Obituaries

Jan 31, 2021

Olivia Jean Salo, 28 of Fargo, ND, formerly of Duluth, MN, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 31st in Fargo. Olivia was born February 19, 1992 in Duluth to David and Tracie Salo.  She graduated from Hermantown High School and received a degree in University Studies from NDSU. Olivia worked as an HR Generalist at BNG Team, a business development...

Jan 30, 2021

Norman Ray Olson, 71, of Duluth, died Saturday January 30, 2021 surrounded by his family at home after a short illness.  He was born June 23, 1949 in Duluth to Elizabeth L. (Poirier) and Sigurd M. Olson.  Norman was a 1967 graduate and served in the United States Marine Corps.  He married Lori A. Knutson on November 20, 1976...

Jan 30, 2021

Carol A. Udd, 80, of Duluth passed away peacefully with family by her side Saturday, January 30, 2021.  Carol was born in Duluth, on July 25, 1940 to Larry and Barb Oman.

Carol graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1958. She married the love of her life, Dave, on August 5, 1961. Carol graduated from the...

Jan 28, 2021

Cecilia “Cil” (Leihulu) Kaauamo Haugen was born November 28, 1936 to Solomon and Cecilia Kaauamo in Hana, Maui Hawaii. Cil joined the army and was stationed in the mainland as a young woman. While serving she met a young GI Philip Haugen, they fell in love and soon after were happily married. Following their service to their Country they...

Jan 25, 2021

Lord Richard Peter Olsen of Pike Lake passed away peacefully in the home of his daughter Pauline the evening of January 25th surrounded by loved ones.  Dick fought a noble fight against Covid 19 and proudly came out victorious only to acquire pneumonia three weeks later.

Richard (Dick) was first born of two children to Albert and...

Jan 24, 2021

Phyllis (Luczak) Peterson

Phyllis Peterson, 84 of Duluth, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 24, 2021 at Essentia Health Center. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses for the compassionate care they provided.

She was the sixth of ten children born at home in Duluth on May 26, 1936 to...

Jan 18, 2021

Paul M. Hegstrom Sr., 76, longtime Superior area resident, died on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Aspen Health & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Montevideo, MN on July 12, 1944 to Cordelia and Maurice Hegstrom.  He graduated from Montevideo High School and from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mortuary Science.  Paul married Judith Shetler in...

Jan 16, 2021

Mary Catherine (McCarthy) Fisher Mary was born in Duluth on 9/12/52 to Robert and Janet McCarthy. Mary passed on 1/16/21 at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth at the age of 68 after an unexpected critical illness. Mary was a devoted and loving wife and mother to her husband Jim and her two children, Kelly and Rebecca.  She also cared...

Jan 14, 2021

Nicholas “Nick” Glenn Stevens, 25, of Duluth was taken from us way too early on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Nick was born in Duluth on November 18, 1995 to Scott and Sheila (Hasbrouck) Stevens. Nick was a 2014 graduate of Duluth East. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd. Nicholas was an easy going,...

Jan 13, 2021

Rene’ Krenelka, 70, of Duluth, passed away at home on January 13, 2021. She was born to Orin and Agnes  Henderson in Deer River, Minnesota.

Rene’ spent her childhood living by the Dams at Winnibigoshish and Leach Lakes.  After graduating from Northland high school in Remer, Minnesota, Rene  attended secondary school in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.  For twenty...

Jan 10, 2021

Raymond Earl “Ray” Ulvi, 90, of Gary New Duluth, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Crosby, MN on October 3, 1930 to Henry and Hilma Ulvi. Ray attended Morgan Park High School where he excelled in basketball, football, and track.  He graduated from MPHS in 1950.  He...

Jan 9, 2021

Merle Grover Schnortz, 70, of Iron, Minn. died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth.  He was born January 4, 1951 in Hibbing, Minn. to Neil Bernard and Maxine Anna (Chadwick) Schnortz.  Merle was a Vietnam U.S. Army Veteran and a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) member.  He worked for Eveleth Taconite in...

Jan 7, 2021

Joan Marie LeNeau, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and teacher, age 88, died peacefully on January 7, 2021 at Diamond Willow, Duluth, where she had lived during her final year. Joan was born September 13, 1932, the youngest of four children of Ralph and Florence Snider, all of whom preceded her in death. She attended the College of St. Scholastica, where she earned her...

Jan 6, 2021

Jonathan Andrew Mix, 56, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Duluth, died of natural causes on January 6th in Duluth.  Jon was born in 1964 in Duluth to Robert and Lois Mix. He graduated from Duluth East High and went on to study business at UMD. He was bright and had an incredible memory, particularly for 80s music trivia. Jon worked in heavy...

Jan 6, 2021

Raymond J. “Ray” Franckowiak, 72, of Gnesen Township died on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Duluth on January 27, 1948 to Joseph and Helen (Wengrin) Franckowiak.  Ray graduated from Duluth Central High School, Class of 66.  He married Marie Leyes on October 22, 1977 in St. Benedict Catholic Church,...

Jan 3, 2021

Tammy Anderson, 47, Duluth, MN, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 suddenly at her residence. Born on October 8, 1973, to her parents Joseph Feran and Marlene Feran (Patton).

Tammy had a High School and College Education. She loved to color, draw and play with her grand children.

Tammy survived by her three children; Tyrone Feran;...

Jan 2, 2021

Glenn L. Harris, 85, of Duluth died on January 2, 2021 from COVID-19.  He was born October 18, 1935, in Hewitt, Minnesota, the youngest child of Charles E. Harris and Florence (Carter) Harris.  He graduated with the last class of Hewitt High School in 1953, serving as class president and captain of the basketball team.  After briefly covering his...

Jan 2, 2021

Bryon Eugene Goggleye, Sr. passed away on Jan. 2, 2021 in Duluth MN.  Bryon was born in Duluth, MN on Jan 26, 1078 to Carol (Robinson) Goggleye and Terrance Sam, and father, Mark Grayman of Ball Club.

Byron is preceded in death by his mother Carol Goggleye and Terrance Sam.

Byron is survived by his...

Jan 1, 2021

Gilbert Woodward Harries (Gil), age 88 years, of Duluth, Minnesota, died peacefully Friday, January 1, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, as a result of complications from surgery.  Gil was born on January 15, 1932 to Donald Dunbar Harries and Charlotte Michaud Harries in Duluth, where he grew up with his brothers, Donald and David.   He attended Stanford University...

Dec 31, 2020

SGT Frank Peter Carle, 78, of Esko, died peacefully with his loving family by his side in St. Luke’s Hospital on December 31, 2020 from congestive heart failure.  Frank was born in Duluth on October 18, 1942 to George and Frances Carle.  He was a man of many talents.  After high school he went to carpentry school.  From there...