Obituaries

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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...

Apr 26, 2020

David Michael Groshel, age 72, of Minnesota Veterans Home, Silver Bay, Minn. died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Onamia Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia, Minn.   He was born October 22, 1947 in Hibbing, Minn. to Frank and Mary (Zagar) Groshel.  David was a Vietnam Army veteran.  Burial is at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery-Duluth.  Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home,...

Apr 24, 2020

Shirley Lavone Cuypers, 85, of Duluth, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at her home.  She was born April 24, 1935 in Longmont, Colorado to Thomas A. and Delia (Cunningham) Ralston.  Shirley married Eugene F. Cuypers on April 11, 1952 in Port City of Portsmouth, VA. For many years, Shirley sewed fur hats and blankets.  She enjoyed gardening and her...

Apr 23, 2020

Inez T. Caple, 91, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday March 8, 2020 at the Aftenro Home.  She was born in Tioga, ND on April 23, 1928 to Edwin and Belinda Chrislock.  Inez graduated from International Falls class of 1946.  She had worked as a waitress at the Wilbert Café for many years, also at Sue’s Sweet Shop in...

Apr 22, 2020

Robert “Bob” Edward Johnson, 91, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2020 at Edgewood Vista, Hermantown.  He was born in Duluth on August 10, 1928 to Edward and Lempi Johnson.  Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran serving as a cook during the Korean Conflict.  He had worked at the U.S Steel plant in Morgan Park.  Bob was...

Apr 21, 2020

John “Jack” Wilke Soetebier, of Duluth died on April 21, 2020 with his family by his side. Jack was born on August 26, 1928 to Alfred and Elsie (Wilke) Soetebier in Wakefield, MI. He married Virginia Mattson on April 8, 1951. Jack proudly served in the US Army during the Korean war.

Jack owned the Patty Cake...

Apr 21, 2020

Gordon W. "Gordy" Seitz, 91, of Duluth, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Marywood, Duluth, surrounded by those who loved him.

Gordy was born February 23, 1929 in Duluth to John and Virginia (Roedter) Seitz.

Upon graduation from Duluth Central High School in 1947 he enrolled at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. While at UMD...

Apr 19, 2020

Lillian L. Skadsberg, 90, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday April 19 at Golden Oaks in Hermantown.  She was born in Iron Belt, WI on November 17, 1929 to John and Lilly Herlevi.  Lillian was a dedicated member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, husband Norman...