Obituaries

Nov 19, 2019

Raymond Richard Siems, age 50, of Duluth, died Tuesday, November 19, 2919 at home of natural causes.  He was born in Duluth September 26, 1969 to John Fredrick and Marion Elizabeth (Dale) Siems.  Raymond had worked at Mount Royal Fine Foods.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, and his father John.  Raymond is survived by his mother...

Nov 17, 2019

Katharine Stonemark, 97, Duluth, Minn., died peacefully on Nov. 17 2019, surrounded by family.

Katharine was a devoted wife and mother of four. She worked with her husband, Willard, on building business interests and various endeavors as they raised their children together. Having come from humble beginnings, Willard and Katharine worked hard to provide for their family. ...

Nov 16, 2019

Lonny Steven Hounsell died peacefully in Solvay Hospice House on November 16, 2019 in Duluth, MN at the age of 60.  Lonny was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying his time at the family cabin in MacGregor, MN.  He looked forward to every hunting season with his brother and fishing with his grandchildren on Lake Minnewawa.

Lonny Hounsell is...

Nov 16, 2019

Robert Walter Gressman 85, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday November 16, 2019 in Solvay Hospice House.  He was born in Duluth on May 22, 1934 to Joseph and Ada Gressman.  Robert had worked as a salesman for Russell Creamery and Hormel Foods until his retirement.  He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus...

Nov 15, 2019

Jean Adair Tedlund, 91, of Duluth passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

She was born August 20, 1928 to Ben and Agnes Olson in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in Minneapolis, graduated high school from Bob Jones Academy and attended Bob Jones College. Upon returning to Minneapolis, she worked at...

Nov 15, 2019

Jean Adair Tedlund, 91, of Duluth passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

She was born August 20, 1928 to Ben and Agnes Olson in Minneapolis, MN. She grew up in Minneapolis, graduated high school from Bob Jones Academy and attended Bob Jones College. Upon returning to Minneapolis, she worked at...

Nov 14, 2019

Katherine “Kathy” Pedisic, 56, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2019 at Essentia health, St. Mary’s Hospital.  She was born on April 17, 1963 to Frank and Bronhilda Miketin in Milwaukee, WI.  Kathy married Zoran Pedisic on June 1, 1983.  She graduated from DBU and had worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital in Medical...

Nov 13, 2019

Arlene Marie Litvinoff, 90, of Duluth, took the hand of God, leaving this Earth peacefully on Wednesday November 13, 2019 at the Solvay Hospice House.  She was born in Phillips, WI on July 13, 1929 to Ralph and Anna Nehls.  While living in Duluth, Arlene was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.  She enjoyed singing,...

Nov 13, 2019

Mark had a song in his heart all of his life -- from his youth, as a member of the Duluth Boys Choir and as 1971-72 President of the East High School A’Capella Choir, to earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in Music and performing as a tenor soloist and member of several local musical groups, including the...

Nov 12, 2019

Toivo Konstu Perala, 93, passed away on November 12, 2019 in Duluth, MN. Toivo was born on January 20, 1926 near Meadowlands, MN to Walter and Amelia (Pelto) Perala. Toivo married Cleone Johnsrud in 1949.  They moved to Shoreline, WA where they lived until returning to Minnesota in 2008.  Toivo graduated from Toivola High School and after serving in...

Nov 11, 2019

John A. “Jack” Wolf, 91, of Duluth, died Monday November 11, 2019 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital.  He was born in Duluth on March 18, 1928 to August and Mary Wolf.  Jack served in the US Army during the Korean War.  He worked for 51 years as an Engineer for the Northern Pacific Railroad and the Burlington Northern...

Nov 11, 2019

Harvey Stolt went peacefully home to heaven on November 11, 2019.  He was born August 27, 1922 in Nicollet, Minnesota. He married his wife, Garnette, in 1944 and they established a successful farm in 1946 near Winthrop, Minnesota. They were active in the Bernadotte Lutheran Church and the community. He obtained his pilot’s license and enjoyed the adventure of...

Nov 9, 2019

Debra Bertelsen Blustin, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2019 at the age of 63. Debbie was born in Duluth, MN on March 12, 1956 and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1974.

Debbie’s characteristic snort and prankster personality will be some of the first qualities missed from this devoted Mom, Grandchild-spoiler, loving partner and dear friend....

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...