet.  He was born on June 26, 1935 to Vance and Cecelia Williams in Austin, MN.  Burnie had worked at the George A. Hormel as a Business Analyst and Cost Analyst, a Public Adjuster and Office Manager. He then worked...

Oct 18, 2019

After a long and valiant fight against pancreatic cancer, Marilyn passed away peacefully with her family by her side Oct. 18 at her home in Palm Desert, California. Right up until the end she was visiting with friends and family, even enjoying a big dinner party.  True to form, she insisted on trivets and the best wine glasses for...

Oct 15, 2019

Cynthia Jean Olson, 69 of Duluth, Mn. passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Oct. 15th 2019 at the Bethany Care Center, Mpls, after complications from pneumonia.  "Cindy" was born January 14, 1950 in Chicago to Willard and Doreen Halon. They moved to Duluth when Cindy was two.

Cindy enjoyed sewing, baking, growing Geraniums, Cher and Barbara Streisand....

Oct 12, 2019

Evelyn Rose Payette of Duluth passed away peacefully on Saturday October 12, 2019, in her home at the age of 101.  Evelyn was born in Duluth on July 10, 1918 to John and Hilda Anunti.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School and attended the Duluth State Teachers College.  Evelyn married Clarence Payette on February 7, 1942 and raised...

Oct 12, 2019

John Matt Vekich, 85, of Duluth passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2019.  He was born on December 30, 1933 to Matt and Kristine (Skull) in Duluth, MN.  After graduating from Denfeld High School, John went on to obtain a Degree in elementary education from the University of Minnesota Duluth.  While attending the University, John started working at...

Oct 11, 2019

Visitation will begin Friday, Oct. 18th from 3pm till the 4pm service in the Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd St. Duluth, MN, (218) 727-3555.

Oct 6, 2019

Evelyn Freda Yager, 92, of Duluth, Minn. passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice Center in Duluth.  She was born in Moose Lake, Minn. to Elling and Elina Johnson on July 29, 1927.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Bill, her parents, and her brother Jim.  She is survived by her daughter...

Oct 5, 2019

Keith W. Hansen, 87 of Duluth, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at Marywood Assisted Living, Duluth, with his family by his side.  Keith was born July 10, 1932 in Duluth to Henry O. and Emma M. Hansen.  He graduated from Duluth Central High School.  He served in the US Marines, 1st Marine Division during the Korean War.  Keith worked...

Oct 4, 2019

David Francis Pufahl, 72, of Duluth, MN (formally of Montello, WI) went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 4th, 2019 surrounded by his children.

David was raised in Montello, WI and graduated from Montello High School in 1964. He went on to earn a bachelors degree in economics and political science from...

Oct 3, 2019

Evelyn Dorothy Rizzi, 92, of Brookston passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday October 3, 2019 at home.  She was born in Duluth on July 23, 1927 to Romano and Josephine Rizzi.  Evelyn had worked at Floodwood Services and Training.  She loved to help around the house, singing, doing arts and crafts, “going to work”, watching football, and...

Oct 3, 2019

Erick “Rusty” Erickson, 83, passed away on October 3, 2019 after a short illness in Fort Pierce, FL.  He was born February 6, 1936 in Drayton N.D. to Erick and Effie Erickson and was raised in Duluth.  Erick graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1954, and from Dunwoody institute in 1956.  He then entered the U.S. Army in...

Oct 2, 2019

John Robert Fleischmann, 70, of Duluth, passed away with family by his side Wednesday October 2, 2019.  John was born in Duluth on March 19, 1949, to Robert and Carol.

John graduated from East High School and then proudly served his country as a Marine in Vietnam. After the war, he attended The University of Minnesota Duluth...

Oct 1, 2019

Jane Rose Cleave, 72, of the City of Rice Lake, Minn., died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in her home.  She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 8, 1946 to Elwood and Betty Rose.  Jane graduated from Western Michigan University.  She married Frank Cleave, the love of her life, on August 18, 1974.  She and Frank moved to Duluth...

Sep 30, 2019

Elisabeth “Lisa” Hartley Hutchinson, 89 died September 30, 2019.  Born to Guilford and Sarah Hartley on April 20, 1930 in Duluth, MN. The eldest of four children, Lisa attended the Lab school in Duluth, Dana Hall in Wellesley, MA and Bennett Junior College in Millbrook, NY.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Ann...

Sep 30, 2019

Jeanne R. Perrella, 84, of Duluth, passed away, Thursday September 12, 2019 at BeeHive Home of Duluth, with her family by her side. Jeanne was born July 19, 1935 in Keewatin, MN to Stanley and Lillian D'Andrea. She graduated from Keewatin High School and went on to graduate from the College of St. Scholastica. Her movie star looks, kind...

Sep 29, 2019

Jean Lorraine Vezina, 75, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday September 29, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born in Duluth on March 16, 1944 to Edward and Karen Isadore.  Jean graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1962.  She had worked at Oreck’s. Kemp’s Fisheries, and the Holiday Inn.

Jean was preceded in death by...

Sep 27, 2019

Marjorie Joan Segel, 87, of Duluth MN, went to her Lord on September 27, 2019 in Duluth, MN. Joan, as she was known, was born in Duluth MN to Dennis Patrick Mahoney and Dorothy Slaird Mahoney on June 11, 1932.  She was a proud Hilltopper graduating from Duluth Cathedral High School in 1950.  Joan married the love of her...

Sep 24, 2019

Gayle Robert Holton

Sergeant Gayle Robert Holton died peacefully in his sleep Sunday September 22, 2019.

Gayle’s personality was larger than life. He filled every room he walked into with joy and laughter and he had the ability to see something in you that no one else saw and make you feel like the most...

Sep 23, 2019

Barbara Kay Harteau, 73, of Duluth, died Monday, September 23, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born November 26, 1945 in Duluth to Robert and Ida (Pffier) Gaskill.  Barbara was a graduate of Proctor High School where she had been Homecoming Queen.  She married Gordon Arthur Harteau on November 3, 1972 in Duluth.  She was...