Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Dec 23, 2016

Anne Murray Kuyava, 77, of Lakeside, died Friday, December 23, 2016 at Solvay Hospice House, with her family by her side.  Anne was born November 15, 1939 in Duluth to George and Claire Murray.  She was a graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School and attended the College of St. Benedict.  Anne married her high school sweetheart, Eugene...

Dec 22, 2016

Ronald Franzen                                           NOTE:  FUNERAL SERVICE PLACE AND TIME CHANGE

July 29, 1950 – December 22, 2016 (66 years of age)

Ron Franzen went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2016. Ron was born on July 29, 1950, to Robert and Mary Franzen of Chicago, Illinois.

Ron attended...

Dec 21, 2016

Stephen Joel Tucker, 63 of Duluth, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Duluth April 2, 1953 to Lawrence J. and Dorothy C. (Schuman) Tucker.  He attended Duluth Central High School.  A U. S. Army veteran, Stephen served as a SP/5.  He enjoyed camping and fishing.  He was a...

Dec 20, 2016

Bonnie Jean Simmonds, 76, of Duluth, transitioned to heaven on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, after a courageous nearly three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on October 30, 1940, in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of Martin and Virginia Wiitanen.

Bonnie graduated from Duluth Central High School. Her first job was at St....

Dec 20, 2016

Edwin Sternberg, 84 of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Duluth passed away on Tuesday December 20, 2016 in Bayfront Health Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL.  He was born in Fergus Falls, MN on September 6, 1932 to Fred and Alvina (Bauman) Sternberg. Ed was a farmer and businessman. He loved to fish and fix mowers in his...

Dec 19, 2016

Katharine Brown Coventry, 104, of Duluth, died Monday, December 19, 2016 at her residence.  She was born to Helen (Goodale) and Edward Bangs Brown in St. Vincent Hospital, New York City, NY on November 23, 1912.  She grew up in Scarsdale, NY,  was graduated from St. Faith’s Preparatory School, Saratoga Springs, NY, and attended Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio. ...

Dec 18, 2016

Donald Knox Melander, 80, of Duluth, died peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2016.  He passed away in St. Luke’s Hospice after suffering injuries from a fall.

Donald was the son of A. Reinhold and Florence (Knox) Melander, born April 22, 1936 in Duluth.  He was a graduate of East High School and continued his education at the...