Obituaries

Nov 9, 2019

Elena Maria Priley (DeCaro), 94, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at St. Luke’s hospital.

Elena was born in Naples, Italy on January 11th, 1925. She came to the United States as a war bride in 1946, after marrying the love of her life, Frank. She enjoyed her...

Nov 9, 2019

Phyllis Lenore Diamond, 92, of Duluth, Minn. passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019.  Phyllis was a graduate of Julliard School of Music and was employed to compose music for NBC Studios.  Subsequently, Phyllis worked in medical records at Nasau County Medical Center in New York, and in Century City Hospital in Calif.  Phyllis was predeceased by her husband,...

Nov 7, 2019

Edward B. “Eddie” Jeanetta

Formerly of Duluth, died Thursday, Nov. 8th in Sarcoxie, MO.  He was born Oct. 9, 1950 in Duluth to Frank and Dorothy Jeanetta.  Graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School.  Worked with his father and brother at Franks Service on London Rd.

Preceded by parents, Frank and Dorothy; wife Barbara.

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Nov 7, 2019

Gerald Floyd “Bud” Van Guilder, 92, of Duluth died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born on October 21, 1927 in Clear Creek Township in Carlton County to Floyd and Christel Van Guilder.  On October 29, 1945 he married Charlotte Kuchta and they celebrated 73 years of marriage.  Bud drove truck for Glendenning Motorways until...

Nov 3, 2019

Leroy (BoBo) Chiovitte, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on November 3, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.  Born on August 29, 1936, he was a lifelong Duluthian.   Leroy graduated from Denfeld High School in 1954 where he excelled in all sports.   He went on to serve in the Marines and to pursue a career in industrial piping sales.

Leroy enjoyed nature in all its forms....

Nov 2, 2019

Inez E. Rindal, 96, of Duluth, died with her family by her side on Saturday Nov 2, 2019 at Essentia in Duluth.

She was born in Minneapolis, MN to Emil and Anna Lydia Eliason (Winquist) on Feb 19, 1923 and was the eldest of 7 children.

During World War II, Inez was very proud to...

Oct 29, 2019

Doug Berg, 70, of Duluth, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center surrounded by friends and family.

Doug was born on June 12, 1949 in Duluth to Eugene and Carolyn Berg.  He was a lifelong Duluthian, growing up in both the Piedmont and Woodland neighborhoods.  Doug graduated from Central High...

Oct 29, 2019

Pat Ellen Baker, 82, of Hermantown, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 29, 2019 at the Marywood Assisted Living Center in Duluth with family by her side after battling dementia for several years.

Pat was born in Duluth MN to Lars and Eleanor Modean on November 10, 1936 and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1954....

Oct 27, 2019

Richard Alderico Burris, age 92, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Aftenro Home.  He was born June 2, 1927 in Eveleth, Minn.  A special thank you to Chaplain Gina De Vany, Aftenro Home and Essentia Health Hospice for the wonderful care they provided.  Memorial services will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, November 6, 2019...

Oct 26, 2019

Xavier “X” Ramone Lannie Bell, 57, died Saturday, October 26, 2019 from Cardiac Arrest.

X was born March 31, 1962 in Fort Ord, California to Lt. Colonel (ret.) Major Herman and Maxine Helen Bell. As a child, Xavier and his family moved around every couple of years due to his father’s career as an officer in the...

Oct 26, 2019

Jace Cody Telega, 5, of Superior WI., passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019, with loving family by his side.

Jace was a very kind sweet boy. His precious smile would just melt your heart. He was adored by so many. Jace loved music, playing with his toys, his friends and family. He was also quite the character! His eyes and facial expressions said it all! Jace would pretend to be “not interested” when someone he was not familiar with...

Oct 25, 2019

In Memory of Wendy Jean Brenk January 11, 1958 – October 25, 2019

On January 11, 1958, Anthony and Betty Yapuncich welcomed into their family a daughter, Wendy Jean.  Wendy was truly a special gift to her father, as January 11th was also his birthday.  As a young child living in Gilbert, Minnesota, Wendy always loved to...

Oct 21, 2019

Gary L. Davis passed away peacefully in Duluth, MN on October 18, 2019 after a multi-year battle with ALS. As was the case during his entire illness, he was surrounded by family and loved ones.

Gary was the youngest son of Richard and Bernie Davis and was born in 1947 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. An avid golfer...

Oct 21, 2019

Burnell “Burnie” V. Williams, 84, formerly of Duluth, died on Monday October 21, 2019 at New Perspectives Senior Living, Cloquet.  He was born on June 26, 1935 to Vance and Cecelia Williams in Austin, MN.  Burnie had worked at the George A. Hormel as a Business Analyst and Cost Analyst, a Public Adjuster and Office Manager. He then worked...

Oct 18, 2019

After a long and valiant fight against pancreatic cancer, Marilyn passed away peacefully with her family by her side Oct. 18 at her home in Palm Desert, California. Right up until the end she was visiting with friends and family, even enjoying a big dinner party.  True to form, she insisted on trivets and the best wine glasses for...

Oct 15, 2019

Cynthia Jean Olson, 69 of Duluth, Mn. passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Oct. 15th 2019 at the Bethany Care Center, Mpls, after complications from pneumonia.  "Cindy" was born January 14, 1950 in Chicago to Willard and Doreen Halon. They moved to Duluth when Cindy was two.

Cindy enjoyed sewing, baking, growing Geraniums, Cher and Barbara Streisand....

Oct 12, 2019

Evelyn Rose Payette of Duluth passed away peacefully on Saturday October 12, 2019, in her home at the age of 101.  Evelyn was born in Duluth on July 10, 1918 to John and Hilda Anunti.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School and attended the Duluth State Teachers College.  Evelyn married Clarence Payette on February 7, 1942 and raised...

Oct 12, 2019

John Matt Vekich, 85, of Duluth passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2019.  He was born on December 30, 1933 to Matt and Kristine (Skull) in Duluth, MN.  After graduating from Denfeld High School, John went on to obtain a Degree in elementary education from the University of Minnesota Duluth.  While attending the University, John started working at...

Oct 11, 2019

Visitation will begin Friday, Oct. 18th from 3pm till the 4pm service in the Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd St. Duluth, MN, (218) 727-3555.

Oct 6, 2019

Evelyn Freda Yager, 92, of Duluth, Minn. passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice Center in Duluth.  She was born in Moose Lake, Minn. to Elling and Elina Johnson on July 29, 1927.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Bill, her parents, and her brother Jim.  She is survived by her daughter...