Obituaries

Aug 25, 2018

Patrick C. Thompson, 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, August 25, 2018.  Pat was born in Robbinsdale MN on December 11, 1930 to Raymond and Etta. Pat graduated from Robbinsdale High School; completed St. John’s Seminary; was a Catholic Priest for 10 years completed a Masters in Sociology and Social Work. He taught...

Aug 23, 2018

William C Pierce, 78 of Duluth, passed away after a 15-year courageous battle with cancer on August 23, 2018.  Bill was born in Wyandotte, MI, to Clifford and Grace on July 2, 1940.

He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1958 where he met the love of his life JoAnn and they were married for 58...

Aug 21, 2018

Helen Robbins, 95, of Duluth, died Tuesday August 21, 2018 at North Shore Estates.  She was born in Duluth on September 15, 1922, the daughter of Laura Robbins.  She grew up in an orphanage. She loved bingo and balloon volleyball. She could be a very caring person when she wanted to be with staff and other residents.  Helen spent...

Aug 16, 2018

Barbara Lee Miller (Harris, Gordon), 84, passed away peacefully, on Thursday August 16, 2018, with her loving family by her side.

Barb was born on November 20, 1933 in Duluth, MN, to Cecil and E. Marie Harris. She graduated from Central High School in 1951. Barb married Lawrence (Bud) Bernard Gordon, later divorcing. She met Ray R....

Aug 14, 2018

Annette M. Spehar Tomczak, 91 of St. Marie St. died Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice.  Annette was born January 18, 1927 in Rauch, MN to Alec and Frances Terebenet.  She moved to Hibbing, MN to attend high school, graduating from Hibbing High School.  During high school, Annette worked as a nanny and housekeeper.  After high school,...

Aug 7, 2018

Barry Foster age 60 died in St. Paul, MN on August 7, 2018.  Barry was born August 18, 1957 in Atlantic City, NJ to William Foster and Cytherea Burton.

Barry loved to fish and listen to R & B music, he also loved BBQing with Donny.  He was loved by many people and his two cats Shoes...

Aug 7, 2018

Bernice Evelyn Le Garde, 81, of Grand Portage, Minn  died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Northshore Care Center in Grand Marais.  She was born September 5, 1936 in Cloquet, Minn to Sven and Cecilia (La Sage) Hendrickson.  Bernice married Gordon Le Garde.. She worked as a receptionist at the Grand Portage Community Center.  She was a devout catholic and...

Aug 5, 2018

Patricia Everett (Kirby) Gordon, aged 90, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, August 5th, 2018 after her third battle with cancer. Pat was born in Biwabik, Minnesota on September 3rd, 1927 to John and Tressie (Everett) Kirby, Jr. She spent her summers at the cabin enjoying the view of Grand Lake, spotting bald eagles, and listening to the...

Aug 4, 2018

Doris F. LaTraille 85, of Duluth, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday August 4, 2018 at Solvay Hospice.  She was born in Cloquet on September 17, 1932 to Frank and Hilda Wiita.  Doris worked as a Bookkeeper for Wahl’s Department Store, and she had worked for the Red Cross.  She married Arthur LaTraille on October...

Aug 4, 2018

Eli Mirkovich, 90, lifelong resident of Gary New Duluth died on Saturday August 4, 2018 in Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Duluth on January 21, 1928 to Steve and Mary Mirkovich.  Eli graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1947 and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He had worked many years in construction for...

Aug 2, 2018

Marguerite ‘Peggy’ Atmore Mason had an amazingly rich and colorful life filled with triumph and tragedy.

Born in Edina, Minnesota to Marie and Clifford Olsen on May 27, 1926, Marguerite’s happy-go-lucky early childhood was centered around horses, friends, parties and a large extended family. Her mother was a Rerat, a large and influential clan that was known...

Aug 1, 2018

.Elizabeth L. Stelman, Minneapolis, and formerly of Duluth, entered into the Kingdom of God on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 with her family by her side.  She battled Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a kidney disease for more than 30 years.  Elizabeth was born in November, 1955 to Ed and Eileen Stelman.  She was a 1974 graduate of Duluth Cathedral High...

Jul 29, 2018

Emma Marie Ranniker, 93, of Duluth, died Sunday July 29, 2018 at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born in Red Lake Falls, MN on December 6, 1924 to David and Eva Cyr.  Emma graduated from Chisholm High School.  She married Frank Ranniker on September 26, 1944 in Chisholm.  Emma worked at St. Mary’s Hospital as a...

Jul 29, 2018

Howard H. Engesath, age 90, passed away on July 29, 2018 at Afterno Home in Duluth MN.

He was born on January 20, 1928 to Peter and Signe (Johannsen) Engesath. He married Janice Massie on April 12, 1947. He served in the Army Reserves and retired from USSteel. He enjoyed the outdoors camping and fishing in the...

Jul 27, 2018

Alachi Charles Canty, 7 Weeks, of Duluth, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018.  Alachi was born in Duluth to Michael Canty and Ayesha Bozeman, on June 3, 2018

Memorial Service will be 3PM, Friday, August 3 2018, with visitation one-hour prior, in the Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd Street, Duluth, MN, 55805.

Arrangements by...

Jul 25, 2018

Ralph Joseph Brake passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Viewcrest Health Center.  Ralph was born on February 14, 1940, in Wilmont, Minnesota to Henry and Lidwina Brake.  Ralph was a happy and teasing soul.  Following his graduation from Sauk Centre High School, Ralph joined the Air Force where he traveled extensively, especially while stationed in Germany. ...

Jul 23, 2018

Chris Solon, 85, a Greek man of steadfast faith, humility, love, and compassion, passed into Eternal Life on July 23rd, 2018. Chris died with dignity from Stage 4 Metastatic Prostate Cancer at Bayshore Rehabilitation and Residence in Duluth, MN. He transitioned peacefully from his daughter's loving arms to be reunited after 28 years apart, to his beloved wife Fran's...

Jul 22, 2018

Mavis Jena Kurosky, 81, of Proctor, MN entered eternal rest on July 22, 2018. The daughter of Andrew and Inga Bakke; Mavis was born on Nov. 19, 1936 in Webster, SD. Her family resided in Webster until Mavis's senior year of high school when they relocated to the Morgan Park area of Duluth, MN. Mavis graduated from Morgan Park...

Jul 18, 2018

Betty Lou Sizer, 92, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, Wednesday, July 18, 2018.  Betty was born in Teton, ID to Leslie and Luella Hansen.

Memorial Service will be Thursday, July 26, 2018, 10:30AM with visitation at 10AM, in the Dougherty Funeral Home 600 E 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55805.

Arrangements...

Jul 16, 2018

Dan D. Brown, 71, of Esko, formally of Lakewood, passed away peacefully with family by his side, Monday, July 16, 2018.  Dan was born in Duluth, to Doug and Glendora, on January 26, 1947.

Dan graduated from Central High School in 1965. He worked at Miller Dwan, and the Duluth Superwood Plant.   He liked to spend time...