Obituaries

Feb 9, 2022

Barbara J. (LePak) Haslerud, age 70, of Duluth, died on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from angiosarcoma, two months  after her diagnosis. She died peacefully at home surrounded by  her loving family. She was born in Duluth on October 12, 1951, to Bernard Paul and Barbara (Swor) LePak. Barb was a 1969 graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School. She attended...

Feb 4, 2022

John Eugene “Red” Seitz born November 4, 1926, passed away February 4th, 2022, peacefully at home with his family by his side at the age of 95.  John graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1944 and then attended Duluth Junior College and Duluth Business University. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II from...

Feb 2, 2022

Catherine Louise Mundt (née Sulzbach), age 93, left her earthly home surrounded by her family on February 2, 2022, in Duluth, Minnesota.

Cathy was born November 11,1928, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and grew up in the Lake Harriet area of Minneapolis with walks to the Lake, summer ball games, Camp Fire Girls with archery as her favorite, trolley...

Jan 27, 2022

Sheung Fai Lee, 67, of Duluth, died Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center.  Private family services will be held.

Jan 24, 2022

Leonard J. Bauman quietly departed this earthly existence for the glory and wonder of heaven with Beth, his loving wife of 71 years, holding his hand and whispering “I love you.”

Len was born to Anthony and Irene Bauman in Minneapolis and raised on the farm where he learned the attributes of faith, hard work and love of the...

Jan 23, 2022

Mike Robinson of Duluth passed away on January 23, 2022 at his home. He was 57 years old. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his mom, Trudy Robinson; his son, Josh; sisters, Gayle (Dave) Daniel, Cheryl (Jim) Van Guilder; brothers, Brian, Harold “Butch” and Pat Robinson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death...

Jan 22, 2022

 

Janet Marie Sklenicka, 71, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday January 22, 2022, at the Benedictine Living Community of Duluth after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born in Staples, MN on June 14, 1950, to Leonard and Wilma Sklenicka. She graduated from Wm. Kelly High School in Silver Bay in 1968. Her education continued at Bemidji...

Jan 21, 2022

David H. “Harry” Davidson, 99 of Duluth, died Friday, Jan. 21 st in the comfort of his home. We lost our husband, father, and grandfather.  Harry was born Jan. 6, 1923, in Duluth to David M and Serena (Schneider) Davidson. He was the second born son of 11 children.   At the age of 17 he boarded the USS Paducah,...

Jan 18, 2022

Passed away at home on January 18, 2022 at the age of 70. She is preceded in death by her parents; father of her children, William “Pete”; partner, Gregg; and sister, Jessica.

Survived by children, Peter, Jesse (Erin), and Kryci; grandchildren, Ryan, Joshua, Alex; sister, Jean; and other family and friends.

She was an avid...

Jan 18, 2022

Charles John Drexler, MD

The world has lost a bit of sunshine! Charles John Drexler, born April 5th, 1932, age 89, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 18th, 2022.  During his long and well lived life, his favorite song, of which he only knew one verse, was “You Are My Sunshine”! Whether it be during the car rides...

Jan 17, 2022

Marjorie Marie Lofdahl (née Miovac)--Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Sister, Auntie, friend, our MORNING STAR– passed away peacefully January 17, 2022 in Duluth, MN, at the age of 90.

Marjorie was born February 19, 1931, in Roseau, MN to John and Teckla (Brunell) Miovac.

After high school Marjorie and her best friend moved to Duluth, MN, set for an adventure with visions...

Jan 14, 2022

Age 92 of East First Street, Duluth, MN died Friday, January 14, 2022 in the Essentia Miller Dwan Hospice Unit. She was born to Lawrence and Inga (Hagen) Kuss in Chippewa Falls, WI on October 20, 1929. She moved to Duluth after graduation and worked at the Miller Dwan hospital. She was united in marriage with James C. Baird...

Jan 12, 2022

Age 62 of West Duluth, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born December 12, 1959 to Richard and Mercedes Siddall in Duluth.

Elaine graduated from Denfeld High School in 1978 and worked her entire life at various jobs including Mr. Donut, The Danish Bakery, K-Mart and CSL Plasma. Elaine was a...

Jan 11, 2022

Dale E. Grahn, age 90, of Duluth, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his residence, Ecumen Lakeshore.  He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Louise on Nov.26, 2020.  Dale is survived by his son and daughter-in-law David (Jill Nusbaum) of Arlington, VA; his grandson Daniel of Arlington, VA; and his sister-in-law Carol Cline-Hedblom of Wayzeta, MN.  Memorial...

Jan 4, 2022

Sarah J Segal.

We lost a wonderful sister, daughter, aunt and friend as Sarah passed away on January 4, 2022. She was such an incredible person in life.

After graduating from East High School she moved to Minneapolis for college. Having an opportunity to move to San Francisco she ended up working with a person...

Jan 3, 2022

Elizabeth L. Olson passed away peacefully on January 3, 2022 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born on August 26, 1926 to Jean and Barbara (Hjelm) Poirier. Elizabeth, or lovingly known as “Betty Lou” was a true original. Feisty yet kind and sweetly in control, a lady who knows what she likes, yet loves being surrounded by her...

Jan 3, 2022

William (Bill, Ace, Billy-Boy, Big-Man) Bailey, age 69, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 26, 1952. He is survived by son Michael (Mallory) and daughter Tara (Ryan Seeley) Jeanetta and their mom Debbie (Bill) Hoyt, grandchildren Alexa, Amaya, and Dominik, sisters, Barbie (Dan) Peterson,...

Jan 2, 2022

Joan Marie (Hackner) Barrett, 74, of Duluth died Sunday, January 2, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

She was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin September 10, 1947 to John W. Hackner Jr. and Verneda E (Larsen) Hackner.

Joan married Dr. Jon R Barrett on August 9, 1985, in Duluth. Joan was a social worker for St....

Dec 30, 2021

 

Burton J. "Burt" Schweiger, 87 of Duluth, died Thursday, Dec. 30,2021 in Essentia St. Mary's with his family by his side. Burt was born Nov. 5,1934, in Duluth to Burton and Ellen Schweiger. He graduated from Central High School, class of 1953, and went on to serve in the Seabees in the US Navy. He returned to Duluth and...

Dec 30, 2021

Ralph Walter Seelke, 70, of Duluth, went home to be with his Redeemer and Lord on December 30, 2021, after his heart gave out while cross country skiing. Ralph was born in Murfreesboro, TN, on November 25, 1951, to John and Annamarie (Neye) Seelke. He graduated from Summerville High School in Summerville, SC, in 1969 and then completed his...