Obituaries

Apr 13, 2022

 

David Anthony Mavec of Hermantown, MN died on April 13, 2022 at the age of 66. He was born September 23, 1955 at More Hospital in Eveleth, MN to parents, Joseph and Helen Mavec. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1977 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Resource Engineering. He worked for and retired from MNDOT in...

Apr 9, 2022

Sharon Jane (Mehl) Maeckelbergh, 79, passed away on April 9th 2022 in Cotton, Minnesota. Sharon was born in Breckenridge, MN on January 27, 1943 to Edward and Alma Mehl.  She graduated from Breckenridge High School and attended college at St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN later graduating from St. Catherine’s in St. Paul, MN with a degree in Biology. Sharon...

Apr 8, 2022

Of Morgan Park, 88, passed away on April 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family after a long fight with cancer. Dorothy was born in Duluth, MN on May 23, 1933 to parents Dominic and Mary (O’Connor) Blotti. She proudly graduated from Denfeld High in 1951, and later worked for Northwestern Bell and Minnesota Power and Light. On January 21, 1956, she married...

Apr 2, 2022

 

Kay (Puglisi) Bushey, 79, of Duluth, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 2, 2022. She was born in Duluth on January 1, 1943 to Frank and Barbara (Roan) Puglisi. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1961. She married her teenage sweetheart, William Bushey on May 30, 1964. She attended Duluth Gospel Tabernacle...

Mar 31, 2022

Marlene J. Horn, 90, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the Solvay Hospice House. Marlene was born on October 20, 1931 in Duluth to John and Gladys (Thompson) Hammer. She graduated from Denfeld High School and received a degree in Education from St Cloud State University. Marlene was a member of the Hooking Club, the Book...

Mar 6, 2022

Anna Maria Guldner, 83, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 in St. Luke’s Hospice. She was born on February 4, 1939 in Kohenpeirnberg, Germany to Anna and Josef Hoy. She was a woman of many talents. She could sew a three-piece suit, decorate a lovely wedding or birthday cake and was knowledgeable in construction and remodeling....

Mar 5, 2022

Wayne Allen Rebarchek, age 52 of Duluth passed away at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital on March 5, 2022. Wayne is preceded in death by his mother, Louann; and son, Timothy. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Elizabeth; children, Samuel, Christopher, and Jackson; step-children, Joseph, Nicholas, and Anthony; grandchildren, Ezekiel and Anthony Jr. A visitation for Wayne will...

Feb 28, 2022

Dorothy M. Kray, 79, of Duluth, died Monday, February 28, 2022 with her daughter by her side. Dorothy was born on October 20, 1942 in Duluth to Lloyd and Sophie (Busch) Fredricks. Dorothy was a graduate of Stanbrook Hall. She married the love of life, Robert Kray on November 19, 1960 and they were together for 54 years until...

Feb 24, 2022

John Edward Walczynski, 94, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the Solvay Hospice House surrounded by his family. Born in Duluth on October 4, 1927 to Frank and Agnes (Klejeski) Walczynski, John attended Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School, was a 1945 graduate of Denfeld High School and attended Carey-Gaspard Business School in Duluth. He married Catherine...

Feb 10, 2022

Lyrica Renee Gipson was a one-year, one-month, and one-day-old adorable baby girl, who enjoys eating, smiling, dancing, and being active, but most of all, she enjoys cuddles. Lyrica adored rousing her loved ones in the middle of the night to sit with them. If you've ever dozed off on her, she'll remind you why that's a bad idea. According...

Feb 8, 2022

David M. Koschak Sr., passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2022 at the age of 61. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Ann Ofstad (Tom); father, Thomas Jerome Koschak. Survived by children, Constance (Jerome) Koschak-Nelson and David (Justine) Koschak Jr; grandchildren, Victoria, Logan, Zeke, Owen, Ashton, Brecken, Andie; sisters, Danette Carlson, Debra Bergman; and extended family and friends. He...

Jan 31, 2022

HelenMary Sysimaki, 100, of Duluth, went home to join her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 31, 2022 at the Elysian Senior Home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 27, 1921 in Alexandria, MN. Her parents were Dr. K.V. and Alma (Ristell) Arminen. HelenMary graduated from Hancock High School and Finlandia University in Hancock, MI. She married...

Jan 22, 2022

Gordy Wedin, 49, passed away on January 22, 2022 in Shreveport Louisiana due to a stroke. Born in Duluth Minnesota on September 17, 1972. Preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Carol Wedin; and sister, Tawnya Wedin. Gordy is survived by his son, Brady; uncle and aunt, Jim and Norma Waller; significant other, Lori Miller; Siblings, Jeff (Yvonne),...

Jan 21, 2022

Passed away at home on January 21, 2022 at the age of 67. Preceded in death by parents, Gus and Beatrice; siblings, Norma Jean Dunn, Levatta Dunn, Robert Dunn, Emma Woods and Nathaniel Barnett. Survived by daughter, Tanika Dunn; grandchildren; fiancé, Djuana Carter; sisters, Irene Nash, Johnese Abney; and many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. Kwab...

Jan 20, 2022

Barbara J. Strand, 86, passed peacefully and became a heavenly angel on January 20, 2022. Barbara was born in Duluth to Tillie (Mankowski) and Frank Wizner of Duluth, MN.  She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1953. She married Donald Strand on October 20, 1956, and resided in Pike Lake. In addition to raising five children, she also worked...

Jan 18, 2022

Richard William Johnson, 79, of Duluth, passed away peacefully in St. Luke’s Hospital on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  He was born in Minneapolis, Mn on April 18, 1942, to Haze and Marguerite Johnson.  Richard was a self-employed Graphic Artist for many years.  He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.  Richard enjoyed hunting rabbits, squirrels, and deer in his...

Jan 17, 2022

Allen (Al) Richmond Frielund 82, beloved husband, father, grandpa & friend passed away with his family at his side, Monday, January 17th, 2022 after a courageous 65-year fight with diabetes.

Al was born November 16th, 1939 in Duluth to parents Marion & Raymond Frielund.  His love for the outdoors started when he was young.  He cherished time...

Dec 28, 2021

Emily Kay Vanda will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Emily was an incredible woman with indelible gifts and talents. She was very gifted in the arts. She had an amazing way with words, poetry, writing, and singing. She was known for her talent in the Drama world. She also had a voice that anyone would have been...

Dec 28, 2021

Jane Wellner, 89, of Duluth, formerly of Boyd, WI and Chippewa Falls, WI, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Edgewood Vista. Jane was born on October 8, 1932 in Webster, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Josephine Weber and her husband, Norbert Wellner. Jane is survived by her sister, Betty Wing; nieces, Paula Berg,...

Dec 16, 2021

Bradley Dean Ide, age 55 of Hermantown and formerly of Ventura, CA, passed away unexpectedly at home, from natural causes, Thursday, December 16, 2021.

He was born June 3, 1966 in Duluth to Russell and Arlene Ide.

Brad was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald Ide; and sister-in-law, Joan Ide.

Brad...