Obituaries

Apr 8, 2021

William H. Moser, age 90, of Duluth, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He was born July 27, 1930 in Faribault, Minn. to Louise (Contois) and Harold E. Moser. He married Irene Mae Hauer on June 22, 1957 in Faribault.  Bill lived a full life with many accomplishments.  After attending grade school and...

Apr 6, 2021

Dennis Cletus Riesgraf, 68, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 6, 2021 in Duluth.  He was born in New Prague, MN on February 5, 1953 to Cletus and Mary Riesgraf.  Dennis grew up in Belle Plaine, MN, graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1971 and Winoa State University in 1975.  He married Nancy L. Soller on...

Apr 4, 2021

Lois M. “Bubbles” Gelineau, 93, a longtime Duluth resident, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday with family by her side in the Superior Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Duluth on April 7, 1927 to Frank and Rose Strihalick.  Lois was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and the Lois Club.  Lois loved traveling to Florida where she...

Mar 31, 2021

Keeley Ogston (23) entered the heaven gates on March 31, 2021.  Born Oct 4, 1997 to Crystal & Jeremy Ogston, she has a heart felt love for her family, hiking/biking and her best friend/dog Cashius.  Keely is survived by her parents Crystal Ogston/Tim Armajo & Jeremy/Tina Ogston; brothers Nick & Michael; as well as her Great Grandma Pat, Grandparents...

Mar 29, 2021

Thomas T. Kuzas, age 97, formerly from Duluth, died peacefully March 29, 2021, at a Maple Grove, MN, care facility. He was born April 20, 1923 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Theodore and Katherine (Zervas)     Kuzas.

Tom graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1941 and then received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the...

Mar 27, 2021

Clarence E. LaLiberte, 103, of Duluth, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Clarence was born December 22, 1917 in Duluth, MN, son of Dorella and Henry LaLiberte.

Clarence graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School and later went on to graduate from Purdue University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. After graduation...

Mar 24, 2021

Marguerite Noema Doran passed away of natural causes on 3/24/21 in Duluth. She was born on 2/10/48 in Wichita, KS to William H. and Marguerite C. Doran. Her parents moved the family to Duluth in 1954 where Marguerite spent the majority of her lifetime. She attended Stanbrook Hall High School and went on to study at the College of...

Mar 22, 2021

Evelyn Irene Hon 97, formerly of Fredenberg Township passed away on Monday March 22, 2021 at Westwood Assisted Living. She was born in Chisholm on July 26, 1923 to William and Hilma Fredrickson. Evelyn was a member of St. Michael’s, St. John’s, and attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Gnesen.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 13, 2021

Dolores “Dee” Heine age 93, of Duluth entered eternal life on March 13, 2021.  She was born on April 8, 1927, to Alphonse and Clara (Kranz) Obermiller in Albany MN. She graduated from Albany High School and shortly after, completed a special secretarial program in Ohio. She returned to MN and became employed at the Greyhound Bus Company in...

Mar 11, 2021

Bruno W. Tomesch Sr., 84 of Duluth, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation.  He was born in Gdansk, Poland July 18, 1936 to mother Boleslawa (Sczesna)and stepfather Filip Faryniak.  Bruno emigrated to the United States in 1951 from a Displaced Person camp after World War 2.  He worked at Super One Foods Miller Hill location. ...

Mar 10, 2021

Thanh was born in Rac gia, Vietnam, on January 1, 1950, to Tinh and Lam Dinh.

He worked for many years as a chef.

He liked to spend time fishing, gardening, and cooking. Most importantly, he enjoyed being with his grandchildren who always brought him joy.

He is preceded in death by his...

Mar 10, 2021

Yvonne Georgenna Patterson, 85, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2021 at Essentia with family by her side. She was born April 18, 1935 in Duluth, MN to George Joseph and Beulah Fabiola Marie Lafontaine (LaPlante)­­. She grew up in the Duluth West End neighborhood, attended St. Jean School, and graduated from Denfeld H.S. in 1953. While growing up,...

Mar 6, 2021

Evelyn Marilyn Hill Zenner

Evie danced her way through life changing the steps of the dance as her life changed.  Evie was born December 13, 1925 to Victor and Laura Hill.  She grew up outside of St. Wendel, MN on the family farm with her brother Bill.  She took dance lessons as a young girl and found...

Mar 6, 2021

John Allen Stephen, 83 of Duluth, died on Saturday March 6, 2021 at the Solvay Hospice House.  He was born in Duluth on February 18, 1938 to Jack and Marie Stephen.  John was a member of the 148th Fighter Wing where he had worked as an aircraft mechanic and a radar technician, he also worked at the D.M. &...

Mar 6, 2021

Albert Lawrence Roybal

Chi-nichiiwad-glizhigad (Big Stormy Day), began his journey to the spirit world on Saturday March 6, 2021.

Albert liked to collect Antique toy cars, listen to Pow-Wow, sing on his drum along with his sons, and visit old friends and family.

Albert is preceded in death by his mother, Loretta; granddaughter,...

Mar 5, 2021

Susanne Leone Stickney went home to be with our Lord on March 5, 2021. Sue was born in Duluth MN, on June 10, 1937 to Bert and Leone Damberg. She attended St. Anthony’s school and Central High school. Sue married her one true love, Robert, on November 30, 1957. They celebrated 55 years of marriage. Together they raised three...

Mar 5, 2021

Jean Marie Hinzmann, 92 of Duluth died March 5th 2021 at the home of John and Nancy Jean Hinzmann with her family by her side.  Jean was born February 13, 1929 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Elmer and Mary Andre.  She graduated High School from St. Joseph’s Academy and completed training for nursing at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,...

Mar 5, 2021

Myrna Joy Andrews passed away peacefully on Friday March 5, 2021 at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth. Myrna was born April 23, 1938 to Evelyn and Nels Peterson in Crookston, MN. Myrna attended and graduated from Central High School in Crookston. She attended St. Luke’s Nursing School in Duluth where she completed her Nursing degree in 1959. Myrna married...

Mar 4, 2021

Robert Raymond DeRoche, 91, of Duluth, died Thursday March 4, 2021 at Lakeshore Ecumen.  He was born in Duluth to Clement and Leola DeRoche.  He graduated from St. Jean’s High School and 2 years later married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine Tessier.  Together they raised 7 kids and enjoyed 70 years of marriage. He was an active member of...

Mar 4, 2021

Mark Pavelich, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 63 on March 4, 2021, was an American hockey hero. He is famously remembered for the pass that set up Mike Eruzione’s game-winning goal against the heavily favored Soviet Union for the 1980 Gold Medal USA hockey team.

But hockey isn’t what defined his life. He was a son, a...