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Joseph "Joe" Brohman

Joseph "Joe" Brohman

Jan 27, 2024

Joseph W. Brohman, of Duluth, MN, passed away on January 27th, 2024, at Benedictine Health Center. Born to James and Eileen Brohman in Grand Rapids, MN on September 4th, 1951. 

After graduating high school, Joe joined the service, serving in both the United States Navy and Army. Upon returning home from his service, he set roots in Kansas, starting his life...

Robert Wayne Ek Sr.

Robert Wayne Ek Sr.

Jan 26, 2024

Robert W. Ek Sr. of Duluth, MN passed away on January 26th, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born on July 15th, 1941, to John and Florence Ek and was married to Claudia (Anderson) Ek on November 12th, 1960.

A graduate of Central High School, Bob spent his career at Davidson Printing Company. His personal time was spent following his...

Hugh Henry Kirkpatrick III

Hugh Henry Kirkpatrick III

Jan 24, 2024

Hugh Henry Kirkpatrick III age 63 of Duluth, died at St. Luke's Hospital on January 24, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on August 14, 1960. Upon graduation, Hugh served his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force. He worked as an account manager for a freight company for several years. Hugh enjoyed being outdoors while spending...

Irene Mae Moser

Irene Mae Moser

Jan 22, 2024

Irene Mae Moser, age 91 of Duluth, MN died peacefully on January 22nd in the presence of loved ones. Irene will be remembered as a kind and peaceful soul who loved deeply, lived gracefully, and appreciated all that life had to offer.

Irene was born on September 3rd, 1932, in New Prague, MN to parents Rudy and Hannah Hauer. She had...

Stephanie Yvonne Fehringer

Stephanie Yvonne Fehringer

Jan 22, 2024

With family at her side, Stephanie Fehringer, 57, entered heaven on January 22, 2024, after losing her battle with cancer. 

Steff was born in Duluth on June 23, 1966, to Mary (Vosika) and David Halstead.  She graduated from Duluth East High School in 1984, UMD in 1987 and Saint Scholastica in 1992.  She worked at UMD from 1988-2013 and the Sappi...

Sharon Lorriane Mathison

Sharon Lorriane Mathison

Jan 22, 2024

Sharon Lorraine Mathison, age 64 of Duluth, passed away on January 22, 2024. She was born on September 15, 1959, in Sawyer, MN. She married Michael Mathison, and together raised 6 children. Sharon was a spitfire, but don’t let that fool you. Her loving nature translated to every aspect of her life. Whether that was resurrecting dead plants, cooking the...

Kerry W Lewis

Kerry W Lewis

Jan 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kerry W. Lewis of Duluth, MN after his battle against cancer on 19 January 2024.  Born on 24 September 1960 in Crookston, MN, Kerry was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend. After attending Jefferson High School in Alexandria, MN, Kerry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from...

Bernadette (Bernie) Skraba

Bernadette (Bernie) Skraba

Jan 19, 2024

Bernadette (Bernie) M. Skraba, 90, died Friday, January 19, 2024, in her home at Edgewood Hermantown.  She was born December 11, 1933, in St. Cloud, MN to Otto and Esther Adelsgruber.  Bernie graduated from Cromwell High School, married Robert (Bob) Lohman, and raised their four children in Duluth, MN.  She worked at Nettleton Elementary School, the Duluth Clinic, and then...

John Martin Nowak

John Martin Nowak

Jan 16, 2024

John Martin Nowak, age 92, lifelong resident of Duluth, passed away January 16, 2024. John was born on April 9, 1931, in Duluth, Minnesota to Louis and Nellie (Peloquin) Nowak. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1950 and was a member of the Brothers of Holy Cross from 1950-1951.

John served his country in the army from 1952-1954, stationed...

David "Glenn" Pruder

David "Glenn" Pruder

Jan 15, 2024

David Glenn Pruder of Duluth Minnesota died January 15, 2024, at the age of 84 years.

A devoted loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather, Glenn, as he was known to his family and friends, was born in Hamburg, New York on March 20, 1939. He was the son of the late Captain John Kenneth Pruder and Rita Crawford Pruder, of...

Darlene Margaret Gierzak

Darlene Margaret Gierzak

Jan 15, 2024

  Darlene Margaret Gierzak, 92, of Duluth went home to our Lord on Jan. 15, 2024. She was born the only child to Edith (Freber) and Leon Ebert on June 28, 1931, in Owatonna, MN. She was about a year old when they moved to Duluth, where she spent the rest of her life. Darlene graduated from Cathedral High school....

Jeanne Dorothy Rutka

Jeanne Dorothy Rutka

Jan 14, 2024

Jeanne Dorothy Barbo-Rutka, age 95 of Duluth, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024. She was born on April 14, 1928 to parents, Tony & Dorothy (Cohan) Unzen. Jeanne was born and raised in Duluth, MN. She married Willard Barbo in 1948 and together they raised 5 children. Jeanne expressed her love by cooking for others. The holidays were particularly...

James Joseph Mongé, MD

James Joseph Mongé, MD

Jan 14, 2024

Dr. James (Jim) Mongé, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Solvay Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born in Spring Valley, Illinois on October 15, 1931, the only child of James J. Mongé, Sr. and Marie Viner Mongé.

Jim grew up in Joliet, Illinois and graduated from Joliet Township High School. Moving north, he...

Elizabeth Joan “Betty Jo” Little

Elizabeth Joan “Betty Jo” Little

Jan 13, 2024

 

Elizabeth Joan “Betty Jo” Little (Dunsmoor) passed away peacefully in her Kenwood home, Saturday, January 13, 2024.Betty Jo was born May 22, 1935 in Duluth, Minnesota to Gertrude and Sylvester Dunsmoor. The youngest of five children, she grew up in Jay Cooke State Park in a 3-house neighborhood owned by Minnesota Power. Throughout her childhood she enjoyed walleye fishing in...

William Theodore Rogers

William Theodore Rogers

Jan 10, 2024

 



Captain William T. Rogers, age 96, died on January 10th surrounded by his family. William (Bill)

was born on December 6, 1927, to Theodore Rogers and Margurite Blake at St. Mary’s Hospital

Duluth, MN. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1946. Bill worked on the great lakes.

from 1946 to 1996. During this time, he started as...

Michael "Mike" Robert Cuillierrier

Michael "Mike" Robert Cuillierrier

Jan 10, 2024

Michael (Mike) Robert Cuillierrier of Duluth, MN passed away unexpectedly in his home on January 9, 2024, at the age of 72 due to health complications. Mike was born twenty minutes before his twin sister Patricia, on September 18, 1951, in Duluth, MN, growing up in West End having attended Denfeld High School.

Mike was an avid roller skater...

Judith Mary Loraas

Judith Mary Loraas

Jan 10, 2024

Judith Mary Loraas, age 80, passed through death to eternal life on Jan. 10, 2024 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minn. Her grace and positivity during her years of cancer treatment were an inspiration to her family, friends, and neighbors.

Judy was the second of eight children, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 5, 1943. She graduated from Stanbrook Hall...

Orrin Arnold Haugen

Orrin Arnold Haugen

Jan 8, 2024

 

Orrin Arnold Haugen, 87, of Duluth, a former longtime Hibbing resident, passed away peacefully at home on Monday January 8, 2024. He was born in Thief River Falls, MN to Arnold and Ida (Mostrom) Haugen on October 15, 1936. On May 9, 1959 he married Janice Sunsdahl in Goodridge, MN. Orrin was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from December...

Michael "Mike" Ordun

Michael "Mike" Ordun

Jan 8, 2024

 

Michael "Mike" Ordun passed away on January 8, 2024, at the age of 73 in Fairfax, Virginia. He was born on May 28, 1950, to Marjorie and Donald Ordun in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was raised in Towson, Maryland. He was a remarkable man who touched the lives of many through his thoughtful nature and infectious sense of humor.

Mike...

Frances Jentoft

Frances Jentoft

Jan 6, 2024

Frances Evelyn Jentoft, 78, died gracefully on January 6th, 2024, at Hilltop Healthcare.

She was born on June 29th, 1945, to Edward and Evelyn English in Milwaukee, WI.

She was welcomed by our Savior with open arms. Fran or Frannie, by those who loved her, was a veteran of the United States Air Force. After retirement she had a 30-year career with...

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