Obituaries

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,...

Feb 1, 2021

Lorraine M. (Breole) Novack, 87, of Duluth, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 after a difficult battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born in and lived most of her life in Duluth, attending St. Jeans School and graduating from Denfeld in 1951. She married Robert “Bob” Novack in 1954. Her life revolved around raising her five children and...

Jan 21, 2021

Jeffery N. “Dinty” Larson Sr., 66, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at the Solvay Hospice House after a long battle with cancer.  Dinty was born in Ashland, WI on June 18, 1954.  Dinty lived his life to the fullest.  He greatly enjoyed listening to country music, working on and driving his cars and motorcycles.  He...

Jan 19, 2021

On Tuesday, January 19th, Robert Peter Kolodge was called into His eternal home at 83 years young. Though his body was frail and tired, his spirit was full of grateful appreciation to be surrounded by those he loved dearly in his final days. There was never a dull moment with Bob. He had a way of imparting sayings that...

Jan 16, 2021

Edna Grote Zimm, 87, of Duluth, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Chris Jensen Health Center. She was born on March 19, 1933 in Hermantown to Edward and Alice (Labrie) Grote. Edna graduated from Hermantown High School where she was a cheerleader. She married Richard E. Zimm and they were married for 25 years and had two daughters. Edna...

Jan 14, 2021

David V. Rager, 51, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly January 14, 2021, in his home.

Dave was born in Duluth to on October 02, 1969 to Cathryn Pinsonnault.

Dave was a proud 20-year Army Veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He will be laid to rest in the Minnesota State Veteran Cemetery - Duluth....

Jan 8, 2021

Sabrina Victoria Wanamaker Gustafson, 30, of Duluth, died Friday, January 8, 2021 in her home. She was born in Duluth on August 28, 1990 to Tammy Wanamaker and Timothy Shelby Sr. Sabrina was a Denfeld graduate and has been working as a Home Health Care Aide in Duluth. She was preceded in death by her father, Timothy Shelby Sr;...

Jan 8, 2021

Calvin R. Skoglund, 91, of Duluth, died peacefully at Keystone Bluffs on Friday, January 8, 2021, due to congestive heart failure. Calvin was born in West Duluth to Ruben and Jenny Skoglund on April 12, 1929. He graduated from Denfeld High School and served in the Army during the Korean War. He was also a boxer in his younger...

Jan 5, 2021

Joanne Margaret (Baune) Goerts died January 5, 2021 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, MN. She was born to Flora and Orphie Baune on April 5, 1939 in Dunseith, ND and was the oldest of four. Joanne married Gerald (Jerry) L. Goerts in a civil ceremony in Couer d’Alene, ID, November 18, 1955 and a church...

Jan 4, 2021

Orien C. Olson, 99, of Duluth, MN died peacefully January 1, 2021, while living at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living. He was born in Duluth on September 7, 1921, to Julius and Annette (Sather) Olson. He was a graduate of Denfeld High School. After high school he found work in the CCC, Civil Conservation Corp. where he planted trees along...

Dec 26, 2020

Beverly Ann Norton Payne, 82, of Duluth, died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Benedictine Health Center. Bev was born in Duluth on August 16, 1938. She was a homemaker in her younger years raising her family. Later in life, Bev volunteered for Grandma’s Marathon, the Union Gospel Mission and several area churches. She loved taking care of her...

Dec 25, 2020

Olivia H. Schadel, 94, of Duluth, died Friday, December 25, 2020 in Edgewood Vista Hermantown Memory Care, with family by her side.

She was born in Bieringen-Schöntal, Germany on August 18, 1926 to Robert and Paula (Kilb) Schmetzer.

She graduated from high school and attended two years of college. Olivia married World War II U.S....

Dec 24, 2020

Melvin E Hernesman was born to Emil and Inez (Forsman) Hernesman on April 16, 1935 at their home in Hibbing, Minnesota.  He graduated from Hibbing High School and then attended Hibbing Junior College.  He earned his bachelor in science degree in electrical engineering from the University of North Dakota in 1958.  After college he worked for Oliver Mining which...

Dec 21, 2020

Terrance (Terry) J Connor, 59, went to his heavenly home on 12/21/20.  Terry was born on 1/9/61.  He lived life his way.  He loved to spend time with his family and friends, doing anything outdoors.  He loved hunting, fishing, riding the wheelers or just having drinks around a fire.  He was also an amazing pool player and loved to...

Dec 19, 2020

Eleanor E. Kraker, Duluth native, devoted teacher to her students at Gilbert High School, University of Minnesota-Duluth and the Duluth Secondary Vocational Center, beloved mother and grandmother, died peacefully at home in Woodbury, MN on December 19, 2020, age of 97.

Eleanor was born at home on Mesaba Avenue in Duluth on May 25, 1923 to Helga...

Dec 15, 2020

Anne G. Smith, age 95, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. She was born in Gilbert, Minnesota, on March 2, 1925, to Frank and Filomena Tellerico; the youngest of six children. Anne graduated from Gilbert High School in 1943 and from the Hursh Business College in Duluth in 1946. On May 27, 1950, she was united...

Dec 15, 2020

Florence Edna Booth, 92 of Duluth, died Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 at Essentia Health.  Florence was born on 8/18/1928 in Mapleton, MN to Tracey and Arlene Johnson.  Florence married Elde Howard Booth on 10/04/1946 and soon after had two children, Robert Allen Booth born on 9/25/1947 and Donna Jean Booth born on 11/10/1948. Florence spent a lot of her...

Dec 13, 2020

Irena Miltakis, 89, of Duluth, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2020 with her precious angel Riley by her side.

Irena was born on December 9, 1931 and then came to the United States from Poland in 1960 with her husband and three small boys and while here, her fourth son was born. ...

Dec 12, 2020

Alexander S. Maisuk, 87, of Duluth, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Viewcrest Health Center. Alex was born on April 6, 1933 in Duluth to Steve and Anna (Bochenek) Maisuk. He graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1951 and enlisted in the Navy where he served for 20 years. In the spring of 1970, Alex married Shirley...

Dec 8, 2020

Esther Bjorlin Berntsen (Jampsa), 91, was born June 9, 1929 to Emil and Ellen Jampsa of Wolf Lake, MN. The third of four children, she was raised by relatives after the early deaths of both of her parents. After graduating from Frazee High School, she moved by herself to Duluth to attend beautician school. After an initial double date...