Obituaries

Nov 23, 2018

Lenka Plackov Miladinov, 98, of Duluth, passed away on Friday November 23, 2018 at the Northshore Estates.  She was born on Feb. 20, 1920 to Stevan and Stana Plackov in Rumenka Novi Sad, Yugoslavia.  Lenka married Stevan Miladinov on Oct. 20, 1962 in Jali Banat, Yugoslavia.  She came to America on April 28, 1963.  Lenka had worked as a...

Nov 23, 2018

Scott Clarence Hart Sr. 60, died accidentally at home on Friday November 23, 2018.  He was born in Superior on November 14, 1958 to Ramey and Ellie Hart.  Scott worked at St. Scholastica as a maintenance engineer, and he had worked for Weyerhauser in Minneapolis for 24 years.  He was a member of the Superior Moose Lodge #795.  Scott...

Nov 22, 2018

Rosemary “Rosie” Agnew, 93 of Duluth, died Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Chris Jensen Health Center.  Rosie was born April 4, 1925 in Duluth to Patrick and Loretta Agnew.  She graduated high school from Stanbrook Hall, then to St. Scholastica, where she received by degree in Nursing.  Rosie served as a Cadet Nurse during WW II; as a RN...

Nov 17, 2018

Murray John Siemsen, 55, of Saginaw, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 17, 2018.  He was born to Emray and Linda in Duluth, on October 31, 1963.

He graduated from Hermantown High School class of 1983 and is a member of the hall of fame football team.  He worked for the USPS for most of his working...

Nov 17, 2018

Kevin Lee Moll passed away unexpectedly November 17, 2018 at his home in Duluth MN. Kevin was born September 3, 1963 to Neil E & Gertrude M Moll. He was raised in Waterloo, IA. Kevin graduated from Central High School in 1982. He also graduated from Hawkeye Community College in 1983 with a Small Engine repair certification.

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Nov 15, 2018

Dr. Wayne Howard Jarvis died at home on November 15th. He was born in Owatonna, Minnesota to William and Viola (Matti) Jarvis on December 18th, 1952. After graduating from Owatonna High School in 1971, he began his undergraduate studies in Microbiology at the University of Minnesota. His studies were interrupted when he was drafted for the Vietnam War. He...

Nov 13, 2018

Jim Postudensek of Duluth and Lake Vermilion, MN., passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 13, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals.  Jim was born July 10, 1939 in Eveleth, Minn., to Louis and Mafalda (Lanari) Postudensek. Active in baseball, football, and playing the accordion, he graduated in 1957 from Roosevelt High School in Virginia, MN....

Nov 13, 2018

Kenneth (Ken) M. Hansen Sr. of Duluth

God and the angels needed another mentor and someone to be a “big brother”, and Ken left us suddenly on Wednesday November 13 following a medical procedure that afternoon to fill that role.  Ken had major heart surgery two weeks ago and was in the St. Luke’s ICU receiving wonderful...

Nov 12, 2018

Deanna Eileen Nelson, 73 of Proctor, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Monday, November 12, 2018. Deanna was born in Superior, WI, on January 3, 1945, to Eileen Nelson.

Deanna grew up in the Lakewood township area with her grandparents and attended Central High School.

She first met her husband, Ronald, in...

Nov 9, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Gloria Stavig. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 9, 2018

Lillian Stubbs, age 96, of Duluth, died Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Bayshore Health Center.  She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada June 21, 1922 to Joseph and Lily (Bates) Hall.  A resident of Duluth since 1968, she was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic church and it’s Alter Society, the Benevolence Society, St. Anthony’s Ladies Club and AARP. ...

Nov 7, 2018

Elizabeth R Nicholas, of Duluth, Minnesota, died November 7, 2018 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet Minnesota.

Elizabeth was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, October 12, 1954. She was the second child of George Kennedy and Lucy Louise McKeown (McIntosh). She was preceded in death by her parents, and survived by her sister Lynda McKeown of...

Nov 6, 2018

After a valiant 14-year battle with multiple cancers, Gary Thomas Farell, 75, of Duluth, MN passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, on November 6, 2018.

Gary was born in Rochester, NY to Peter and Esther on January 9, 1943. He attended East High School in Rochester, NY and received a degree in Mechanical Engineering from...

Nov 5, 2018

Keith R. “Huffer” Christiansen, 74 of Duluth, died Monday, November 5, 2018 at St. Luke’s with his family by his side.  Huffer was born July 14, 1944 in Ft. Frances, Ontario to Walter and Nathalie Christiansen.  He graduated from International Falls High School, where he met Evelyn Sutherland and they were married March 20, 1965.  He played hockey for...

Nov 2, 2018

Luke William Maghan, age 39, of Duluth, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at home.  He was born in Duluth June 4, 1979 to Michael R. and Marjorie (Gilbert) Maghan.  Luke was a 1998 graduate of Duluth East High School and Hibbing College with a Culinary Arts degree.  He worked at  Lakeview Castle, Twig Bakery and Ecumen Lakeshore.  Luke...

Nov 2, 2018

Margaret Mary Raymond (Jurovka), age 90, of Duluth passed away on November 2nd, 2018 at the Solvay Hospice House due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Margaret was born in Meadowlands, Minnesota on April 3, 1928 to John and Sophia Jurovka. After graduating from Meadowlands High School she worked for Chung King in Duluth for 23 years. On June 4,...

Oct 31, 2018

Joan Marie Tarnowski, age 83, of Duluth, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Benedictine Health Center.  She was born in Duluth December 3, 1934 to Vincent and Jennie (Jankowski) Lachecki.

Joan graduated at the top of her class at Cathedral High School then went on to work for Western Electric, Maurices, and the U.S. Post office....

Oct 28, 2018

Kyle Ringhofer, 38, of Meadowlands died Sunday October 28, 2018 as the result of a UTV accident.  He was born in Duluth on May 1, 1980.  Kyle worked at Hibbing Taconite.  He was a member of the 341 Club.  Kyle enjoyed four wheeling, snowmobiling, hunting, his new-found love for horses, he loved his dog Ranger, and building a new...

Oct 26, 2018

Karlo Jurasek, 53, of Duluth, died Friday, October 26, 2018.  He was born March 21, 1965 in Curug, Serbia to Franjo and Rozalia (Jaros) Jurasek.  Karlo worked in the hospitality industry.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Karlo is survived by his brother Joseph of St. Paul; his sister Kathryn Jurasek of Duluth; his nieces Antonia Jukic...

Oct 26, 2018

Janet E. Johnson (Cornmesser) died surrounded by her family October 26, 2018 at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born on July 5, 1947 in Des Plaines, Il to Robert and Esther (Lempke) Cornmesser and later lived in Duluth, MN.  Janet worked at Essentia Health Help Desk for many years.  She is survived by her sons, Eric (Kathy)...