Obituaries

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

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 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 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.

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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.

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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...

Jul 11, 2018

Larry Lynn Steffen, 73, of Duluth, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He was born in Renton, WA on March 22, 1945 to Frederick William and Clara (Stockwell) Steffen.  Larry was a graduate of Deer River High School.  He was a Viet Nam era Army veteran, serving in Germany.  He married Dona...

Jul 11, 2018

Gwen G. Carlson dies at 99

A resident of Duluth since before World War Two, Gwendolyn Gail Canon Carlson died on July 11 at a senior residence not far from her beloved home of sixty years on the edge of Lake Superior in Lakeside.

Throughout her life, Gwen had countless friends of all ages, was...

Jul 10, 2018

Erling "Butch" Peterson, 72, of Cloquet, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Tuesday, July 10, 2018.  Butch was born in Duluth to Clarence and Mabel, on January 5, 1946.

Butch was strongly devoted to the success of his business which he started in 1987; and he also enjoyed time outdoors, but most importantly spending...

Jul 10, 2018

Shane Timothy Olson, age 50, of Duluth, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 10, 2018.  He was born November 30, 1967 in Portland, Or. to Jack C and Iona M. (Bolstad) Olson.  Shane was a graduate of UMD with degrees in Communications and Chemistry.  He had been an employee of Republic Bank for several years.  Shane was a member of The...

Jun 28, 2018

Sister Victorine Sitter, 95, died June 28, 2018 at St. Scholastica Monastery. She was born to Frank and Theresa Sitter on October 6, 1922 in Berwick, North Dakota. Sister was in her 75th year of Monastic Profession.

The oldest of four children, Sister Victorine (Katherine) grew up in the small town of Berwick where her father operated...

Jun 28, 2018

Peter Stasiuk, 79, of Duluth MN, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday June 28, 2018.  He was born July 31, 1938 in Lethbridge Alberta to his Ukrainian immigrant parents Joseph and Julia Stasiuk.  He graduated from the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute while also working for...

Jun 27, 2018

Dinel Lavonne (Staubs) Koski, 47, of Duluth, passed away peacefully Wednesday June 27, 2018 in her residence.  She was born in Duluth on Nov. 11, 1970 to William and Sandra Staubs.   She graduated from Duluth East High School in 1989.  Dinel earned her RN Degree from the Normandale School of Nursing.  She worked as a Registered Nurse certified in...