Obituaries

Feb 16, 2017

Joan M. Scouton, 81, of Twig, passed away on Thursday February 16, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born in Duluth on September 11, 1935 to Ole and Geraldine Bolland.  Joan was a member of the 13 Club, Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a life time member of VFW Post # 137.  She had...

Feb 14, 2017

Margaret Beatrice “Peggy” Fox, 89, of Duluth, died on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Duluth.  She was born April 12, 1927 in Minneapolis, Minn. to Florence Beatrice (Hanson) and Raymond Paul Nagell.  Peggy was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church.  She was involved in many activities. She volunteered as a docent at Glensheen for...

Feb 14, 2017

Alan Edward Markham, Sr., 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2017 surrounded by his wife and sons.

Al was born in Duluth to Harry and Ann on October 7, 1929.  He was a lifelong resident of Duluth, where he attended Cathedral High School and the University of Minnesota Duluth.  Alan married the love of...

Feb 13, 2017

Marguerite Sue Cantner, 66, of Duluth, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. Sue was born in Coshocton, Ohio on October 16, 1950 to Mary Phyllis (Carpenter) and Kermit Pell Cantner. Sue was a member of the River Church. Sue was adventurous as a child, biking all over creation and frolicking on fresh pavement...

Feb 11, 2017

Arnold “Arnie” S. Carlson, 78 of Duluth, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Chris Jensen Health Center, Duluth.

Arnie was born June 4, 1938 in Cloquet to Arnold C. and Myrtle Carlson.  He graduated from Cloquet High School and went on to receive his accounting degree from UMD.  He retired as controller for Maurices.

Arnie...

Feb 10, 2017

Sanford, Julie Clara Møller M.D. of Duluth, Minnesota, age 90, died peacefully at home on February 10, 2017, just 3 months after the death of her beloved husband, John B. Sanford M.D.

Born October 7, 1926 in Montgomery, Alabama to Danish engineer Paul Møller and Elise (Dalgas) Møller, Julie spent her childhood in Copenhagen, Denmark within walking...

Feb 2, 2017

Ruth Hannula Polovina

Ruth Geraldine Hannula Polovina was born on October 27, 1929 in Bovey, Minnesota, to Hugo Samuel Hannula and the former Ellen Irene Hamar and died February 2, 2017 in Hemantown, Minnesota. Ruth married Donald Steve Polovina on September 17, 1950 in Chisholm, Minnesota. Ruth and Don had two children, Kathy...

Feb 1, 2017

Mabel Mary Bruyere Lyon, 84, of Virginia, Minn. died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born August 3, 1932 to Alice Jordain and Robert Adams in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada.  Mabel was very dedicated to her family.  She took the bus daily to Eveleth to visit...

Jan 31, 2017

Karl Jaros, 90, resident of the Lighthouse, Cloquet, MN and formerly Duluth, passed away

peacefully on January 31, 2017 at Cloquet Memorial Hospital.

Karl was born October 8, 1926 in Celinovac, Bosnia to Mihal and Barbara Jaros. Karl married

Katharina Engart on August 23, 1947 in Marchtrenk, Austria. With the help...

Jan 29, 2017

Martha (Berlik) Mary Czerniak, 93, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2017, surrounded by her loving family, while receiving prayers, music and support from all over the map, as is the strong Polish tradition.  Martha was born to Alice & Steve Berik in Cloquet on May 16, 1923, and graduated with honors from Cloquet HS in 1941. ...

Jan 25, 2017

Ann R. Baker (nee Rajacich) age 91, passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Frank(Bud) Baker.  Daughter of the late Petar and Nancy Rajacich.  She was a member of the St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, and the St. George Circle of Serbian Sisters.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Katherine...

Jan 23, 2017

Donald Bakke Weatherby, 86, of Duluth passed away from this earth on Monday, January 23, 2017 at St Luke’s Hospital (Duluth) surrounded by his loving family, due to complications arising from Alzheimer’s Disease.

Don was born Sept 20, 1930 to David and Margaret (Bakke) Weatherby. He was the second child of three brothers.

Don graduated...

Jan 22, 2017

Warren Joseph Lundeen, 95, joined his wife, Bonnie, the love of his life, in heaven, on Sunday January 22, 2017. His family surrounded him with love and compassion and, with reluctance, released their embrace so he could move on.

Warren was born in Duluth on March 12, 1921. His father owned Lundeen’s Shoe Store and his childhood...

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, 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

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...