Obituaries

Jul 10, 2019

Darren LaFave “Mikinaak (Turtle)”, 31, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on, Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  He was born in Duluth on April 11, 1988 to Robert Jr. and Marie.

He liked to fish the big water, he also enjoyed venting through the art of his music and was a talented artist.  He was good help around the...

Jul 7, 2019

Jack Charles Olson, age 83, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, July 7th, 2019 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN. Originally from West Duluth, he worked for the News Tribune, spent time in the Army, moved to Portland, Oregon to work for McGraw Hill Industries, returned to Duluth to start Olson’s Home Comfort...

Jul 6, 2019

Einer Alfred Skow – Dec. 24, 1930 to July 6, 2019

Einer Skow died at Villa Marina Health and Rehab. In Superior, Wisconsin.

Einer was formerly from South Range, Wis where he and his wife Doris June (Kunze) Skow resided for 54 years.  Einer grew up in Luck, Wisconsin on the family farm.  He attended...

Jul 4, 2019

John Franklin Hall, 68, tragically died in an automobile accident near Randolph, Minnesota on July 4, 2019.  He was born on February 24, 1951, to Myles and Gloria Hall in Duluth, Minnesota, John was the eldest of four siblings.  During his formative years, John became an exceptional athlete.  While at East High School he earned 14 Varsity letters in...

Jul 4, 2019

Clifford T. Boe, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by his side, Thursday, July 4, 2019.  He was born in Duluth to Toralf Boe and Agnes Severtsen December 9, 1929. He later was adopted by Clara Bertilrud.

He was an active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed being a member of...

Jul 3, 2019

Willie Mae (Brooks) Moore, 83, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2019 at home.  She was born in Montgomery, AL on December 12, 1935 to George and Amanda Brooks.  Willie Mae worked at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital in Housekeeping from 1971-1992.  She had attended Calvary Baptist Church.

Willie Mae was preceded in death by...

Jul 1, 2019

Helen Claire Atkinson, 85 of Duluth, died Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Franciscan Health Center, with her family by her side.  Helen was born March 22, 1934 in Duluth to Jacob and Cecelia Fosness.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School.  Helen met, James “Jim” Atkinson and they were married on Oct. 24, 1953 in Duluth.  She worked...

Jun 29, 2019

Eine (Aini) Anneli Lindquist of Duluth, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her Daughter’s home in Ottawa Hills, Ohio. Aini was born on November 9, 1930 in Hameenlinna, Finland to Yrjo and Liisa Maenpaa.

As a young woman of 21, and knowing very little English (“Lipstick and I Love You”), she ventured across...

Jun 29, 2019

Beatrice Joyce Hietala, 91, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2019 at Chris Jensen Health & Rehab, with family by her side.  She was born in Duluth on January 24, 1928 to George and Martha Knutson.  Beatrice was a graduate of Duluth Central High School, and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.  Beatrice volunteered with Meals on...

Jun 26, 2019

Robert A. Johnson (Bob), 84, of Duluth passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, after a long illness with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He and his twin brother, Richard were born on January 6, 1935, to Alfred and Mabel.

Bob grew up in Duluth and graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1953.

Due to...

Jun 25, 2019

Judith A. “Judy” Dryke, 77, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2019 in Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Duluth to Stanley and Marian Cheslak on March 20, 1942.  Judy graduated from Duluth Central High School.  She worked as a CNA at Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center until her retirement.  She married...

Jun 24, 2019

Christine Opack, passed away on Monday June 24, 2019 at the Solvay Hospice House at the age of 97.  Affectionately known as Teena she was the youngest of four girls born to John and Antoinette Milich.  The family was very proud of their Croatian heritage, and Teena learned to cook all the Croatian foods and she was happy to...

Jun 23, 2019

Michael Joseph McNamara “Spike” 72 of Duluth, died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at St. Mary’s with his family by his side. Mike was born March 30, 1948 in Duluth to Jack and Eleanor McNamara. In his youth, Mike belonged to the Cathedral of Our Lady and graduated from Cathedral High School. Mike served in the Marine Corps, in Vietnam,...

Jun 22, 2019

Jacob John Vesel, age 77, of Duluth, died Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Solvay Hospice House.  He was born February 2, 1942 in Soudan, Minn. to Jacob John and Angela Rose (Palcher) Vesel.  Jake was a graduate of Ely Junior college.  He married Mabel Mary Weisinger in Ely on June 16, 1962.  He was a member of St....

Jun 19, 2019

Hommey L. Kanter (96) died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Duluth.    Born Dec. 19, 1922, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Bessie and John Abraham, she graduated from high school in Mapleton, Iowa, received an AA degree from George Washington University, a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a masters in educational psychology from the University of Minnesota.  She began...

Jun 15, 2019

Edward Joseph Tremblay, 89, of Culver, died Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Benedictine Living Community. He was born in Alborn, MN on November 21, 1929 to Louis and Marie (Edwards) Tremblay. Ed was a graduate of Alborn High School. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Ed was a Heavy Equipment Operator for E. W. Coon...

Jun 14, 2019

Lesli Ann Furo (Struthers), Mimashkawigaabawik ­ Strong Standing Woman, passed away June 14, 2019. She was born April 30, 1953 to Joseph and Betty Beaulieu. She was adopted as a newborn and raised by Thomas and Elenor Struthers. Lesli’s life was full. She shared her love by caring for others. All creatures great and small had a place in...

Jun 12, 2019

Alice Irene (Scott) Jappe, age 99, of Duluth, died peacefully Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Franciscan Health Center. Born to Fredrick and Alice (Shean) Scott, Alice was a lifelong Duluth resident growing up in West Duluth and attending St. James parish and school and graduating from Denfeld High School in 1937.  Her unique birthday of July 4, 1919...

Jun 10, 2019

Robert J. Spehar of Duluth, MN @ age 88 passed away peacefully with his family by his side Sunday June 10, 2019. Robert was born in Virginia, MN on July 24, 1930 to Hubert & Elrose. The Spehar family moved to Duluth when their two sons Hugh  & Bob were young.  Robert attended Cathedral High School and after the...

Jun 8, 2019

Joseph  “Joe”  “ Sascha”  Rosenzweig, age 92

Born June 8, 1927 in Lodz, Poland to Max and Genia Rosenzweig

Died June 8, 2019 in Duluth. MN

Sascha was separated from his family at an early age when Germany invaded Poland during WW II.

He spent the war years doing whatever was...