Delia Vukovich
April 28, 1919 — December 27, 2012
Delia Johnson Vukovich, age 93 of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center.
Delia Johnson was born April 28, 1919 in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Erick Evald and Hilda Amanda (Anderson) Johnson. She grew up in Duluth, graduated from Denfeld High School, and attended Duluth Business College. She married Clarence Joseph Vukovich on October 19, 1946 in Duluth. They owned and operated C. J. Vukovich Painting Company for more than 30 years.
Delia was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary and enjoyed flower gardening, singing, opera, classical literature, animals of all kinds, and hot chocolate.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence, and brother Earl E. Johnson.
Delia is survived by her children, Joan (Jim) Lodahl and Paul M. (Linda) Vukovich, both of Duluth.
Visitation: 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 East Second Street, Duluth. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, 2801 East Fourth Street, Duluth. Entombment at Calvary Cemetery, Duluth. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home (218) 727-3555.