Tammy Hillstrom
Sep 27, 2024
Tammy Hillstrom, 60, of Duluth, passed away on Friday September 27, 2024, in St. Lukie’s Hospital. She was born on July 15, 1964, to John and Lorretta Hillstrom in Two Harbors, MN. Tammy was fiercely independent, and her long-time friends Kenneth and Don were like family to her. She was proud of earning her diploma from the Area Learning Center...
James "Jim" Lee Woodard
Sep 26, 2024
James “Jim” Lee Woodard, 81, passed away suddenly on Thursday September 26, 2024, with his family at his side. Jim was born on November 7, 1942, in Escanaba, MI to Cedric and Teresa Woodard. They moved to Duluth when Jim was in grade school. He met the love of his life Corrine Arthur when he was in high school, they...
William "Bill" Galinski
Sep 25, 2024
William “Bill” Galinski, 92 of Duluth, was born April 18, 1932 in Duluth and died September 25 in his home with his family by his side. Family was most important to Bill, staying close, remembering birthdays, attending parties and sporting events of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. But he also took great interest in people who he met throughout...
Roy Herman Ryttie
Sep 23, 2024
Roy Herman Ryttie, age 76, of Hayward, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
He was born August 20, 1948, in Hibbing, Minnesota to George and Mayme (Pauna) Ryttie. He grew...
Delores "Dee" Slotness
Sep 22, 2024
Delores “Dee” Slotness, 91, passed away peacefully on September 22nd, 2024, at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks, MN.
Born August 12th, 1933, in Hibbing, MN to Wallace and Mae (Laine) Gustafson, Dee graduated from Hibbing High School. Upon finishing high school, she enrolled in nursing school at St. Luke’s School of Nursing, where she graduated in 1954.
On May 4th, 1963, Dee...
Elizabeth (Fritze) Currier
Sep 22, 2024
Currier, Elizabeth F. (Fritze), 96, of Duluth, Minnesota, with family at her side, took her final gentle breath on September 22, 2024, after suffering a fall in her residence.
Betty began working for the phone company at age 16, moving quickly from switchboard operator to draftsperson to special liaison between Northwestern Bell and its highest paying clients. She took seriously her...
Mary Ann Prettyman
Sep 22, 2024
Mary Ann (Gay) Prettyman passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024.
She was born in Highbridge, WI to James S Gay and Marie E (Farley) Gay on February 18, 1935. She graduated from Ashland High School, then receiving a Bachelor's degree from Northland College in Ashland and her Masters in English from UMD.
She married Donald Prettyman in June 1954 and they...
Marjorie Ann Ferazzi
Sep 21, 2024
Marjorie Ann Ferazzi, 98, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born on August 19, 1926, to Gustav and Esther Olson, Marjorie was a lifelong resident of Duluth.
Marjorie and her husband Joseph owned a five-plex for several years. Marjorie was the heart and soul of the operation, taking on the role of “maintenance man,” cleaning...
Steve John Semenchuk
Sep 16, 2024
Steve John Semenchuk, 87, of Duluth MN, passed away peacefully at Essentia Health on Monday, Sept. 16, after a brief illness.
Steve was born on March 11, 1937, to Paul John and Anastasia (Kahut) Semenchuk in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in Sudbury before heading to the United States to attend Tri-State University (now Trine University) in Angola IN. He...
Nancy Chiaverini
Sep 16, 2024
Nancy (Claus) Chiaverini, 87, of Duluth, MN, passed away Monday, September 16th, 2024.
Born to Alois and Mary (Povroznik) Claus on October 29th, 1936, in Eveleth, MN. Nancy graduated from Eveleth High School.
Nancy married her husband, Raymond, on June 22nd, 1957, in Eveleth. They had two children, Jerry and Jill, and raised them in Duluth.
Nancy and Ray enjoyed spending time at...
Leonard Vincent Olsen
Sep 15, 2024
Leonard Vincent Olsen Jr. 65, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. He was born in Duluth on January 14, 1959, to Leonard and Florence Olsen Sr. Leonard graduated from UMD with an Elementary Education degree. He taught in the Duluth School District, and most recently he had been employed with Goodwill Industries.
Leonard enjoyed listening to music, reading,...
David Eugene Sipila
Sep 14, 2024
David Sipila passed away September 14, 2024 at the age of 78 surrounded by his loving family. David was born on April 19, 1946 to Eugene & Doris Sipila. He graduated from Duluth East High School and attended Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, MN. He married his loving wife of 58 years, Marlene Malzac on Oct. 1, 1966. He...
Alyssa Turner
Sep 11, 2024
Alyssa Turner 48, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with her husband and mother by her side on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was born in Huntington, IN, on April 27, 1976.
Alyssa was an Emergency Medicine Pediatrician at Essentia Health where she served the community since 2013. She was a beloved member of her Church. Alyssa was an avid runner who...
Catherine Gail McGrath
Sep 8, 2024
Age 86, of 4014 Trinity Road in Duluth died on the evening of Sunday September 8, 2024 the end result of a life well lived. She was born on July 3, 1938 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Dr. John J. McGrath and Margaret Eidle McGrath. Gail graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1956 and attended Katherine Gibbs Secretarial school. She quickly...
Zechariah David Franck
Sep 8, 2024
Zechariah David Franck, beloved 3 year old son of Robert and Gayle Franck, was finally released from the multiple heart and lung problems he was born with and given the ability to run to his Lord Jesus Christ on September 8, 2024, passing out of this cross-shaped life of suffering into eternity to be made new and whole, as his...
Terrance (Terry) Franz Marinucci
Sep 5, 2024
Passed away on September 5, 2024 at the age of 76. Terry was born on January 12, 1948 to Brundo and Mary Marinucci. He graduated with a Masters in education from Bemidji State University and taught at Cobb Cook Elementary School in Hibbing for many years. Terry was proud of his service in the Chisholm National Guard where he attained...
Chris Anthony Bosiacki
Sep 4, 2024
Chris Anthony Bosiacki, Age 58 of Duluth passed away in his home on September 4, 2024. Chris was born on November 17, 1965 to parents, Duane and Phyllis Bosiacki. Chris graduated from Hermantown High School in 1984. A quiet soul, Chris liked to stay to himself. In his free time, he enjoyed walking his dog, Rosie, watching the MN Vikings,...
Kay Emilia Kall
Sep 1, 2024
Kay Emilia Kall, 77, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital on September 1st, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Born February 27th, 1947, to Emil and Maureen (Moision) Koski in Duluth, MN, Kay was a lifelong resident of Duluth.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers; and sons, Terrance and Timothy.
Kay is survived by her wonderful friend, Elizabeth Croger; grandchildren,...
Robert David Godfrey
Aug 30, 2024
Robert David Godfrey, 60, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at home in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, after an extended illness.
Rob was born May 24, 1964, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota, to James Burton Godfrey Jr. and JoAnn Marie (Culkar) Godfrey. His youth was spent enjoying small-town life in Proctor, Minnesota, playing hockey and baseball, riding his bike...
S Donald Bodenner
Aug 26, 2024
S Donald Bodenner, 97 years old of Duluth Minnesota passed away on the 26th day of August 2024. He was born in Hughenden Alberta, Canada on November 2, 1926. The family moved to Grandy, Minnesota in October of 1937. He attended Cambridge High School and Saint Cloud State College. He married Shirley Thompson in March of 1953. They moved from...
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