Obituaries

Jul 15, 2021

Helen V. Lind, 91, of Duluth, died Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born in Duluth October 24, 1929 to Frank and Tomica (Marendic) Vitich. Helen was a graduate of Denfeld High School (1947), and the Duluth Business University. She married Morrie C. Lind on November 11, 1950 at Good Shepherd Catholic...

Jun 30, 2021

Genevieve “Gen” Tessier Larson, 89, of Duluth, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Heritage Haven Assisted Living Community. She was born on December 13, 1931 in Duluth to Joseph and Bertha Tessier. Gen was a graduate of Denfeld High School and attended Dental Assistant School. She married Sarge Larson on October 2, 1954 at St. Jean’s Catholic Church in...

Jun 22, 2021

Todd William Nelson, 59, of Duluth, died unexpectantly on June 22, 2021 of a heart attack. He was born November 9, 1961 to William “Bill” and Elizabeth “Bizz” Nelson. Todd graduated from Central High School in 1980 and UMD in 1985. Todd married Lisa Wuotila on September 2, 1989 in Duluth. He worked in Duluth as a sales representative...

Jun 21, 2021

Delores “Dee” (Johnson) Aird, 93, passed away on June 21, 2021. Delores was born in Duluth in 1928 to Enoch and Millie Johnson. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1946 and was a life-long resident of Duluth. Delores married James H. Aird in 1948.  The marriage was blessed with three children. Dee took comfort in her Lutheran faith; she...

Jun 18, 2021

Roberta Jane Rothe, age 94, of Hermantown, died Friday, June 18, 2021 at Marywood Assisted Living at the Benedictine Living Community.  She was born June 1, 1927 in Superior, WI to Hollis and Jerethine (Berg) Sharpe.  Roberta was a graduate of Denfeld High School.  She married Donald R. Rothe on August 30, 1947.  Roberta was a 70 year member...

Jun 9, 2021

Roger D. Hanson, 78, of Duluth, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from Cancer. Roger was born on August 14, 1942 in Duluth to Gertrude Kampainen and Charles Hanson. He was raised by Gertrude & Arnold Kampainen. He graduated from Duluth Central in 1961 and was a pivotal member of the undefeated State Championship basketball team. That state championship...

Jun 1, 2021

Dennis “Denny” Gulbranson, 61, of Saginaw, lost his battle to cancer on June 1, 2021. He fought this disease with dignity, humor and a positive attitude to the very end. Denny was born on April 2, 1960 in Duluth, MN to parents, Keith and TM “Girle” Gulbranson. He graduated from Proctor High School in 1979 and was a member...

May 26, 2021

Elwood Floyd Hoffmockel born April 3, 1930 died on May 26th 2021 at the age of 91. Elwood married Lolita (Lolly) Collins June 7, 1950.  He was employed by US Steel for 33 years and retired in 1982.  He continued working as an independent contractor and landlord until he was 75 years of age.  His example taught his family good...

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...