Birth Date: 1960-08-06

Deceased Date: 2019-08-02

Obituary:
Bradley A. Bombardier, 58, of Duluth, died Friday, August 2, 2019. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on August 6, 1960 to Ken and Gloria Bombardier.

A lifelong Duluth resident, Brad was a graduate of Duluth East (1978), the University of Wisconsin – Superior (Bachelor of Music in Saxophone and Bassoon Performance, 1982), and Bowling Green State University (Master of Music as a Woodwind Specialist, 1984). He was currently instructor of saxophone at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. Brad held the second bassoon chair with the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra since 1980, and was principal bassoonist and librarian for the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra.

He was also a founding member of the Bigtime Jazz Orchestra, and appeared with the Lyric Opera of the North orchestra, the Itasca Symphony Orchestra, the Chequamegon Symphony Orchestra, the Ashland Chamber Music Society, and the Northern Lights Summer Music Festival Orchestra.

Brad was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria. He is survived by his father, Ken (Joanne) of Sartell, MN; a sister, Beth Bombardier of Hermantown; a niece, Allison (Cody) Willis and their son, Lincoln; a nephew, Justin Luczak (Laura Semrad).

Brad will be missed by many and never forgotten by those who loved him. A celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home. 600 East 2nd Street.
 

Birth Date: 1960-01-08

Deceased Date: 2010-01-19

Obituary:

Christopher A. Brown, 50, of Duluth, died Tuesday, Jan.19, 2010 at Bayshore Health Center.



He was born Jan. 8, 1960 in Duluth to Douglas and Glyndora (Erlandson) Brown.


Chris graduated from East High School in 1978. He was married to Roberta Ueland for 22 years until her death in 2003. Chris struggled with Multiple Sclerosis for 31 years.

He was employed as a buyer for Grandma's Restaurant. Chris loved to work on and drive his 1968 Ford Mustang Hatchback.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Roberta; and father, Douglas Brown.

Chris is survived by his mother, Glyndora Brown; brothers, Daniel (Cheryl) and Scott; sisters, Peggy (Allen) Thomas, Fawn (Larry) Nelson and Penny (Jim) Whiteside, all of Duluth; seven nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Andrea (Raymond) Zickwick; and brother-in-law, Eric Johnson.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Bayshore for their loving and caring kindness shown to Chris during his three years there as a resident.

Birth Date: 1959-11-14

Deceased Date: 2021-06-06

Obituary:
Debora Lou Cieluch-Vlasak age 61 passed away June 6, 2021 from cancer. She was born on November 14, 1959 to Charles and Bertha Cieluch in Duluth MN and shortly after High school Deb moved down to the Minneapolis area and then settled down in Prior lake MN. Deb is survived by her husband Patrick Vlasak, children Casey McNally, Corey (friend Sierra) McNally, Megan (Corey) Hrabe, Jonathan (Kayla) Vlasak, grandchildren Aiden, Nora, Aubrey and her parents Chuck and Bert Cieluch.

A special thanks to Fairview hospice team for the great care they gave Deb.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date please view her Caring Bridge site for updates.

Birth Date: 1960-01-11

Deceased Date: 2010-06-29

Obituary:

Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Daugherty, 50, of Monticello, Minn., formerly of Duluth, died June 29, 2010, in St. Cloud (Minn.) Hospital. 



Beth was born Jan. 11, 1960, in Duluth. She graduated from East High School and attended U.W.S. where she was a promising and active member of the ROTC, and a dedicated, gifted student, especially in photography. Her gregarious and amiable personality served her well in her jobs within the hospitality industry. 

 


Animals and plants were very special to her. She worked with plants for a number of years, and she continued to garden until the end. These character traits and talents gave her an affinity for the great outdoors and rustic living. She lived on the North Shore of Lake Superior, in the mountains of Colorado and eventually back to the forests of Minnesota. Words most often used to describe her are humorous, generous, bold, talented and intelligent, yet, tormented. 

She was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder or manic-depression in her early adult life. This mood disorder, often associated with creativity and positive achievements, may strike the affected person with abnormally elevated energy levels that are followed by one or more depressive episodes. 

She was preceded in death by her mother Joan Mankowski Heim; her birth father Robert Daugherty; and her brother Eric Heim. 

Beth is survived by her father Richard Heim; brothers, Kevin (Jeanine) Daugherty of Big Bend, Wis., and Brian (Heidi) Daugherty and Christopher (Donna) Heim, all of Duluth; aunt Pat Daugherty of Duluth; uncle Bill and aunt Connie Daugherty of Geneseo, Ill.; and special friend Craig Broen.

Birth Date: 1959-03-02

Deceased Date: 2001-07-01

Birth Date: 1960-02-29

Deceased Date: 2005-01-16

Obituary:
Theresa Jean Gitar White, 44, of Wicklow Street, died peacefully in her home on Jan. 16, 2005. She was born Feb. 29, 1960 in Duluth, Minn.

She attended Duluth East High School and later, Lake Superior College. She worked with the mentally and physically disabled. She enjoyed the visual arts, especially painting. She also also enjoyed music and reading. She loved nature and all animals. Several weeks before her death, she rescued a pigeon frozen to the sidewalk outside her home. Her pets miss her presence. She dreamed one day of operating an animal rehabilitation center.

Her father, Phillip Noel Gitar preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Heather Olson of Duluth; her mother, Erna J. Gitar of Duluth; her two sisters, Mary Azmitia of Duluth, Cathy Shanks of Watertown, Wis.; a brother, Richard (Lori) Gitar of Duluth; two nieces, Tamara Shanks of Watertown, Wis., Cheryl Gitar of Duluth; three nephews, Carl (Kim) Behning of Chanhassen, Minn., Erik Shanks of Duluth and Cory Gitar of Eagan, Minn.