Obituaries

Jan 21, 2017

Paskie James Ferrazzi, passed away at the age of 102, on January 21, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona.  He was born in Duluth, MN on September 22, 1914 to John and Dora Ferrazzi.  He was a diesel instructor in the Navy during World War II.  He lived and worked in Duluth for many years, starting the Frostop Drive-in...

Jan 19, 2017

Otto Ohr, 97, of Duluth, the beloved uncle of Mara Minwegen and great-uncle of Katherine Minwegen, went home on Thursday, January 19. He was born in 1919 in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was the much-admired older brother of Adeline, who all her life told fond stories of their adventures as children. He served with the United States Coast Guard...

Jan 19, 2017

Regina “Gina” Ann Sheehy, 90, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with her family by her side January 19, 2017.

Gina was born on September 10, 1926 in Darlington, WI, to William and Mary Wiegel. Gina graduated from Darlington High School and Bayless Business College, Dubuque, IA.  She worked several years as a secretary until her...

Jan 17, 2017

Seneca Bruce Coleman residing in Duluth Minnesota left his beloved ones on Tuesday January 17, 2017 at Essentia Health Hospital.

Seneca was born in Chicago Illinois on April 20 1981 to Winnie Mae Coleman and Glen Wesley Miller.

He enjoyed spending time playing video games with his son and others. He liked listening to music....

Jan 16, 2017

Roy Allen Meyer, 84, of Duluth, MN, died Monday January 16, 2017.  Roy was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on April 20, 1932, to Fred P. and Lillian M. Meyer.  At age one, the family moved into their family cabin on Lake Namakagon, Cable, WI.  The family built and operated a resort for 30 years.  Roy graduated...

Jan 14, 2017

Jim D. Schwerdt, passed on Jan. 14, 2017 at University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis surrounded by his family. He died from a tear that formed in his aorta.

Jim was born in Duluth on Nov. 22, 1953. He spent most of his life enjoying the natural beauty of the area. When he was young he...

Jan 14, 2017

Jim D Schwerdt, 63 of Duluth, died Unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Fairview University Hospital, Minneapolis, MN.  Complete obituary will be in Sunday, Duluth News Tribune.

A celebration of Jim’s life will be Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 2-5pm with sharing at 4pm at the Kitchi Gammi Club, 831 E Superior St., Duluth, MN.

Jan 14, 2017

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Frances Ann Kachinske, 87, of Hermantown, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at home.  She was born August 21, 1929 in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota to Johanna (Brezinski) and William Meger.  Frances married Edward Stanley Kachinske on January 22, 1949.  She was a homemaker and had worked as a nurse’s aide at Viewcrest Health...

Jan 10, 2017

Elsie Jeanette Sytcket Peterson Johnson, 95, of Duluth, passed away on January 10, 2017 at Edgewood Vista in Hermantown.  She was born on September 3, 1921 and spent her early years living in Brookston, MN.  Elsie was employed by Goldfine’s by the Bridge and later with Arrowhead Equipment.

Elsie was preceded in death by her...

Jan 7, 2017

Joseph Hugh Leek, 93 of Duluth, passed away peacefully, January 7, 2017. Joe was born in Denver, Colorado. December 6.1923 to parents Joseph Samuel and Gertrude Farmer Leek

Joe’s father was a traveling salesman during the great depression. They moved so many times over his youth that he couldn’t even remember every place that he had lived...

Jan 7, 2017

William Keith “Bill” Teske, 88, of Duluth, died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice.  He was born March 30, 1928 in Duluth to George Francis and Martha (Rybak) Teske. Bill was a seaman on the Great Lakes prior to enlisting in the U.S. Army during World War ll.

Following his military service, Bill worked...

Jan 6, 2017

Lois McKinnon, 90, of Bemidji, MN and formerly Duluth, MN died January 6, 2017 at Neilson Place in Bemidji, MN.

Lois was born September 23, 1926 the daughter of Louis and Frances Klimek in Hermantown, MN.  She grew up in Hermantown and graduated from Hermantown High School.  After high school, she attended St. Scholastica’s nursing...

Jan 5, 2017

Michael E. Sisto, 54 of Cloquet, formerly of Duluth died Thursday, January 5, 2017 near Cloquet from injuries resulting from a car accident.

Mike was born August 21, 1962 in Duluth to Gene and Laurie Sisto.  He graduated from Duluth Denfeld and attended St. Scholastica and UMD.  Mike worked in Cloquet for several business’s including B&B Market...

Jan 3, 2017

Rudolph “Rudy” W. Wiitanen, 70, of Duluth, died Tuesday, January 03, 2017 at Solvay Hospice House, with his family by his side.

Rudy was born April 2, 1946 in Moose Lake to Peter and Alma Wiitanen.  He was a 1965 graduate from Barnum High School and he served in the US Army.  He married Susan Brooks on...

Jan 2, 2017

James M. George died on January 2, 2017 at age 71, from cancer.

Jim served in the U. S. Marine Corps and was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in Viet Nam.

He worked at St. Mary's hospital and the United States Postal Service.

He asked that our family "have fun and...

Jan 2, 2017

Kelly Clifford Hoban, 58, of South St. Paul, Minnesota died January 2, 2017 due to an industrial accident.  He was born in Duluth to John and Marlene (Thompson) Hoban.  He was a 1976 graduate of Duluth Central High School and worked for the Rahr Malting Company of Shakopee, Minnesota.  Kelly was preceded in death by his parents. ...

Jan 1, 2017

Michael James Lightfeather Sr., 34, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 1, 2017.

Mike was born in Minneapolis, February 20, 1982 to James Keegan and Diane Lightfeather.

Mike enjoyed fishing, sports, and spending time with his family and friends especially with his children.

He was preceded in death by his father, James;...

Dec 31, 2016

Hans Woodrow Eng, 91, of Duluth passed away at his home on Dec. 31, 2016 with his daughter and his dog at his side.

Hans was born on Dec. 15, 1925 in Normanna Township, Minn to Dora and Milton Eng. He was one of seven children.

Hans attended Central High School. In 1942, he enlisted...

Dec 28, 2016

Howard Edward Pete, Jr.,82, of Duluth, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul after a short illness.  He was born in Knife Falls Township, MN on August 9, 1934 to Howard and Mary (Boshey) Pete, Sr.  Following his graduation from Tower Soudan High School, Howard served in the U. S. Air Force.  After his service...

Dec 24, 2016

John M. Hogan, 33, of Minnetonka formerly of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 24, 2016.  He was born in Palmira, Colombia on May 21, 1983.  He, along with his brothers, Luis and Diego were adopted and welcomed with love to the Hogan Family in Duluth, MN on April 17, 1988. Raised with four sisters and three brothers...