Obituaries

Apr 15, 2021

Gary Lynn Russell, 69, of Duluth, died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born April 29, 1951 in Duluth to Lillian L. (Herlevi) and Emery P. Russell, Sr.  Gary was a U.S. Air Force veteran.  He retired from Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his mother Lillian Skadsberg; his father...

Apr 15, 2021

Howard “Gus” Franklin Gustafson, age 83, of Duluth, went home to the Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He was born October 9, 1937 in Menahga, Minn. to Otto and Signe (Arola) Gustafson.  Gus married Barbara F. De Brule on August 13, 1960 at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.  He was a...

Apr 15, 2021

Jeffrey L. Mirtica, 68, of Duluth died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospice, with his family by his side. Jeff was born Sept. 24, 1953, in Duluth to Michael and Claudia Mirtica. He graduated from Duluth Central High school. He met and fell in love with Louise Younger and they were married on Sept. 11, 1992. Jeff...

Apr 15, 2021

Vinson “Vince” Lundberg, 87, of Duluth, erased the blackboard for the last time on Wednesday June 23, 2021.  He was born on March 10, 1934, on the family homestead in Gheen, MN to Erik and Ellen Lundberg.  Vince graduated from Orr High School, UMD with a Geology Degree, Moorhead State with a Teaching Certificate, and he received his Master’s in...

Apr 15, 2021

Virginia Marie May (67) of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 28, 2021. She was born to Rev Edward and Winifred May in Portland OR on May 24, 1953. Her family eventually moved to Evanston IL where she graduated from high school. She attended St Olaf College in Northfield, MN and graduated with a degree...

Apr 12, 2021

Loren E. Anderson, 67, of Duluth, passed away, Monday, April 12, 2021.  He was born December 10, 1953, in Duluth to Edward and Laura Anderson.

Loren was a proud graduate of Duluth East, forever a Greyhound. He Graduated from UMD with a degree in business. He spent most of his career as an Independent Contractor doing home...

Apr 11, 2021

Benjamin W. Craig, 43 of Duluth, died Sunday, April 11 th in Duluth. Ben was born January 3, 1978 in Thief River Falls, MN to Jim and Bonnie Bloch Craig. He was raised in Duluth and graduated from Duluth East High School. Ben was an avid drummer in several local groups. He also held a MN CNA license and...

Apr 8, 2021

William H. Moser, age 90, of Duluth, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He was born July 27, 1930 in Faribault, Minn. to Louise (Contois) and Harold E. Moser. He married Irene Mae Hauer on June 22, 1957 in Faribault.  Bill lived a full life with many accomplishments.  After attending grade school and...

Apr 6, 2021

Dennis Cletus Riesgraf, 68, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 6, 2021 in Duluth.  He was born in New Prague, MN on February 5, 1953 to Cletus and Mary Riesgraf.  Dennis grew up in Belle Plaine, MN, graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1971 and Winoa State University in 1975.  He married Nancy L. Soller on...

Apr 4, 2021

Lois M. “Bubbles” Gelineau, 93, a longtime Duluth resident, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday with family by her side in the Superior Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Duluth on April 7, 1927 to Frank and Rose Strihalick.  Lois was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and the Lois Club.  Lois loved traveling to Florida where she...

Mar 31, 2021

Keeley Ogston (23) entered the heaven gates on March 31, 2021.  Born Oct 4, 1997 to Crystal & Jeremy Ogston, she has a heart felt love for her family, hiking/biking and her best friend/dog Cashius.  Keely is survived by her parents Crystal Ogston/Tim Armajo & Jeremy/Tina Ogston; brothers Nick & Michael; as well as her Great Grandma Pat, Grandparents...

Mar 29, 2021

Thomas T. Kuzas, age 97, formerly from Duluth, died peacefully March 29, 2021, at a Maple Grove, MN, care facility. He was born April 20, 1923 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Theodore and Katherine (Zervas)     Kuzas.

Tom graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1941 and then received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the...

Mar 27, 2021

Clarence E. LaLiberte, 103, of Duluth, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Clarence was born December 22, 1917 in Duluth, MN, son of Dorella and Henry LaLiberte.

Clarence graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School and later went on to graduate from Purdue University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. After graduation...

Mar 24, 2021

Marguerite Noema Doran passed away of natural causes on 3/24/21 in Duluth. She was born on 2/10/48 in Wichita, KS to William H. and Marguerite C. Doran. Her parents moved the family to Duluth in 1954 where Marguerite spent the majority of her lifetime. She attended Stanbrook Hall High School and went on to study at the College of...

Mar 22, 2021

Evelyn Irene Hon 97, formerly of Fredenberg Township passed away on Monday March 22, 2021 at Westwood Assisted Living. She was born in Chisholm on July 26, 1923 to William and Hilma Fredrickson. Evelyn was a member of St. Michael’s, St. John’s, and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gnesen.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 13, 2021

Dolores “Dee” Heine age 93, of Duluth entered eternal life on March 13, 2021.  She was born on April 8, 1927, to Alphonse and Clara (Kranz) Obermiller in Albany MN. She graduated from Albany High School and shortly after, completed a special secretarial program in Ohio. She returned to MN and became employed at the Greyhound Bus Company in...

Mar 11, 2021

Bruno W. Tomesch Sr., 84 of Duluth, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation.  He was born in Gdansk, Poland July 18, 1936 to mother Boleslawa (Sczesna)and stepfather Filip Faryniak.  Bruno emigrated to the United States in 1951 from a Displaced Person camp after World War 2.  He worked at Super One Foods Miller Hill location. ...

Mar 10, 2021

Thanh was born in Rac gia, Vietnam, on January 1, 1950, to Tinh and Lam Dinh.

He worked for many years as a chef.

He liked to spend time fishing, gardening, and cooking. Most importantly, he enjoyed being with his grandchildren who always brought him joy.

He is preceded in death by his...

Mar 10, 2021

Yvonne Georgenna Patterson, 85, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2021 at Essentia with family by her side. She was born April 18, 1935 in Duluth, MN to George Joseph and Beulah Fabiola Marie Lafontaine (LaPlante)­­. She grew up in the Duluth West End neighborhood, attended St. Jean School, and graduated from Denfeld H.S. in 1953. While growing up,...

Mar 6, 2021

Albert Lawrence Roybal

Chi-nichiiwad-glizhigad (Big Stormy Day), began his journey to the spirit world on Saturday March 6, 2021.

Albert liked to collect Antique toy cars, listen to Pow-Wow, sing on his drum along with his sons, and visit old friends and family.

Albert is preceded in death by his mother, Loretta; granddaughter,...