All Obituaries

Mary Josephine Lowry, 89, of Duluth, died on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 in her daughter Kathy’s home, with her daughters by her bedside. Mary was born in Duluth on January 22, 1931 to Mary and Edward Casey. She graduated from Stanbrook Hall in Duluth in 1949. She met the love of her life, Dick, in grade school and they had been together over 74 years. They were married on August 22, 1953 at Holy Rosary Chapel. Mary and Dick raised six kids whom they loved dearly. She was a very loving...

Jacob Reilly Bickel, 37, of Duluth, formerly of Minneapolis, ended his pain on Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home. Jacob is survived by his parents, Debra and Kenneth Bickel; his children, Wesley and Evie Bickel; and brother, Daniel. You left us too soon, but now you’re free. Outdoor service to be held at a later date, hopefully in the spring. Memorials preferred to Jacob's children. They can be sent to: Sunrise Funeral Home c/o Jacob Bickel family, 4798 Miller Trunk Hwy,...

Carlene Mavis Pionk, 82, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Sunnyside Health Care Center in Cloquet MN due to Covid-19 complications. Carlene was born in Rice Lake WI on May 10, 1938. Carlene volunteered her services in Morgan Park and The Gary New Duluth Senior Center. She also enjoyed many types of crafts and music and spending quality time with friends and family. Carlene was preceded in death by her parents, Carl E. and Margie (Brandon) Berg; and husbands, Evald Johnson and...

With her passion for life she was loved by many and is missed by them all. Julie Michelle Leseman, 57, of Hermantown Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Julie was born in Bemidji, Minnesota to Hubert and Helene Reinarz on August 6th of 1963. She attended Northome High School and graduated in 1981. She went on to earn her degree in bookkeeping and medical coding at Norwest Technical College in Bemidji, MN. She worked many different jobs in her...

Donna Rae (Leslie, Schiefelbein) Kallio, 86, of Hermantown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Edgewood Vista Memory Care. Donna was born in Duluth on March 6, 1934 to Gilbert & Mabel Leslie. She graduated from Hermantown HS in ‘52. She worked at the Duluth Clinic prior to getting married to Ralph Schiefelbein. In later years, she worked for the South St Louis County Soil Conservation Service, retiring in 1991 after 20+ years. Donna was very active with Cub...

Elaine "MorMor" Pauline Miller went home to be with Jesus on Friday, November 13, 2020. Elaine was born to Norwegian immigrants Wilhelm “Herman” and Caroline Mickelsen on November 24, 1926. She grew up in Schroeder on the North Shore and graduated from Cook County High School in 1944. She delighted in the fact that she never missed one day of school despite her bus ride being the longest route in the US at that time. Elaine married Percy Miller in 1957 and had one...

God gave us memories so we could have roses in November. Charrie Mae (Oesterriech) Mencel, 76, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away in the home hospice care of her sister, Pamela Thompson, on November 13, 2020 in Saginaw, Minnesota. Charrie was born on March 10, 1944 to Shirley and Pvt. Bernard Oesterreich in St Paul, Minnesota. She lived nearly all of her life in Duluth, graduating from Denfeld High School in ‘62. Charrie was very active in her church, Forbes Methodist Church of...

John Phillip McLoughlin, 65, of Duluth died Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at home. John was born October 16, 1955, in Duluth to Phillip and Mary (Hatley) McLoughlin. He was a 1974 graduate of Duluth Denfeld High School, where he played football, hosted school talent shows, participated in theater, and produced films such as the Quegleys featuring many of his friends and fellow alumni. John honed his passion for communication and film during his time spent at UMD and UWS, while performing with the...

Shirley Jean Peak, 80, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospice. A family viewing was held on Friday, November 13th at Sunrise Funeral Home, Hermantown. A Memorial Service is planned for mid-May at Markam Cemetery. A full obituary will be published at a later date.

Carol Mae Johnson, 94, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Benedictine Health Center. Services to be held at a later date.