Obituary Listing

Dec 1, 2019

On Dec. 1, 2019, Alice C. Ash, 80, of Duluth, went to meet her maker.

Alice was born on Sept. 30, 1939. She was the youngest of four children of Michael and Cecelia Kriske in Duluth/Howard Gnesen Rd, where they all grew up.

Alice and her husband, Marion J. Ash II, travelled for his construction...

Nov 29, 2019

Terrance "Terry" James Thomas (a.k.a. "Papa" and "Unkie"), 76, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in his home with his family by his side. Terry was born in Duluth on June 6, 1943 to Wallace and Elevera Thomas. Terry worked for the MnDOT highway department for 48 years as a Transportation Specialist. He enjoyed playing hockey, softball,...

Nov 28, 2019

David Gordon Johnson, 79, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 at Chris Jensen. David was born on Jan. 25, 1940 in Duluth to Gordon and Marie (Moebakken) Johnson. He graduated from Denfeld High School. He worked at Diamond Tool as a Machinist until it closed. He liked golfing, sports, and especially his beloved UMD Bulldog Hockey. David...

Nov 27, 2019

Richard Francis Royer, 88, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 in his home that he and his brothers built in the '40s. He was born in Duluth on July 6, 1931 to Gaudias and Laura (Martineau) Royer. Richard was a lifelong and proud West Ender. He graduated from Denfeld High School, where he was the fullback for...

Nov 14, 2019

Sharon Elaine Swenson, 68, of Duluth MN, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital. Sharon was born in Duluth to Wallace and Ardith Carey on November 21, 1950. She went to high school at Old Central High School and graduated in 1968. She went on to earn a degree in accounting from Vo-Tech. She worked as...

Nov 12, 2019

Bernice Wagner, 91, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center after a brief battle with Pneumonia. Bernice was born in Duluth on Nov. 4, 1928. She went to Hermantown schools, and graduated from Central High School. She married William in 1946 and together they raised a family. She liked to travel...

Nov 11, 2019

Bruno Rudolph "Rudy" Michelizzi, 99, of Eustis FL, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 at Cornerstone Hospice House in Tavares, FL. Bruno was born April 5, 1920 to Michelangelo and Carmella (Condoluci) Michelizzi. Bruno worked for DW&P railroad for 40 years, and was known as Santa Claus to Duluth's children for 35 years. He had started a fine dining restaurant and...

Nov 11, 2019

Duane James Lunde, 77, of Duluth, MN passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 at Ecumen Lakeshore with his loving wife at his side. Duane was born in Duluth to Frank and Margaret Lunde on Sept. 11, 1942. He worked construction for all of his working years. He enjoyed fishing and camping in God's Country - up the Gunflint Trail....

Nov 11, 2019

Rev. Richard "Dick" Clarence Hane, 79, of Hermantown, MN, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 11, 2019 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Dick was born on November 21, 1939, in St. Paul, Minnesota to James and Emma Hane. He married Judith J. Samuelson on July 9, 1966 in White...

Nov 10, 2019

Kenneth Leroy Bourman, 69, of Proctor, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 10, 2019 in his home. He was born on July 14, 1950 in International Falls. Kenneth graduated in 1969 from Proctor High School. He worked for Minnesota Power for over 41 years. Kenneth was raised as a Master Mason at Trinity Masonic Lodge #282 AF&AM. He was an Eagle...

Nov 2, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" Edward Wilczek, 88, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 in Duluth. Jerry was born in Little Falls, MN to Clarence and Clara Wilczek on Jan. 1, 1931. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes School and later Little Falls High School. He was senior co-captain and quarterback for the football team, and also played basketball...

Oct 28, 2019

Thomas "Tom" A. Murray, 65, of Anoka, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and friends on October, 28th 2019. Tom loved life and his family.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, John R. Murray and Gertrude "Toots" N. Murray; and niece, Teresa (Nik) Rajala.

Tom is survived...

Oct 27, 2019

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Lund, 62, of Hermantown, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital Hospice. Debbie was born in Duluth on December 13, 1956 to Donald and Mary Strom. She graduated from Hermantown High School 1975. She worked for the City of Hermantown, retiring after 29 years. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents. Debbie...

Oct 25, 2019

Darlene Yvonne Dunaiski, 83, of Duluth, entered into eternal life, free from the confusion and distress of dementia on Friday, October 25, 2019. Darlene was born in Duluth to Chauncey and Theresa Wargin on April 26, 1936. She married Theodore Dunaiski on February 1, 1954. Darlene loved to be in the kitchen, always loved to be baking and cooking a...

Oct 25, 2019

James Joseph Warmington, 20, concluded the final chapter of his life on October 25th, 2019 at his home. James, the first son of Don and Joanna Warmington, was born in Duluth on March 5th, 1999. He attended Hermantown and Denfeld High Schools, where he showed his competitive passion for hockey at the youth and high school level. James enjoyed music...

Oct 24, 2019

Michael "Mike" Wayne Steen, 54, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, October 24th, 2019 at his residence in Duluth MN. Mike was born in Decatur, IL to Wilfred and Lois Steen on July 2nd, 1965. He graduated from Cerro Gordo High School in Cerro Gordo, IL in 1983. Mike proudly served in the United States Air Force for over 11...

Oct 18, 2019

Gary Kenneth Kolquist, 65, of Duluth, passed away at home, in the presence of his wife and children, on October 18, 2019, after a year-long battle with Interstitial lung Disease. Gary was born and raised in Duluth to Patricia and Kenneth Kolquist on August 13, 1954. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1972. After high school, he worked for...

Oct 11, 2019

Carolyn Jean Nelson, 73, of Duluth, passed away of natural causes on Friday, October 11, 2019. Carolyn was born to Chester and Dixie Williams on October 22, 1945 in Nevada, MO. Her father was in the Army which meant her family moved around the Midwest every few years throughout her childhood. The family was also stationed internationally in Panama and...

Oct 10, 2019

Janis "Jan" Carol Wingren, 85, of Duluth, completed her earthly journey on Thursday, October 10, 2019 with family by her side. Jan was born July 5, 1934 to Elias and Viena (Laine) Hendrickson. She grew up and lived most of her life in Duluth. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1952. On July, 14, 1956 she married Richard "Dick"...

Oct 6, 2019

Albert Linzie Cox, 75, of Duluth, met his Lord on October 6, 2019. Albert was born on November 5, 1943 in Braxton, Mississippi. He was the oldest nine children to Linzie and Mary Cox. He attended Grant Elementary, Washington Jr. High, Central High, and UMD. He worked at a steel mill, and was a valet for the Flame Supper Club...