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Carole Ann (Mlodozyniec) McLaughlin

Carole Ann (Mlodozyniec) McLaughlin

Mar 30, 2024

Carole Ann (Mlodozyniec) McLaughlin, 85, of Duluth, died Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Heritage Haven Assisted Living Community. Carole was born on December 20, 1938 in Duluth to Maurice and Lois (Robillard) Martens. She graduated from St Jean’s Catholic School and is a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. 

     Carole worked for Newman’s Pharmacy, Peterson-Anderson Florist and First...

Shirley M. Amundson

Shirley M. Amundson

Mar 29, 2024

Shirley M. Amundson, 96, of Proctor, died peacefully at home with family by her side on Friday, March 29, 2024. Shirley was born on June 13, 1927 in Proctor to Roland and Katherine (Barncard) Ruhnke. She graduated from Proctor High School and worked as a beautician, a cashier at the corner grocery store in Proctor and retired as a head...

Dolores Dincau

Dolores Dincau

Mar 25, 2024

Dolores Dincau, 102, longtime Duluth resident passed away on Monday March 25, 2024.  She was born in Little Falls, MN on October 22, 1921, to Alex and Cecelia Rudeck. 

Dolores was a very active member of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church and the Slovenian Women’s Union Branch #137.  She had worked as a Clerk at JCPenney’s, Western Union, Snyder’s, Fashion Cleaners in...

Charles Michael Kelly

Charles Michael Kelly

Mar 23, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Michael Kelly, age 55 of Duluth died after a hard-fought battle with cancer on March 23, 2024. He was born in Ashland, WI on September 2, 1968, and adopted by parents, Vincent & Charlotte (Hyde) Kelly. Later in life, Chuck reconnected with his Native heritage. He was a proud member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior...

Carol Lillian Schneeberger

Carol Lillian Schneeberger

Mar 22, 2024

Our mother, Carol Lillian Schneeberger, was gathered into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 22, 2024. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family in St. Luke’s Hospice - just a couple of weeks shy of her 91st birthday. Carol was born in St. Luke’s Hospital to Alfred & Lillian Bruce on April 6, 1933....

Alice Ellen Janchar

Alice Ellen Janchar

Mar 16, 2024

Alice E. Janchar, 91, left her earthly home on March 16th, 2024. 

She was born to James S. Bowder and Elizabeth Stearns-Niebolte on June 25th, 1932, in Duluth, MN. She graduated from Moose Lake High School in 1951. She was a member of the 4-H Club and was a beautiful, talented artist! Her love of animals and nature brought her a...

Darrell Edward Larson

Darrell Edward Larson

Mar 15, 2024

Darrell Edward Larson, 66, of Duluth, MN passed away on March 15, 2024 peacefully in his home.

Born in Duluth, MN, he lived his entire life in the city. He enjoyed everything the city had to offer including music, art, the outdoors, and sports. He loved to read, write, travel, spend time with his sons, friends, and family, and enjoy life....

Gloria Faye Anderson

Gloria Faye Anderson

Mar 15, 2024

Gloria Faye Anderson, 88, died peacefully on March 15, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Gloria was born on April 24, 1935, to John C. and Tillie Hammer in Duluth, MN. She grew up in West Duluth where she attended Merritt Elementary, West Junior and graduated valedictorian from Denfeld High School in 1953. Her talents and interests included playing the French horn...

James "Jimmy" A. Graczyk

James "Jimmy" A. Graczyk

Mar 13, 2024

James A. Graczyk, 63, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Jimmy was born in Duluth, on December 22, 1960.

 

Jimmy grew up in Duluth, graduating from Denfeld High School.

 

He enjoyed working at pinewood and UDAC.  Jimmy spent time collecting sports cards and watching sports, and most importantly football. Jimmy had a great smile and laugh that would warm your heart.

 

He was...

William "Bill" Gordon Anderson

William "Bill" Gordon Anderson

Mar 11, 2024

William “Bill” Gordon Anderson, 95, of Duluth, died Monday, March 11, 2024 in Edgewood Vista. Bill was born in Superior, WI on January 14, 1929 to Edwin and Jeannie (Dugan) Anderson.   Bill graduated from Superior Central High School and earned his teaching degree from Wisconsin State Teachers College. Following his graduation from college, Bill joined the Air Force and...

Susan Rose (Beck, Carlson) Medlin

Susan Rose (Beck, Carlson) Medlin

Mar 10, 2024

Susan Medlin, of Duluth, passed away on March 10, 2024. She was born on November 26, 1939 to Margaret and Roy Beck. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Jean’s High School. She was married to Delbert Carlson until his passing in 1976 and was then married to Bill Medlin until his passing in 2006.

In her youth, Susan was a...

Barbara Ann Johnson

Barbara Ann Johnson

Feb 29, 2024

Barbara A. Johnson, 91, of Duluth, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 29th, 2024.

She was born January 21st, 1933, in Duluth to Lawrence and Edna (Sargent) Larson. She was a 1950 graduate of Denfeld High School.

Barb married Kenneth R. Johnson on June 14th, 1952, in St. James Catholic Church in Duluth. She was a homemaker and a loving...

Frank R. Vegar

Frank R. Vegar

Feb 29, 2024

Frank R. Vegar, 97, of Duluth, died Thursday, February 29, 2024 in the Solvay Hospice House with family by his side. Frank was born on October 5, 1926 in Duluth to John and Katherine Vegar. He was a Navy Veteran serving in World War II and worked for U.S. Steel in Morgan Park until it closed in 1979 at which...

Jesus "Shorty" Rosas

Jesus "Shorty" Rosas

Feb 22, 2024

 Jesus “Shorty” Rosas, 87, of Duluth, died Thursday, February 22, 2024 in his home. Shorty was born on June 1,1936 in Laredo, TX. Following high school, Shorty joined the Air Force and was stationed in Duluth. He met Dorothy Wedin and they were married on January 9, 1959 in Superior, WI. Shorty also served in the Army Reserve and the...

Barbara Ann Tuzinski

Barbara Ann Tuzinski

Feb 21, 2024

Barbara Ann Tuzinski, 89, of Aurora, Colorado, formerly of Duluth, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado. Barbara was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 26, 1934 to Leo and Anna (Sternal) Tuzinski. She was a 1953 graduate of Denfeld High School. She attended Duluth Business College. Barbara enlisted in the Army Womens Army...

Father Lloyd Mudrak

Father Lloyd Mudrak

Feb 15, 2024

Father Lloyd Mudrak, aged 87, died on February 15, 2024, while a resident at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on June 21, 1936, to Frank and Mary (Chapinski) Mudrak.

 

Father Mudrak attended St. James School in Duluth, MN and Nazareth Hall Preparatory Seminary High School in St. Paul, MN, then went on...

June Eileen Kruger

June Eileen Kruger

Feb 13, 2024

With her family at her side, June Eileen Kruger went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early hours of February 13, 2024.

 

She was born June Eileen Peterson, at Esmond, North Dakota in the home of her parents Nickolai Alvin Peterson and Helen (Ragna Helena Fuglestad) Peterson on February 10, 1937. June’s Norwegian heritage has it’s...

David Henry Rudh

David Henry Rudh

Feb 9, 2024

David Henry Rudh, 75, of Duluth, left our world on February 9, 2024 in the hands of his children after a brief battle with cancer. He was born to Charles and Helen (Dahl) Rudh in Duluth, MN on August 20th 1948. Dave was a graduate of Duluth East and attended UMD before joining the Navy. He served on the USS...

David Allan Larson III

David Allan Larson III

Feb 3, 2024

David Allan Larson III, 54, of Duluth, died Saturday, February 3, 2024 in his home due to complications from a recent surgery. David was born in Duluth on October 29, 1969 to David Jr and Diane Larson. He attended Central High School, and shortly after began his career as a mechanic. He fixed everything from cars to motorcycles. He married...

Sharon Ann Thompson

Sharon Ann Thompson

Jan 22, 2024

Sharon Ann Thompson, 80, of Floodwood, MN, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 22, 2024. She was born on May 14, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MN to Floyd and Dorothy Boettcher and was the youngest of three. Sharon married Bob Thompson on September 17, 1966 in Grand Rapids, MN. She worked at various restaurants, retiring from The Savanna...

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