Obituaries

Mar 9, 2017

Todd Michael Johnson, 55, of Duluth, Minn., passed on peacefully to heaven on March 9th in the tender care of the Essentia hospital Cardiac ICU team.

Todd was born in St. Louis Park, Minn., on March 19, 1961, to Joan and Loren Johnson. He brought great joy to his family and care givers with his big smile,...

Mar 5, 2017

Joseph R. “Joe” Dierkes, 51, of Duluth, died Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Solvay Hospice House, with his family by his side.  Joe was born January 17, 1966 in Albert Lea to Robert and Helen Dierkes.  He was a graduate of Albert Lea High School and went on to graduate from UMD, where he met his wife, Ann Seguin,...

Mar 3, 2017

Brianna Marie Johnson, 35, of Duluth passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  Brianna was born in Duluth on February 1, 1982 to Gary and Joanne (Ricci) Johnson.  Brianna graduated from Duluth Central High School and attended LSC.  She worked at the grocery store in Kenwood for many years.  Brianna was...

Mar 3, 2017

Dagmar H. Sternal, 94, formerly of Crosley Avenue died Friday March 3, 2017 in Bayshore Health Center.  She was born on December 15, 1922 in Mabel, MN to Thoralf and Dagney Holmsen.  Dagmar was a Duluth resident since 1936 and married Leonard E. Sternal in Duluth.  She was a bank officer for 33 1/2 years at First...

Feb 28, 2017

Beryl Florence Marsolek, 96, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday February 28, 2017 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Duluth.  She was born in Salisbury, England on December 16, 1920 to Harry and Florence Mortimer.  She met her husband Jerry at a dance in England while he was stationed there during WWII in the U.S. Army,...

Feb 27, 2017

Lucille “Lou” R. Swanson, 92, of Duluth died Monday, February 27, 2017 at Essentia St. Mary’s with her family by her side.  Lou was born May 29, 1924 in St. Boniface, Manitoba to Eugene and Marie Bourgeault.  They moved to Duluth in 1939.  She graduated from St. Jean’s School.  Lou worked as a waitress for Gustafson’s, the...

Feb 25, 2017

Katrine Larsen Anderson, 75, a long time resident of Duluth, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Diamond Willow in Proctor, Minnesota.

Katrine was born in Superior, Wisconsin, on July 1, 1941, and spent most of her life in Superior, graduating from Superior East High School in 1959.  She married her best friend, James Lee Anderson,...

Feb 23, 2017

Dorothy M. Royer, 90, formerly of Hermantown, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Franciscan Health Center, with her son by her side.  Dorothy was born October 27, 1926 in Duluth to Edward and Catherine Borske.  She graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School.  Dorothy met Lloyd Royer and they were married on November 29, 1947 at St. Jean’s Church....

Feb 17, 2017

On Friday, February 17,2017, Evan Byron Glass, 69, passed through death into a new and perfect life with our Lord.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Evan Glass, and sister Gloria Stanton.

All are invited to remember Evan and give thanks for his life at Evangelical Lutheran Church, Babbitt, on Thursday afternoon, February 23 at...

Feb 16, 2017

Joan M. Scouton, 81, of Twig, passed away on Thursday February 16, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born in Duluth on September 11, 1935 to Ole and Geraldine Bolland.  Joan was a member of the 13 Club, Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a life time member of VFW Post # 137.  She had...

Feb 14, 2017

Margaret Beatrice “Peggy” Fox, 89, of Duluth, died on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Duluth.  She was born April 12, 1927 in Minneapolis, Minn. to Florence Beatrice (Hanson) and Raymond Paul Nagell.  Peggy was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church.  She was involved in many activities. She volunteered as a docent at Glensheen for...

Feb 14, 2017

Alan Edward Markham, Sr., 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2017 surrounded by his wife and sons.

Al was born in Duluth to Harry and Ann on October 7, 1929.  He was a lifelong resident of Duluth, where he attended Cathedral High School and the University of Minnesota Duluth.  Alan married the love of...

Feb 13, 2017

Marguerite Sue Cantner, 66, of Duluth, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. Sue was born in Coshocton, Ohio on October 16, 1950 to Mary Phyllis (Carpenter) and Kermit Pell Cantner. Sue was a member of the River Church. Sue was adventurous as a child, biking all over creation and frolicking on fresh pavement...

Feb 11, 2017

Arnold “Arnie” S. Carlson, 78 of Duluth, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Chris Jensen Health Center, Duluth.

Arnie was born June 4, 1938 in Cloquet to Arnold C. and Myrtle Carlson.  He graduated from Cloquet High School and went on to receive his accounting degree from UMD.  He retired as controller for Maurices.

Arnie...

Feb 10, 2017

Sanford, Julie Clara Møller M.D. of Duluth, Minnesota, age 90, died peacefully at home on February 10, 2017, just 3 months after the death of her beloved husband, John B. Sanford M.D.

Born October 7, 1926 in Montgomery, Alabama to Danish engineer Paul Møller and Elise (Dalgas) Møller, Julie spent her childhood in Copenhagen, Denmark within walking...

Feb 2, 2017

Ruth Hannula Polovina

Ruth Geraldine Hannula Polovina was born on October 27, 1929 in Bovey, Minnesota, to Hugo Samuel Hannula and the former Ellen Irene Hamar and died February 2, 2017 in Hemantown, Minnesota. Ruth married Donald Steve Polovina on September 17, 1950 in Chisholm, Minnesota. Ruth and Don had two children, Kathy...

Feb 1, 2017

Mabel Mary Bruyere Lyon, 84, of Virginia, Minn. died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born August 3, 1932 to Alice Jordain and Robert Adams in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada.  Mabel was very dedicated to her family.  She took the bus daily to Eveleth to visit...

Jan 31, 2017

Karl Jaros, 90, resident of the Lighthouse, Cloquet, MN and formerly Duluth, passed away

peacefully on January 31, 2017 at Cloquet Memorial Hospital.

Karl was born October 8, 1926 in Celinovac, Bosnia to Mihal and Barbara Jaros. Karl married

Katharina Engart on August 23, 1947 in Marchtrenk, Austria. With the help...

Jan 29, 2017

Martha (Berlik) Mary Czerniak, 93, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2017, surrounded by her loving family, while receiving prayers, music and support from all over the map, as is the strong Polish tradition.  Martha was born to Alice & Steve Berik in Cloquet on May 16, 1923, and graduated with honors from Cloquet HS in 1941. ...

Jan 25, 2017

Ann R. Baker (nee Rajacich) age 91, passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Frank(Bud) Baker.  Daughter of the late Petar and Nancy Rajacich.  She was a member of the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, and the St. George Circle of Serbian Sisters.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Katherine...