Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Oct 5, 2019

Keith W. Hansen, 87 of Duluth, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at Marywood Assisted Living, Duluth, with his family by his side.  Keith was born July 10, 1932 in Duluth to Henry O. and Emma M. Hansen.  He graduated from Duluth Central High School.  He served in the US Marines, 1st Marine Division during the Korean War.  Keith worked...

Oct 4, 2019

David Francis Pufahl, 72, of Duluth, MN (formally of Montello, WI) went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 4th, 2019 surrounded by his children.

David was raised in Montello, WI and graduated from Montello High School in 1964. He went on to earn a bachelors degree in economics and political science from...

Oct 3, 2019

Evelyn Dorothy Rizzi, 92, of Brookston passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday October 3, 2019 at home.  She was born in Duluth on July 23, 1927 to Romano and Josephine Rizzi.  Evelyn had worked at Floodwood Services and Training.  She loved to help around the house, singing, doing arts and crafts, “going to work”, watching football, and...

Oct 3, 2019

Erick “Rusty” Erickson, 83, passed away on October 3, 2019 after a short illness in Fort Pierce, FL.  He was born February 6, 1936 in Drayton N.D. to Erick and Effie Erickson and was raised in Duluth.  Erick graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1954, and from Dunwoody institute in 1956.  He then entered the U.S. Army in...

Oct 2, 2019

John Robert Fleischmann, 70, of Duluth, passed away with family by his side Wednesday October 2, 2019.  John was born in Duluth on March 19, 1949, to Robert and Carol.

John graduated from East High School and then proudly served his country as a Marine in Vietnam. After the war, he attended The University of Minnesota Duluth...

Oct 1, 2019

Jane Rose Cleave, 72, of the City of Rice Lake, Minn., died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in her home.  She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 8, 1946 to Elwood and Betty Rose.  Jane graduated from Western Michigan University.  She married Frank Cleave, the love of her life, on August 18, 1974.  She and Frank moved to Duluth...

Sep 30, 2019

Elisabeth “Lisa” Hartley Hutchinson, 89 died September 30, 2019.  Born to Guilford and Sarah Hartley on April 20, 1930 in Duluth, MN. The eldest of four children, Lisa attended the Lab school in Duluth, Dana Hall in Wellesley, MA and Bennett Junior College in Millbrook, NY.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Ann...