Obituaries

Jan 4, 2020

Joan Drannen Johnson was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 26, 1930 to George and Mabel Drannen.  She passed away on January 4, 2020 at Primrose Retirement Community.  For the first five years of her life she lived in the Riverside neighborhood of Duluth.  In 1935 Mabel's parents needed help running their general store, Atkinson Mercantile, in Atkinson, MN,...

Jan 2, 2020

June M. Edwards, 92 formerly of Duluth Heights, died Thursday, Jan. 2nd at Diamond Willow, Lester Park, with her family by her side.  June was born May 6, 1927 in Duluth to James and Esther Nordland.  She was a 1945 graduate of Duluth Central. June met John Edwards and they were married on Oct. 26, 1946 in Duluth.  She...

Jan 2, 2020

Helen (Bailey) Hanten, 92, of Duluth, former UMD Professor and Deacon at St. Andrews by the Lake, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Lakeshore Ecumen, with family by her side. She was ready to meet God. She was born March 19, 1927 in Caspian MI to Carlton and Katherine Bailey. She had 3 siblings, Thelma, Carlton Jr....

Jan 1, 2020

Maria Cecilia Mahl, 77, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota.

Cecilia met and married Dick Mahl while she was completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany and he was serving in the U.S. Navy in the Philippines.  She later earned her...

Dec 31, 2019

Khalil Winston Lamar Oliver, 2 months, passed away unexpectedly December 31, 2019.

Kahlil was born in Duluth to Dontez Oliver and Ashley Lamar on October 17, 2019.

He was preceded in death by papa Johnny Miles, uncle Winston McCrary, great grandpa Ronnie

Kahlil is survived by his parents, Ashley Lamar and Dontez Oliver;...

Dec 29, 2019

John "Jack" W. Kirkhus, 87, of Duluth, died peacefully on Sunday, December 29th, 2019 in Essentia Medical Center with his wife and constant companion of the past 56 years by his side holding his hand.  Our hearts are sad to see him leave us but we are comforted by the fact that he can rest peacefully.

John...

Dec 27, 2019

Joe Ann Patricia Hernandez, 40, of Duluth, passed away on December 27, 2019.  Joeann was born in Duluth, on May 27, 1979.

She enjoyed shopping, getting her nails and hair done, volunteering for non-profits, and most importantly spending time with her daughter Tiarah.

She was preceded in death by mother, Victoria; and brother, James Kenneth...

Dec 27, 2019

Joyce Goldberg (Miller) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 27 th .  She was 84 years old.   Joyce was born on October 2, 1935 in Watseka, IL – the beloved only child of Essyl and Henry (Boney) Miller and was raised in Donovan, IL.  Joyce grew up on a farm and acquired the many skills...

Dec 27, 2019

Diane Marie (Mickolajak) Kubiak, age 78, of Duluth, Minnesota died December 27, 2019. She was born to Marian and Ray Mickolajak in Duluth, Minnesota. She graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in the class of 1959. She spent many years working as an administrative assistant and at the Glass Block department store in the Miller Hill Mall. She was...

Dec 22, 2019

Elaine Marie (Johnson) Hanson, age 93, of Duluth, MN passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Solvay Hospice Home. Elaine was born on February 17th, 1926 to Axel E. and Lillian Johnson in Duluth, MN. She graduated from Duluth Central High School and the University of MN School of Nursing. She worked for the American Red Cross in...

Dec 22, 2019

Marcus Leroy Marjala “Mark”, 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 22, 2019.

Mark was a proud, life-long resident of Duluth. Born on November 23, 1927 to Matt and Hilda Marjala. Mark grew up in Gary New Duluth, graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1946, and enrolled in Dunwoody Institute. After Dunwoody, Mark...

Dec 22, 2019

Margaret “Marge” E. Borgen, 84, formerly of Hermantown, died Sunday, Dec, 22nd at her daughter Laurie’s house after a long illness, with her family by her side.  Marge was born Aug. 16, 1935 in Long Prairie to Edward and Susan so.  She was raised in Long Prairie, where she graduated from Long Prairie High School.  She met, Walter Borgen...

Dec 20, 2019

The Reverend Nicholas Thomas Hill, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly in his home on December 20, 2019, while conversing with his wife and son. He is at peace after battling a three month recovery session following a leg injury. Nick was born September 3, 1938 and was raised in Valley City, North Dakota. He was very active in sports,...

Dec 17, 2019

Joyce Kurth Lee, 95 of Duluth, died Tuesday, Dec. 17 th at Chris Jensen Health Center.  Joyce was born July 26, 1924 in St. Paul to Celia Kurth.  She was raised in Eagle River, WI, graduating from Eagle River High School in 1940, going on to University Extension at Eagle River and Business college in Manitowoc, WI.

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Dec 15, 2019

Patricia Sue Wollack, 78, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side Sunday, December 15, 2019, after a courageous 8-year journey with Multiple Myeloma. She was born in Duluth on January 29, 1941, to Wyman and Eleanor Collier. She was known for her gentle nature, classy style, and pioneer red lipstick.

Pat graduated...

Dec 14, 2019

Bernice Schlichting Wollak, formerly of Duluth, died Saturday, Dec. 14th , in her home, with her family by her side.   Born September 29th, 1927 in Royalton, Minnesota Bernice was the daughter of Isidore and Rose (Janski) Schlichting. She graduated from Royalton High School and married Claude A. Wollak in Royalton in 1947. She lived in Providence, R.I. until 1950...

Dec 8, 2019

Corinne Elsie McNaughton, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Sunday, December 8, 2019. Corinne was born on, March 8, 1930, in Duluth, to Leonard Kurosky and Elsie Kuroski.

In her younger years she worked at the Ammunitions Depot in Arden Hills, until her children came along, then she was a full-time homemaker. ...

Dec 8, 2019

Larry Huttel died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice unit, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was born on Jan 25, 1936 in Duluth to Fred and Amelia Huttel. They lived in Hermantown where he graduated from high school in 1954. He excelled in sports, including football, basketball, baseball and was a Golden Glove boxer.   After...

Dec 8, 2019

Linda L. Anesi, 68 of Hermantown, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday December 8, 2019 at home.  She was born in Superior, WI on May 5, 1951 to Norman and Fern Danielson.  Linda attended Superior Senior High School.  She married Tom Anesi on May 13, 1983 in Duluth, MN.  She retired from Northwestern Bell/US West in 2001...

Dec 3, 2019

Katherine “Kathy” Makowski Hon passed away on December 3,2019 with family by her side. Kathy was born on March 17, 1947 to Roy and Lorraine (Plets) Makowski. She attended St. Anthony’s School and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1965. After working many tax seasons, she retired from H&R Block to devote time to her family, knitting, baking and...