All Obituaries

Sheila Rae Taylor, 73 of Duluth, MN passed away on Nov. 22, 2023, in her home. She was born on February 19, 1950, to George & Louis Skorich. Sheila was born legally blind and throughout her younger years, she attended Jackson, Emerson and Lincoln elementary schools. She learned Braille in the first grade and learned how to type in the third grade. During her junior and senior years of high school, Sheila attended the Minnesota Braille and Sight Saving in Faribault, MN. where she...

Owen John Beatty, 90, passed away on November 21, 2023, in Chandler, AZ. Owen was born in Orr, Minnesota in 1933 to Father Leslie (Forest Ranger) and Martha (Nurse). His family relocated to Duluth where he attended high school lettering in basketball and football and met the love of his life, Bette Jean Anderson. After college, he and Bette settled in St. Paul, MN where they raised their three children. Owen’s early career was with the City of St. Paul in the lighting department. He...

Betty Peterson was born on April 9, 1928 in Grand Marais MN, and moved to Munger Township, Solway Township, St Petersburg Florida, and then to settle in the Hermantown area. She passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, with her children by her side.   Betty was not only a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, but a talented artist and musician. In her spare time, she loved to bake, crochet, and garden. She enjoyed oil painting and was a member of the West End Oil Painting Club...

Our beloved mom, grandma, aunt, cousin, and creative sewing genius has unexpectedly passed away. Kathryn “Kay” Gwen Abrahamson Sehnke, 77, of Duluth, MN, has passed away on November 12, 2023 in her home. She was born June 23, 1946 to Harvey and Lorraine (Gilberg) Abrahamson in Duluth. She attended elementary school in Piedmont and graduated from Hermantown High School in 1964. Kay married Gary Sehnke from Hermantown and had 2 children, Kurt and Sandy. She was an amazing mom,...

Jenifer Lynn Warner-Barnes, 54, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, November 10th after a long battle with cancer.  Jenifer was born on May 20, 1969 to Richard and Linda Taival in Stoughton Wisconsin. Moving to Duluth when she was young, she graduated from East High School in 1987, attending UMD for a brief time before starting her career in banking. Jenifer started at First Bank, and worked at a few local banks and credit unions before starting her day-care so...

John Charles  Kuehnow, age 82 was born in Duluth, MN, on March 17, 1940, and passed away peacefully, with his beloved wife Mary by his side, on November 9, 2023. John’s spirit thrived on adventure. He traveled to Russia, China, the Mid East, New Zealand, Australia and Europe. He loved hunting and fishing in Canada. He had a special connection to the people and the is­land of Little Exuma, Bahamas. He traveled to Central America sharing his faith and providing technical...

Ruth Helen Fuchs, 99, of Hermantown, MN passed away on November 6, 2023 just days shy of her 100th birthday. Ruth was born in Ewen, MI on November 18, 1923 to Frank and Gertrude Cameron. After graduating from Motley High School in 1931, she attended Normal School in Staples to become a teacher for one room schoolhouses in rural Minnesota. While plucking chickens for dinner in 1947, she met her future husband George Edward Fuchs, and traveled with him for the next fourteen years between...

Wayne Steven Bushnell, 73, of Proctor, MN, passed away on November 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.  Wayne was born in Duluth, MN to Lawrence “Bud” and Florence “Flo” Bushnell on December 17, 1949. He went to Proctor High School and graduated in 1967. He worked as a Jet Mechanic for the 148th Fighter Wing for 23 years. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was involved in the Proctor Moose Lodge for many years and helped...

John Michael Anderson, 76, of Duluth, passed away on November 1, 2023. He was born in Duluth on July 11, 1947 to John and Jeannette Anderson. He grew up in Proctor and graduated from Proctor High School in 1965. He worked as a Brakeman/Conductor for the DM&IR Railroad. John was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Jerry Anderson. John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lana; daughter, Jodi (David) LaFontaine; grandsons, Adam (Chelsea) LaFontaine and James LaFontaine;...

Shannon Marie Doherty, 30, of Moose Lake, MN passed away on October 30, 2023 in Duluth. Shannon was born in Duluth on December 25, 1992 to Tim and Lori Doherty. She graduated from Proctor High School and went on to Lake Superior College. She got her degree as an R.N. while earning a position on the Dean's List. Shannon found solace and joy in nature. Whether she was gliding on the water while wakeboarding, casting a fishing line, or reveling in the tranquility of camping, her...