Obituaries

May 20, 2021

A remarkable life –

Mary Ann Ryan-Wagner, 82, formerly of Duluth, passed away quietly on May 20th, 2021 in Arizona. She was born on Minnesota’s Iron Range on April 9th, 1939 Mary Ann contracted both Polio and Rheumatic Fever as a child which left her childhood days spent between Duluth and Gilbert for her many surgery’s, physical...

May 19, 2021

Jeffrey F. Pavlich, 70, of Duluth, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital following a brief illness. Jeff was born in Duluth on March 30, 1951 to Frank and Catherine (Lucore) Pavlich. Jeff was a 1969 graduate of Denfeld High School and earned a Bachelors of Arts degree from UMD. Jeff retired from the U.S Postal Service...

May 18, 2021

Harold (Hal) Charles Smith passed away on May 18, 2021. Hal was born July 15, 1929 to Charles Herbert Smith and Eliza Handy Harding.  Hal was born and raised in Ogden Utah.

He attended Ogden High School.  Hal joined the Army immediately after graduation and served from 1947 to 1950.  Upon leaving the Army Hal served a...

May 12, 2021

Stephen Budimir, 88, passed away peacefully at Benedictine Health Center on May 12th, 2021, with his family by his side. Over the past 8 months he suffered strokes and seizures, fighting back each time so his family could enjoy more time with him until his body could not fight anymore.

He was born December 11th, 1932 to...

May 9, 2021

Mary June Donahue, 87, of Duluth, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Benedictine Living Community surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Duluth on March 13, 1934 and was a graduate of Denfeld High School. She married Thomas Donahue in Duluth on June 25, 1952. Mary worked as a legal secretary, Diocese of Duluth in their...

May 4, 2021

Dennis George Peterson, 70, of Duluth, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 4th after a courageous battle with cancer and numerous related health problems.  He was known as a kind, caring, gentle man by all who knew him.  He dedicated his time caring for those he loved.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his energetic little friend, Riley, a rescue...

May 2, 2021

JacobJacob David “Jake” Zimmerman, 74, of Duluth, died Sunday, May 2, 2021 of Lung Cancer. Jake was born in Duluth on April 4, 1947 to Jacob and Betty (Moos) Zimmerman. Jake was a decorated Army Veteran serving during Vietnam. He married Rose Blankush on May 18, 1973 at St. James Catholic Church. Jake worked at Moline Machinery for over 37...

Apr 16, 2021

Elaine Rosalind Paquette (Micke), 90, of Duluth, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 after living a rich and full life.  She was born in Cloquet, on February 14, 1931 to Theodore and Albena Micke.

After graduating from Cloquet High School in 1948, Elaine began her career with Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. In 1962 she chose her most...

Apr 15, 2021

John J. Larson, Jr. (88), of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 15, at St. Luke’s Hospital after a short battle with cancer.

John was born July 9, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN. He moved to Port Wing, WI, in 1940 and graduated from South Shore High School (Port Wing) in 1951. He was a member...

Apr 7, 2021

Lois Jean (MacInnes) Taylor, 91, of Duluth passed away peacefully on April 7, 2021. She was born December 3, 1929 to Mildred and James MacInnes at their home in Bayview Heights and spent her whole life in the Duluth area.

Lois married Leslie Taylor on May 6, 1950 at her parents’ home on 64th Ave West. She...

Apr 1, 2021

Dolores Jean Pogorelec, 90, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday April 1, 2021 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born in St. Paul, MN on February 5, 1931.  Dolores was a Duluth Cathedral High School graduate Class of 1949.  She was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, teaching Sunday school for 13 years and...

Feb 27, 2021

Cleora Marie Schmuck, age 92, of Duluth, died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born January 18, 1929 in Lastrup, Minn. to Frank and Anna (Boser) Tretter.  Cleora married the love of her life, Raymond in October, 1950.  A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she enjoyed spending time with her family...

Feb 25, 2021

James J. Luczak, 86, of Duluth, died peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Essentia Health Miller-Dwan. Jim was born in Duluth on July 29, 1934 to Stanley and Stella Luczak. Jim graduated from Denfeld High School in 1952, and married Joyce Sundset on October 13, 1956 in Duluth; celebrating 64 years together until her passing in November 2020....

Feb 22, 2021

Nancy A. Davidson, 88, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday February 22, 2021. She was born in Duluth to James and Genevieve Higgins on September 18, 1932. Nancy graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School. She had volunteered doing library work for a Christian school, was a member of Lakeview Covenant Church, she taught Sunday school and religious education...

Feb 20, 2021

Delores Mae (Johnson) Senarighi, 86, of Hermantown went home to Jesus Saturday, February 20, 2021.  Delores was born May 10, 1934 to Henry and Beatrice Johnson in Duluth, MN. In 1953 she graduated from Hermantown High School. On July 5, 1957 she married Marvin Senarighi, together they raised their family, built a home and built a sweet, loving marriage...

Feb 16, 2021

Edward Charles Lambert Sr., of Superior WI, died Tuesday February 16, 2021 at Miller Dwan Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1946 in Bloomington, IL to Charles & Audrey (Aronson) Lambert. After moving to Foxboro, WI at an early age, Edward attended Blaine Elementary for kindergarten – 1st grade, a two room schoolhouse in Foxboro for 2nd –...

Feb 13, 2021

Richard “Dick” Montgomery, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 13, 2021. Dick was born in Dublin, Ireland and grew up in County Cavan. He immigrated to the United States in 1949 when he was 17 yrs old. He worked odd jobs until being hired by Kindy Optical as a lens grinder. He left there to join the Army...

Feb 13, 2021

Gerald Allen Uzarek, 92, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Heritage Haven. He was born in Duluth on May 22, 1928 to Svea and Carl Uzarek. Gerald was a graduate of Denfeld High School. He married his wife Beverly in 1951 and they enjoyed 55 years together raising three children. He retired from the...

Feb 8, 2021

Delores “Dee” Ladzinski, 90, of Duluth, passed away from natural causes in her home on Monday, February 8, 2021. She was born in Duluth on November 9, 1930, the youngest of 7 born to Harold and Edith Moe. She graduated from Denfeld High School and shortly afterword married her soul mate, Jim, in 1950. Together they had two sons;...

Feb 4, 2021

Darrell James Sabrowski, 64, of Duluth, died on Thursday February 4, 2021 in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital, from injuries obtained in a car pedestrian accident.  He was born in Duluth on July 12, 1956 to John and Marie Sabrowski.  Darrell had attended St. James School.  He had attended the former Good Shepherd Catholic Church, St. James Catholic Church,...