Obituaries

Aug 22, 2017

Raymond R. Schmuck, 88, Duluth, died August 22, 2017 at Essentia St. Mary’s, Duluth.  He was born in St. Paul, MN on July 26, 1929.  He married Cleora Tretter on October 21, 1950.  Raymond was an Air Force Senior Master Sgt. retiring in 1970.  He later worked for the US Postal Service retiring in 1990.  He enjoyed...

Aug 18, 2017

Mildred E. Mathison, 98, of Duluth, formerly of St. Louis Ave, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 in St. Luke’s Hospice. She was born in Duluth on Sept. 6, 1918 to Carl and Betsy (Swanson) Carlson. A lifelong Duluth resident, Mildred attended the public schools and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1936, after which she attended and graduated...

Aug 14, 2017

Larry Jo Gates, 80, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Diamond Willow Lester Park. Larry was born in Duluth to Albert and Willie Mae (Wilson) Gates on June 3, 1937. Larry attended Duluth Central High School and served in the U. S. Army. Larry worked for Cullen-Stevedoring in his early years, worked 25 years at...

Aug 12, 2017

Carol Ann Ringstad, 86, of Duluth, Minnesota, died peacefully on August 12, 2017 at Primrose Retirement Community. Carol was born in Grand Marais, Minnesota, on December 4, 1930 to Anna and James Parent. When she was 12, the family moved to Duluth. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1948 and felt privileged to be recognized as the class...

Aug 3, 2017

Leon R. Paquette, 83, of Duluth, passed away at Solvay Hospice House on August 3, 2017 with his family by his side. Leon was born December 17, 1933 to Frank and Emily (Godbout) Paquette in Duluth where he spent his whole life. Leon attended St. Jean Baptiste Catholic School and served his country in the U. S. Army.  He...

Jul 22, 2017

Lorraine Sink Casshie, 91, Duluth, died July 22, 2017 at Essentia St. Marys, Duluth.  She was born in Duluth on May 31, 1926 to John and Victoria Sink. Lorraine was a l944 graduate of Denfeld High School and later married Carl Casshie on August 21, 1948.She retired in 1976 from Norwest Bank(now Wells Fargo) as assistant trust officer, after...

Jul 15, 2017

Lena "Pat" Johnson, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 15 th at the Viewcrest Health Center, at the age of 103 years, 8 months.

Lena was a generous, giving, loving mother and grandmother.

Lena was a first generation born of Italian immigrant parents, coming to America from Italy in 1908. Lena was born on November 15...

Jun 25, 2017

Bette (Boettcher) Juusola, 81, of Floodwood, passed away peacefully June 25th with family by her side. Bette was born on April 30, 1936 in Grand Rapids, MN to Floyd and Dorothy Boettcher. Bette graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1954. She owned and operated Larson’s Cafe, worked for the Floodwood Police Department, and Matt Inc. She was one...

Jun 17, 2017

Marilyn Ann Gratto, 88 died peacefully on June 17 at Essential Health following a brief illness.

Marilyn was born on November 15, 1928 in Duluth, MN to Earl and Dorothy Gratto. Marilyn worked as a social worker all her life, retiring as director from Miller Dwan. She was involved in many civil organizations, including Lighthouse for the...

Jun 11, 2017

John Elijah Johnson, age 71, Duluth, died June 11, 2017, at Bayshore Health Center.  Celebration of Life Friday June 16, 2017, 1-2PM at Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home. Burial at Oneota Cemetery, Duluth.

Jun 9, 2017

Holly Jean Randall Hutchins, 53, of Duluth, passed away on Friday June 9, 2017 at Essentia Health Care, St. Mary’s Hospital.  She was born in Duluth on January 9, 1964 to Richard and Mary Randall.  Holly loved to sing Karaoke, and spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, and playing bingo.

She...

Jun 8, 2017

Catherine I. Seguin, 82, of Maple Hill Road, Proctor, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. Catherine was born on Feb. 3, 1935 in Stillwater, MN to Frank and Marion Skrypek. She married Donald Seguin in Duluth on March 2, 1957 and they were together for 46 years until his passing in...

May 31, 2017

Dr. Thomas Ward Holm, 74, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from cancer at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born May 6, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN, to Bud and Bea (Hedsten) Holm. Tom married Karen Dahl on December 23, 1967, and had three sons. They were looking forward to their 50th wedding anniversary this December. He was...

May 28, 2017

Floyd Lee Hammerstrom, 68, of Duluth, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 28, 2017.Floyd was born in Duluth on November 3, 1948 and attended Denfeld High School.Floyd worked as nursing assistant at Chris Jensen for many years, but found his true calling as a driver for Yellow Cab where he met many life long friends. Floyd was also...

May 23, 2017

Norbert J. Telega, age 79, Duluth, died May 23, 2017, at Essentia, St. Mary’s, Duluth.  He was born in Duluth on May 12, 1938 to Leo and Teresa Telega.  He was a graduate of Denfeld High School.  Norbert was a 60 year member of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air and Rail Transportation Workers, Union Local #10, as...

May 20, 2017

Lloyd D. Steiner, age 87, Duluth, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2017, with his daughter Lori by his side.  He was born in Duluth on April 3, 1930 and was a 1948 graduate of Proctor High School.  Lloyd had many interests and talents and worked a wide variety of jobs during his life. He is preceded...

May 15, 2017

Jules “Jay” Bruce Talford  Coombes

Jules “Jay” Coombes, 85, of Duluth was called home on Monday, May 15, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born December 31. 1931, in Duluth to George and Carna Coombes. Jay married his childhood sweetheart, Patricia O’Connor on April 14, 1951 and recently celebrated their 66th Anniversary.  Jay worked on the...

May 14, 2017

Janice(Dahl)Montgomery, age 80, Duluth, passed away May 14, 2017.  She was born in Duluth on November 11, 1936 to Harvey and Eleanor(Kinsman)Dahl. Janice attended Emerson Elementary, Washington Jr. and was a graduate of Duluth Denfeld High School. She had worked at Loon Lake Lodge on the Gunflint Trail, Woolworths, Norshor Theater, Kars Bar and then spent 36...

May 13, 2017

Roger C. Hill Sr., 87, of Duluth, died on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Edgewood Vista in Hermantown, MN.  Roger was born on June 4, 1929, in Duluth, MN to Gus and Henrietta Hill.  Roger grew up in Lakeside and enjoyed playing the trumpet and working as a lifeguard at Twin Ponds.  Roger attended Central High School in Duluth...

May 9, 2017

Olimpij “Jim” Kaduszkiewicz, age 77, Duluth, died May 9, 2017. He was born on July 10, 1939, in Kaduski, Poland.  Private services will be held.  Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home is entrusted with final care.