Obituaries

Jul 27, 2019

James Richard Smith of Duluth, 86, died Saturday, July 27, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family.  Born in Duluth to James and Teresa Smith he attended Cathedral High School and then served honorably with US Marine Corps B Company during the Korean Conflict. Jim retired from the Duluth Fire Department after 38 years of service.  He was...

Jul 21, 2019

Judith Irene Schweiger, age 68, of Duluth, went to be with the Lord Sunday evening, July 21, 2019 at home.  She was born March 21, 1951 in Pierre, South Dakota to Harold and Flora (Kroll) Hedman.  Judy married Gregg F. Schweiger on August 26, 2017 in Duluth.  Judy was a  devoted and faithful employee of Goodwill Industries for 44...

Jul 21, 2019

Jacqueline Ann Juntunen, 58, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with her family by side, Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Jackie was born in Minneapolis, on March 6, 1961 to George and Julianne Daleiden.

She was free-spirited, fun-loving and would fill a room with laughter with her quick wit and tenacious attitude.  Her heart was full of...

Jul 20, 2019

Valerie Ann L’Abbé (Val) ,62 passed on July 20th, 2019. Val  was the daughter of Dr. Philip and Grace L'Abbé. She was a graduate of Duluth East High School class of 1974. Valerie loved tennis and achieved great success in her teen years playing in local and statewide tournaments.  She received her RN from St. Luke’s School of Nursing...

Jul 16, 2019

Frank Couture, age 93 of Duluth, MN passed away on July 16, 2019 at St. Therese, New Hope, MN..  Frank is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marie Couture, his daughter Catherine Moulton Couture (Jeff), his son Steve (Evie), and his sisters Lorraine Cournoyer (Dick), Adrianne Manta (Ronnie), his extended family, including John, Debbie, Sammie, and Rebecca Lepak...

Jul 15, 2019

Mario J. Gigliotti, 66, of Talmoon, MN, formerly of Sandstone, MN, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Mario was born May 15th, 1953 to Grace and Joseph J. Gigliotti in Sandstone, MN. Mario graduated from Sandstone High School in 1971. Mario worked as a baker at Cassidy’s...

Jul 14, 2019

Marie Ann Sawyer, 84, of Duluth died Sunday July 14, 2019 in Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Lester Park.  She was born in Superior to Fred and Christine Schmit on June 5, 1935.  Marie had worked as a clerk at Glass Block.  She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  She loved time spent with her family, she was...

Jul 12, 2019

Father Vincent Healy Arimond, 98, died on July 12, 2019 at Edgewood Healthcare in Hermantown, MN.  Father Vincent was born in Duluth, MN on April 15, 1921 to George Vincent Arimond and Margaret Estelle Arimond (nee Healy). He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Duluth on June 4, 1955 by Bishop Thomas A. Welch at Sacred Heart Cathedral...

Jul 10, 2019

Darren LaFave “Mikinaak (Turtle)”, 31, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on, Wednesday, July 10, 2019.  He was born in Duluth on April 11, 1988 to Robert Jr. and Marie.

He liked to fish the big water, he also enjoyed venting through the art of his music and was a talented artist.  He was good help around the...

Jul 7, 2019

Jack Charles Olson, age 83, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, July 7th, 2019 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN. Originally from West Duluth, he worked for the News Tribune, spent time in the Army, moved to Portland, Oregon to work for McGraw Hill Industries, returned to Duluth to start Olson’s Home Comfort...

Jul 6, 2019

Einer Alfred Skow – Dec. 24, 1930 to July 6, 2019

Einer Skow died at Villa Marina Health and Rehab. In Superior, Wisconsin.

Einer was formerly from South Range, Wis where he and his wife Doris June (Kunze) Skow resided for 54 years.  Einer grew up in Luck, Wisconsin on the family farm.  He attended...

Jul 4, 2019

John Franklin Hall, 68, tragically died in an automobile accident near Randolph, Minnesota on July 4, 2019.  He was born on February 24, 1951, to Myles and Gloria Hall in Duluth, Minnesota, John was the eldest of four siblings.  During his formative years, John became an exceptional athlete.  While at East High School he earned 14 Varsity letters in...

Jul 4, 2019

Clifford T. Boe, 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by his side, Thursday, July 4, 2019.  He was born in Duluth to Toralf Boe and Agnes Severtsen December 9, 1929. He later was adopted by Clara Bertilrud.

He was an active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed being a member of...

Jul 3, 2019

Willie Mae (Brooks) Moore, 83, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2019 at home.  She was born in Montgomery, AL on December 12, 1935 to George and Amanda Brooks.  Willie Mae worked at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital in Housekeeping from 1971-1992.  She had attended Calvary Baptist Church.

Willie Mae was preceded in death by...

Jul 1, 2019

Helen Claire Atkinson, 85 of Duluth, died Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Franciscan Health Center, with her family by her side.  Helen was born March 22, 1934 in Duluth to Jacob and Cecelia Fosness.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School.  Helen met, James “Jim” Atkinson and they were married on Oct. 24, 1953 in Duluth.  She worked...

Jun 29, 2019

Eine (Aini) Anneli Lindquist of Duluth, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her Daughter’s home in Ottawa Hills, Ohio. Aini was born on November 9, 1930 in Hameenlinna, Finland to Yrjo and Liisa Maenpaa.

As a young woman of 21, and knowing very little English (“Lipstick and I Love You”), she ventured across...

Jun 29, 2019

Beatrice Joyce Hietala, 91, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2019 at Chris Jensen Health & Rehab, with family by her side.  She was born in Duluth on January 24, 1928 to George and Martha Knutson.  Beatrice was a graduate of Duluth Central High School, and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.  Beatrice volunteered with Meals on...

Jun 26, 2019

Robert A. Johnson (Bob), 84, of Duluth passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, after a long illness with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He and his twin brother, Richard were born on January 6, 1935, to Alfred and Mabel.

Bob grew up in Duluth and graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1953.

Due to...

Jun 25, 2019

Judith A. “Judy” Dryke, 77, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2019 in Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Duluth to Stanley and Marian Cheslak on March 20, 1942.  Judy graduated from Duluth Central High School.  She worked as a CNA at Chris Jensen Health & Rehabilitation Center until her retirement.  She married...

Jun 24, 2019

Christine Opack, passed away on Monday June 24, 2019 at the Solvay Hospice House at the age of 97.  Affectionately known as Teena she was the youngest of four girls born to John and Antoinette Milich.  The family was very proud of their Croatian heritage, and Teena learned to cook all the Croatian foods and she was happy to...