All Obituaries

Deborah Peterson - Best fish fryer in MN. Deb Stafford Peterson, 70, of Hermantown, MN lost her battle with cancer on Monday, February 22, 2021. Deb was born in Duluth, MN to William and Violet Stafford on August 28 1950. She was a proud graduate of Hermantown High School. She spent 25 years working for St. Mary’s and the Duluth Clinic. Deb was a very active volunteer for the auxiliary of the American Legion, holding various board positions over the years. She also enjoyed traveling...

Michael James Beach, 61, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 16, 2021. Born December 3, 1959 to James and Winifred Beach, and raised in Akron, OH, he was brought up in a bible believing house. He graduated Ellet High School 1978. After attending The University of Akron in 1983 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, he went on to work in Stillwater, OK for Stillwater Kicker Speakers and Mitchell Manufacturing. Michael had a devoted love for the word of God,...

Dennis Eugene Cokeley, 82, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Denny was born in Sauk Centre, MN on January 4, 1939 to Francis "Red" and Luella (Fenton) Cokely. After serving in the Air Force, he served the customers of Harbor City Oil as a Burner/Furnace Repairman, until his retirement. Upon retirement, Denny and his wife Barb served youth and seniors in the community through the Salvation Army. Denny was blessed to share 36 years with his loving wife and best...

Joanne C. DeRosier, 90, of Duluth, died Monday, February 15, 2021 of natural causes at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in Duluth, MN on September 5, 1930, the daughter of Walter and Edna Forbort. Joanne was a 1948 graduate of Duluth Central High School. She married the love of her life, Arthur DeRosier, on December 2, 1950. They met during the summer of 1950 at the Duluth Curling Club while roller skating, and decided to marry in December. They loved dancing, especially polka...

Roger Alan Morgando, 64, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in St. Luke's Hospital. Private service to be held summer of 2021. Full obituary to come.  

Roger Alan Morgando, 64, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital, with family by his side, after losing his battle to cancer. He fought a courageous fight and never allowed the disease to take away from who he truly was; a humbled man who loved his family and was loved by many. He was born to Adrian and Dolores (Kettelhut) Morgando on February 25, 1956. He was the second youngest of seven children. Roger was preceded in death by his...

Bernard George Wilson, 87, of Saginaw, MN, passed away February 12, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Bernie was born to Irvin and Isabella (Langston) Wilson on July 10, 1933 in North Dakota. He moved with his family to Iowa, then to Northome, MN. His military service relocated him to California, where he met the love of his life, Malley Schulz. They were married in Perris, CA on February 26, 1954, moving to Duluth to start their family. They were blessed with five wonderful daughters....

John Vito Gannucci, 81, of Duluth MN, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at home with his family at his side. John was born in Duluth to Rex & Irene Gannucci on December 18, 1939. He went to high school at Proctor High and graduated in 1957. He was drafted into the army and served in Japan in the intelligence division. Thereafter, he worked at Clyde Iron and Calvary Cemetery. He enjoyed building show cars, coaching basketball for St. Rose, playing his accordion, and playing fast...

Donald Allen Johnson, 88, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House, with family by his side. Don was born in Duluth, MN on October 7, 1932, to Hjalmer and Martha Johnson. He graduated from Central High School in 1950. He served in the Army in Panama from 1953 to 1955. He spent his entire career as a buyer at the Glass Block Department store, where he worked for 40+ years when he retired in 1994. Don was preceded in death by his parents; and...

Diana Cook, nee DeBolt and formerly Buck, died peacefully on Friday evening, Jan. 29, 2021, tucked in her bed at home and surrounded by family. Diane was born in Duluth on April 21, 1938 to Lloyd DeBolt and Elaine LaMay DeBolt Storm. She grew up on Chester Parkway, remaining lifelong friends with several girls from the neighborhood. She attended Munger Elementary, Washington Junior High, and graduated from Central High School in 1956. She enrolled in UMD to study speech pathology. She was...