Obituaries

Jul 13, 2021

Mark Stephen Biron, 69, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 after a short and valiant struggle with cancer.

Mark was born on December 20, 1951, and grew up in Northfield, MN. He graduated from high school in 1970 and later earned a B.S. degree in Life Science from UMD.

Mark...

Jul 7, 2021

Maureen Cecelia McLachLan 89, of Duluth, died on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at Benedictine Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Duluth to Jacob and Cecelia Fosness on November 25, 1931.  Maureen graduated from Duluth Central High School.  She had worked at North Shore Bank of Commerce retiring as a Banker.  She was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian...

Jul 7, 2021

Edward Michel, 81, Duluth, passed away died, Wednesday, July 7, in Duluth.

He was born in Duluth to Edward E. and Gladys Michel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11AM Friday, July 16, 2021 at cathedral of our lady of the rosary in Duluth with burial in Calvary Cemetery

Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral...

Jul 4, 2021

Jack Frestedt, 93, of Hermantown, died Sunday, July 4th at St. Luke’s Hospice, with his family by his side.  Jack was born June 26, 1928, in Duluth to George and Jane Frestedt.  He served in the US Navy in the Pacific Reserve Fleet at the end of WW II.  He met, Alice Honer and they were married on April...

Jul 4, 2021

Cheryl Walsh, 76, of Duluth, passed away July 4, 2021, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, WI.

Cheryl was born in 1945 to Velma and Stanley. She attended and graduated from Southeast High School. She married Tim Walsh in 1963 in Kansas City, MO and was married for 50 years, before Tim passed away.

Jul 3, 2021

Charles P. Flaig, 55, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with his wife Barbara by his side, July 3, 2021.  Chuck was born in Duluth to Clarence “Babe” and Beverly on July 12, 1965.

Chuck enjoyed riding motorcycles, four wheelers, and snowmobiles.  He liked to spend time working on small engines, having a good time with his friends.  Most importantly...

Jul 2, 2021

Bart Styniski, 47 of Duluth unexpectedly passed away July 2nd, 2021. Bart was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Barton Styniski and Marti (Taylor) Styniski. Bart was a social person with a contagious smile who loved to bring joy and laughter to others. Bart was a generous and caring person, giving freely to others when he saw a need. Bart...

Jul 1, 2021

Lloyd Marvin Johnson, 86, of Duluth, died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at home with his family by his side.  He was born September 3, 1934 in Duluth to Marvin J. and Gerda M. (Sundell) Johnson.  Lloyd attended Proctor High School.  He married Doris Y. Sams on March 16, 1957.  He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather....

Jun 29, 2021

Timothy Wayne Frantz, 74, of Duluth, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at his residence.  He was born November 19, 1946 in Duluth to Melvin R. and Dorothy S. (Davidson) Frantz.  Tim was a 1964 graduate of Duluth Central High School.  Tim will be remembered for his love of family and friends whether it was camping trips, times spent with...

Jun 27, 2021

Albert Henry Nephew II, PhD, age 80, of Duluth, Minnesota, died June 27th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Al was a cheerful and dedicated professor of philosophy for 43 years at the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN from 1970-2013. He served as a Humanities Division Chair and Chair of the Philosophy Department and he wrote...

Jun 26, 2021

James Troy Johnson, 54, of Duluth, died Saturday, June 26, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Duluth on September 27, 1966 to Floyd and Lorraine (Johnson) Johnson.  Jim enjoyed playing the guitar and loved playing hockey.  He loved his grandkids-they were his life.  Always on the go, he was the fun, goofy uncle to his nieces...

Jun 25, 2021

Robert Ray Drannen, 95, of Duluth, passed away on Friday June 25, 2021, in St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Perham, MN on May 30, 1926, to Raymond and Catherine Drannen.  Bob graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1947.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving as a Third Class Carpenter’s Mate in the Seabees during World...

Jun 24, 2021

Shirley Clara (Blesener) Bryant was born April 2, 1924 in Duluth, Minnesota to parents Alfred and Clara (Kreisel) Blesener. She was the fifth of six children.  She lived independently until the pandemic.  Shirley Clara Bryant died peacefully surrounded by family on June 24, 2021.

Shirley was a graduate of the class of 1943 from Duluth Central High...

Jun 24, 2021

Frederick A. Olsen, 88, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 24, 2021, at St Luke’s Hospital after a short illness. Fred was born March 30, 1933, at St Mary’s Hospital in Duluth to Arthur and Bessie Olsen. After graduating from Central High School and University of Minnesota Duluth, he married Laetitia Laux in 1955. Fred joined the...

Jun 24, 2021

Brendan James Flaherty was born on January 14th, 1964 in Duluth, Minnesota and passed away surrounded by family on June 24th, 2021 at the age of 57 after a three year long battle with cancer. Brendan was larger than life and touched so many lives within the community in which he remained throughout his life. He leaves a legacy...

Jun 23, 2021

Irene Ellen (Bowdery) Maio, 94, of Duluth, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  She was born in London, England on October 19, 1926, an only child to William and Ellen Bowdery.  She met and married Joseph Maio on August 18, 1945, in London, England during WWII.  The two moved to Duluth in 1946.  She made...

Jun 21, 2021

Emerson “Em” Stahl, 69 of Proctor, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a short illness on Monday, June 21 at Essentia St. Mary’s. Em was born July 4, 1951 in Bemidji to Gary and Marjorie (Stecker) Stahl. He attended Brainerd High School and graduated from Bemidji State University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial...

Jun 19, 2021

Phyllis Mary James, 97, of Duluth, died Saturday, June 19 th in her home with her family by her side. Phyllis was born in Duluth on March 1, 1924, to Roy and Lima Baker and graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1941.  Phyllis met Bob James on a blind date, and they were married Sept. 25, 1948. They were happily married...

Jun 17, 2021

Delpha LeAnn House, 67, of Duluth, MN, passed away on June 11, 2021.

LeAnn led a life filled with the creation and appreciation of beauty, caring for the planet and the needs of her community. The same hands that brought life to Beethoven piano sonatas worked in the First United Methodist Church kitchen producing hundreds of pies...

Jun 13, 2021

Robert “Bob” Michael Madich, 70, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 13, 2021. Bob was born June 16, 1950, in Chisholm, MN to Daniel and Mildred J. (LaMusga) Madich.  Bob attended the Chisholm schools and graduated in 1968.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served two tours in Vietnam, first with the 189th AHC...