Obituaries

May 5, 2019

Viola M. LaTour, 92 of  Duluth died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Miller Dwan Hospital, with her family by her side.  Viola was born April 20, 1927 in Craigville, MN to Francis and Mabel Putnam and they moved to Duluth when she was seven.  She worked as a cook and Woodland Hills, and also worked at Yale Dry Cleaners...

May 5, 2019

Genevieve M. Shubitz passed away at the Benedictine Health Center in Duluth, MN on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the age of 87.  She was a graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School and the College of St. Scholastica,and received her Masters’ degree from the University of Minnesota.  In 1955 she joined the Order of St. Benedict, known as Sister...

May 4, 2019

Walter Thomas “Tom” Fredrickson (May 5, 1932 – May 4, 2019)

Tom was born to Walter and Janie Fredrickson on May 5, 1932 in Chicago, IL. He was raised with his four siblings in St. Louis Park, MN, until moving to his parent’s hometown of Duluth in 1947.vvTom graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1950. After...

May 3, 2019

Brian F. Burton, 75, of Canyon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday May 3, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Hibbing, MN on October 26, 1943 to Carlyle and Beverly Burton.  Brian married Lola Luffey on September 3, 1965 in Brainard, MN.  He had worked for Control Data/Ceridian in Finance until his retirement. ...

May 3, 2019

Millard Hartley LaJoy Sr., 106 of Pike Lake, died Friday, May 3, 2019 in his room Marywood Home.  Millard was born February 7, 1913 in Duluth to Frank and Anna LaJoy.  He graduated in 1930 from Duluth Central and went on to the U of M to receive degree in Engineering in 1936 and was number one in his...

Apr 27, 2019

Robert “Bob” A. Senta, 90, of Duluth, died Saturday, April 27, 2019 in his home with his family by his side. Bob was born Feb. 9, 1929 in Ely, to Louis and Hannah Senta, and he always said there was no better place to grow up than his hometown. Bob was very proud of his Slovenian heritage and had...

Apr 27, 2019

Helen Mae (Peterson) Guist

Helen Mae (Peterson) Guist left us on Saturday, April 27, 2019, just days before her 84th birthday, to be with family she has missed for so long. Peacefully with both hands being held.

Helen Mae Guist was born May 1st, 1935 in Duluth, Minnesota. Residing in Lakeside, graduating from Duluth Central...

Apr 24, 2019

Olivia Choi Gunderson, infant daughter of Kai-Lynn and Kyle Gunderson, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at University Masonic Children’s Hospital.  Olivia was born in Duluth on April 5 th .

Besides her parents, Olivia is survived by her brother, Paul; grandparents Paul and Bonnie Anderson and Tom and Linda Gunderson and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Apr 24, 2019

Alan Jarl Johnson, 74, of Duluth, MN died Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Alan was born April 2nd, 1945 in Duluth, MN. He was the son of Jarl and Lorraine Johnson. Alan was a 1963 graduate of Duluth Denfeld High School and attended the University of Minnesota Duluth. Alan was also a member of the Army...

Apr 22, 2019

Beth Annette Goodreau, 90, of Duluth, died Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Benedictine Health Center.  She was born October 26, 1928 in Tamassee, South Carolina to George Edward and Mona Lee (Allison) Rankin.

Beth was a very knowledgeable Legal Secretary for over 30 years and worked for many prestigious law firms.  She was an avid reader...

Apr 20, 2019

David Stanley Glinsek, 72, of Duluth died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He was born July 23, 1946 in Ely, MN. to Stanley and Margaret (Sotlich) Glinsek.  David was a graduate of Ely High School and the University of Minnesota-Duluth.  He was an Insurance agent for the Vern Dahlke Insurance Agency for many...

Apr 16, 2019

Isaac Arnaldo Napadensky (Cahanovich), age 92, was born in General Belgrano, Argentina on January 25, 1927 and died in Grand Marais, Minnesota on April 16, 2019.  Many who knew Arnaldo, Arnold or Arnie have heard stories about his childhood in South America. Arnaldo never actually lived in Argentina; he was born while his parents were visiting relatives near Buenos...

Apr 16, 2019

David Joseph Gressman, 56, of Duluth died April 16, 2019 in Duluth.  He was born January 5, 1963 in Duluth to Robert W. and Arlene R. (Van Dyke) Gressman.  After graduating from Duluth East High School Dave started working at Grandma’s Restaurant and was the Sous-Chef at Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant for many years.  Dave loved fishing.  He is survived...

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

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

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

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

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

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...