John M. Nowak

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John Martin Nowak, age 92, lifelong resident of Duluth, passed away January 16, 2024. John was born on April 9, 1931, in Duluth, Minnesota to Louis and Nellie (Peloquin) Nowak. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1950 and was a member of the Brothers of Holy Cross from 1950-1951. John served his country in […]

Jim Nowak Competes in his 47th Grandma’s Marathon this weekend

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There are only two people to have completed every mile ever run on the Grandma’s Marathon racecourse — John Naslund and Jim Nowak. Together, they’re known as “The Iron 2,” and both will be back this year trying to complete their 47th trip from Two Harbors to Duluth.Already, they’ve each accumulated more than 1,200 miles […]

2023 Nowak Family Reunion

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The Nowaks are headed to Chippewa Falls, WI for the 2023 Nowak Family Reunion!  Joy Nowak (Jim’s wife) has been working hard on family history research and reunion planning.  There’s a ton of family history there in Chippewa and we can’t wait to check it out! Fun fact:  Irvine Park is the site of previous […]

Jim Nowak Completes 45th Grandma’s Marathon!

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As Grandma’s returns, so do two marathon men Jim Nowak and John Naslund have run in all 44 races from Two Harbors to Duluth.By Kevin PatesJune 18, 2021 — 8:12pm DULUTH – Minnesota’s oldest marathon returns to the North Shore on Saturday morning with its two most enduring figures ready to run, again. Jim Nowak, […]

Joseph A. Nowak (1928-2016)

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Eulogies Larry Nowak Rick Nelson Brent Smith Don Quinn Articles Minneapolis Star Tribune Pine Journal October 28, 2017 Pine Journal November 7, 2017 Video Tributes Memorial Service Video Anja Maijala/Pine Journal Photos Shutterfly Album Joseph A. Nowak, age 88 of Cloquet, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Barnes Care in Esko. He was born […]

Chester Bowl Ski Jump in Duluth Comes Down

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Chester Bowl Ski Jump: Ski jumps that launched Olympians come tumbling down I recently talked to Joe about his start in skiing. It all started with a duck hunting trip when he was in high school. This new group of friends had a fun time together and then went deer hunting together later that year. […]

Larry Opens Lake Town Pizza Tomorrow!

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Charley’s son Larry is opening his new business tomorrow in Heber Springs, AR – Lake Town Pizza! Lake Town Pizza will open for Business This Friday, April 11 at 11:00 a.m. The address is 421 W. Main St., Heber Springs (the old Pizza Piezazz) This is my son Larry’s new venture. Dine in, Carryout, and […]

Happy 90th Birthday Uncle Jerry!

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Uncle Jerry turns 90 on April 1. Congratulations on this milestone occasion Uncle Jerry!! The kids are planning a birthday dinner with him at Fosters on Sunday March 30th at 1 pm.  Don & Lori’s daughter Michelle is flying in from Hawaii for the occasion and is hoping to see some snow.  Something tells me […]

Aunt Fran

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It’s with great sadness that I share that Aunt Fran has passed away. I’m sure many of us share fond memories of her in St. Cloud and up at the cabin – usually cooking a wonderful meal for the entire family. Her obituary can be found at www.DanielFuneralhome.com. May she be at peace with Uncle […]