Obituaries

Apr 15, 2018

Gerald (Jerry) Welsh, 64, of Duluth passed away in his sleep at home November 11, 2018.  Jerry enjoyed many years working at UDAC, and time spent with family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lauren and Alice Welsh and brother John Leswick.  Survivors include “Brudder Mike” (Ann) Welsh of Duluth and many nieces, nephews and...

Apr 15, 2018

Ruth M. Bard Bakke, 99, lifelong resident of Duluth died on Sunday April 15, 2018 at the Solvay Hospice House.   She was born on April 13, 1919 to Theckla and Victor Bard, their 6th child.  She graduated from Central High School in 1937.  She attended State Teacher’s College and later graduated from UMD.  She was united in marriage to...

Apr 13, 2018

Mary C. Van Evera, a lifelong Duluthian, died peacefully at home on April 13, 2018, age 96.

The eldest child of Dorothy House and Edward Chester Congdon, she grew up in Duluth, attended the Masters School (Dobbs Ferry, NY), Vassar College (’43, economics) and Radcliffe (’44, MA). She served in WWII with the Red Cross in El...

Apr 7, 2018

Marion L. Landis, 94, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Saturday, April 7, 2018.

She was born in Minneapolis, MN, August 31, 1923, to Theodore and Lillian Pearson.

Marion was gifted in interior decorating, starting her own business, focusing on custom made draperies.

She spent time flower gardening and...

Apr 4, 2018

Lyle F. Zimmerman, 91, of Hermantown died Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Chris Jensen Health Center. Lyle was born August 30, 1926 in Bluffton Township near Wadena, Minnesota to Clarence and Daisy Zimmerman. He served in the US Navy as a Coxswain on the USS Guadalupe during World War II. He later met Joyce Smith and they were married...

Apr 2, 2018

Paul J. Murphy, 84 of Hermantown, died Monday, April 2, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House, with his family by his side.  Paul was born March 21, 1934 in Duluth to James Lloyd and Gertrude Murphy.  He was a graduate of Hermantown High School.   He met Mitzi Bodell and they were married on February 4, 1956 and they made their...

Apr 2, 2018

Jana Nicole Holmgren, 39 of Duluth, died Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Essentia St. Mary’s after a short illness, with her family by her side.  Jana was born October 16, 1978 in Duluth, she is the beloved daughter of Nancy and Jim Holmgren.  She graduated from Duluth Central and attended Tulane University.  She worked as a project coordinator for...

Mar 31, 2018

James D. (Papa) Slattery, 91, of Duluth, moved on to be with the loved ones who left before him on Saturday morning, March 31, 2018.  He was born in Duluth on December 17, 1926 to Thomas A. and Mary Clotilda (Collins) Slattery.  Jim graduated from Cathedral High School in 1945 and was in the Army from 1945-1946.  He married...

Mar 29, 2018

Mari Pat Stelton Ochs, 48 of Grand Lake, formerly of Hermantown, died suddenly Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Essentia St. Mary’s with her family by her side.  Mari was born July 21, 1969 in Duluth to Don and Pat Stelton and she was a graduate of Hermantown High School.  Mari moved to Hawaii and met the love of her...

Mar 26, 2018

John Richard Harteau 72, Duluth, moved on to be with the loved ones that left before him on Monday, March 26, 2018 at University Hospital Minneapolis., surrounded by family. He was born on May 14, 1945 to Bernard L. and Irene T. (Tessier) Harteau.

He attended St. Jeans (k-12) Catholic School.  He labored at many different jobs and...

Mar 22, 2018

Marcella "Mickey" (Simney) Kozlowski, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 22 with loving family by her side. A beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, Mickey was born to Joseph and Anna Simney on September 26, 1918 in Duluth. She grew up in Duluth's West End and attended St. Peter and Paul Polish School and Denfeld High School. She...

Mar 21, 2018

Terrence John Becker, born in Eureka, SD to Jacob and Gertrud Becker July 15, 1952, died peacefully at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, on March 21, 2018.

Everywhere he went, Terry made lifelong friends.  He pursued Asian studies and literature at St. Olaf College, graduating in 1974. He spent a transformative semester in Thailand, studying Buddhism and...

Mar 19, 2018

Mark Jason Willoughby, 50, of Hermantown passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Monday, March 19, 2018.

He was born January 3, 1968, in Edina, MN to Janice & James Willoughby.

Mark graduated from Burnsville High School, the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and an MBA from Purdue...

Mar 15, 2018

Roberta Anne Wilmers, 82, of Duluth, MN passed away unexpectedly, March 15, 2018.

Roberta was born to Gerald and Anne Vallie in Duluth on February 1, 1936.  She graduated from Cathedral HS, Class of ’54.

Roberta enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.  For 25 years she loved singing as a member of...

Mar 14, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Chepelnik, 89, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 14, 2018.  She was born in Duluth on February 22, 1929 to Anton and Sofia (Zdunich) Rubin. Mary graduated from Morgan Park High School.  She was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Slovenian Women’s Union Branch #33, and the Gary New Duluth Senior Citizen’s Club.  Mary...

Mar 14, 2018

Joyce Esther Hillstrom, 95, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday March 14, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones.  Joyce was born in Duluth on August 7, 1922 to Fred and Myra Hass.  She grew up in the West End and graduated from Stanbrook Hall High School.  She was a member of St. Jean the Baptist, and later, St. Michael’s...

Mar 7, 2018

Charlene Ann “Totsy” Dulinski, 85, of Rice Lake, Minn, died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at home with her six children by her side.  She was born in Duluth October 29, 1932 to Adam and Frances (Henigman) Krosko.  Charlene was a graduate of Duluth Central High School.    Charlene married George Richard Dulinski on July 12, 1952.  She was a member...

Mar 6, 2018

Corbin J. Solberg, 10 months, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 6, 2018 at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital.  He was born on April 30, 2017 to Corey Solberg and Katie Norlund.  Corbin lived a healthy, happy 10 months and loved to spend his days crawling and exploring.

He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 5, 2018

Alvina Emma (Nohner) Lothenbach, age 94, formerly from South St. Paul, MN., died March 5,2018 in Duluth, MN. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at St. John Catholic Church, 4230 St. John’s Ave, Duluth MN, 10am until the 11am Mass of Christian Burial.  Visitation will also be held, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 10:00am - Noon, At...

Mar 5, 2018

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Patricia Jean Twining, 84, of Duluth, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 5, 2018.  She was born September 10, 1933 in Duluth to Tony and Antonia (Dandrea) Jannetta.  Pat’s love of dancing led her to open a dance studio in Virginia, Minn. where she met her late husband Kenneth B. Twining, Sr.  They married on June 28,...