Obituaries

Mar 24, 2019

Nellie Mary Maki, 97, of Duluth, formerly of Hibbing for over 50 years, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019. Nellie was born March 28, 1921 to Rose and Joseph Valentine. She married Lee Fawcett in 1940 and Roy Maki in 1979. Nellie was so special to so many of us.  She was the kindest, sweetest, most generous sole around. ...

Mar 22, 2019

Carolyn Ann (Wallstrom) Mendesh died peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019. A lifelong resident of Duluth, she was born in Bay View Heights to Martha and Albert Wallstrom. She and her sister Grace grew up in the loving family of Berger and Augusta Taraldsen alongside cousins Myrtle, Dorothy, Stanley, Ethel, John, and Jeanne.  In 1956 she married the love...

Mar 21, 2019

Carrie Ann Donnahue, 86, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Duluth on February 17, 1933 to Ethel and George Parr.  She was a graduate of Denfeld High School. Carrie married John Donnahue on a snowy December 2, 1950 at St. Clements Catholic Church, Duluth. Carrie was a loving wife...

Mar 9, 2019

Phyllis Arlene (Wittich) DeRocher, 95, Duluth, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Diamond Willow, Proctor. She was born in Duluth on February 15, 1924 to Charles and Minnie (Ruhnke) Wittich. Phyllis was a 1942 graduate of Denfeld High School and received her RN degree from St. Luke’s School of Nursing. She married Robert DeRocher in Duluth on September 20,...

Mar 8, 2019

Edwin A. Sandstedt, 97, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor. Edwin was born on February 19, 1922 in Duluth to Theodore and Mamie (Olson) Sandstedt. Ed served in the Army during World War II in Europe with the 346th Engineer Division, Company F. He worked as a Brakeman then...

Mar 8, 2019

Edwin A. Sandstedt, 97, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor. Edwin was born on February 19, 1922 in Duluth to Theodore and Mamie (Olson) Sandstedt. Ed served in the Army during World War II in Europe with the 346th Engineer Division, Company F. He worked as a Brakeman then...

Mar 6, 2019

Arthur W. “Art” LaPlante, 88, of Duluth, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his residence. Art was born on July 21, 1930 in Duluth to Albert and Clara LaPlante. He graduated from Denfeld High School where he was a member of the 1949 State Championship football team. Following high school, Art attended Marquette University. Art married Beverly Anderson on...

Feb 23, 2019

Irene E. LaFlair, 95, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born in Duluth, on February 3, 1924 to Carl and Lydia Alberts.  Irene enjoyed, sewing, picking raspberries, gardening, music, and camping; but, most importantly spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale; and sister,...

Feb 21, 2019

Marilyn June Campetti, 88, formerly of West 3rd Street, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. She was born in Duluth on June 28, 1930 to Knute and Ivie Johnson. Marilyn was a Denfeld graduate and attended Vocational School in Duluth. She married Pasquale “Paskie” in Duluth...

Feb 20, 2019

Lucille "Mickey" M. Stock, 91, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte. Mickey was born December 14 1927 to the late Otto and Lillian (Kongstvedt) Michelsen in Duluth, Minnesota. She was a retired secretary for a children's home in Minnesota and moved to Port Charlotte in 1991 from Duluth. She...

Feb 17, 2019

Arthur H. "Art" Johnson, 94, a lifelong West Duluth resident, passed away peacefully at Chris Jensen Health & Rehab Center on February 17, 2019, just 9 days before turning 95. He was born February 26, 1924 to Jennie & Hugo Johnson. He graduated from Denfeld High School January 1943. He then entered the US Army and served as Private 1st Class...

Feb 13, 2019

Michael Lee Esler, 71, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at The North Shore Estates. He was born on July 19, 1947 to Michael M. and Margaret J. Esler in Joliet, IL. Mike’s family moved to Duluth in the mid 1950’s where Mike’s mother operated the Candle Light Restaurant in West Duluth. Mike was a proud 1965...

Feb 9, 2019

Ann M. Maloney, 103, of Duluth passed away on Saturday February 9, 2019 at North Shore Estates.  She was born in Alborn, MN on November 8, 1915 to Carl and Margaret Abrahamson.  Ann graduated from Alborn High School.  She worked at JCPenny for 22 years as a sales associate.  Ann was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the...

Feb 8, 2019

Patricia Erickson, 86, Duluth, died February 8, 2019, peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Duluth MN on February 23, 1932, to Madeleine and Fred Bujold. She married the love of her life and soulmate Wilbur (Bo) Erickson on August 28, 1953.  Patricia was a devoted wife and mother, an exceptional cook and bread maker, a...

Feb 7, 2019

Margaret Patricia Heffelfinger, 78, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the Solvay Hospice House with two of her many loved ones, Lisa and Andy by her side. She was born in Duluth on October 9, 1940 to Joseph T. and Olive P. Colt. Margaret attended Duluth schools and upon graduation, married and had three...

Feb 6, 2019

Dale R. Johnson, 64, of Duluth, died Wednesday February 6, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Duluth on January 27, 1955 to Robert and Betty Johnson.   Dale graduated from Denfeld High School.  He was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed time spent fishing, and loved his 1970 Chevelle. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Feb 6, 2019

Marlene Joan Carlson, 84, formerly of Piedmont Heights, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Twin Ports Health Center in Superior. She was born on May 22, 1934 in Ashland, WI to Gordon and Mildred Talaska. Marlene graduated from Virginia High School and later attended St. Luke’s School of Radiology, working at St. Luke’s in her earlier years. She...

Jan 12, 2019

Larry Watczak passed away on January 12, 2019 just a stone's throw away from his beloved '61 Chev Impala. He was born on March 6, 1948, the first son of Frank and Mary Watczak. Larry spent his working days as an extremely talented mechanic, finishing his career when he retired from Minnesota Power as one of their fleet mechanics....

Jan 11, 2019

Raven Lynn Perrin, 28, of Duluth, died Friday January 11, 2019 in St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born in Duluth on January 27, 1990 to Clinton and Ann Perrin.

Raven was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Nancy Diver, Pete Ablieter, maternal grandfather Norman “Beaver” Diver, and a nephew Gage Perrin.

Raven is survived...

Jan 10, 2019

Ruth M. Sjoblom, 96, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Bayshore Health Center surrounded by family. Ruth was born on April 17, 1922 in Two Harbors, MN to Conrad and Sophia Carlson. Ruth grew up in Two Harbors and was a graduate of Two Harbors High School. She married Philip Sjoblom on October 10, 1941...