Obituaries

Dec 1, 2020

John “Jan” Wabik, 86, of Duluth, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Benedictine Health Center. John was born in Ostowe, Poland on November 17, 1934 to Anton and Lucy Wabik. John married Carole Lee in 1961 and together they raised their three children. John worked for Elliott’s Meats for many years as a meat cutter and was a...

Nov 29, 2020

Anita Jayne Kahn, 88, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 6, 1932 in Brainerd, MN to Theodore and Anna Kahn. Her education included Stanbrook Hall, College of St. Scholastica and Loyola University where she attained her Master’s Degree. Anita worked for the Red Cross in Texas...

Nov 29, 2020

Jean M. Beattie, 96, Duluth, Minn., died Sunday, Nov. 29, in Golden Oaks  Assisted Living.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. A full obituary will publish at a later date.  Arrangements by Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home.

Nov 14, 2020

Daniel James Jezierski, 90, of Wild Rice Lake, passed away November 14, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

Dan was born May 14, 1930 in Duluth, MN to Joseph and Helen Jezierski. He attended schools in Duluth and was a member of Denfeld’s Class of 1948.

Dan married the love of his life, Joyce...

Nov 9, 2020

Karen Hazel Holm, 80, of Duluth, died Monday, November 9, 2020 in Essentia Health St. Mary’s. Karen was born on December 2, 1939 in International Falls, MN to John and Lecy (Jackson) Balcom. Karen married Dick Holm on January 22, 1966 in Duluth. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, enjoyed quilting, playing cribbage, camping, fishing trips...

Nov 7, 2020

Thomas David Patnaude, 82, of Duluth, died Saturday, November 7, 2020. Tom was born in the Webber Hospital in West Duluth on September 17, 1938. His parents were Mark and Victoria (Royer) Patnaude. Tom was a graduate of Denfeld High School and served in the Minnesota Air National Guard from 1955 to 1963. He was employed by Moline Bakery...

Nov 6, 2020

Joyce Marilyn Luczak, 86, of Duluth, died peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Golden Oaks Assisted Living. She was born in Duluth on May 10, 1934 to Emil and Edith Marie (Miller) Sundset. Joyce graduated from Denfeld High School in 1952, and married James Joseph Luczak on October 13, 1956 in Duluth; celebrating 64 years together. Joyce worked...

Oct 27, 2020

Ralph Edwin Anderson, 86, of Duluth, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the Copperfield Hill Assisted Living Manor in Robbinsdale, MN with family by his side. Ralph was born in Duluth on January 26, 1934 to Edwin and Frideborg (Karlenberg) Anderson. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1951, and married Marjorie Thorp on November 4, 1953 in...

Oct 26, 2020

Leo Charles Ellison entered eternity on October 26, 2020. He was born on May 10, 1933 in Superior, WI to Carl and Florence (Dahl) Ellison. When he was seven years of age, his parents started him with accordion lessons which would prove to be the basis for his life’s work in music. As a junior in high school, Leo...

Oct 26, 2020

Florence M. Flynn Dailey, 94, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Monday, October 26, 2020.

She was born in Oliver, WI, on January 1, 1926, to Frank and Olga Turk.

Florence graduated from Brookston High School, she was a member of St Rose Church, Proctor American Legion, and the Proctor...

Oct 18, 2020

David George Peterson, 79, of Duluth, died Sunday, October 18, 2020 in St. Luke’s Hospital. David was born on February 2, 1941 to George and Jennie (Carlson) Peterson. David was a 1959 graduate of Denfeld High School and received a full swimming scholarship at the University of Minnesota, graduating with a degree in History. David married Claudia Love on...

Oct 15, 2020

Irene Genevieve Williams, 84, of Duluth, died Thursday, October 15, 2020 at  Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor. Irene was born in Duluth on September 11, 1936 to James and Genevieve (LeBeau) Higgins. Irene was a 1955 graduate of Cathedral High School. Irene was a leader and participated in Prayer Groups at St. James, Sandstone Prison and the Duluth...

Oct 12, 2020

Beverly J. Dunaiski, 86, of Midway Road, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Beehive Homes of Duluth. She was born in Duluth on September 30, 1934 to Alfred and Myrtle (Dalton) Oakland. Bev was a 1952 graduate of Proctor High School and married Clarence Dunaiski on June 7, 1952 in Canosia Township. Bev enjoyed camping, spending time...

Oct 7, 2020

Maurice William Mann, 85, of Proctor, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Golden Oaks in Proctor. Maurice was born on August 4, 1935 to Kenneth and Marion (Overvig) Mann in Moose Lake, MN. Following high school, Maurice served in the Navy. He married Jackie Mrozik on November 8, 1958 in Duluth. Maurice worked for the DM & IR...

Sep 26, 2020

Beverly Jean Strongitharm, 84, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her family. Beverly was born on March 20, 1936 in New Richland, MN to Edward and Emma Shave. She spent her childhood in Solon Springs, Wisconsin and was a graduate of Solon Springs High School. She married Dennis Strongitharm...

Sep 18, 2020

Eugene E. Youngbauer, 91 of Midway Township in St. Louis County, died Sept 18, 2020. He was born April 30,1929 in Pine County, MN to Ed and Lillian (Pulkrabek) Youngbauer. Eugene worked for U.S. Steel in Morgan Park for 34 years.  He married Lorraine Jurek on July 16, 1955 in St. Clements Catholic Church. He was lifetime member of...

Sep 15, 2020

Roger Mortinsen, 77, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the Barnes Care in Esko following a battle with cancer and dementia. Roger was born in Duluth on October 23, 1942 to Earl and Margaret Mortinsen. He was an avid car enthusiast, racing his dragster at Minnesota dragways in the 60’s and later building and driving...

Sep 13, 2020

Dennis B. Lonke, 73 of Proctor passed away peacefully on September 13th after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson Disease.  He was born September 17th, 1946 to Betty and Bernard Lonke. He graduated from Denfeld Senior High School 1965. Shortly after graduation, he joined the 148th Fighter Wing of the National Guard where he served honorably...

Sep 12, 2020

Mary Therese Hedeen, age 91, of Duluth, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born in Superior, WI. on December 11, 1928 to Harry Edward and Grace Eleanor (Mooney) Egan, Sr.  Mary married J. Richard Hedeen on July 22, 1950.  She worked as an accountant/bookkeeper for Commercial Credit.  She was a member...

Sep 6, 2020

Clareen (Jellesed) Johnson, 89, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living. She was born July 27, 1931 in White Earth, ND to Belvin and Agnes Jellesed. Clareen came to Duluth after graduating high school in North Dakota to live with her Aunt. She met the love of her life, Clifford E. Johnson...