All Obituaries

.Elizabeth L. Stelman, Minneapolis, and formerly of Duluth, entered into the Kingdom of God on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 with her family by her side.  She battled Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a kidney disease for more than 30 years.  Elizabeth was born in November, 1955 to Ed and Eileen Stelman.  She was a 1974 graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School (now Marshall) and attended Duluth Business University where she received an accounting degree.  Elizabeth...

        Patricia Everett (Kirby) Gordon, aged 90, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, August 5th, 2018 after her third battle with cancer. Pat was born in Biwabik, Minnesota on September 3rd, 1927 to John and Tressie (Everett) Kirby, Jr. She spent her summers at the cabin enjoying the view of Grand Lake, spotting bald eagles, and listening to the sounds of owls at night. When the weather turned cold, Pat enjoyed her time in Florida, first in the airstream at the...

Eli Mirkovich, 90, lifelong resident of Gary New Duluth died on Saturday August 4, 2018 in Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Duluth on January 21, 1928 to Steve and Mary Mirkovich.  Eli graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1947 and was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He had worked many years in construction for Mierhoff Construction.  Eli was a member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church the men’s club at St. George and was a supporting...

  Marguerite ‘Peggy’ Atmore Mason had an amazingly rich and colorful life filled with triumph and tragedy. Born in Edina, Minnesota to Marie and Clifford Olsen on May 27, 1926, Marguerite’s happy-go-lucky early childhood was centered around horses, friends, parties and a large extended family. Her mother was a Rerat, a large and influential clan that was known for their colorful personalities and deep Catholic faith. Peggy’s father Cliff, a talented...

  Bernice Evelyn Le Garde, 81, of Grand Portage, Minn  died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Northshore Care Center in Grand Marais.  She was born September 5, 1936 in Cloquet, Minn to Sven and Cecilia (La Sage) Hendrickson.  Bernice married Gordon Le Garde.. She worked as a receptionist at the Grand Portage Community Center.  She was a devout catholic and was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Grand Portage.    She enjoyed playing bingo, and she...

Doris F. LaTraille 85, of Duluth, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday August 4, 2018 at Solvay Hospice.  She was born in Cloquet on September 17, 1932 to Frank and Hilda Wiita.  Doris worked as a Bookkeeper for Wahl’s Department Store, and she had worked for the Red Cross.  She married Arthur LaTraille on October 17, 1970 in Duluth, MN.  She was a longtime member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Duluth.  Doris loved to travel, spending time...

  Ralph Joseph Brake passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Viewcrest Health Center.  Ralph was born on February 14, 1940, in Wilmont, Minnesota to Henry and Lidwina Brake.  Ralph was a happy and teasing soul.  Following his graduation from Sauk Centre High School, Ralph joined the Air Force where he traveled extensively, especially while stationed in Germany.  He also had the opportunity to work with NASA in air-sea rescue for the Apollo lunar...

Alachi Charles Canty, 7 Weeks, of Duluth, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018.  Alachi was born in Duluth to Michael Canty and Ayesha Bozeman, on June 3, 2018 Memorial Service will be 3PM, Friday, August 3 2018, with visitation one-hour prior, in the Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E 2nd Street, Duluth, MN, 55805. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 218-727-3555

Emma Marie Ranniker, 93, of Duluth, died Sunday July 29, 2018 at Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center.  She was born in Red Lake Falls, MN on December 6, 1924 to David and Eva Cyr.  Emma graduated from Chisholm High School.  She married Frank Ranniker on September 26, 1944 in Chisholm.  Emma worked at St. Mary’s Hospital as a Registration Supervisor retiring in 1990 after 39 years of service.  She was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic...

Howard H. Engesath, age 90, passed away on July 29, 2018 at Afterno Home in Duluth MN. He was born on January 20, 1928 to Peter and Signe (Johannsen) Engesath. He married Janice Massie on April 12, 1947. He served in the Army Reserves and retired from USSteel. He enjoyed the outdoors camping and fishing in the Boundary Waters, deer hunting, his vegetable garden and original country music. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice, his parents, 4 sisters (Madeline Larrivy, Margaret...