Obituaries

Apr 28, 2018

Duluth attorney and DFLer Harry Munger passed away peacefully in his home in Port Charlotte, FL on Saturday, April 28, 2018, where he was living with his loving partner, Pauline Liston.

The youngest of five children, Harry was born in Fergus Falls on October 29, 1927, attended Fergus Falls schools, moved to Duluth at the beginning of...

Apr 26, 2018

Jerome Edward “Jerry” Miller, 62, of Duluth, passed away peacefully surrounded by love ones, due to early onset Alzheimer’s, on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospice.  He was born July 1, 1955 in Duluth to Gordon B and Grace (Deck) Miller.  Jerry graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School in 1973.  He married Diana Mahlberg on July 16,...

Apr 24, 2018

David N. Haspel, 72, of Duluth, formerly of St. Paul and Northfield MN died at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital, Tuesday April 24, 2018.

Graveside service will be held at Adas Isreal Cemetery, Howard Gnesen Rd, Duluth MN Thursday April 26th at 1:00pm.  Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home Duluth MN 55805 218-727-3555.

Apr 22, 2018

Terrence T. “Terry” Wall of Duluth passed away on April 22, 2018 at home with his family by his side. Formerly of Woodstock, IL, he graduated from St. Joseph’s College and was employed in medical sales for many years with Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson company. Terry enjoyed playing golf in Illinois and spending warm summer days on Lake...

Apr 21, 2018

Catherine Lund, 96, of Duluth, died Saturday, April 21st, 2018. She was the youngest of three children born to her parents Floretta (Bujold) and Harry Lund.

She was a graduate of Denfeld High School and began her lifetime career in banking at age 17 first delivering mail, later as a teller and ultimately "breaking the glass ceiling"...

Apr 15, 2018

Gerald (Jerry) Welsh, 64, of Duluth passed away in his sleep at home November 11, 2018.  Jerry enjoyed many years working at UDAC, and time spent with family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lauren and Alice Welsh and brother John Leswick.  Survivors include “Brudder Mike” (Ann) Welsh of Duluth and many nieces, nephews and...

Apr 15, 2018

Ruth M. Bard Bakke, 99, lifelong resident of Duluth died on Sunday April 15, 2018 at the Solvay Hospice House.   She was born on April 13, 1919 to Theckla and Victor Bard, their 6th child.  She graduated from Central High School in 1937.  She attended State Teacher’s College and later graduated from UMD.  She was united in marriage to...

Apr 13, 2018

Mary C. Van Evera, a lifelong Duluthian, died peacefully at home on April 13, 2018, age 96.

The eldest child of Dorothy House and Edward Chester Congdon, she grew up in Duluth, attended the Masters School (Dobbs Ferry, NY), Vassar College (’43, economics) and Radcliffe (’44, MA). She served in WWII with the Red Cross in El...

Apr 7, 2018

Marion L. Landis, 94, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Saturday, April 7, 2018.

She was born in Minneapolis, MN, August 31, 1923, to Theodore and Lillian Pearson.

Marion was gifted in interior decorating, starting her own business, focusing on custom made draperies.

She spent time flower gardening and...

Apr 4, 2018

Lyle F. Zimmerman, 91, of Hermantown died Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Chris Jensen Health Center. Lyle was born August 30, 1926 in Bluffton Township near Wadena, Minnesota to Clarence and Daisy Zimmerman. He served in the US Navy as a Coxswain on the USS Guadalupe during World War II. He later met Joyce Smith and they were married...

Apr 2, 2018

Paul J. Murphy, 84 of Hermantown, died Monday, April 2, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House, with his family by his side.  Paul was born March 21, 1934 in Duluth to James Lloyd and Gertrude Murphy.  He was a graduate of Hermantown High School.   He met Mitzi Bodell and they were married on February 4, 1956 and they made their...

Apr 2, 2018

Jana Nicole Holmgren, 39 of Duluth, died Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Essentia St. Mary’s after a short illness, with her family by her side.  Jana was born October 16, 1978 in Duluth, she is the beloved daughter of Nancy and Jim Holmgren.  She graduated from Duluth Central and attended Tulane University.  She worked as a project coordinator for...

Mar 31, 2018

James D. (Papa) Slattery, 91, of Duluth, moved on to be with the loved ones who left before him on Saturday morning, March 31, 2018.  He was born in Duluth on December 17, 1926 to Thomas A. and Mary Clotilda (Collins) Slattery.  Jim graduated from Cathedral High School in 1945 and was in the Army from 1945-1946.  He married...

Mar 29, 2018

Mari Pat Stelton Ochs, 48 of Grand Lake, formerly of Hermantown, died suddenly Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Essentia St. Mary’s with her family by her side.  Mari was born July 21, 1969 in Duluth to Don and Pat Stelton and she was a graduate of Hermantown High School.  Mari moved to Hawaii and met the love of her...

Mar 26, 2018

John Richard Harteau 72, Duluth, moved on to be with the loved ones that left before him on Monday, March 26, 2018 at University Hospital Minneapolis., surrounded by family. He was born on May 14, 1945 to Bernard L. and Irene T. (Tessier) Harteau.

He attended St. Jeans (k-12) Catholic School.  He labored at many different jobs and...

Mar 22, 2018

Marcella "Mickey" (Simney) Kozlowski, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 22 with loving family by her side. A beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, Mickey was born to Joseph and Anna Simney on September 26, 1918 in Duluth. She grew up in Duluth's West End and attended St. Peter and Paul Polish School and Denfeld High School. She...

Mar 21, 2018

Terrence John Becker, born in Eureka, SD to Jacob and Gertrud Becker July 15, 1952, died peacefully at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, on March 21, 2018.

Everywhere he went, Terry made lifelong friends.  He pursued Asian studies and literature at St. Olaf College, graduating in 1974. He spent a transformative semester in Thailand, studying Buddhism and...

Mar 19, 2018

Mark Jason Willoughby, 50, of Hermantown passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Monday, March 19, 2018.

He was born January 3, 1968, in Edina, MN to Janice & James Willoughby.

Mark graduated from Burnsville High School, the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and an MBA from Purdue...

Mar 15, 2018

Roberta Anne Wilmers, 82, of Duluth, MN passed away unexpectedly, March 15, 2018.

Roberta was born to Gerald and Anne Vallie in Duluth on February 1, 1936.  She graduated from Cathedral HS, Class of ’54.

Roberta enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends.  For 25 years she loved singing as a member of...

Mar 14, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Chepelnik, 89, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 14, 2018.  She was born in Duluth on February 22, 1929 to Anton and Sofia (Zdunich) Rubin. Mary graduated from Morgan Park High School.  She was a member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Slovenian Women’s Union Branch #33, and the Gary New Duluth Senior Citizen’s Club.  Mary...