Obituaries

Mar 5, 2020

John Russell Jensen died on March 5, 2020 after a five year struggle against pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Duluth on February 20, 1944, the first son of Betty Louise Dice and John Thovold Jensen. John’s sister Linda predeceased him. He is survived by brothers   Steve (Candace) of Minnetonka and Tom (Christine) of Wayzata, by nieces Jacki...

Mar 3, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Sundland, 91, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2020.  She was born on November 16, 1928, in Duluth, to Roger and Beatrice Brown.

Mary graduated from Cathedral High School in 1946 and went on to earn an Elementary Education Degree at UMD, while teaching dance for Arthur Murray Dance Studio. She married Richard Sundland...

Feb 24, 2020

Marian Parker Congdon, a resident of Westwood Apartments in Duluth, passed away at home on February 24, 2020 at age 102. Born in Duluth on November 9, 1917, Marian was the younger daughter of Joseph F. and Elinore R. Parker. She graduated from the high school department of the Villa Sancta Scholastica in Duluth in 1935, and attended Wells...

Feb 19, 2020

On February 19, 2020, Mary Donalda Sauve (88), went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mary died in hospice care at St Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her family.

Born January 5, 1932, in Cavalier, North Dakota, Mary was the last surviving child of Hugo and Gertrude Nowatzki’s twelve children. After graduating from Cavalier High School,...

Feb 11, 2020

Christos (Chris) Peter Manolis passed into the Lord’s care on February 11th, 2020 after over a decade long battle with lung cancer.  Born on September 6th, 1959 to Peter and Loula Manolis in Duluth, MN, he graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1978.

While in high school, Chris worked at two iconic downtown businesses: Mr. Nick’s,...

Feb 9, 2020

Cheryl Doreen (Sherer, James) Kauppi (Waabinokwe), 73, of Grand Portage, Minn. passed peacefully into the spirit world, on Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was born August 26, 1946 to Kenneth and Dorothy (Clark) Sherer in Grand Portage, Minn. Cheryl married her devoted husband, Lonny L. Kauppi, on August 3rd, 1985 in Duluth, Minn. Cheryl, Lonny, and their little dog...

Feb 6, 2020

Sophie A. Szybczynski, 101, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2020 at the Benedictine Health Center. She was born in Duluth on January 15, 1919 to Joseph and Antonia Szybczynski. She worked as a stenographer for U. S. Steel, retiring in 1983. She was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, its Rosary...

Feb 6, 2020

Robin Lee Nelson, 51, of Duluth’s Woodland neighborhood died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at St. Lukes Hospital.  He was born December 13, 1968 in Duluth to Douglas Richard and Patricia Anne (Dahl) Nelson.  Robin was a graduate of Duluth East High School.  He was preceded in death by his father Richard, his stepfather William A. Friedman, and his mother...

Feb 2, 2020

Arthur S. 'Art' Severson, age 95 of Duluth and Tucson, Arizona passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 2, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Marie and Siguard: beloved wife of 63 years, Viola: and son, David. Survived by daughter, Laura Dobosenski (Tom): son, Mark (Kathy): and daughter-in-law, MaryBeth (David): 7 grandchildren, Aaron & Andrea Dobosenski,...

Jan 30, 2020

Orville Don Hansen of Duluth passed away at his home and onto a place of freedom and peace Thursday, January 30th, 2020.

Orville was born July 11th, 1954 to Hans and Beulah (Adams) Hansen. He was born and raised in Duluth, Mn., where he spent his youth seeking out adventure at every turn. He fell in love...

Jan 30, 2020

Vija Nervick passed away on January 30, 2020 after a long and brave battle with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones at her home in Lakeside. Vija was born in Riga, Latvia and moved to Kenwood with her parents shortly following World War II. Her father, Eduards Putnins, was a Lutheran minister, and it was at Kenwood Lutheran...

Jan 29, 2020

Karlin Dawn Ostrander, 47, of Duluth passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 29th at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by loved ones.  She was born in Duluth to David and Janice Ostrander.  Karlin had the brightest smile, the bluest eyes, and the biggest heart. She is survived by her children Kara (Jon) Gruver, Kyler and Kinsey Ostrander; granddaughter, Paislee; sister, Monica...

Jan 29, 2020

Richard Anthony Amatuzio, devoted husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 29, at the age of 90. Richard was born October 11, 1929 to Margaret and Albert Amatuzio, both Italian immigrants. Growing up on Raleigh Street in West Duluth provided Richard easy access to Lake Superior as a child, which cultivated a life-long passion...

Jan 29, 2020

Dale A. Noreen, 82 of Duluth, died Wednesday Jan. 29th at St. Luke’s Hospice after a short illness with his family by his side.  Dale was born May 2, 1937 in Duluth to Carl and Elna Noreen.

He was a very proud 1956 grad from Duluth Denfeld where he was an outstanding multi-sport athlete. He was a fierce...

Jan 29, 2020

Barb was born on September 26, 1932, in Hibbing, MN, and died on January 29, 2020 at 87 years old in Duluth, MN.  She was very much loved by all who knew her and she will be greatly missed. Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Herb Hoene (2012); her daughters Mary Hoene Gilligan and Diane Hoene Madden;...

Jan 26, 2020

Eleanor T. Disch, 88, formerly of Pike Lake, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living with her family by her side.  She was born November 11, 1931 in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada to Eugene and Marie (Beaulieu) Bourgeault.   A Duluth resident since 1939 and she was a graduate of St. Jeans School.  She married Eugene “Gene”...

Jan 24, 2020

Bonnie Ann Cusick, 76, of Duluth died Friday, January 24th, 2020 in St. Mary’s Hospital.

Bonnie graduated from UMD with a BS degree in art education, a studio emphasis in sculpture, and a minor in art history. She enjoyed sculpture, painting, and designing exhibits.

She was the heart and soul of the A.M. Chisholm Museum/Duluth...

Jan 22, 2020

Betty Jayne Welhaven, 83, of Duluth Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 22, 2020. Betty was born in Duluth on August 28, 1936 to John Arthur and Della Carlson. The youngest of nine children, Betty enchanted her older siblings with her mischievous smile and audacious spirit, characteristics she would maintain throughout her lifetime.

Betty graduated from...

Jan 21, 2020

Sally Annette Bernhardt, 63, of Duluth, passed away on January 21, 2020 at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital.  She was born in Hibbing, MN on September 1, 1956 to Robert and Lucy Bernhardt.  Sally loved spending time and playing with her grandson Skyler.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents.

Sally is survived by...

Jan 19, 2020

Sophie Mae Prochnow, 19, of Duluth tragically passed away January 19 of 2020. She was born January 26 of 2000 in Duluth Minnesota. Sophie was a wild child that danced to the beat of her own drum. She had a passionate love for makeup and fashion. She had many talents and excelled in dancing, singing and art. Sophie was...