Dougherty Funeral Home

01/31/2026

Patricia Louise Wotruba

Patricia Louise Wotruba, age 72 of Knife River, passed away peacefully in her home on January 28, 2026. She was born in Duluth, MN on May 21, 1953 to parents, George & Bernadine (Nesgoda) Balmer. Pat was a 1971 graduate of Proctor High School. She married the love of her life, Joseph Wotruba, outside, on a beautiful, sunny day in April of 1979. Their careers moved Pat and Joe to multiple cities throughout Minnesota; Mankato, Plymouth, and Duluth, before settling...

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01/30/2026

JoAnn Chesser Memorial Service

01/30/2026

Jeris Jeffrey Alan Cozzi

Jeris Jeffrey Alan Cozzi, age 42 of Duluth died unexpectedly while on vacation in the Caribbean, on January 18, 2026. He was born in Duluth on September 13, 1983 to parents, Jeffrey “Flash” and Cindy (Olson) Cozzi. He lived life with an unmistakable spark that drew people in and stayed with them long after. His early years shaped him, but it was through service to his country that he found direction, purpose, and pride. He served in the United States...

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01/29/2026

Christy "Chris" Jo Conlan

Passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 75. Chris loved her family, friends, and the outdoors—especially fishing and camping. She was an amazing wife, mom, sister, grandma, and friend. She is survived by her spouse of 53 years, Mike; two children; sister, Becky (Joe) of AZ; brother, Alton (Alex) of MN; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

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01/27/2026

Douglas Michael Johnson, Sr.

Douglas Michael Johnson Sr., 59, of Hillman, MN, passed away after a long illness on Thursday January 22, 2026, in Aspirus Health, St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on August 21, 1966, to Lyle Johnson and Carol Driscoll in Duluth, MN. During his childhood, Doug attended Northwestern School District, in Maple WI as well as Two Harbors School district, in Two Harbors, MN. In his adult life, Doug lived in Two Harbors, Hill City, Hibbing and...

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01/26/2026

Sandra Carolyn Stowers

Sandra Carolyn Stowers, age 78 of Duluth passed away on January 3, 2026. She was born in Duluth to parents, Harvey Bourdages and Patricia Falbo. Sandra is survived by her children, Bobbie Lou Shelton, Andy Jo Shelton, Susane Marie Bright, and Heather Carolyn Grace Leo; many grandchildren and great grand children; siblings, Judy Maynard, Connie Ankarlo, Mary Atwood, Louis Bourdages, and Kathy Phillips; many extended family and friends. Sandra earned a degree in horticulture from the Vo-tech here in Duluth....

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01/26/2026

Carol Nicholson Fryberger

Carol Nicholson Fryberger lived her life with generosity, humility, empathy, selflessness, clarity of thought, courage, and a strong sense of purpose. Her 86 years were centered around caring for others, championing their achievements and guiding them through their challenges. She rarely spoke of herself and generally shunned recognition. Granted, she could be a tough and astute critic, but always did so with love. To her four children, she embodied the saying “Stay Calm and Carry On.” Carol was the rock...

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01/22/2026

Donald James Behling

Donald James Behling passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 20, 2026. Don was born to Edward and Helen Behling on August 8, 1943. He graduated from Central High School in 1961 and UMD in 1966 with a degree in industrial arts education, as well as a master’s degree in education. He taught at Ordean Jr. High School for 11 years before earning his media specialist degree from UWS. He served as a librarian in Duluth...

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01/22/2026

Mary Lou Sabroski

Mary Lou Sabroski, 93, of Duluth, passed away on January 21, 2026, at Mount Royal Pines Assisted Living in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born in Duluth to Byron and Addie (Bills) Armstrong on February 13, 1932. She attended Stanbrook Hall High School. Upon graduation in 1949, she joined the St. Scholastica Monastery and was given the name Sister Sarah. In 1952, she realized that the convent life was not for her and left. She began dating Bob Sabroski, whom she...

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01/21/2026

JoAnn Carolyn Chesser

JoAnn Chesser, 89, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Diamond Willow, Proctor on January 16, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. JoAnn lived a life grounded in kindness, service, and a deep commitment to her family and community. Guided by her faith and a lifelong dedication to helping others, JoAnn was deeply involved at St. Paul’s Episcopalian Church, volunteered at CHUM helped start the Rhubarb Festival, volunteered with Meals on Wheels, and was active in the...

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01/19/2026

Barbara Jeanne Kennedy

Barbara Jeanne Kennedy age 91 of Mahtowa, died on January 16, 2026 at the Cloquet Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Minneapolis on May 6, 1934 to parents, Harry and Mabel Pearson. She was raised in Northeast Minneapolis where she graduated from Edison High School in 1952. This is where she met the love of her life, Bill Kennedy. After Bill returned from military service in Japan, they married in 1956. They moved to...

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01/15/2026

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