Dougherty Funeral Home

02/20/2026

Gayle Nelsen Service

02/19/2026

Darryl Charles Sawyer

Darryl Charles Sawyer, age 70 of Duluth passed away peacefully at St. Lukes Hospital on January 22, 2025. He lived his life with a pure heart, boundless joy, and a simple, beautiful approach to the world. Darryl was born on December 16, 1955 to parents, Peter & Elizabeth (Dennis) Sawyer. From a young age, he learned the value of hard work—earning his way through lawn care and shoveling snow. Later, he found his place in an autobody shop, where he...

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02/19/2026

Dale "Hoagie" Haagenson

Dale “Hoagie” Haagenson, 65, Duluth, MN, passed away Tuesday, February 17th. He was born on November 29, 1960 to Robert and Rita (Hart) Haagenson in Ely, MN. He was a beloved son, brother, cousin, and uncle, as well as a loyal friend. Dale grew up in the small town of Babbitt, in Northern Minnesota. There he developed a passion for all things athletics. As a child, he played hockey, baseball, and football on organized youth teams. As a teenager, he...

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02/18/2026

GAYLE NELSEN VISITATION TONIGHT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER, AND RESCHEDULE FOR TOMORROW (THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH). THE SERVICE HAS ALSO BEEN POSTPONED TILL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH. SEE UPDATED OBITUARY FOR FULL DETAILS.

02/16/2026

Dale Robert Lindberg

Dale Robert Lindberg, age 73 of Duluth died on February 12, 2026. He was born on February 6, 1953 in Duluth to parents, Harvey and Georgina (Hood) Lindberg. A lifelong Duluthian, Dale graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1971, earned his electricians certificate from Lake Superior College, and worked for ME Global in Gary until his retirement. Dale was a man of practicality, grit, and quiet brilliance. There was nothing he couldn’t build, fix, or figure out. He built...

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02/14/2026

Jean Luanne Dubell

Jean Luann Dubell, 85, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at Open Arms Senior Living with her family by her side. Though the last few years brought challenges following her 2017 diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia, Jean's spirit remained bright. If you asked how she was doing, she would tell you every day is a good day Jean was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on May 9, 1940, to Vernon and Margaret Burke. She graduated from Duluth East High School...

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02/13/2026

Helen Marie (O’Neill) Leider Funeral Mass

02/10/2026

Maria A. 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. Throughout her life, she maintained a wonderful sense of humor, a passion for gardening, and was a style icon and an excellent cook. Her business, Union Optical, is celebrating its...

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02/10/2026

Gary O. Tangen

Gary O. Tangen, 74, of Hermantown, passed away peacefully on Sunday Feb. 8, 2026, at home. He was born in Duluth on June 4, 1951, to Orland and Evelyn Tangen. Gary graduated from Duluth Central High School, La Salle University Business School, received his Bachelor of Arts from Concordia College, and became a Certified Financial Planner. He retired from US Bank as Senior VP and managing director of the Trust Department. Gary married Teresa Nordmark in Duluth, MN on September...

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02/10/2026

Donald Behling Memorial Service

02/09/2026

Helen Marie (O'Neill) Leider

Helen Marie (O’Neill) Leider was born on December 28, 1934, to Florence Catherine (Conlouge) and Thomas Hugh O’Neill. She was raised on her family farm in St. Thomas, Minnesota, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse and St. Anne’s Catholic School before graduating from Le Sueur High School in 1952. Following graduation, Helen moved to Minneapolis, where she attended vocational school for typing and shorthand. She gained employment and was eventually introduced to “her Hugo.” After meeting him for the first...

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