Obituaries

Dec 15, 2021

Passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021.  She was born in Grafton, North Dakota.  She graduated from Hoople High School in 1959.  She attended the UND School of Medicine earning a degree as an Occupational Therapist.  She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta.  As an Occupational Therapist, she was patient and kind, working with “her kids” to improve...

Dec 12, 2021

David Andrew Gutierrez, 36, of North Branch, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in U of M Fairview Hospital.  He was born in Fridley, MN on September 8, 1985.  David was working at the County Market in North Branch at the time of his passing.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Bennie and Patricia...

Dec 11, 2021

Evelyn Grace Frazier, 87, of Duluth, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born in Courtland, MN on April 8, 1934 to Albert and Alma Havemeier. She graduated from Mankato State Teaching College and taught 5th grade students. Evelyn married James Frazier on June 15, 1957. She was an active member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Evelyn...

Dec 11, 2021

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Sister Melanie Gagne, OSB, born May 7, 1925, died December 11, 2021. From 1946 to 1990 she was a beloved elementary and middle school teacher in  Duluth, Chicago, Phoenix, Cloquet, and Hibbing, and later a chaplain at Benedictine Living Community-Duluth. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and for living...

Dec 10, 2021

Robert Ray Lalonde, age 45, who was born October 2nd, 1976, in Duluth, MN to Thomas Dianne (Marchand) Lalonde, passed into eternal life on December 10th, 2021. He was preceded in death by his daughter Christine, who died at birth, his beloved brother, Jeremy Lalonde. Rob had a great sense of humor, loved to work on cars, and cherished...

Dec 6, 2021

Age 77 of Lakewood Rd, Duluth, died on December 6, 2021 at his home. Mick was born on January 16, 1944 to Anthony and Avis Pero.

Mick served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and upon returning to the United States, he married Eileen Asperheim on February 26, 1966. This marriage was blessed with two sons,...

Nov 29, 2021

Grace Catherine Fitzgerald passed away on November 29, 2021, at her home in Hermantown, Minnesota. She was born on March 6, 2003 in Duluth, Minnesota. Grace lived her life to the fullest despite the significant challenges that Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy, presented to her. Grace was a beacon of light and love, always seeking...

Nov 29, 2021

Kay Vander Horck, 97, passed away peacefully from natural causes November 29, 2021, in her home in Duluth, MN. Kay was an artist, teacher, and political activist. She led a creative and intellectual life and was a gracious host.

She was born to William A. Sauser and Katherine “Kate” (Hauer) Sauser on June 22, 1924, at Saint...

Nov 28, 2021

Michael Allen Mathison passed away after a 3-year battle with COPD on November 28, 2021. He was born in Cloquet, MN on November 8, 1945. Michael is preceded in death by his parents; son, Shane Mathison; sisters, Joanne Yeazle and Artis St. Germaine. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; children from his first marriage, Scott, Wendy and Kelly;...

Nov 25, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Hoene passed away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving Day, at the age of 75.  We are heartbroken and cherishing the joy she brought to our family with her many "Peggyisms". i.e., "Some people like pie, and some don't. I…DO!”

Peggy was developmentally disabled from birth, but grew up happy, living at home with her family throughout her youth and early adulthood. Later, she...

Nov 19, 2021

Robert Pyle, 82 of Duluth died the morning of November 19, 2021 from lung fibrosis at home. Robert was born to the late Richard and Margaret Pyle of Duluth, June 9th, 1939. He was a graduate of Denfeld High School, 1957. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Joy, married 56 years. Daughter, Bonnie Marod (Steve) was the joy of...

Nov 18, 2021

Mary A. Milbrath, 97, formerly of Hermantown, died Thursday, Nov. 18 th at North Shore Estates with family and friends by her side.  Mary was born May 24, 1924, in Duluth to Arthur and Selma Olson.  She was raised in Hermantown and graduated from Proctor high school.  Mary met Cyril “Cy” Milbrath and they were married on Sept. 25...

Nov 18, 2021

Judith French (Sullivan) Sarvela

Judy passed away on November 18, 2021, in Benedictine Health Center with her loving family by her side.

Judy was born on December 1st, 1937, in Duluth, Mn.  Judy went to school in Duluth including attending Stanbrook Hall and then graduating high school at Eden Hall in Philadelphia.  She then went...

Nov 17, 2021

Age 50 of Duluth, MN passed away on November 17, 2021. Julie was born on October 4, 1971 in Sisseton, SD. She attended the Christian Missionary Alliance Church (Robert and Teresa Brannon) and went to school in New Effington, SD. She grew up on a family farm in Claire City, SD and spent her early years in Breckenridge, MN and...

Nov 14, 2021

George W. Woody, 94 of Duluth, died Sunday.  George was born Feb. 8, 1927, in Milton, WV to George and Sarah Woody.  He served in the Signal Corps in the US Army. George and his bride Patricia moved to Duluth in 1965, when George became the chief engineer at the newly formed WDIO TV and WIRT TV.   He is...

Nov 13, 2021

Jillian Hendrickson age 39 died on November 13, 2021. Preceded in death by father, David Dickenson Sr., and brother, David Dickenson Jr. She is survived by her mother, Alona Hendrickson; children, Keegan Morrison, Payton Morrison, Makenzie Morrison, and Cassidy Hendrickson; siblings, Matthew Hendrickson, Amber Hendrickson, and Tesha Dickenson. A Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19th at...

Nov 13, 2021

Eugene “Gene” John Kuyava, 83, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday November 13, 2021, in Essentia Health, Miller-Dwan Hospital.  He was born in Duluth on January 30, 1938, to John and Marie Kuyava.  Gene graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School and DBU.  He was a member of the Longshoreman’s Union and retired from...

Nov 12, 2021

Michael Ray Slotness, 59, of Duluth, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at home of natural causes.  He was born February 24, 1962 to Gordon O. and Darlene V. (Melander) Slotness.  He was a Duluth East High School graduate.   Michael had worked as a cook at Grandma’s and at the former McClean’s Steak House.  He also had worked as a...

Nov 10, 2021

George Victor Rogus, 84, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the widower of Marjorie Jeanette Rogus. He was so happy to have spent 38 years of marriage with her, and always wished it was more.

George was born in Thorp, WI on December 16, 1936 to John...

Nov 10, 2021

Bret C. Johnson, age 53 died on November 10, 2021, with his family by his side in Duluth MN, (formerly Alexandria, MN and Wayzata, MN). Bret was born on May 11, 1968, in Minneapolis, MN to Holly Holmes and Richard “Dick” Johnson. Bret graduated from Chaska High School in 1986 and then went to study at Alexandria Technical College. Bret owned...