Obituaries

Apr 15, 2021

David Louis Charnowski, 81, of Duluth, died Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Marywood Assisted Living.  He was born in Duluth May 13, 1940 to Louis and Ruth (Lindau) Charnowski.  He married Dorothy M. Thibert.  David is survived by his wife Dorothy and his two sons Alan (Linda) and John (Pam); two grandchildren:  Joseph and Nicole and one great-grandson Max.  No...

Apr 15, 2021

Carl Andreas Raatz, III

Passed away on November 15, 2021.   Preceded in death by his parents, Carl Raatz Jr and siblings. Survived by his loving wife, Terry of 29 years; sisters; stepchildren, Ann Martin, Darlene Martin and Darwin Martin; grandchildren, Racquel, Jordon, Antionette, Quintana, Makenna, Kameko, Shelby, Prisma, Lord, Amadea, Maskozid; great-grandchildren, Richard, Aubree, Ambraya, Milan, Anika,...

Apr 15, 2021

Kay Marie Clark-Knight, 66, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on December 9, 2021.

Kay’s personality was larger than life. She was a force to be reckoned with, as she overcame cancer, twice. A bright light in a sometimes-grey world, her vivacious personality, unrelenting positivity, and infectious laughter go unmatched.

Kay grew up...

Apr 15, 2021

Kenneth F. Schoen, former Minnesota State Corrections Commissioner and Director of the Institute on Criminal Justice at the University of Minnesota Law School, died September 1, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota. He was 89 years old. The cause of death was myelofibrosis diagnosed in early 2017.

He spent most of his working career as...

Apr 15, 2021

Larry Lee Lurch, age 82, of Duluth, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Sant Monica, CA on January 11, 1939 to James Bradley and Joan (Robertson) Lurch.  Larry married Christine Krulc on May 7, 1977 in Glendale, CA.  He had worked for Youngs Market Company in Los Angeles, retiring as the plant manager. ...

Apr 15, 2021

John Rocco Riggio, 81, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home on Tuesday March 2, 2021.  He was born in Duluth on September 15, 1939 to Dominick and Marie Riggio.  John graduated from Duluth Central High School and from the Duluth Votech.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.  John married Donna Fox on December...

Apr 15, 2021

Daniel Peter Ralidak, 78, of Meadowlands, died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at home after an 18 month battle with Mesothelioma.  He was born October 25, 1942 in Duluth to Peter P. and Margaret M. (Ringhofer) Ralidak.  Dan was a 1960 graduate of Toivola-Meadowlands High School.  He was a member of IBEW 242, and the Minnesota Air National Guard 148th.  After...

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 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

Craig Arlen Lund, 73, of Duluth, passed away March 28, 2021 in Duluth.

Craig was born on April 24, 1947 in Duluth, MN to Melvin and Ione (Tepfer) Lund. After spending his childhood growing up on a dairy farm in New Richmond, WI, the family relocated to Aurora, MN. Craig graduated from Aurora Highschool and the University of Wisconsin Superior...

Apr 15, 2021

Diane Linda Meierhoff, 77, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday September 1, 2021.

Diane was born on 1943 in Bagley, MN, to Hiram and Lavone Gustafson.  She moved to Duluth in 1954, and attended Washburn Elementary School, Woodland Junior High School and East High School.  Diane also attended UMD and graduated from The Ohio State University with...

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

Barbara Diane Segal

January 23, 1931-April 9, 2021

It’s been a rough Covid year, but nothing can compare to losing our mom Barbara Segal (Nana B),wife, sister, aunt and friend . Her passing marks the end of an era for our family. She was the glue that held us together and the momentum that helped us all grow into successful...

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

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

Shawn “Shamu” Wayne McArthur, 52, of Rice Lake Township, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday March 24, 2021.  He was born in Duluth to Donald and Donna McArthur on February 4, 1969.  Shawn was loved by everyone he met. He will be missed. He worked doing road construction and enjoyed driving his motorcycle. He loved children and his...

Apr 15, 2021

David Ellis Roden, 81 of Duluth passed away peacefully April 14, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Dave was born February 14, 1940 in Fargo, ND to Vivian and Stewart Roden. Dave married Mary Anne Rovello August 5, 1961 in Duluth, MN.

Dave enjoyed a long career in the grocery business where he started his career as a grocery...

Apr 15, 2021

David Ellis Roden, 81 of Duluth passed away peacefully April 14, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Dave was born February 14, 1940 in Fargo, ND to Vivian and Stewart Roden. Dave married Mary Anne Rovello August 5, 1961 in Duluth, MN.

Dave enjoyed a long career in the grocery business where he started his career as a grocery...

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...