Obituaries

Apr 15, 2019

Brenda M. Breimon, 48, of Duluth, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019.  Brenda was born in Duluth to Gordon and Elaine, on November 11, 1970.

Brenda liked arts and crafts; and she loved horses and riding them.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Davey;...

Apr 15, 2019

Josephine “Josie” (Priante) Gray passed away peacefully at St. Ann’s Residence in Duluth on Monday, February 4, 2019, five days before her 93rd birthday.

Josephine was born in Ironwood, Michigan, on February 9, 1926, to Italian immigrants, Maria and Joseph Pesavento. After the loss of her father and her adoptive father, Joseph Priante, Josie learned to be...

Apr 15, 2019

Richard J. Boo, 60, of Duluth, MN passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 of natural causes.

Richard is survived by his sons, Lex, Joe (Nicole), David, and Michael; Grandchildren, Isabelle & Nolan Degroot-Boo; Parents, Ben and Mary Boo; Siblings, Matt, Chris, Pete, Michael and Mary Jeronimus.

Celebration of Life- Tuesday, September 3, from 4-7...

Apr 15, 2019

Maria Therese (Beaudry) Arseneau, 65, of Duluth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday August 21, 2019 at the Solvay Hospice House.  She was born in Duluth on November 28, 1953 to William and Yvonne Beaudry.  Maria graduated from Duluth Central High School.  She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church.  Maria worked many years at...

Apr 15, 2019

Mary Lucille (Mary Lou) Trano

Mary Lucille (Mary Lou) Trano, 84, of Duluth died Friday, March 8, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was the daughter of George and Lucille (Ridgewell) Trano.  Mary Lou worked as a Sacristan at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and was a member of the Cathedral parish, Daughters...

Apr 15, 2019

Michael "Mickey" James Farrell, 76 of Duluth, passed away peacefully, at home, with family by his side, Tuesday, December 24, 2019.  He was born January 24, 1943 in Duluth to John and Helen Farrell.

Mickey grew up on Park Point and later lived in the Central Hillside.   He graduated from Duluth Central High School (Class of 1961)...

Apr 11, 2019

Richard Robert "Dick" Langlee, 73, of Duluth, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 in his home. Dick was born on January 23, 1946 in Duluth to Albert and Helen (Zadroski) Langlee. After graduating from Denfeld High School, Dick worked one summer at Rockwood Lodge on the Gunflint Trail as a waiter and dock side tender. Dick started his employment shoreside with...

Apr 9, 2019

Richard E. Lindberg, 81, passed away on April 9, 2019, surrounded by his family, at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, TX. He was born to Charles "Erv" and Julia Lindberg on June 24, 1937 in Duluth, MN. He was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Hope United Methodist Church in Duluth...

Apr 9, 2019

Irene M. Jubie, 81, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, April 9, 2019.

Irene was born in Duluth on January 15, 1938, to John and Florence Haller.

Visitation will be 5-7PM with rosary at 6:30PM, Monday April 15, 2019 in the Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN...

Apr 8, 2019

Paul Michael Vukovich, 61, of Duluth, passed away on Monday April 8, 2019 at Bayshore Residence & Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy battle with Huntington’s Disease.  He was born in Duluth on July 3, 1957 to Clarence and Adelia Vukovich.  Paul worked at Arrowhead Printing as a Pressman.  He married Linda Owens on September 1, 2012 in Brookston, MN. ...

Apr 8, 2019

Edward Stanley Kachinske, 95, of Hermantown, died Monday April 8, 2019 at Viewcrest Health Center.  He was born on May 2, 1923 to Joseph and Anna (Filipiak) Kachinske in Moose Lake, MN.  Ed was a WWII Marine Veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient.  He had worked as a Journeyman Ironworker with the Ironworker Local #512.  Ed married Frances Ann...

Apr 7, 2019

William F. Braun, 93, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 7, 2019.

Bill was born in Grand Rapids, MN on July 24, 1925 to Joseph and Helen Braun.

Bill served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, followed by earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Tech.  He worked for Universal Atlas Cement...

Apr 7, 2019

Bruce Allen Hanson, 67, formerly of Hermantown passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 7, 2019 at Lake Mead in Nevada.  He was born March 17, 1952 to Hank and Arlene Hanson.  Bruce attended Central High School and retired from the Laborer’s Local #1091.  He spent the last 7 years RVing the country, spending winters in warmer climates. He enjoyed...

Apr 2, 2019

Joyce M. (Smith) Zimmerman, 89 of Hermantown, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living Facility. Joyce was born on July 3, 1929 in Duluth, Minnesota to Emily and Walter Smith. She lived most of her life in Hermantown alongside her husband, Lyle. They were married for 71 years and raised their three children in the family...

Apr 1, 2019

Charles K. “Chuck” Walters, 73, of Duluth, died Monday April 1, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospice.  He was born on May 12, 1945 in McGrath, MN to George P. and Sophie M. Walters, and grew up near McGrath.  After graduating from McGrath High School Charles enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving a four-year enlistment.  He graduated from UMD...

Mar 31, 2019

Duluth, MN – Charlotte Smith Moyer, 97, died Sunday, March 31 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.  Charlotte was a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, community engager, cabin entertainer, and a beautifully-stylish woman even up until her death. She had been a Duluth resident since 1950.

Born to Clarence and Blanche Smith in...

Mar 29, 2019

Mary Ward Palmquist, 90 of Duluth, died peacefully, Friday, March 29, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center.

Mary was born April 29, 1928 in Superior, WI to George R. and Nelle (Wimer) Ward. Mary attended the Villa St. Scholastica Stanbrook Hall, and graduated from Downers Grove High School in Illinois and the Western College for...

Mar 28, 2019

Margie M. Michael, 84, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2019 at Franciscan Health Center surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 21, 1934 in Beroun, MN to Adolph and Frances Soukup.  Margie was a member of Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary.  She had worked as a certified nursing assistant.  Margie loved to...

Mar 27, 2019

Barbara Louise (Johnson) Tyacke, 91, of Duluth, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019.  She was born November 25, 1927, the daughter of Sally and Clarence Johnson. She attended Chester Park, East Junior and graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1945 and from the College of St. Scholastica in 1949 with a degree in health information management. She was a...

Mar 27, 2019

Cleone Gloria Perala, 93, passed away on March 27, 2019 in Duluth, MN.  Cleone was born on August 13, 1925 in Bear River, MN to Andrew and Agnes (Fosso) Johnsrud. Cleone married Toivo Perala in 1949, they moved to Shoreline, WA where they lived until returning to Minnesota in 2008. Cleone was a founding member of the Shoreline Unitarian...