Obituaries

Sep 10, 2021

David John Weston, 64, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 10, 2021.

Dave was born in San Antonio Texas, on February 4, 1957, to George and Betty.

He worked at Goodwill and CHOICE, unlimited.  His hobbies included: painting and drawing, watching gameshows, playing Bingo (lucky number 22), coffee dates, listening to music, and socializing...

Sep 9, 2021

On 9/9/21, Laurel Stanley Saker, 82, died peacefully in his sleep.   As a Grumpy Old Man himself, he would have appreciated that, on hearing of his passing, most friends follow their condolences and tears with the phrase “Lucky Bastard”.

Laurel was an eccentric intellectual, with a deep passion for history, classical music, opera, proper English, collecting stamps...

Sep 8, 2021

Scott Edward Anderson, 63, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House.  He was born in Duluth August 5, 1958 to Hartley Edward and Nancy Ann (Olson) Anderson.  Scott was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his children:  Erin (Chauncey) McGregor and Phillip, both of Duluth, Jennifer Johnson (Mike) of Superior,...

Sep 4, 2021

Kathleen Ann Koller, 64, of Duluth, died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Virginia, MN January 10, 1957 to Harlan and Adeline (Kopponen) Carlson.  Kathleen was a graduate of Cotton High School.  She was a very loving person and a dedicated mom and grandma.  She loved summer days, gardening, and her coffee.  Although she...

Aug 31, 2021

Dr. Jeffrey Allen Friederich, 62, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Solvay Hospice House. Jeff was born in Peoria, Illinois on October 16, 1958, to Larry and Carolyn (Payton) Friederich.

Known for his quick wit and warm persona, Jeff dedicated his life to the service of others and did so with a brilliant...

Aug 31, 2021

Mark Duane LaQuier, 54, of Duluth, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Minneapolis November 15, 1955 to Donald and Mary C. (Ireland) LaQuier.  Mark was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Vicky LaQuier and his brother William.  Mark is survived by his brother Steven of Duluth.  No services are planned. ...

Aug 29, 2021

Shirley Theresa May, 81 of Duluth, passed away on Sunday August 29, 2021, at the Franciscan Health Center.  She was born in Minneapolis, MN on July 8, 1940, to Louis and Ida Dupont.  Shirley was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Eva McNeil...

Aug 29, 2021

Helen Mae Meyer, 86, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Westwood Terrace at the Benedictine Living Community.

Helen was born on May 19, 1935, in St. Michael, MN to Joseph and Mary Gutzwiller.

Helen grew up in St. Michael, and she graduated from Buffalo High School in 1953.

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Aug 28, 2021

Mary F. Joppa, age 44, of Duluth, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 28, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. Mary was born in Robbinsdale to Roger and Connie (King) Joppa on October 12, 1976. She was a bright soul, loved life, and was a friend to everyone who met her. Mary had a gift of remembering every detail and birthday....

Aug 27, 2021

Matthew John Yernatich, 62, of Duluth passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 27, 2021, three years after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Matt was born on December 23, 1958, the oldest child of Jack and Margaret Yernatich of Tower, Minnesota.

Matt graduated from Tower Soudan High School and...

Aug 26, 2021

Malcolm David Gundelach, 73, of Cottonwood,Arizona, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 in his home. He was born January 4, 1948 to Zelma Namotia (Lewis) Gundelach and James Albert Gundelach.     He served in the US Army during the Vietnam war and received a Purple Heart.    In 1997 he married his best friend and soul mate Cheryl Ann Swor. He...

Aug 26, 2021

William Lee “Bill” Johnson, 86, of Duluth, passed away peacefully in his home August 26, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Wilfred and Linnea Johnson on March 5, 1935. He attended Proctor High School where he played football and basketball. He graduated in 1953. After high school, he put himself through college at the...

Aug 26, 2021

Eugene “Gene Patrick Sisto, 83 of Hermantown, died Thursday, Aug. 26th at St. Luke’s after a short illness with his family by his side.  Gene was born Dec. 12, 1937, in Duluth to Patrick and Mary (Colalillo) Sisto.  He graduated from Denfeld High School and attended UMD and the FBI Academy.  He met, Laurie Erlander and they were married...

Aug 25, 2021

Mary Kathyrn Schinn, of Phoenix, AZ, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many, passed away peacefully, after a rapid decline in health, on August 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Schinn and her son, Lawrence Michael Schinn.

She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Claudia Schinn...

Aug 24, 2021

Maryanne (Schmelitz) Evensen, age 95, passed away on August 24, 2021 after a long battle with dementia.

Maryanne worked at UMD in various departments for 20 years, retiring from the Bureau of Business and Economic Research in 1989. She found her greatest joy as a homemaker, wife, mom and grandma and was active in many organizations including: ...

Aug 23, 2021

Linda Kay Summer, 74, of Duluth, died Monday, August 23, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born July 24, 1947 in Hibbing to Paul S. and Edna L. (Harvey) Summer.  Linda was a U.S. Army veteran medic.  Following the service she was employed at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth for30 years.  Linda was a longtime...

Aug 23, 2021

Robert John Roper, age 61, of Duluth, died Monday, August 23, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House.  He was born April 10, 1960 in Duluth to John Thomas and Jacquelin (Raymond) Roper.  Bob was a 1978 graduate of Wrenshall High School.   He married Maggie Bushy on August 18, 1990 in Duluth.

Bob was adored and loved by all...

Aug 21, 2021

Barbara Jane LeBeau Coffin, 90, of Duluth, passed away surrounded by her family on August 21, 2021. She was born to John Earl LeBeau and Leona Belle Heller LeBeau at St. Mary’s Hospital in April, 1931 and resided in Duluth most of her life. She attended Ensign Elementary School, St. Clements Jr. High, Stanbrook Hall for high school and...

Aug 20, 2021

Yvonne Phyllis Williams, 89, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021.  Vonnie was born July 28, 1932 to Art and Hazel Stensrud in New Richland, MN.  She was previously employed at Veterans Administration Hospital in Minneapolis and retired from Miller Dwan Hospital in Duluth.  She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and most recently her great-grandchild.  She was gregarious, outgoing...

Aug 16, 2021

Robert Paul Anderson, 58, of Duluth, died on Monday August 16, 2021, unexpectedly.  He was born in Duluth on December 30, 1962, to Harold and Violet Anderson.  Bob had driven cab for Yellow Taxi and was trained in autobody repair.  He enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, working on vehicles and he loved being a grandpa taking care of his grandchildren, and...