Obituaries

Aug 28, 2023

 

Shirley Ann Koslakiewicz, 83, of Duluth, died Monday, Aug. 28th at Elysian Assisted Living, with her family by her side.  Shirley was born Feb. 13, 1940, in Duluth to John and Mary Kujawa and she attended Duluth Cathedral. She met Duane Koslakiewicz, and they were married on June 21, 1958.  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church...

Aug 26, 2023

 

In cherished memory of Marvis who departed this world on August 26, 2023 after his life long battle with sickle cell disease, the bravery Marvis showed was a true testament to the beauty of life's journey, even in the face of adversity, pain, and sickness he showed us that the human spirit can shine brightest through the darkest of...

Aug 26, 2023

Aug 24, 2023

John Clifford Homstad passed away August 24, 2023 at home in Sioux Falls, SD with family by his side. He was 73.

John was born November 22, 1949 in Duluth, MN to Clifford and Mary (Hallinan) Homstad. He graduated from Duluth Cathedral High school in 1968. Following high school he attended University of Minnesota Duluth where he majored in mathematics....

Aug 22, 2023

Barry Warren Snyder, 48, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly from a blood infection at Abbott Northwestern Hospital on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.  He was born in Rochester, MN on January 22, 1975, to Larry and Karen Snyder.  Barry was employed at Essentia Health, Miller Dwan as a Pharmacist.  He enjoyed camping, hiking, curling, flying his drone in his free time,...

Aug 21, 2023

 

Patricia St. John, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the age of 90. Pat was born in Drayton, North Dakota.  Pat grew up in Bemidji, MN where she was “Miss Bemidji”.  She married the love of her life, Irv St. John, and they were together for 60 wonderful years.  They lived in Warren, MN and had...

Aug 21, 2023

 

Jerry Warren Neufeld, age 86, passed away peacefully with family at his side on August 21, 2023, in Cloquet, Minnesota. Jerry was born on May 28, 1937, in Glasgow, Montana to parents Aaron and Marie Neufeld. He was the youngest of their six children. The family moved to Mountain Lake and Cotton Minnesota where Jerry spent his childhood. He...

Aug 20, 2023

Anthony "Tony" John Bergl, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 20, 2023 after a brave well-fought battle with cancer. He spent his last days, up to his last moment with us, surrounded by family. At his request he was listening to Beethoven's 5th, his very favorite symphony, to the moment of his passing.

Tony was born November 3, 1936...

Aug 20, 2023

Diane Frances Lightfeather "Gaa zhee gwa nay shiig Anangiizi me gwon" age 75 of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1948 to parents, Harry Lightfeather Sr. & Molly Anderson (Wahwegon). Diane loved to travel, and lived in a few different cities throughout her life, including Embarrass, Minneapolis, and Duluth. She worked...

Aug 19, 2023

 

Mark David Atkinson, 60, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 19, 2023.  He was born in Duluth on February 9, 1963, to James and Helen Atkinson.  Mark had worked as a carpenter for many years and on the weekends, he was always available to help a friend or family member with their construction project.  He was a...

Aug 19, 2023

 

Rosemary Ann (Nesgoda) Anderson, 86, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 19, 2023, in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital.  She was born in Duluth on August 30, 1936, to Bertine and Delma Nesgoda.  Rosemary graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School.  She married Robert Anderson on September 19, 1959, in Duluth, MN.  A devout Catholic, Rosemary was a...

Aug 18, 2023

 

Daniel Joseph Zobel, 59, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday August 18, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 17, 1964, to Thomas and Judith Zobel. Dan loved the sights and food of Chicago and spent the summers of his youth at a family cottage on Magician Lake, MI. He was a talented water...

Aug 18, 2023

 

Eileen F. Grebinoski, 88, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, Aug. 18th at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Lester Park, In the presence of her family.  Eileen was born March 1, 1935, in Duluth to Lyle and Florence (Wright) Rock. 

Prior to her marriage, Eileen was employed at Johnny’s Music Store in Duluth as an accordion teacher for about...

Aug 17, 2023

Dale Preston Starnes age 49 of Duluth, MN died unexpectedly on August 17, 2023. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on October 27, 1974. Dale worked various jobs as a general contractor throughout his life. He enjoyed building personal computers for him to games on. He also loved to spend time outside, especially fishing. Dale will be remembered for his...

Aug 17, 2023

Lisa Gay Gregory-Hearn, 68, passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2023 in Duluth, MN at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Taken from this world too soon from her ongoing battle with COPD. She was the wife of Michael Wade Hearn for 40 love-filled years and mother to her only son, Camden Koby Hearn.

Lisa is survived by...

Aug 12, 2023

 

 

Susan Elizabeth Valentine of Duluth passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023

Susan was born March 31, 1964 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Irwin and Pauline Rian and welcomed by her brother Eric. She attended Duluth East High School (class of 1982), and in April of 1983 she became an ever-loving mother to her son Dustin.

On August 21,...

Aug 12, 2023

Kirk Graen, born on September 30th, 1952, is survived by his wife, Renee (Klatt); his two sons: Nathan (Jenna) and Jordan (Alex); and five grandchildren: Winston, Cora, Louis, George, and James. He is also survived by his siblings: Redg (Charr), Cindy Pahl, and Vicki VanGuilder. Kirk was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Arvilla; his brother, Daniel (Christy);...

Aug 12, 2023

Waasiijiiwin, Kim Laurie Buckanaga-Croud began her journey home among family on August 12, 2023 in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born on June 21, 1965 in Minneapolis, MN and was a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. Kim attended Park Rapids High School (then moved to Cloquet/Duluth). She loved being a mom, grandma, and great grandma. She loved spending...

Aug 8, 2023

Dylan Jay Saylor (Dillybar) age 28 of Minneapolis, formally of Duluth, Unexpectedly passed away in his apartment on August 8, 2023.

 Dylan was born to parents, Sean Saylor Sr & Roberta “Bobbi” Goodreau on June 12, 1995. Dylan enjoyed going to watch the MN Twins, biking, watching movies, going to bogs with his mud family, & collecting ALL the things,...

Aug 8, 2023

Kennth David Butler (“Gig”), of Duluth, Minnesota, died on August 8, 2023 after a brief illness.  He was an extraordinary Dad, a proud veteran, an accomplished attorney, and a devoted husband to his wife of 52 years. 

Ken was born on August 5, 1946 in Cloquet, MN to Dr. John and Sheila Butler.  He attended the University of Minnesota where...