All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Dayle Marie Patterson (Orr) announce she passed away unexpectedly at Mayo Clinic on February 25, 2021, from complications of leukemia after a valiant and lengthy fight. Her husband, Gregg was at her side. Though her body was frail and tired, her spirit was full of grateful appreciation for the endless love and support of family and friends who continued through this most difficult journey with her. Dayle was a warrior with amazing grace. She fought...

Patricia M. Maisuk, age 84, of Duluth, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born May 11, 1936 in Duluth.  Patty was a 1954 graduate of Proctor High School.  She married Joseph Rudolph Maisuk on August 6, 1960.  Patty had worked at the Duluth Chamber of Commerce and at Minnesota Arrowhead Association.  She was a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church and its Holy Adoration Chapel.  Patty was preceded in death by her...

Dear family, dear friends, and all who were touched by Sophia’s sunshine, On Friday, February 19th, our beautiful, sweet, compassionate, lover-of-life Sophia “Peeps” Moore Benson took her last breath on this earth.  There are no words to describe the pain we feel, and we are left deeply brokenhearted at the loss of our precious Sophia.  If you knew her, you feel it too.  Sophia was on her way to the mountains for the weekend with a group of new, but already...

Jeanne Mendoza passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on February 17, 2021 as a result of complications stemming from Covid-19. Jeanne was born to Russell and Naomi Doty on July 27, 1944 – the 3rd of 8 children. She married the love of her life and best friend, Donald Mendoza, on October 20, 1967. The focus of their lives has been raising two wonderful children and their seven beautiful grandchildren. Jeanne taught biology within ISD 709 for almost 30 years, 20 of...

Larry Lee Lurch, age 82, of Duluth, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was born in Sant Monica, CA on January 11, 1939 to James Bradley and Joan (Robertson) Lurch.  Larry married Christine Krulc on May 7, 1977 in Glendale, CA.  He had worked for Youngs Market Company in Los Angeles, retiring as the plant manager.  He escaped from CA and moved to Duluth in 1994.  Larry was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  An...

Louis “Louie” A. LePage, 80, of Normanna Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Duluth.  Louie was born in Duluth, on May 10, 1940 to Maurice and Helen LePage. He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife, Sharon; brother, Roger and beloved dog, Sadie. Louie is survived by son, Greg; daughters Kathy Witte and Sherry LePage; and numerous other family and friends. Funeral Service will be 2PM, Wednesday, February 24, 2021, with visitation one-hour...

Lord Richard Peter Olsen of Pike Lake passed away peacefully in the home of his daughter Pauline the evening of January 25th surrounded by loved ones.  Dick fought a noble fight against Covid 19 and proudly came out victorious only to acquire pneumonia three weeks later. Richard (Dick) was first born of two children to Albert and Jenny (Nestdahl) Olsen on June 11th, 1931.  He was educated at Proctor High School and remained a passionate supporter of his beloved alma mater up...

Jane Elizabeth Hawes, age 63, of Duluth, and formerly of Richfield, MN. died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Essentia Health Miller-Dwan Hospital.  She was born April 14, 1957 in Saint Paul, MN. to Maurice and Mary-Jane (McCord) Hawes.  Jane graduated from Richfield High School, later becoming a Paralegal Specialist before working in banking and real-estate finance; aiding people in difficult times to keep their homes. She was a loving member of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church...

Carol Ann Archibald, 80, of Duluth, died on Friday February 5, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born on March 8, 1940 in Duluth to Axel and Edith Eckholm. She was a member of Glen Avon Presbyterian Church and an active resident of Woodland Garden Apartments. Carol was famous amongst her grandchildren for her delicious dirt cake. She loved to both call and play Bingo, she enjoyed doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles. She will be remembered as the Lunch Lady at Homecroft School, and...

Bonita (Bonnie) Marianne Shimmin (Burke) Age 78 of Duluth passed away on Friday February 12,2021. She was born on July 19,1942 to Joseph and Lyna Burke.  She graduated from Duluth Central High School.  Earned her B.S degree from The University of MN Duluth, and spent several years as a counselor for the Center of Alcohol and Drug Treatment and the Northeast Regional Corrections Center.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gerald and former spouse, father of...