Obituaries

Dec 8, 2020

Edith Millott Arnold , 96, died peacefully of natural causes

receiving effective tender care at Diamond WilIow, Misty

Ivy in Proctor, Minnesota on Tuesday December 8, 2020.

Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Mabel PoweIl Millott

and Francis Auguste Millott on January 9, 1924. Edith

grew up in Windber, Pennsylvania...

Dec 6, 2020

Calum Sutton Jamar

Our little angel, Calum Sutton Jamar, was called to the Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Essentia-St. Mary’s, Duluth, MN.  Although Calum did not get to spend any time with us on earth, he touched so many of our lives.

We remember Calum’s nightly tummy taps, when Dad would tap his...

Dec 4, 2020

Sister Barbara (Marjorie) Higgins, OSB, died on December 4, 2020 at St. Scholastica Monastery. She was born on June 6, 1935 to Clinton and Genevieve (LeBeau) Higgins in Duluth, Minnesota. Her connection with the Sisters at St. Clement’s and Cathedral influenced her to join the Monastery in 1953. At her death, she was in her 66th year of vowed commitment.

Dec 3, 2020

Jane Elizabeth Ethier (Michalski), 83, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side Thursday, December 3, 2020.  She was born in Duluth to John and Matilda (Lepak) Michalski on January 28, 1937.

She graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1955, she worked for Prudential Insurance in Minneapolis for many years prior to getting married....

Dec 3, 2020

Donald W. Miller, passed away Thursday Dec. 3rd at Solvay Hospice House with his family by his side. Don just celebrated his 90th birthday, born July 10th, 1930, in Duluth. He graduated from Duluth Central in 1949. He served in the US Air Force in Duluth, as part of the team that helped start the base. He started his...

Dec 1, 2020

Robert Daryl Mosiniak, 64, of Twig, passed away on Tuesday December 1, 2020 in his residence.  He was born in Duluth to Henry and Jill Mosiniak on April 28, 1956.  Robert had worked Speedy Delivery Company.  He enjoyed goose hunting, golfing, socializing, and playing league pool when he was younger.

Robert was preceded in death by his...

Nov 30, 2020

James Anthony Bergl, 48, of Duluth passed away unexpectedly in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital on Monday November 30, 2020.  He was born in Duluth on January 26, 1972 to Anthony and Deanna Bergl.  James graduated from Duluth Marshall High School as a “proud Hilltopper” and was a U.S. Army Veteran retiring from the Army National Guard.  He had...

Nov 30, 2020

Loretta J. Billman, 62 of Duluth, died tragically on Nov. 30th in her home.  Loretta was born July 16, 1958 in Duluth to Emil and Mary Ann (Nemec) Durovec. She graduated from Meadowlands High School, where she was a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen.  She worked in housekeeping at St. Luke’s, HBJ, and was secretary at Billman Construction (where the boss...

Nov 29, 2020

JoAnn Elizabeth (Garity) Paul, 65, of Duluth died November 29, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born October 23, 1955, in Menomonee Falls, WI to Jim and Marge Garity. She was a 1974 graduate of Menomonee Falls North High, and a 1979 graduate of University of Wisconsin-Stout. With her degree in Home Economics, she taught at Central Junior...

Nov 28, 2020

Florence Mae Schaefer, 94 of Duluth, passed away on Saturday November 28, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born in Duluth on May 11, 1926 to Ralph and Maria Cozzi.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School.  On March 10, 1945 she married Roger William Schaefer.   Florence had worked as a Hairdresser at the Cameo Beauty Shop in...

Nov 28, 2020

Bryan Donald Goeppinger was born November 23, 1953 in Duluth, MN to Fred and Dorothy (Carlson) Goeppinger.

Bryan attended Hermantown and Duluth schools, and graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1972.  Bryan went on to work at Hermantown High School in the late 70’s until he was hired on at Moline Machinery and worked as long...

Nov 27, 2020

Melissa Nicole (Hoyt) Nelson, Our beloved mother, daughter, sister and aunt, age 39, was tragically taken from us following a traffic accident on November 27th in Tampa, Florida where she resided. She entered heaven where she was welcomed by the Lord and family who proceeded, all of whom she loved. Our angel will now look over those of us...

Nov 26, 2020

Wesley Kenneth Neustel, 100 of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 26th.  He was born in Duluth, MN. on October 29th, 1920, to Clifford and Nora (Wick) Neustel.  He attended Duluth Central High School and worked at Western Auto Supply and Interlake Iron Corporation before joining the Navy in 1942.   Upon his discharge, Wes came back to Duluth...

Nov 24, 2020

Frances Ann Knobloch, 91, of Duluth, died on Tuesday November 24, 2020 at Ecumen Lakeshore.  She was born on May 10, 1929 in Bessemer, MI to John and Alice (Connelly) Knobloch.  She was a member of St. Michael’s Church.  A Duluth resident since 1945, Frances was a graduate of Stanbrook Hall and UMD, with post-graduate work at the Universities...

Nov 23, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we share that Marc Luther Beeman (66) passed away in his sleep, peacefully at home on Monday, November 23, 2020. The man who miraculously defied all medical odds, finally encountered a battle that was not his to win. He was an amazing Dad, friend, coach, and Papa. His family and friends are forever...

Nov 22, 2020

June M. Lake, age 99, died on November 22, 2020 in Duluth. June Margaret Terese Bergman was born to Theodore and Edna (Munson) Bergman at Swedish Hospital, Minneapolis, on June 15, 1921, 301 days after the 19th Amendment had been ratified. She graduated from Central High School in 1939 and attended the University of Minnesota in dental hygiene. On...

Nov 22, 2020

Dorothy Kaltenhauser Barker, 97, of Duluth,  passed away peacefully on November 22, 2020 on the Feast of Christ the King. Dorothy was born September 2, 1923 in Duluth Minnesota to Henry and Mae Kaltenhauser. Dorothy She was a graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School and Young &Hearst business college. On April 14, 1956, she married Dwayne Barker in Saint Elizabeth...

Nov 22, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Wollack, 74, of Duluth Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, November 22nd, 2020. Chuck was born on May 13th, 1946 in Duluth to Bernard A. and Eleanor G. (Hodorff) Wollack.

Chuck grew up in Hermantown and attended Saint Clement’s school as well as Hermantown High School. After high school, Chuck was a crew member on the...

Nov 21, 2020

Lloyd Alfred Ethier, 96, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by his side Saturday, November 21, 2020.  Lloyd was born in Duluth to Alfred and Mary Ethier on May 23, 1924.

Lloyd graduated in 1943 from Morgan Park High School. He started working for US Steel Duluth Works in the Open Hearth at age 17, and...

Nov 19, 2020

Virginia (Ginny) Leslie passed away on November 19, 2020 due to complications from Covid. She was born in Duluth on January 8,1931. She was preceded in death by her husband John (Jack) Leslie, her parents Chester and Angela Burke, her two sisters Rita Rooney, Patricia Bergquist and her brother John Burke. She is survived by her children, Dave (Cindy...