Obituaries

May 30, 2020

Sister Mary Catherine Shambour, beloved teacher, board member, historian, writer, and peacemaker, passed peacefully May 30 at St. Scholastica Monastery. Having marked the milestones of 25, 50 and 60 years of religious life, Sister Mary Catherine was in the 67th year of vowed commitment. An alumna of The College of St. Scholastica, Sister served many years on the Board of...

May 23, 2020

D. Marilyn Saksa, 94, died on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House.  She was born on October 31, 1925 to Leonard and Esther Young and grew up on her family’s farm in Amor, MN.  She graduated from the Battle Lake High School (MN) in 1944.  Marilyn continued her education at the Duluth State Teachers College, graduating in...

May 20, 2020

Romayne Marilyn Urie, 90, of Duluth, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at New Perspectives in Superior, WI.  She was born in Duluth March 4, 1930 to Emil A. and Edna (Huseby) Lessard.  Romayne was primarily a housewife and great mom.  She had worked at the Glass Block, owned and ran DMV...

May 17, 2020

Rev. John William Beckfelt, 87, died Sunday, May 17th at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN. Fr. John was born July 19, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MN to Raymond John and Eleanor Ann (Hoolihan) Beckfelt. Fr. John will be remembered for his dedication to the Parish communities in which he served, his faithfulness to God, his jovial personality, enjoyment...

May 15, 2020

Emmery James Prisk, 89, died Friday, May 15, 2020. Born, July 10, 1930, he was the son of Albert and Mercedes Prisk of Ely, MN. He graduated from Rosevelt High School, Virginia, MN in 1948.  He went on to Junior College in Virginia, the University of MN, and then graduated from the University of MN Duluth in 1958 with a...

May 10, 2020

Jeanne Hudson Sampson died on Mother’s Day May 10, 2020.  Jeanne was born in Duluth on July 5, 1926 to Dallas and Clara Cornelison.  Jeanne graduated from Denfeld High School in 1944.  She worked at KDAL Radio where she met Rex Hudson.  They married in 1949.  A longtime resident of Park Point, Jeanne was active in Our Lady of...

May 9, 2020

John (Jack) M. Carr, age 79, of Duluth, was born August 10, 1940, and died Saturday, May 9, 2020 of Cardiac Failure at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Bernice Carr, his in-laws, Myrtle and Albin Trempe and brother-in-law, John Trempe.  He is survived by his wife Dianne, with...

May 6, 2020

Alane Dara Davis, age 52, of Duluth, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at home from metastatic breast cancer. She was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999 at age 31.  She was born November 21, 1967 in Doylestown, PA to Jay and Ann (Bosa) Campbell.  She grew up in Upper Black Eddy in Bucks County, PA and attended Pallisades...

May 5, 2020

James R. Johnson, 53 of Duluth died suddenly on May 5, 2020 at St. Luke’s.  Jim was born April 23, 1967 in Ely to Hugo and Delores Johnson.  He was raised in Soudan and Virginia and graduated from Mountain Iron-Buhl High School.  He worked in customer service for CenturyLink and then at Good Will.  Jim enjoyed Art, drawing; watching...

May 4, 2020

William H. “Bill” McLean (92) passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease on May 4, 2020, at Nielson Place in Bemidji, MN. Bill was born on October 15, 1927 in Duluth, MN, to Arthur and Mildred (Huseby) McLean.

Bill had an interesting childhood full of travels. He spent time...

May 2, 2020

Marian Lorraine Arras was born on February 29, 1928 to Emma and Robert Huston in Duluth, Minnesota.  She passed away surrounded by family on May 2, 2020.

She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1945. She worked for Marshall Wells following high school.

On October 7, 1950 she married Richard (Dick) Arras.  Together they raised...

Apr 30, 2020

Karen (Mackey) Neurath, 64, of Duluth, passed away on April 30, 2020.  She was born in Duluth on December 10, 1955 to Thomas and Helmi Mackey.  Karen graduated from Duluth Central High School.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Helmi (Leppala) Mackey, and brother Keith, and sister Linda Poulin.

Karen is...

Apr 30, 2020

Paul W. McKay, 72, Oakley St, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at St Luke’s Hospice. He worked at Clyde Iron in Duluth, Nordic Ware in St Louis Park, and The College of St. Scholastica.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine; daughters, Diane and Amy; sister, Donna Kojima; 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He will be sadly...

Apr 29, 2020

Kayla Jo Vranish, 27, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 29, 2020.  She was born in Mankato, MN on April 29, 1993 to Ronald and Konnie Vranish.  Kayla had worked at Jimmy John’s with aspiration’s of becoming a store manager.  She enjoyed doing craft projects, writing, cooking, going on walks, she loved music and animals.

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Apr 28, 2020

Lynn Marion Persons died peacefully Tuesday April 28th, 2020, at her home on Island Lake in Duluth, MN, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Lynn was born December 9th, 1946, to Paul and Lorraine Lanthier in Duluth, MN.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1964.  While in high school, Lynn formed many friendships...

Apr 28, 2020

Madelynne A. Lane, 61 of Duluth, our beloved sister, auntie, cousin and friend, “Mady” passed from this earth on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 following hospitalization.

Mady was a kind hearted, gentle soul who truly loved those lucky enough to be a part of her life.  She was generous with her time and talents, and was the “in...

Apr 28, 2020

Gary Edward Foster, 74, of Duluth, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Duluth.  He was born August 30, 1945 in Duluth to Edward and Ruby (Moebakken) Foster.  Gary was a Denfeld High School graduate.  He had worked at Superwood as a press operator.  He also had worked on the oar boats and Park Hill Cemetery.  He was a member...

Apr 28, 2020

Eleanor (Ellie) Myrtle Loyear, 91 of Duluth died Tuesday, April 28th in Edgewood Vista Assisted Living.  Eleanor was born Jan. 20, 1929 in Plainville CT. to John and Myrtle Painter.  She graduated from Plainville High School in 1947.

She met Glen Loyear when he was in the Navy.  A family story we love is that Dad didn't re-enlist...

Apr 28, 2020

Eleanor (Ellie) Myrtle Loyear, 91 of Duluth died Tuesday, April 28 th in Edgewood Vista Assisted Living.  Eleanor was born Jan. 20, 1929 in Plainville CT. to John and Myrtle Painter.  She graduated from Plainville High School in 1947.

She met Glen Loyear when he was in the Navy.  A family story we love is that Dad...

Apr 27, 2020

Ilona K. LeMier, 63 of Duluth, passed away on April 27, 2020 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.   She was born to Roy and Gladys LeMier in Duluth, MN on December 23, 1956.  Ilona graduated from East High School class of 1979.  She enjoyed traveling to festivals, fairs, family gatherings, cooking, attending movies and particularly going out...