Peggy Jean Hiestand-Harri
Aug 28, 2025
Peggy Jean Hiestand-Harri passed away on August 28, 2025 at her home in Hermantown. Peggy was born in Duluth, MN to Delores and James Aird. Peggy graduated from Denfeld High School in 1969. She lived in and traveled throughout Europe as a military wife and mother. As a working mother, she went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from the...
Walter Alexander Peterson
Sep 14, 2025
Walter Alexander Peterson, born on October 31, 1932, passed away at Ecumen Memory Care at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hannah and Carl Peterson; his wife, Betty Heaslip Peterson; his brother, Herbert Peterson; and his sister, Irene Peterson, who passed away at an early age.
Walter is survived by his son, Tim Peterson; granddaughter,...
Rachel Ann Prudhomme
Sep 12, 2025
Rachel Ann Prudhomme, 92, formerly of Woodland, went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 12, 2025 in Duluth. Rachel was born on August 11, 1933, in Duluth to John Vernon and Agnes Olive (Erickson) Broman. She was a lifelong Duluth resident, graduating from Duluth Central High School in 1951. Rachel was a past member of Lakeview Covenant Church...
Gordon L. Burleigh
Sep 9, 2025
It is with great love and sadness that we share the passing of Gordon L. Burleigh, 78, of Duluth, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in his home surrounded by family. Gordy was born on July 21, 1947 in Duluth to Marvin and Violet Burleigh. He was a graduate of Denfeld High School, attended UMD and served in the US Army....
Rene Fay Nelson
Aug 26, 2025
Rene Fay Nelson, 71, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away August 26, 2025, at Essentia Health -St. Mary’s Medical Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. Rene was a woman of Godly character—faithful, hardworking, wise, and generous—the kind of person who quietly made everyone around her better. A devoted wife and mother, she served others with steady grace.
Rene was born...
Vernol Arvid Nordling
Aug 14, 2025
Vernol A. Nordling
On August 14, 2025, beloved husband, father and friend, Vernol Arvid Nordling, 97, passed peacefully into Heaven from his home in Duluth with his wife and children by his side.
A lifelong Duluthian, Vern was born February 23, 1928, at home in the West End, to Swedish immigrant parents, Arvid and Vendela (Carlson) Nordling. He was a (wonderful) surprise...
Dorothy Joyce Bergman
Aug 9, 2025
Our amazing mother, Dorothy Joyce Bergman, 93, of Duluth, formerly of Woodland and Island
Lake, was given a beautiful, uncomplicated and calm passing by her Lord Jesus on Saturday,
August 9, 2025 at Ecumen Lakeshore surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on April 2,
1932 in Cloquet, MN to Selmer and Salma Hanson. She graduated from Cloquet High School
and earned a Bachelor’s...
Lisa Hanson
Jul 26, 2025
Lisa Hanson, 58, of Proctor, died Saturday, July 26, 2025 in Essentia Health surrounded by her family. Lisa was born on October 1, 1966 in Duluth to Neil and Carol (Oraskovich) Tolan. She was a 1985 graduate of Denfeld High School. Lisa married James Hanson in Duluth on February 14, 1995. Lisa worked at the Fond-du-Luth Casino for 18 years...
Norma Jean Johnson
Jul 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Norma Jean Johnson
May 20, 1931 – July 25, 2025
Norma Jean Johnson, 94, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Edgewood Vista, with her family by her side.
Born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Clifford and Francis Gilbertson, Norma lived a life of faith, compassion, and deep devotion to family and community. She graduated...
Marlis Fay Cran
Jul 19, 2025
Marlis Fay Cran, 88, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday July 19, 2025, in the Aftenro Home. She was born in Duluth on March 30, 1937, to Roy and Edith Briddell.
Marlis was a proud Class of 1955 graduate of Denfeld High School in Duluth. While there she participated in a variety of activities including Girls Sports, Latin Club, Social Chairman...
John Raymond VanDell
Jul 16, 2025
Age 76, passed away on July 16, 2025 at Garden House Estates, where he resided for the last 15 years. He served in the US Navy on the USS Boston during the Vietnam War. He was a cook at several restaurants in Duluth. Survived by sisters, Judy VanDell and Ann Gregory, both of Duluth and many nieces and nephews. Preceded...
Theodora "Teddy" Bernardette Hughes (Butkiewicz)
Jul 12, 2025
Age 95, was born on December 1, 1929, in a two-room home on the family farm in Split Rock Township, Minnesota. She was the 5th of 9 children born to John and Elizabeth Butkiewicz. She attended Lincoln School, a one room schoolhouse, in Split Rock Township through grade 8. After primary school she attended Moose Lake High School and graduated...
Vernon "Chubber" Joseph Gimpel
Jul 8, 2025
Vernon Joseph “Chubber” Gimpel
March 6, 1933 – July 8, 2025
With great love and deep sorrow, we share the passing of Vernon Joseph “Chubber” Gimpel, who left this world peacefully on July 8, 2025, in his hometown of Duluth, Minnesota, at the age of 92.
Born on March 6, 1933, in Duluth to John and Mary Gimpel, Vernon lived a life filled...
Brenda Jean Telega
Jul 5, 2025
Brenda Jean Telega passed away peacefully at Benedictine Health Center in Duluth on July 5th 2025 at the age of 57.
She was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013 and went through several years of rigorous treatment and rehabilitation before moving to Benedictine to receive long term care.
Brenda graduated from Denfeld High School, and attended the University of Minnesota Duluth pursuing...
Carl Janzig
Jul 4, 2025
M. Carl “the Carburetor Man” Janzig, 91 of Hermantown, died Friday, July 4th in his home, with his family by his side.
Carl was born Jan. 5, 1934, to Arthur and Lottie Janzig. He graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1951 where he played hockey in his junior and senior years. He attended the Dunwoody Institute learning Auto Electric and...
Edward "Ed" Alfred Aamodt
Jun 24, 2025
Edward Alfred Aamodt, “Ed”, passed away on June 24, 2025 at the age of 81 in Duluth, MN. He was born July 30, 1943 in Thief River Falls, MN. Ed lived a wonderful, vibrant and blessed life. He had an enormous and positive impact to both those who were close to him and the larger community in which he traveled....
Jacqueline "Jackie" Mann
Jun 17, 2025
Jacqueline M. Mann, 88, of Proctor, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Essentia Health. Jackie was born on September 25, 1936 to Joseph and Vandelyn (Kujawa) Mrozik in Duluth, MN.
Jackie married Maurice Mann on November 8, 1958 in Duluth.
She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a member of...
Cody Thomas Telega
Jun 15, 2025
Cody Thomas Telega, 37, of Duluth, died Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Duluth. He was born on August 28, 1987 in Duluth to Thomas and Shawna (Wilson) Telega. Cody was kind and sweet, and loved his dog “Tank”. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Jace Cody Telega. Cody is survived by a son, Christain Pederson; his mother, Shawna...
Ronald Dedrick Garthus
Jun 14, 2025
Ronald Dedrick Garthus passed away on Saturday, June 14th at Essentia Medical center with his wife by his side.
Ronald Dedrick Garthus was born in Duluth, MN, January 4th, 1949, to Helen (Berglund) and Dedrick Garthus.
Ron started his career as the owner of Don’s Autobody on Duluth’s west side. Later he sold the business and became an insurance adjuster traveling around...
Howard Bernard Peterson
May 29, 2025
Howard B. “Howie” Peterson, 92, a resident of Proctor, Minnesota went home to the Lord on May 29, 2025. Howard was born to Albert B. Peterson and Harriet (Tangen) Peterson. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1950, later attending UMD with majors in Mathematics and History. He married Judith Yvonne Barto in October 1957. They were happily married for...
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