Dougherty Funeral Home

Dougherty Funeral Home Dougherty Funeral Home has provided professional, compassionate care to families in the Duluth area for over 71 years. Dougherty Funeral Home
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We are very proud to be an independent, family owned and operated firm that many families in the area have come to know and trust. Many things have changed over the years but our commitment to upholding our high quality funeral service remains the same.

Gary Leroy NelsonWith his loving wife by his side, Gary Leroy Nelson, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, into the arms...
04/06/2026

Gary Leroy Nelson

With his loving wife by his side, Gary Leroy Nelson, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, into the arms of his beloved Lord and Savior. He was 79 years old. He was born to Otto and Selma Nelson in Little Falls, Minnesota, and spent his childhood in Cushing, a place he cherished as "down home." In the early 1950s the family moved to Aurora, Minnesota, where Gary graduated from high school. He attended Virginia Junior College, then moved to Duluth...

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Diane MundellFull Obituary coming soon.
04/02/2026

Diane Mundell

Full Obituary coming soon.

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Peter "Pete" MacLeod ClurePeter MacLeod Clure, 59, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday, March 28, with his family by his ...
04/02/2026

Peter "Pete" MacLeod Clure

Peter MacLeod Clure, 59, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday, March 28, with his family by his side. He graduated from Duluth East High School and earned a degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota Duluth. Pete was nationally recognized as an icon in beer memorabilia, with a focus on historic Duluth breweries. He co-authored Naturally Brewed, Naturally Better and contributed several articles to the Breweriana Journal. He was a member of the American Breweriana Association, the National...

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Michael Robert RushtonMichael Robert Rushton who preferred to be known as Mike, passed away on April 1 2026. He was 83 y...
04/02/2026

Michael Robert Rushton

Michael Robert Rushton who preferred to be known as Mike, passed away on April 1 2026. He was 83 years old. Mike was a kind, gentle and loyal son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend and generous to a fault. Throughout his life he supported numerous Catholic charities and missionary projects around the world. Mike loved hiking, canoeing and fishing in the Minnesota lakes and wilderness. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Francis Marion and had a long...

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Gloria ToivolaGloria Toivola, born to Toivo and Irene Toivola, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 29, 2026. ...
03/31/2026

Gloria Toivola

Gloria Toivola, born to Toivo and Irene Toivola, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 29, 2026. She was a beloved Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS). Beyond her distinguished career, Gloria was a devoted wife and mother, a fierce friend, and a revolutionary soul who turned her classrooms into spaces of true belonging. Known for her sharp intellect and feisty spirit, she broke barriers as one of the first women professors at the...

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Dawn Rae KregnessDawn passed away March 26, 2026 at home following a lengthy, courageous, battle with ALS. Dawn was born...
03/31/2026

Dawn Rae Kregness

Dawn passed away March 26, 2026 at home following a lengthy, courageous, battle with ALS. Dawn was born January 20, 1953 in Duluth to Haddon and Edna Dynesius. Dawn married her husband Michael in 1974 and they had 52 years of adventures together supporting their boys Corey, Adrian (Heather), Brian ( Kelly), family, friends and many, many quilt shops. Dawn’s professional career spanned many decades, serving as a key member of several local business offices. She retired from Hansen House...

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Paula Janeen LangleePassed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026 at the age of 58. She was born in Duluth, MN to par...
03/30/2026

Paula Janeen Langlee

Passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026 at the age of 58. She was born in Duluth, MN to parents, Paul and Gloria Lyons. Paula was a CNA after graduating top of her class. She loved traveling and especially enjoyed the holiday season and making Christmas ornaments. Paula was a caring and generous person and she appreciated the help and support from her family over the years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents, Paul...

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Frances Mary KesselFrances Mary Kessel of Duluth passed away on March 8, 2026 following a long illness. She was 89. Fran...
03/28/2026

Frances Mary Kessel

Frances Mary Kessel of Duluth passed away on March 8, 2026 following a long illness. She was 89. Fran was born April 24, 1936 in Watersmeet, Michigan to John and Mayme Maher. She was the youngest of four children. Fran attended Watersmeet schools and then followed her two older sisters to College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, where she studied to become a teacher. In 1958, Fran married Bob Kessel and they settled in Saline, Michigan. Fran worked for the...

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Marilyn MinterIt is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and soo...
03/28/2026

Marilyn Minter

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and soon to be great grandmother Marilyn Minter, 83, of Duluth, who passed away on March 27th, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a woman defined by kindness, generosity, and a deep commitment to caring for others. After retiring as an LPN from the Duluth Clinic West she dedicated much of her time to volunteering in her community, especially at...

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Adele R. UnzenAdele R. Unzen age 92 of Duluth died on March 23, 2026. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on September 4,...
03/25/2026

Adele R. Unzen

Adele R. Unzen age 92 of Duluth died on March 23, 2026. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on September 4, 1933 to parents, John and Johanna (Janta) Roszak. Adele had to grow up early after the death of her father. At the age of 11 she worked 3 jobs to help support the family. The hardships she faced in her adolescence emboldened her, laying the foundation for how she lived the rest of her life. “Adapt or Die” became...

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David Jeffrey RutfordDavid J. Rutford, age 67, of Duluth, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, leavi...
03/23/2026

David Jeffrey Rutford

David J. Rutford, age 67, of Duluth, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, generosity, and deep, unwavering love for his family. Born on October 17, 1958, to David C. and Faith (Whitfield) Rutford, Dave grew up in Duluth, surrounded by the woods and waters that would shape his earliest adventures. One cherished family tradition—passed down from his great-grandfather—was hiking the narrow, winding Kadunce River canyon along the North Shore of Lake...

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Patrick "Pat" D. NeedhamPatrick “Pat” D. Needham, 66, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 18, 2026, a...
03/23/2026

Patrick "Pat" D. Needham

Patrick “Pat” D. Needham, 66, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 18, 2026, at Aspirus Health, St. Luke’s Hospital with his sister and son by his side. He was born in Duluth on May 4, 1959, to Lawrence and Nancy Needham. Happiest when he was outdoors, Pat loved riding his Harley Davidson, camping and fishing with friends and family, hunting and trap shooting with his favorite rifles. Pat found joy at a young age working on cars leading...

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