Obituaries

Oct 8, 2016

Remembering the life, death, and legacy of Veteran Nicholas Peter Kotos Jr.

Nick was born to  Joan (Kopecky) and Nicholas Peter Kotos's Sr. Nick reached out to the Lord and departed his life to rest with the Lord.

Nick accepted Christ at an early age. Nick was a U.S. Army Veteran with many talents and...

Oct 7, 2016

Morgan Elizabeth Long,19, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth after fighting brain cancer with dignity for 18 years. She was born on March 14, 1997. Morgan graduated from Denfeld High School in 2015, and was proud to be awarded the Jack Moon and Hauge scholarships. After graduation she was determined...

Oct 6, 2016

Blanche Eileen Moen, 101, of Proctor, died Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Franciscan Health Center.  She was born in Kenyon, Minn. to Charles and Alice (Vogel) Harris on April 23, 1915.  She was a 1933 graduate of Proctor High School.  She married Henry “Hank” Peterson in 1935.  Blanche married Lawrence W. Moen on July 27, 1950 in Hibbing. ...

Oct 6, 2016

Blanche Eileen Moen, 101, of Proctor, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, in Franciscan Health Center.

Blanche was born in Kenyon, Minn., to Charles and Alice (Vogel) Harris April 23, 1915. She was a 1933 graduate of Proctor High School. Blanche married Henry "Hank" Peterson in 1935. She married Lawrence W. Moen July 27, 1950, in Hibbing. She...

Oct 4, 2016

Erlane A. “Shock” Kosanovich, 88, of Alborn passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2016 in St. Joe’s Hospital, St. Paul, MN.  She was born on July 6, 1928.  Erlane had worked at Georgia Pacific as a Secretary.  She was a member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church.  Erlane enjoyed doing crafts, going shopping, traveling, and watching wildlife.

...

Oct 4, 2016

Margaret Eleanor Berg, 95, Duluth, a long-time resident of Woodland, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Benedictine Health Center.

Margaret, the first of four children, was born July 15, 1921 in St. Mary’s Hospital to Charles Arvid and Evelyn Schreiber Berg.  The family bought their home in Woodland in 1925.  She attended Cobb Elementary...

Oct 4, 2016

Terrie L. Fossum, 71, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday October 4, 2016 at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  She was born in Beloit, WI on September 24, 1945 to Robert and Virginia Guetschow.  Terrie married Bill Fossum on September 10, 1966 in Beloit, WI.  She worked as an R.N. in several hospitals and clinics around the country,...

Oct 1, 2016

Elaine Jean Rasmussen, 90, of Duluth, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Duluth April 21, 1926 to Ina (Nelson) and Frank W. Lewandowski.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Duluth Heights, where she served as a Eucharistic minister, and was a member of their 55 Plus...

Sep 29, 2016

Michael Lee DeGrio, 61, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Duluth October 26, 1954 to Annette R. (Sabot) and Armand J. DeGrio.

Mike was the owner of Highland Signs for 25 years.  He was an excellent welder and fabricator.

Mike enjoyed hunting and...

Sep 25, 2016

Harry R. Murphy (1934 – 2016)

Harry R. Murphy, 82, of Duluth, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 suddenly at St. Luke’s Hospital.

His family graciously thanks the staff for their support and care of our father during his last hours.

Harry was raised at St. James Orphanage in Duluth, Minn. with his...

Sep 25, 2016

Harald H. Fegraues, 81, of Duluth, Passed away quietly with family and friends by his side on September 25, 2016.

Harald was born at home in Duluth, on January 3, 1935, to Harald and Gabrielle Fegraues.  He joined the US Air Force in 1952 and was stationed in Peterborough, England, Molesworth Air Force Base where...

Sep 23, 2016

Robert Blake Ballou, 93, passed away on September 23, 2016.  He was born September 1, 1923 to Sidney V. and Josephine (Elmer) Ballou on the family farm in southern Minnesota.  Bob married Barbara Kershaw on September 16, 1944.  They were married for 65 years until Barbara’s death in 2010.  In their retirement, Bob and Barb enjoyed traveling throughout the...

Sep 19, 2016

Betty Leamon Nelson

Betty Nelson of Duluth passed away peacefully in her home of 64 years, on September 19, 2016.

Betty was the daughter of Kenneth and Hazel Leamon and was born in Superior, Wisconsin on June 18, 1921. She graduated from Superior State Teacher College with a degree in English/...

Sep 14, 2016

Wallace LeRoy Goulet “Lee”, 72, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with his wife of 50 years by his side on September 14, 2016, at Solvay Hospice House.  Lee was born in Minneapolis, MN on April 8, 1944 to Wallace Sr. and Lois. He graduated from Benilde High School in 1962, he then enlisted in the Navy; where he traveled...

Sep 13, 2016

Robert A. Sabroski Sr., 90, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday September 13, 2016 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Duluth on June 25, 1926 to August and Mary Sabroski.  Bob had attended Duluth Junior College and UMD.  He was a WWII Navy Veteran.  Bob worked for the City of Duluth in the Water & Gas Department...

Sep 11, 2016

Mary Carolyn (Moroni) Farrell, born Nov. 24, 1935, formerly of Ely, passed from the beloved arms of her husband and sons into the loving arms of Jesus on Sept. 11, 1916 in Duluth, Minnesota.

Born in Duluth the daughter of Frances and Peter Moroni, Mary Carolyn grew up in Ely.  She attended the College of...

Sep 9, 2016

Taeko Larson (neé Arai), a resident of Duluth since 1955 and a well loved member of the local community, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9th, 2016. She was 81.

Mrs. Larson, known as Tae to friends and family alike, was born on October 25, 1934 in Tokyo, Japan, the only child of Kiyo and...

Sep 7, 2016

Alvin J. Sher, 93, of Duluth, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth.  Alvin was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, parents, Frank and Anne Rose Sher, and siblings Getzel (Lorraine), Jane (John Siegel), and Irving (Betty)

Alvin graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1941, and attended the Duluth...

Sep 5, 2016

Dr. Thomas John Zbaracki, Sr. 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016 at St. Mary's hospital with his loving family by his side.  Tom was born in Duluth to John and Sophia (Kuyava) Zbaracki on Oct. 10, 1926.

He lived in Lakeside during his youth and attended St. Michael's Catholic School. ...

Sep 5, 2016

Eleanor Ann Preiner Klang, age 97, died peacefully on September 5, 2016 in Duluth, MN. She was born on February 23, 1919 in St. Paul, MN. She married Kurt August Klang in 1940. Eleanor worked for over 40 years for the Cathedral of Our Lady. She was a wonderful mother and an inspiration to many.

Eleanor was preceded in death...