Obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

William R. Kovala, 91 of Duluth, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Eveleth, MN on December 24, 1929, to Richard and Lydia Kovala. Bill was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Lions Club and Curling Club. Some of Bill’s hobbies included curling, golfing, playing pool and...

Oct 3, 2021

Passed away on October 3, 2021. Obituary pending.

Oct 1, 2021

Winna Fae Serene Nisswandt passed away October 1, 2021, at Essentia-St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota after a brief illness.

Winna Fae was born on September 21, 1930, in Minneapolis, MN, to Esther and Leonard Ingebrigtsen. She was the youngest of four children. Although she grew up during the Great Depression, Winna Fae would often say...

Sep 30, 2021

Rodger Alan Richards, 72, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday September 30, 2021, in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Omaha, NE on December 4, 1948 to Philip and Jean Richards.  Rodger married Lorraine Holt on November 5, 1978, in Duluth, MN. He had worked at the TCF Bank Branch on the UMD campus until retirement. Rodger was a member...

Sep 27, 2021

Nick Wurzel, 53, died September 27, 2021, in Middleton, WI. He was born August 24, 1968, to Jacob and Florence (“Billie”) Wurzel in Duluth, MN.

Nick graduated from Duluth East High School, class of 1986.  Following high school, he attended Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, and began his work in the theater industry. He traveled the country...

Sep 27, 2021

Robert (Bob) J. Boisjoli, 93, of Duluth, passed away September 27, 2021 at home.  Bob was born March 3, 1928, in Duluth to Archie and Sylvia Boisjoli.

He went to St Michael's School, graduated from Cathedral 1945, and attended UMD.  He served in the Army Air Corp. Bob married Mary Louise Beaudry on October 12, 1951, in...

Sep 25, 2021

Lori Ann Carter, 56, of Duluth, died Saturday, September 25, 2021 at home.  She was born January 17, 1965 in Minneapolis to Robert Dwayne and Elizabeth Madeline (Johnson) Carter.

Lori was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Steve.  She is survived by her children:  Samuel Tellinghuisen, Faith Strange, Saari Tellinghuisen and Clarice Dufault, all...

Sep 25, 2021

Jerome (Jerry) C. O’Donnell, 88, of Duluth, died Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his home after fighting with Asbestosis for many years.  Jerry was born in Duluth May 10, 1933 to Ralph and Mary (Nacey) O’Donnell, graduated from Cathedral High School in 1951 and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War as a Corporal in special services.

Sep 25, 2021

Donald John Leslie, 95, completed his journey home on September 25, 2021. Don was born April 21, 1926, in Duluth, MN to Reinhardt and Florence Leslie. He graduated from Duluth Central H.S. in 1944. Immediately after graduation, Don joined the U.S. Navy and served in the South Pacific as a Seabee in WWII. He served his country with honor...

Sep 17, 2021

Corinne Yvonne Hood was born September 11th, 1942 in Duluth, Minnesota to Herbert A and Mary C. (Hoolihan) Beaudry and passed away unexpectedly while surrounded by family on September 17th, 2021 at the age of 79.

Corinne attended Holy Rosary grade school and graduated from Stanbrook Hall High School affiliated with the College of St. Scholastica, in...

Sep 16, 2021

James “Jim” William Chinn, 66, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday September 16, 2021, as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born in Duluth on March 17, 1955. He was retired from Essentia Health and enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and photographing nature. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Victor Sing Chinn and Lillian Horvath. Jim is...

Sep 16, 2021

Margie Wanda Tarnowski of Duluth, MN died on September 16, 2021 at the Benedictine Health Care Center in Duluth.

Margie was born August 21, 1924 to Alex and Wanda (Lukeszewski/Lucas) Tarnowski. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Alice Cook, Colorado Springs, CO; Betty Tarnowski of Edina, MN; Sr. Eustacia Tarnowski, O.S.B.

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Sep 15, 2021

Louis V. Somrock, 87, of Duluth. passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  Lou was born May 19, 1934 in Duluth to Louis and Frances (Wilson) Somrock.  He attended Duluth schools graduating from Denfeld High School in 1952.  He spent two years in the Minnesota Air National Guard (1955-1957).  Lou married the love of his life...

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

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 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 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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