Obituaries

Aug 3, 2021

Joan Gayle Barnstorf, 89, of Duluth, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Essentia Health. Joan was born on August 21, 1931 in Duluth to Armas and Eva (D’Anjou) Riippa. She was a 1949 graduate of Duluth Central High School (49er’s). Joan retired from HBJ Publications. She was a former member of St. John’s Catholic Church and enjoyed...

Aug 2, 2021

Kathy, age 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Essentia Hospital the morning of August 2, 2021, in her hometown of Duluth, Minnesota, after losing her fight with cancer.

She was welcomed home to heaven by her parents Peter Duffy and Nancy Duffy, younger brother Jim Duffy, and beloved son Alex Sahlberg

Kathy is survived by her...

Aug 1, 2021

On August 1st, 2021, Sara D Ojard, 46, passed away after a heroic struggle with cancer at home in Duluth, MN watching the sun rise over Lake Superior with her husband by her side and surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Born to Thomas and Sharon Prochnow, February 23, 1975 in Fort Madison, IA,...

Jul 28, 2021

Raymond “Curt” Curtis Flaa MD, 85 of Duluth died on Wednesday, July 28th at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center surrounded by the love of his family. Curt was born and raised in Wahpeton, ND to Melford and Clara Flaa on April 5th, 1936.

Curt attended Wahpeton High School where he excelled in academics, sang in the choir,...

Jul 25, 2021

James Walter Greenfield, 87 of Duluth, died Sunday, July 25, from complications stemming from eight years of prostate cancer.  He was born May 9, 1934, in San Jose, California, to Charles H. and Thayne Greenfield. When Jim was 2 the family moved to Duluth, where he attended Kenwood Elementary, Washington Junior and Central High School (Class of 1952), where...

Jul 24, 2021

DeLinda Marie HisGun, age 56, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Sisseton, SD to Charlotte Grey Owl and Dennis HisGun on April 7, 1965. She was a proud member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe in Sisseton, SD. She made her home in Duluth, MN and enjoyed the views of the area....

Jul 23, 2021

Steven Graham Lax, 73, loving  husband, father, grandpa and brother went to heaven to be with Jesus on July 23, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born to John and Ada (Graham) Lax on April 20, 1948, in Duluth, MN.

Steve graduated from Central High School and continued his education through a 5-year apprenticeship to...

Jul 23, 2021

Terry Martin Cole passed away Friday July 23rd, 2021, in his apartment in downtown Duluth.

Throughout his life Terry lived in many different areas in Minnesota. He carried with him a loud and proud attitude wherever he went. Along with that cackle of a laugh none of us will soon forget. Terry was a social creature. If you were in...

Jul 23, 2021

Beatrice Marie (Forsberg) Simonson, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning,

July 23, 2021. We are rejoicing that she now has a new body and a renewed mind, after a long journey of Dementia and Arthritis.

She was born in Duluth, November 19, 1931 to Carl Oscar and Ane Sophie...

Jul 21, 2021

Sylvester Yagoda, 92, of Duluth, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Solvay House Hospice. Syl was born April 23, 1929, in Duluth to Veronica (Konczak) and Sylvester Yagoda Sr. He graduated from Denfeld High School. He spent time in the Army on loan to the Air Force flying, fixing, and finding Drones. He married Betty Lou Schneider in Duluth...

Jul 20, 2021

Matthew Frank Maki

“Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted” Matthew 5:4

Matthew was born January 19th, 1971 in Duluth, Minnesota to Anton Maki and Eileen Monahan Buchanan. Matthew left this earth to be with the Lord on July 20th, 2021; he has found peace. In his journey of life he had...

Jul 18, 2021

Scott Warren Neufeld was called to join his Lord and Savior on July 18, 2021, in Duluth Minnesota.  Scott was born to Jerry Warren Neufeld and Sharon Rae (Hagberg) Neufeld on the 28th day of November 1961.  As a lifelong resident of Duluth, Scottie was well known and respected in the community.  He was recognized for his kindness and...

Jul 17, 2021

Hugo Earl Leider was born June 1st, 1931, in Wells, MN to Frederick and Ellen Leider. He graduated from Wells High school in 1950 earning 14 letters for participating in football, baseball, basketball and track. He attended River Falls State College and Dunwoody Institute. He was drafted into the Marine Corp in Feb 1952. He served in San Diego...

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

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 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 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...