John S. Vukelich 69, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sept. 6, 2008 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He belonged to the AOOC Outdoor Archery Leagues. He loved spending time at the cabin where he enjoyed bow hunting. John retired from Superior Ligerwood Mundy. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Victoria; and son, James. John is survived by wife of 48 years, Nancy; sons, Jeff (Bonnie) of Esko, Scott (Sue) of Duluth, Mark (Jennifer) of Superior, daughters, Pam Vukelich, Rhonda (Steve) Peterson, Debbie (James) Fry; grandchildren, Stephanie, Stacy, Kelly, Steven, Justin, Adam, Amanda, Jacob, Anna, Tylor, Jenna, and Emily; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Madison, and Gavyn; sisters, Janet Jondal of Grand Rapids, Carol Wood and Karen Myers both of Duluth; brothers, David of Duluth and Jim of Louisiana; sister-in-law, Verna Grant of Dearborn, Mich.; and many other relatives and close friends. John's family wishes to thank the staff of the CICU at St. Mary's and the doctors who gave him great care. MEMORIAL SERVICE:2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 with a visitation one hour before the service in the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 4100 Grand Avenue, Duluth. 218-624-5200.
This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.
Dear Scott, I was so shocked to see the passing of your Dad. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. It kills to lose a father you loved so much. Please take care. Lorie Herrity
Lorie Herrity
September 14, 2008 | Duluth, MN
My deepest sympathy to you all, I hope God gives all of you the strength to carry on. John was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother -in-law (my "Teddy Bear"). God Will Bless You All
Love Verna & Steve
Verna Grant
September 10, 2008 | Dearborn,, MI
Nancy, Jeff, Scott, Pam, Rhonda, Debbie, Mark and families, I just read about your dad. I am sad. Please know that i will be lifting you all in prayer today and in the coming days.
Roni Gannucci
September 10, 2008 | Duluth
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Staff of Home Instead Senior Care
Annette Bartowshski
September 10, 2008 | Duluth, MN
Jeff and Scott
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families in your time of great loss.
Tim Baker
September 09, 2008 | Hermantown, MN
Nancy and Family,
Jim and I just returned from vacation this evening and we found out about John. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time and in the days ahead.
With our deepest sympathy, Claudia & Jim
Claudia Gannucci
September 09, 2008 | Duluth, MN
Dear Jeff, Bonnie, Steph, Stacy, and Steven,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. May he rest in peace. PLEASE let us know if there is anything we can do for you. You are all in our prayers. Take care.
Love, Lisa, Rob, Megan, Morgan, and Madison Parrott
Lisa Parrott
September 09, 2008 | Saginaw
Debbie, Jim, Amanda & Anna,
You are in my thoughts & prayers!
God's Peace to you
Caroline Kresal
September 09, 2008 | Duluth, MN
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much it hurts, Mike and I just lost our brother a week ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Terri Treb Kilby
September 09, 2008 | Duluth, MN
