Marie Murehead Sirois
Nov 23, 2020
It is with much grief we share the passing of Marie Murehead Sirois. Following a short illness in ICU at a Phoenix hospital AZ, and despite how hard she fought, on November 23, 2020 she went home to be with her Lord.
Marie was born October 11th, 1957 to Virgil and Bertha who have preceded her in...
Jacob Reilly Bickel
Nov 23, 2020
Jacob was born in Minneapolis on August 26, 1983 and died in Duluth on November 23, 2020.
Those left behind include his parents, Ken and Debra Bickel; his brother, Daniel Bickel; his beloved children, Wesley and Evie Bickel; their mother, Justine Bickel; and many friends and family members who loved him.
Jacob was a very...
Carlene Mavis Pionk
Nov 22, 2020
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...
Julie Michelle Leseman
Nov 17, 2020
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...
Donna Rae Kallio
Nov 14, 2020
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...
John Phillip Mcloughlin
Nov 13, 2020
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...
Elaine "Mormor" Pauline Miller
Nov 13, 2020
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...
Charrie Mae Mencel
Nov 13, 2020
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....
Margaret Juanita Peterson
Nov 11, 2020
Margaret Juanita Peterson "Juanita" passed away peacefully on November 11, 2020 in Bemidji, MN.
Juanita was born on August 21, 1933 to LeGrand and Margaret Boyer in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She married Charles Peterson on May 18, 1952 in Council Bluffs. Early in their marriage they moved often with Charles' job as a Woolworth's store manager until...
Shirley Jean Peak
Nov 10, 2020
Shirley Jean Peak, 80, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospice. She was born on April 25, 1940 in Biwabik to John and Lorna Hakala.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, David.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 57 years, Larry; children, John,...
Carol Mae Johnson
Nov 10, 2020
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.
Scott Ronald Crego
Nov 8, 2020
Scott Ronald Crego, 65, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Pequaywan.
Per Scott's wishes, no services are to be held.
Albert Raphael Michog
Nov 6, 2020
Albert Raphael Michog, 92, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living.
Albert was born on Oct. 3, 1928 in Bremen Township, MN to Laurence and Victoria Michog. He worked at International Multifoods in Duluth as a foreman, before retiring after 40+ years. Albert was a member of The Moose Lodge,...
James Raymond Kaneski
Nov 6, 2020
James Raymond Kaneski, 88, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. He was born July 4, 1932 to Frank and Elsie Kaneski.
James grew up in the country on the family farm. He later joined the Naval Reserves for several years and also worked for the SOO Line R.R., in which he retired from...
Linda Ruth Woods
Nov 5, 2020
Linda Ruth Woods, 66, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 in her home.
Linda was born in Duluth, and graduated from Denfeld '72. She proudly served in the Minnesota Army National Guard. Linda LOVED to fish, was a talented painter, and loved crafts. She was a lover of all animals, especially horses. She was...
Warren Dale Ritchie
Nov 4, 2020
Warren Dale Ritchie, 72, of Hermantown, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital.
No services to be held.
Jack Thomas Wiggins
Nov 1, 2020
Jack Thomas Wiggins, 85, of Duluth, passed away on November 1, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Duluth. Jack was born on September 9, 1935 in Jacobson, MN to Richard and Bridget Wiggins of Duluth.
Jack is survived by his sisters, Janice Rasmussen of Boyceville, WI, and Valerie (George) Herrington of Esko,...
Louella Alice Jentoft
Oct 27, 2020
Louella Alice Jentoft, 77, of Duluth passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at her home.
Louella was born on January 14, 1943 to Earl and Lucy (Lindner) Tapa in Danbury, Wisconsin. She was one of four children. Louella enjoyed taking pictures of flowers, nature, and her granddaughters, whom she loved spending time with. She liked to...
Jerome "Jerry" Louis Lambert
Oct 26, 2020
Jerome "Jerry" Louis Lambert, 86, of Esko, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 26, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House after a brave and dignified battle with ALS.
Jerry was born the third of four children on November 1, 1933 in Duluth to Elmer and Anne Lambert. Raised in a loving home, he grew up in...
Kevin Robert Ridgley
Oct 25, 2020
Kevin Robert Ridgley, 59, of Brimson, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center, surrounded by his family.
Kevin was born in Duluth and graduated from Denfeld. He served in the U.S. Marines before working as a Fire Chief and EMS in Brimson. He worked many jobs, but most recently at...
