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Obit: Maria Giuliani

Obit: Maria Giuliani

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Maria Giuliani, who was born in 1929 in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alessandro Giuliani. Maria was a role model for her children and an inspiration to everyone who knew her.

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Obit: Carol Fryberger

Obit: Carol 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

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Dougherty Funeral Home Obit: Barbara Kennedy

Dougherty Funeral Home Obit: Barbara 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

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Obit: Robert "Bob" Mlodozyniec

Obit: Robert "Bob" Mlodozyniec

Robert "Bob" Mlodozyniec, aka "Mr. Mudd" left this world on Wednesday, January 7,2026 after 95+ years. Bob’s parents Joseph & Josephine MLODOZYNIEC and his oldest sister, Sophie were born in Poland and came over thru Ellis Island in 1922. His parents had 14 children

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Dougherty Funeral Home Obit: Olive Musolf Kirkland

Dougherty Funeral Home Obit: Olive Musolf Kirkland

Olive Musolf Kirkland age 100 of Duluth, passed away surrounded by her family on January 6, 2026. She was born at her grandmother's home in Duluth on December 24, 1925 to parents, Michael and Stella (Mosiniak) Musolf. On February 5, 1955 she married the love of her life,

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Dougherty Funeral Home Obits: Eric Kiero

Dougherty Funeral Home Obits: Eric Kiero

It is with deep sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Eric Kiero, age 43, on January 1, 2026 with his partner and family by his side. He was a graduate of Duluth Central class of 2001. He was employed by Country Heath, Pan-O-Gold. A truly hardworking man, Eric took

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Dougherty Funeral Home Obits: Mike Hampston

Dougherty Funeral Home Obits: Mike Hampston

Somewhere along the way, Mike picked up the nickname, “Prince,” a good moniker for the brother of Jack ‘the King” and son of Marguerite, who was often called “the Queen.”

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