Obituaries

Jun 2, 2018

Matthew Daryl Stewart, 33, of Duluth, died Saturday, June 2, 2018. Matt was born in Duluth on May 10, 1985 to Scott Stewart and Clarissa Landowski. Matt attended Central High School and married the love of his life, Kris Pederson on March 22, 2012 in the Dominican Republic. Matt worked for Mobile Housing in Duluth for many years and...

May 30, 2018

Daniel A. Herdina, 70, Duluth, passed away May 30, 2018.  He is survived by his wife Gayla, father Don, brother Greg, sister Joyce, son Curtis and nieces and nephews.

Service will be held at 1PM on Friday, June 8, 2018 in Christ Lutheran Church, 2415 Ensign Street, Duluth, MN 55811.

May 25, 2018

Mary Ann (Voeltz) Rogers, age 66, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital Hospice.  She was born to Erick and Ruth (Haley) Voeltz in Duluth on March 4, 1952.  Mary was preceded in death by her parents, and by her brothers Jon and Jeff.  She is survived by her loving husband Wilfred (Bill)...

May 18, 2018

Vera M. Reimer, 82, Duluth, died May 18, 2018 in St. Lukes Hospice.  She was born on June 28, 1935 to Walter and Margaret Elmore in Valley, MT, was raised in Meadowlands, and graduated from Meadowlands High School.  She began her working career as a nurses aid at Miller Dwan Hosptal and retired as the supervisor of central supply....

May 16, 2018

Claudia Rae Mlodozyniec, age 76, formerly of Duluth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday May 16, 2018, in Princeton, MN.  She was born in Duluth on July 6, 1941 to Egel and Signe Nilsen.  Claudia was a 1959 graduate of Denfeld High School.  She had worked at Continental Crystal, Hallett Dock and part time at Younkers....

May 11, 2018

Bruce Edward Asperheim, 59, of Duluth, died unexpectedly Friday, May 11, 2018 while at work. He was born in Duluth on September 16th, 1958 to Janice and Gerald Karkanen. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Dan Asperheim, in Lakewood and Barnum, Minnesota. Bruce was a graduate of Barnum High School and had often, if not always, made...

May 6, 2018

Radford John Tucker, 74, of Duluth, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Essentia Health in Duluth. Radford was born on September 9, 1943 in Winona, MN to Robert and Alma (Thiess) Tucker.  Rad Served in the US Marines during Vietnam. He worked for several non-profits before retiring from the Duluth Public School District. Rad was a member of...

Apr 28, 2018

Sophie (Greski) Anderson, 104, of Duluth, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center. Sophie was born on April 26, 1914 to Stanes and Mary (Pivon) Greski in Split Rock Township, Minn. Sophie loved the Lord and last attended Prince of Peace church. She loved going for breakfast on Saturday...

Apr 22, 2018

Jane  M.  Alberts, age 97, Duluth, died Sunday April 22, 2018 at Essentia St. Marys, Duluth.  She was born in Duluth on January 31, 1921, to Carl and Lydia Alberts. Jane was a graduate of Denfeld High School and later retired after a long career with the City of Duluth Public Works Department.  She enjoyed photography.  Jane had been...

Apr 9, 2018

Gary Dennis Carlson, age 77 of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday April 9, 2018 at Benedictine Health Center.  He was born in Brainerd, MN, on August 16, 1940 to Clarence and Elizabeth Carlson.  Gary married Carol Swenson and together they enjoyed many years of traveling. He was an owner-operator for Halvor Lines since 1969, often hauling oversized loads and...

Apr 8, 2018

Donald P. Dalbec, age 91, Duluth, died Sunday April 8, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Scanlon, MN on March 11, 1927 to Clarence and Valborg Dalbec. He married Beverly Halvorson on September 2, 1949 in Duluth. Don was a truck driver for various trucking firms, was a former member of the St. Louis County Rescue...

Apr 2, 2018

Violet Florence Talbot 99, of Duluth passed away April 2nd 2018 at Viewcrest Nursing Home. Violet was born March 21, 1919 in Duluth, MN.  The daughter of Henry & Ida Malzac. She was a member of VFW Post 137 Auxiliary for many years helping to prepare & serve meals. She as involved with many activities that benefited the Vets....

Mar 28, 2018

Raymond E. Bodell, age 81, Duluth, died Wednesday March 28, 2018 at North Shore Estates.  He was born in Duluth on August 2, 1936 to Steven and Hattie Bodell.  He married Marilyn Karlen at St. Jean’s Catholic Church on September 7, 1957. Raymond had served in the Minnesota Army National Guard.  He worked as a mechanic at Century Motor Freight,...

Mar 27, 2018

Marion Edith Wuotila, 87, of Tioga Street, died Tuesday March 27, 2018 at Diamond Willow in Lester Park after battling Parkinson’s disease for over 20 years. She was born on September 13, 1930 in Sewell, Manitoba, Canada to Albert and Natalie (Mantie) Recksiedler. She grew up on the farm with her four sisters, “Alberts girls”.  She attended De Wit...

Mar 27, 2018

Doris L. Skrien, age 88, Duluth, MN, died Tuesday March 27, 2018 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Proctor, MN.  She was born in Ray, MN, on April 29, 1929, and she and her twin brother were adopted as infants by Samuel and Hannah Anderson.  Doris was a 1947 graduate of International Falls High School.  She worked as a...

Mar 25, 2018

Franciszek “Frank” Falender, age 93, Duluth, died Sunday March 25, 2018 at Essentia, St, Marys, Duluth, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Wielun, Poland on September 9, 1924. Frank married Kazimiera Chmielowska on November 26, 1946 and the couple emigrated to the United States in 1951.  He had worked as a meat cutter for the Elliott Packing...

Mar 23, 2018

June D. Olson, 86, Duluth, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 in Viewcrest Health Center. She was born in New Brighton, MN on March 28, 1931 to Hans and Catherine Anderson and worked for many years in housekeeping.  June is survived by her children.   Services will be at a later date.

Mar 19, 2018

Donald Eames Pinther, 93, of Pike Lake, went to be with our Lord on March 19, 2018. Don was born May 25, 1924 in Duluth to George and Jennie (Crosby) Pinther. Don graduated from Duluth Central High School and served in the US Army during World War II. He graduated from UMD with a degree in Education and also lettered in Tennis. Don was united in marriage to Frances Arimond on June 6, 1953....

Mar 18, 2018

Dorothy A. Hoch, age 94, Duluth, died Sunday March 18, 2018, at St. Lukes Hospice.  She was born in Eveleth, MN, on October 23, 1923 to Fred and Ina Mickelson and lived there until the family moved to Duluth in 1936.  Dorothy was a 1941 graduate of Denfeld High School has served on the committee for all the reunions. ...

Mar 10, 2018

Kenneth Sperling Carlson, age 79,  died March 10, 2018 at Solvay Hospice House, Duluth.  Ken was born in Duluth on August 11, 1938 to Sperling and Magda Carlson.  Following his graduation from college, Ken began his career with Glass Block of Duluth, part of the chain of mercantile stores.  He transferred to Pueblo, CO, and then on to Cincinnati,...