Danise Ann Holbein
Jan 2, 2021
Danise M. Holbein, 58, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2021 in her home of natural causes. She was born May 24, 1962 in Duluth, MN to James and Arlene Holbein.
Danise graduated from Central High School in 1980 and later Cosmetology school. She began a long career in hair styling, mostly in the...
Jon Douglas Sicilian
Jan 2, 2021
Jon Douglas Sicilian, 81, of Hermantown, died at Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth, MN on January 2, 2021.
Jon was born on July 20, 1939 in Corning, Ohio to Gaston Arthur Sicilian and Margaret (Toth) Sicilian. He attended 12 years of grade and high school without missing a day. He graduated from Corning High School and attended...
Robert "Bob" Michael Venier Jr.
Dec 28, 2020
Robert "Bob" Michael Venier Jr., 69, of Cloquet, died suddenly on December 28, 2020.
Bob attended Cathedral High School and UMD before going into the Army. He married Yvonne Ragan in 1974. He worked for Jeno Paulucci.
Bob is survived by his wife, Yvonne; children, Melanie (Allen) and Robert M. III (Angie Koss); granddaughter, Caitlin;...
Linda Catherine Vukelich
Dec 28, 2020
After a decades-long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, Linda is now enjoying chocolate and resting peacefully in heaven. We will forever remember her smile and laugh that lit up a room, ever-present, even on the toughest days. Even around her closest friends and family Linda rarely shared her pain, instead focusing on the positive, making others smile and always finding...
Delores Olga Hermerding
Dec 26, 2020
Delores "Lori" Olga Hermerding, 95, was a ten-year resident of Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center in South Range, WI and formerly of Duluth, MN. She passed away on December 26, 2020 after a short bout with the Covid-19 virus.
Delores was born in Clearbrook, MN to Eddie and Ella Steenerson. She was a graduate of Clearbrook...
Carolyn Twichell Nelson
Dec 26, 2020
Carolyn Twichell Nelson, 98, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Benedictine Health Center.
Private family service to be held at a later date.
Eunice Ethel Vanbaalen
Dec 24, 2020
Eunice E. VanBaalen, 86, of Hibbing MN, died peacefully in her sleep on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Edgewood Vista in Duluth, MN. She was born August 1, 1934, in Warren, MN, to Wilmer Arnold and Ethel Agnus (Johnson) Laidley.
Sixty-six years ago, she married the love of her life, and true soul mate,...
Betty Ann Lutzka
Dec 23, 2020
Betty Ann (Sawyer) Lutzka passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Care Partners Assisted Living Center in Spooner, Wisconsin, after a long journey with Alzheimer's. She was born on July 5, 1934 in Port Huron, Michigan and was the only child of Russell and Theodosia Sawyer.
Betty attended Michigan State on an academic scholarship, where...
John David Hanson
Dec 22, 2020
John David Hanson 66 of Duluth, MN, died on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital.
John was born in St. Croix, WI. He grew up in Wyoming, MN, in a family of 8. At 17 he joined the Navy. He served for 14 years. His last ship he was on was the U.S.S. Belknap as...
Janet Elizabeth Calhoun
Dec 17, 2020
Janet was an artist who could capture the outdoors in her oil paintings. She was also an avid gardener who loved growing roses.
Janet Elizabeth Calhoun, 80, of Duluth, MN passed away the morning of December 17, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital of heart failure.
Janet was born in Stockton, CA to Olva and Earl...
Joseph Jonathan Bourdage
Dec 17, 2020
God chose Joseph Jonathan Bourdage, 49, of Duluth, to be with him in a more peaceful place on Dec. 17, 2020.
Joe was a kind, compassionate, loving, and multi-talented person. His greatest talents were exhibited in carpentry and construction.
Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mildred and Wilfred Gagne, and Hattie and Norman...
Virginia Belle Peterson
Dec 12, 2020
Virginia Belle Peterson, 102, of Duluth, left this physical world and passed into the spiritual world on December 12, 2020. She was born September 15, 1918.
Virginia attended Lowell Elementary, Washington Jr., Central High Schools and Duluth Business University.
She was employed by Douglas Aircraft Company in Santa Monica, California as "Rosie the Riveter" during...
Denise Ann Valure
Dec 6, 2020
Denise Ann Valure, 74, of Duluth MN, passed away on Dec. 6th, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital.
Denise was born in Duluth to Clifford and Marion Foro on Sept.7th, 1946 at St. Luke's Hospital. She attended high school at Duluth East High School and graduated in 1964. She went on to earn a BA in History from...
Dale Elmer Ladean
Dec 6, 2020
Dale Elmer LaDean, 78, of Hermantown, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 in his home, after a battle with cancer, with his family by his side.
Dale was born in Duluth on June 4, 1942 to Elmer and Clara LaDean. He grew up in Duluth and graduated from Denfeld. He served in the Army, and once...
Marie Louise Barta
Dec 2, 2020
Psalm 100:4
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His Courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name.
Marie Louise O'Leary Barta, 81, of Duluth Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 with her family by her side.
Marie was born in Duluth, MN to Gregory and Victora...
Kay Marie Toenberg
Dec 1, 2020
Kay Marie (Lillmars) Toenberg, 78, of Hermantown, MN departed this life to claim her eternal reward on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 after battling endocrine cancer. She was born to Verner and Audrey Lillmars in Duluth, MN on September 27, 1942.
Kay is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard N. Toenberg; son, Christopher; granddaughter, Nevaeh; and...
Dorothy Diane Bubacz
Nov 30, 2020
Dorothy Diane (Jukich) (Joe) Bubacz, 90, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at North Shore Estates. She was born in Gary-New Duluth on March 19, 1931 to Michael and Mary (Marnich) Jukich.
Dorothy worked at Nopeming Nursing Home as a cook for 25 years and retired in 1991. She was most proud of her...
Mary Louise Ostroot
Nov 30, 2020
Mary Louise Ostroot, 99, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2021. She was a graduate of Duluth Central High School and the State Teachers College at Duluth, MN. She taught grade school in Duluth and Wrenshall and went on to marry and raise 5 children and a dog. A long-time resident of Duluth Heights, she attended Holy Cross...
Joyce Mae Nylen
Nov 25, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mom Joyce. Mom lived and loved life to the fullest and brought joy to all those she knew. She lit up the room with her infectious smile and her zest for life was endless. She will be missed deeply by all of us!
Joyce...
Mary Josephine Lowry
Nov 24, 2020
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...
