Obituaries

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

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

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 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 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...

Dec 1, 2019

Charles Francis “Chuck” Hyndman, age 84, of Duluth, died Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Viewcrest Health Center.  He was born April 9, 1935 in New York, New York to Charles Brown Hyndman and Margaret (McGinnity) Hyndman.  Chuck married Susan Irene Staes on June 14, 1969 in Moline, ILL.  Chuck had been a member at the Cathedral of Our Lady...

Nov 30, 2019

Scott A. Hansen, 51 of Duluth, died unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 30th at his home.  Scott was born May 19, 1968 in Fridley, MN to Robert and Sharon Hansen.  He was raised in Mankato and was a graduate of Mankato West High School.  He went on to receive a degree from the College of St. Scholastica.

Scott worked...

Nov 28, 2019

Marie Joan Lasky, age 83, of Duluth, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born February 2, 1936 in Virginia, Minn. to Matthew and Mary (Martinich) Lasky.  Marie was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic church.  She had worked numerous jobs in the area.  Marie loved her weekly trips to Walmart...

Nov 28, 2019

Calvin P. “Cab” Thibault, 91 of Duluth died Thursday, Nov. 28 th at his home, with his family by his side.  Cab was born Feb. 20, 1928 in Duluth to Romuald and Catherine Thibault.  He left school after the 7 th grade to work and he joined the Navy at the age of 17, serving in the Pacific Theatre. ...

Nov 25, 2019

Richard Antonich, age 79, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Chris Jensen Nursing Home. He was born October 18,1940 to Joseph and Anna Antonich and was a lifelong Duluthian. He attended Cathedral High School and on June 10, 1961 married Diane Gellatly. After an apprenticeship with Painters Local 106, he worked for Stromquist and...

Nov 25, 2019

Anne Jangaard Christofferson passed away peacefully on November 25, 2019. Anne was preceded in death by her husband Fred Enoch Christofferson, daughter Cynthia Jo Christofferson, and other family members and friends. Anne was survived by daughters Lynnda (Stephen) Laubach and Jill (Robert) Berntsen, and son Mark (Susan) Christofferson, grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as other family and friends....

Nov 23, 2019

Lee Barnaby 90, of Champlin, MN formerly of Duluth, MN joined her husband, Francis, in heaven on November 23, 2019. She passed away at the JA Wedum Hospice House, Brooklyn Park surrounded by her loving children and their spouses. Funeral Mass at Holy Rosary Church, Duluth on Wednesday, November 27 at 11:00 with visitation at the church before Mass...