Karen Jean Marjala
Apr 19, 2023
Karen Jean Marjala (Zimm), 85, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023.
A proud, life-long resident of Duluth, Karen was born March 27, 1938, to Lilly and Julius Zimm. Karen grew up in the Lakeside neighborhood, graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1957, and went right on to nursing school. Karen was a “miracle baby” who spent the first...
Richard "Dick" C. Olson
Apr 17, 2023
Richard C. “Dick” Olson, 92, passed away April 17, 2023, in his sleep at Diamond Willow in Duluth Minnesota. Dick is survived by his wife of 65 years Joanne E. Olson, sons Thomas (Debra) Olson, James (Denise) Olson, William (Moira) Olson, and daughter Barbara (Steven) Payette along with 12 grandchildren, Leah, Katie, Troy (Kailee), Trevor, Jada, Parker (Nicole), Brody...
Gloria Dale Thomalla
Apr 16, 2023
Gloria Dale Thomalla, age 71 of Hermantown, died on Sunday, April 16 in the care of her loving family. She was born on June 16, 1951 to parents, Harry & Bernadine (née Fuson) Gabriel in Decatur, IL. Gloria married the love of her life, Chris, on November 28, 1970. Chris and Dale raised two children together. Dale wore many hats during...
John William O'Neill, Jr.
Apr 15, 2023
John “Johnny Bill” W. O’Neill 75, of Duluth passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 15, 2023.
The first of six children, Johnny was born on March 15, 1948, to John and Joan O’Neill. He was a 1966 graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School.
Johnny grew up on Park Point and loved every aspect of it....
Thomas George Krzewinski
Apr 12, 2023
Thomas George Krzewinski, age 73 of Duluth, and formerly of Anchorage, AK, died on April 12, 2023. Born and raised in Duluth, Tom was a proud Central graduate. He met the love of his life, Carol (Amborn), and went on to raise 3 wonderful children together. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol; children, Matthew (Jennifer), Susan...
Lyle Verne Staubs
Apr 12, 2023
On April 12, 2023, lifelong Duluth, MN, resident Lyle Verne Staubs, age 72, (also known by many as “Uncle Charlie”) went to his Heavenly home with family by his side.
Lyle was born December 20, 1950, to William K Staubs, Sr., and Phyllis R Ely Staubs. He lived his life being a gentle, kind soul, and was a...
Kenneth Wayne Kratt
Apr 12, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Kratt (58) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his home in Saginaw, MN. Ken was born to Wayne Kratt and Katherine Heegard on December 6, 1964, in Duluth, Minnesota, and spent most of his life living in the Twig area.
Ken graduated from Proctor High School in 1983, then attended UMD. Before he graduated, Ken...
Thomas Anthony Vecchi
Apr 7, 2023
Thomas A. Vecchi, age 96, of Duluth, MN died on April 7, 2023, at Solvay Hospice House after a brief illness. Thomas (Tom) was born in Hibbing, MN on March 24, 1927, son of John and Adele Vecchi, who were born in Italy and immigrated from Luxembourg in 1920 and settled on the Iron Range. After his junior year...
William "Bill" W. Sazama
Apr 5, 2023
William Wallace “Bill” Sazama, 88, passed away on April 5, 2023 in Duluth, MN. Bill was born and raised in Duluth, the son of Goldie and Robert Sazama. He attended Central and East High Schools before starting his own business as a young man. He owned and operated Arrowhead Tree Service throughout the 70’s and 80’s servicing MN Power in...
Robert E. "Bob" Peterson
Apr 1, 2023
Robert E. “Bob” Peterson, 92, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday April 1, 2023, at Waterview Shores, in Two Harbors. He was born on April 12, 1930, in Duluth, MN to Edmund and Martha Peterson. Bob graduated a year early (1947) from Duluth Central High School and joined the US Navy serving during the Korean War on the USS...
Boris Peter Trea
Mar 31, 2023
Boris Peter Trea, 67, died Friday, March 31, 2023 in his residence. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and was a crane operator for several local firms. Boris was preceded in death by his wife Lisa and parents Clara and Lavere Trea. His is survived by his children Mary Trea, Adam Trea and Bonnie Underthun; brothers, Patrick and Robert...
Evelyn "Evie" Peterson
Mar 29, 2023
Evelyn E. “Evie” Peterson, 83, of Duluth passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Evie was born on August 18th, 1939 in Hibbing, MN. She graduated from Hibbing High School in 1957, then pursued her passion and graduated from the St. Luke’s School of Nursing in 1960. She married Robert “Bob” Peterson in 1961. In 1980, she obtained her bachelor’s...
Roy Joseph Marek
Mar 29, 2023
Roy J. Marek, 72, of Duluth passed away on Wednesday March 29, 2023, surrounded by his family at Hilltop Healthcare. He was born in Hayward, WI on August 22, 1949, to Robert and Elliot Marek. Roy had worked as a welder.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Dawn Marek, and brothers James and Robert “Pie” Marek.
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Sharon G. Noreen
Mar 29, 2023
Sharon G. Noreen, 84 of Duluth, died Wednesday March 29th at Open Arms Senior Living after a short illness with her family by her side. Sharon was born September 8, 1938 in Duluth to Thomas & Frances Moran.
A devoted housewife, her greatest accomplishment was her family. Sharon married the love of her life, Dale Noreen on December...
Kathleen McHugh Kelly
Mar 28, 2023
Kathleen ‘Katie’ Kelly passed away peacefully in her home on March 28, 2023. She was born on August 16, 1934, to parents, Joseph & Marjorie (nee; McCabe) Kelly. She was born in Duluth, graduated from Westover School in Middlebury, CT, and earned a teaching degree at Colorado College. She started her teaching career in St....
Mary M. Stevens
Mar 27, 2023
Mary M. Stevens, 67, of Duluth, died Monday, March 27th at St. Luke’s after a short illness, with her family by her side. Mary was born Jan. 11, 1956, in Duluth to Lyle and June Gallant. She was a graduate of Central High School and nurse’s aide training while working at St. Mary’s. Mary worked at Fond Du Luth...
Roger John Hastings
Mar 27, 2023
Roger John Hastings, 54, of Duluth, passed away 3/27/2023 at Miller Dwan Hospital surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by father John Hastings, stepmother Barbara Ann Hastings and father-in-law Vern Solheim. Survived by wife, Traci, daughters Riley and Eliana, mother, Linda Hastings Schwartz, stepfather Peter Schwartz, siblings Michelle Hastings (Dominik Duelli), Jennifer Schumacher (Garry), Peter Vikingson (Gretchen), John Hastings...
John Stanley Werner
Mar 25, 2023
John Stanley Werner age 72, Mayor of the City of Rice Lake, went home to the Lord on March 25, 2023. He was born on September 20, 1950 to parents, Thomas & Patricia (nee; Dulinski) Werner. John was born and raised in Duluth. Foreshadowing his future military career, John would march his 4 younger brothers...
Jacob "Jake" Richard Cadotte
Mar 21, 2023
Passed away on March 21, 2023 at the age of 83. Preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Pauline. He was an outdoorsman and dog lover who enjoyed walking and watching the wildlife, especially the deer and coyotes. He worked on ships on the Great Lakes as a merchant marine and will be remembered for his unique and contagious...
Sister Sarah Smedman, OSB
Mar 19, 2023
Born June 18, 1931 in Norway, MI and died March 19, 2023, at St. Scholastica Monastery, Duluth, MN. Her father was transferred from the mines in Michigan to Hibbing, MN when she was 10 years old and the family later moved to Kelly Lake. She attended Assumption School and Hibbing High School. After graduating from The College of St. Scholastica...
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