All Obituaries

Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Johnson, 81, of Duluth, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022 at the Benedictine Health Center. Jackie was born on May 7, 1940 in Duluth to Frank and Clara Fabini. She graduated from Denfeld and worked at MN Power and Zenith Dredge Co. She married Lee Johnson in 1966. Jackie was an avid bowler. She loved the MN state fair and attended every year starting when she was a very young child. She also loved the every Thursday morning...

Carol June Goman (nee Truax), 91, passed away at Edgewood Hermantown Assisted Living on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Carol was born in Duluth to Charles and Laura Truax. She attended Duluth schools, graduating from Central High School. Shortly after her graduation Carol married David Paul Goman, who predeceased her in 2017. Carol and Dave raised their children in Duluth and then lived for several years in Little Marais, Minnesota, returning to Duluth after their retirement. Carol is survived...

Carol Jean Catanzarite, 76, of Duluth, lost her long battle with multiple myeloma and severe dementia on January 9, 2022 at Franciscan Health Center. Carol was born in Duluth on March 25, 1945 to Adolph and Josephine Suihkonen. Carol married Dean “Skip” Catanzarite on July 19, 1996. Skip and Carol moved from Duluth to the Carolinas, and returned to Duluth in 2007. Carol worked in purchasing and shipping until she retired. She enjoyed dancing, golf, and spending time with her...

Full obituary to come...   Gordon Merle Larsen, 80, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. Visitation to be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 29th at Sunrise Funeral Home, 4798 Miller Trunk Hwy, with Memorial Service to follow at 11:00 AM. Interment at the MN State Veterans Cemetery Duluth in Saginaw.

Gordon “Gordy” Merle Larsen, 80, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on January 7, 2022 at Essentia Health in Duluth. Gordy was born on October 22, 1941 in Duluth to Lillian and Merle Larsen, the youngest of four children and only son. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1960. Following high school, he served in the US Navy for four years. After being honorably discharged, Gordy went to Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis where earned a degree in Refrigeration. While at...

Sharon Rae Swenson, of Culver, MN passed away January 6, 2022 in a local hospital while surrounded by her three children and sister. Not many people knew just how much pain Sharon was in her whole life because she never wanted to be a burden to anyone. She was stoic and upbeat with every trial and tribulation that came her way. Sharon had been in a hospital or rehab setting since late September. The last three months took such a toll on her. After Gus, the love of her life, passed away...

Elver "Hildy" Otto Hildebrandt, 96, of Hermantown, MN passed away on January 6, 2022 in his home. Hildy was born in Gaylord MN to Wilhelm and Lydia Hildebrandt on December 9, 1925. He attended school in Gaylord. He worked the family farm with his dad and joined the Army Air Corps in 1947. He retired from the service in the 1970's. He enjoyed woodworking, lawn care and snow shoveling. Hildy is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elizabeth; 2 children; 7 grandchildren; and 3...

Lela Pearl El Fundi, 83, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away January 5, 2022 peacefully in her home. She was born August 3, 1938 in Braxton Mississippi to Edward and Susie Green. She was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, family and friend to so many. She was the matriarch of our family and one of the eldest leaders. Lela was known for her gentleness, giving spirit, and kind heart. She was a woman full of discernment and wisdom. Lela Pearl was a precious...

Full obituary to come...   Howard Allyn Pederson, 89, of Pike Lake, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Ecumen Lakeshore The Fountains. Service to be held at a later date, possibly Spring 2022. Details to come. Interment at Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery with his wife, Margaret.     

Michael ''Wags'' Jon Wagner, 66, of Duluth, MN, passed away unexpectedly, on Dec. 31, 2021, in his home. Michael was born in Duluth, MN to William C. Wagner and Bernice “Bea” (Albertson) Wagner on August, 26 1955. He went to Morgan Park High School and graduated in 1974. He continued on in his education with some Technical College and also a Certification of Completing from Lake Superior College with his Teamster Apprenticeship Training. He worked as a Truck...