Obituaries

Dec 31, 2020

Darlene Virginia Rae Slotness of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 at the age of 86.

Dar was born in Duluth, MN to Ray and Elsie Melander and graduated from Denfeld High School.  She attended college at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she first saw Gordon Slotness at his locker, and she told...

Dec 31, 2020

Darlene Virginia Rae Slotness of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 at the age of 86.

Dar was born in Duluth, MN to Ray and Elsie Melander and graduated from Denfeld High School.  She attended college at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she first saw Gordon Slotness at his locker, and she told...

Dec 31, 2020

Aggie Mattson, age 96, long-time resident of Soudan, entered into eternal life on December 31, 2020 at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth.  Agnes Caroline Erchul was born in Soudan on March 24, 1924 to Joseph F. and Mary (Breznik) Erchul. Aggie was married to Edward J. Dragavon at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Tower on August 10, 1946. They...

Dec 30, 2020

Scott Elwood Johnson (born June 2, 1957) died peacefully at his cabin on December 30, 2020, with his wife Judy, and his kitty, Toonces, by his side.

Scott was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. He cherished his family and friends. Scott’s greatest joy in life was making other people laugh. In his 14 year...

Dec 30, 2020

Kathleen (Schiel) Anunti

Kay was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who was loved by all. She will always be cherished as our “Mama Kay.”

Kay was born June 9, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois to Augusta (Koering)  and Frank Schiel. When Kay was 12 years old the family moved to Duluth. She graduated from...

Dec 26, 2020

Shirley Marie (McGath) Swapinski, of Duluth, died Saturday, Dec. 26 th at Miller Dwan.  Shirley was born Aug. 17, 1936 in Duluth to Howard and Mae McGath.  She graduated from Duluth East High School.  She met Leonard “Len” Swapinski and they were married in April of 1958.  She worked as a bookkeeper at Austin Florist, American Linen and retired...

Dec 25, 2020

George Anderson, 104, died peacefully on December 25th in Duluth, MN. Born May 2, 1916 to Einar and Alvilda Anderson, George was raised during the Great Depression and as a teen worked on the WPA and caddied at Ridgeview Golf Course to assist him family in buying a home.

George served in WWII as a supply sergeant...

Dec 24, 2020

Joseph Dean Genovese, 45, of Duluth, passed away in his home December 24, 2020. Joe was born in Duluth, MN, to Gary and Judy, on November 26, 1975. He was employed by I.P.S. Cranes.

Joe for many years participated in the Renaissance Festival. He was a gamer, and enjoyed attending and helping at musical events. Most importantly,...

Dec 23, 2020

James (Jamie) Brian Leslie passed away Wednesday morning, December 23rd, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19 at Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, Mn.  Jamie was born on May 4, 1961 to John (Jack) and Virginia (Ginny) Leslie in Duluth, Mn.

Jamie was preceded in death by his father John (Jack) Leslie and his mother...

Dec 23, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Danielle Gazett. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 21, 2020

Joan Theresa (Belshan) Claveau died peacefully within the Benedictine Health Center’s Safe Harbor special care unit on December 21, 2020, surrounded by love.  Joanie Belshan was born in Elgin, Illinois on May 26, 1933 to Joseph and Imogene Belshan. The younger of two children, Joanie was known for her fun-loving mischievous nature, her sense of humor, ready laugh, and kindness. ...

Dec 21, 2020

Kathleen Mae (Stebner) McDonald 90, of Duluth passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at St Mary’s, Essentia Health of Covid-19.

Kathy was born in Duluth, MN on December 9th, 1930 to Frederick and Mary (Bowe) Stebner. She was a life-long resident of the Duluth Heights neighborhood and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She graduated...

Dec 19, 2020

William R. Kehtel, age 84, passed away on Saturday, December 19.  Bill was born on June 7, 1936, in Duluth, Minnesota.

Bill attended Duluth East High School, but fate and friends brought him to meet Barbara Peterson, a gal from Duluth Central.  They married in 1956 and started a beautiful life at the end of East Superior...

Dec 17, 2020

Georgianne Sams, 74, went to be with Jesus on December 17, 2020. She lived a full and beautiful life and built a multitude of relationships along the way. To know her was to love her. Georgie was born on August 5, 1946 in Duluth, Minnesota. She was the first of eleven children born to the late George and Anna...

Dec 17, 2020

Sister Mary Clare Hall, OSB

Sister Mary Clare (Claree Mae) Hall, OSB, 93, died December 17, 2020 at the Benedictine Living Community - Duluth in her 74th year of vowed commitment. Born August 24, 1927 in Two Harbors, to Edward Hall and Catherine (MacDougall) Hall, she was drawn to the Benedictine Sisters who taught religion and resolved...

Dec 14, 2020

Adrienne Ann Curtis, 57 was called home on December 14, 2020 in Duluth Minnesota.  Adrienne was born to Joseph and Elgenia Curtis on May 17, 1963 in Chicago Illinois. Adrienne was a caring mother, grandmother and friend. She had an infectious laugh and smile that she shared with everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. She was intelligent...

Dec 11, 2020

Sister Agnes (Aniceta) Sitter, OSB, 95, died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at St. Scholastica Monastery.

She was born on August 17, 1925, the third child of Frank and Theresa Sitter in Berwick, North Dakota, where her father owned a garage and gas station.

Agnes attended public schools in Berwick and was a gifted student. Her...

Dec 11, 2020

Sister Marilyn (Mary) Micke, age 102, was called home on December 11, 2020 at St. Scholastica Monastery in her 83rd year of consecrated life. She was born June 11, 1918 to Theodore and Jennie (Verbeten) Micke, the youngest of six children.

As teacher, principal, superintendent, and educational innovator, she used her faith, vision, creativity, and love of...

Dec 10, 2020

Andrew Kiritake, 82, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, Thursday December 10, 2020.  He was born in the Polynesian islands on August 15, 1938.

Funeral Service will be 10AM, Friday, December 18, 2020 in the Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55805, with burial in Calvary Cemetery Duluth.

Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home....

Dec 8, 2020

William (Bill) Helton Rees, Lt. Col. (USAF, ret.), passed away peacefully on December 8, 2020.  He was born December 9, 1934, in the rolling hills of Bracken County, KY, to the late Rupert and Bethel Rees. He grew up working on his family’s farm. He was commissioned in the Air Force via ROTC at the University of Kentucky in...