Obituaries

Apr 27, 2021

Dr. Frank Lynn Wolf, 82, of Duluth, died Tuesday April 27, 2021 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital with his family by his side.  He was born on May 14, 1938 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin to Rev. Frank and Mary Wolf.  Frank attended North Central College and The University of  Wisconsin-Madison medical school. Frank was a Vietnam veteran...

Apr 25, 2021

Naomi “Tommie” Esther Storsteen passed peacefully on April 25, 2021 with her family by her side.  She was born March 25th, 1925 in Nuckolls County, NE, and graduated from Superior High School, Superior, NE in May of 1942. Naomi next attended nursing school in Omaha, Nebraska, where she met the love of her life. On December 8th,1945 she married...

Apr 24, 2021

Donna Lee (Kaneski) Tusken, 76

Donna went to heaven to be in the glory of Jesus Christ and his Mother Mary in the early morning hours of April 24, 2021.

Donna Lee Tusken was born on October 26, 1944 to Dorothy Jazdzewski and Leo Kaneski. She grew up in Pike Lake and graduated from Cathedral...

Apr 23, 2021

Brant “Linky” R. Lindqvist passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 23, 2021.  He and twin brother Bruce were born in Duluth on June 7, 1957 to parents Rudy and Aini Lindqvist.

Brant was a 1975 graduate of Duluth Central High School and a retired Laborer with Laborers Union Local 1091 of Duluth.  He had...

Apr 19, 2021

Louise A. Chenet, 93, of Duluth, died Monday, April 19, 2021 at Marywood Assisted Living in Duluth.  She was born in Duluth to Joseph and Rose (Melia) Petoletti on August 11, 1927.  Louise was a 1945 graduate of Duluth Central High School.  She married Leo Chenet on August 15, 1974.  She was employed at Marshall Wells Company, Burlington Northern...

Apr 16, 2021

Linda Lee Siverson “Lyn”, 73, Linda was born in Minneapolis and met Gary and they were married on November 23, 1968.  They moved to Duluth in 1976 and raised two sons, Bradley (deceased) and Brent.  She was a wonderful loving wife and mother.  Linda worked at Duluth Clinic West for 23 years, making many friends, both patients and staff. ...

Apr 16, 2021

Eugene P. “Gene” “Butch” Preiner, 88 formerly of Woodland, died Friday, Apr. 16 th at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton with his family by his side.  Gene was born Dec. 1, 1932 in Duluth to Anthony and Rose Preiner.  He worked at Calvary Cemetery and as a laborer and truck driver for Cutler Magner for many years.  He was...

Apr 15, 2021

Daniel Peter Ralidak, 78, of Meadowlands, died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at home after an 18 month battle with Mesothelioma.  He was born October 25, 1942 in Duluth to Peter P. and Margaret M. (Ringhofer) Ralidak.  Dan was a 1960 graduate of Toivola-Meadowlands High School.  He was a member of IBEW 242, and the Minnesota Air National Guard 148th.  After...

Apr 15, 2021

David Louis Charnowski, 81, of Duluth, died Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Marywood Assisted Living.  He was born in Duluth May 13, 1940 to Louis and Ruth (Lindau) Charnowski.  He married Dorothy M. Thibert.  David is survived by his wife Dorothy and his two sons Alan (Linda) and John (Pam); two grandchildren:  Joseph and Nicole and one great-grandson Max.  No...

Apr 15, 2021

David Ellis Roden, 81 of Duluth passed away peacefully April 14, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Dave was born February 14, 1940 in Fargo, ND to Vivian and Stewart Roden. Dave married Mary Anne Rovello August 5, 1961 in Duluth, MN.

Dave enjoyed a long career in the grocery business where he started his career as a grocery...

Apr 15, 2021

David Ellis Roden, 81 of Duluth passed away peacefully April 14, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Dave was born February 14, 1940 in Fargo, ND to Vivian and Stewart Roden. Dave married Mary Anne Rovello August 5, 1961 in Duluth, MN.

Dave enjoyed a long career in the grocery business where he started his career as a grocery...

Apr 15, 2021

Diane Linda Meierhoff, 77, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday September 1, 2021.

Diane was born on 1943 in Bagley, MN, to Hiram and Lavone Gustafson.  She moved to Duluth in 1954, and attended Washburn Elementary School, Woodland Junior High School and East High School.  Diane also attended UMD and graduated from The Ohio State University with...

Apr 15, 2021

John Rocco Riggio, 81, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home on Tuesday March 2, 2021.  He was born in Duluth on September 15, 1939 to Dominick and Marie Riggio.  John graduated from Duluth Central High School and from the Duluth Votech.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.  John married Donna Fox on December...

Apr 15, 2021

Kay Marie Clark-Knight, 66, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on December 9, 2021.

Kay’s personality was larger than life. She was a force to be reckoned with, as she overcame cancer, twice. A bright light in a sometimes-grey world, her vivacious personality, unrelenting positivity, and infectious laughter go unmatched.

Kay grew up...

Apr 15, 2021

Kenneth F. Schoen, former Minnesota State Corrections Commissioner and Director of the Institute on Criminal Justice at the University of Minnesota Law School, died September 1, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota. He was 89 years old. The cause of death was myelofibrosis diagnosed in early 2017.

He spent most of his working career as...

Apr 15, 2021

Larry Lee Lurch, age 82, of Duluth, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Sant Monica, CA on January 11, 1939 to James Bradley and Joan (Robertson) Lurch.  Larry married Christine Krulc on May 7, 1977 in Glendale, CA.  He had worked for Youngs Market Company in Los Angeles, retiring as the plant manager. ...

Apr 15, 2021

Shawn “Shamu” Wayne McArthur, 52, of Rice Lake Township, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday March 24, 2021.  He was born in Duluth to Donald and Donna McArthur on February 4, 1969.  Shawn was loved by everyone he met. He will be missed. He worked doing road construction and enjoyed driving his motorcycle. He loved children and his...

Apr 15, 2021

Barbara Diane Segal

January 23, 1931-April 9, 2021

It’s been a rough Covid year, but nothing can compare to losing our mom Barbara Segal (Nana B),wife, sister, aunt and friend . Her passing marks the end of an era for our family. She was the glue that held us together and the momentum that helped us all grow into successful...

Apr 15, 2021

Carl Andreas Raatz, III

Passed away on November 15, 2021.   Preceded in death by his parents, Carl Raatz Jr and siblings. Survived by his loving wife, Terry of 29 years; sisters; stepchildren, Ann Martin, Darlene Martin and Darwin Martin; grandchildren, Racquel, Jordon, Antionette, Quintana, Makenna, Kameko, Shelby, Prisma, Lord, Amadea, Maskozid; great-grandchildren, Richard, Aubree, Ambraya, Milan, Anika,...

Apr 15, 2021

Craig Arlen Lund, 73, of Duluth, passed away March 28, 2021 in Duluth.

Craig was born on April 24, 1947 in Duluth, MN to Melvin and Ione (Tepfer) Lund. After spending his childhood growing up on a dairy farm in New Richmond, WI, the family relocated to Aurora, MN. Craig graduated from Aurora Highschool and the University of Wisconsin Superior...