Obituaries

Edward "Ed" Alfred Aamodt

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

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

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

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

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...

Bruce Leo Karasiewicz

Bruce Leo Karasiewicz

May 29, 2025

Bruce Leo Karasiewicz, 71, of Duluth, died Thursday, May 29, 2025 in Essentia Health. Bruce was born on March 11, 1954 in Duluth to Leo and Marie (Bloomstrom) Karasiewicz.

Bruce attended Franklin, Irving and Bryant schools and the United Day Activities Center in Duluth. He worked in the mailing department at the Day Activities Center for many years.

Bruce was a member...

Rebecca Lynn Knighton

Rebecca Lynn Knighton

May 27, 2025

Rebecca Lynn Knighton, age 48, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. Becky was born on October 22, 1976, in Coral Gables, Florida, the second child of Robert W. and Priscilla E. Knighton. She is survived by her father, her sister Elizabeth, and brother Daniel. She is predeceased by her mother and two half-brothers Robert C. and Kenneth E. Knighton.

Born...

Joanne Cecilia Pasek

Joanne Cecilia Pasek

May 18, 2025

Joanne Cecilia Pasek age 94 of Duluth, died on May 18, 2025 at Essentia St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Duluth to parents Joseph and Sally (Kuyava) Kendzora on Halloween day, 1930. She graduated from Denfeld High School and worked at Northern City Bank and J.C. Penny’s. In 1959 she married the love of her life, Raymond Pasek and...

Jeremy Jon Sellin

Jeremy Jon Sellin

May 6, 2025

Jeremy Jon Sellin was born July 3rd, 1989 to Brad and Ronda (Weeding) Sellin in Ortonville, MN. Jeremy was baptized and confirmed at Eidskog Lutheran Church in Ortonville. He attended James Knoll Elementary and graduated from Ortonville High School in 2007. While in school, he participated in band, choir, Knowledge Bowl, Honor Roll, and played baseball. He also played baseball...

Helen Evangeline Munson

Helen Evangeline Munson

May 3, 2025

Helen Evangeline Munson, 91 of Duluth, passed away Saturday May 3rd in Duluth.

Helen was born in Moline, Illinois, on April 23, 1934, to Rev. Carl and Ethel Sandgren. She graduated from Harding High School in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1952 and went on to earn a B.A. in Social Work from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, in 1956....

Herman "Sonny" Royseth

Herman "Sonny" Royseth

May 2, 2025

Herman “Sonny” Royseth, age 98, of Duluth, MN, passed away on May 2, 2025, surrounded by family at Solvay Hospice House. He was born April 2, 1927, in Duluth, MN, the son of Hjalmer Royseth and Anna Espeland Royseth.

During summers as a teen, he worked with his father on various concrete jobs as well as at Fraser Shipyard welding. Herman...

Stephen Joseph Tomeck

Stephen Joseph Tomeck

Apr 24, 2025

Stephen J. Tomeck (AKA The Man in Black) passed away peacefully at age 74, on the early morning of April 24th, 2025 at home after a long battle with cancer. Stephen was a beloved community member and resident of Duluth, Minnesota. He served in the US Marine Corps in the Vietnam war from 1968 to 1971 aboard the USS Hancock,...

Keith Harold Fechner

Keith Harold Fechner

Apr 23, 2025

Keith Harold Fechner, 61, of Duluth, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in his residence. Keith was born on February 9, 1964 in Duluth to Ronald and Rosemary “Cookie” Fechner. He graduated from Duluth Central High School, worked at Goodwill, participated in Special Olympics and was active in bowling leagues in Duluth. Keith grew up in West Duluth and attended St....

Marcella Helen "Marcy" Royer

Marcella Helen "Marcy" Royer

Apr 19, 2025

Marcella Helen “Marcy” Royer, 101 of Duluth, died Saturday, April 19, 2025 with family by her side. She was born in Duluth on October 19, 1923 to Theodore and Mary Hansen. Marcy married Rolland “Rollie” Royer on August 13, 1948 in Duluth. She was a loving, caring, gregarious lady who was proud of her Norwegian heritage. She embraced life at...

Judith Kathleen Scott

Judith Kathleen Scott

Apr 15, 2025

Judith Kathleen (Poldoski) Scott age 91 of Duluth died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at the Solvay House. She was born in Wrenshall, MN on April 29, 1933 to parents, John and Agnes (White) Poldoski. She graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1951. On May 2, 1953, she married the love of her life, Jack Scott. Together they raised...

Maxine R. Webber

Maxine R. Webber

Apr 12, 2025

Maxine R. Webber age 94 of Duluth died on April 12, 2025. She was born June 25, 1930 in Duluth, MN to John and Catherine (Kmiech) Jazdzewski. She enjoyed 51 years of marriage with Allen C. Webber before his death in 1999.

She worked in the microfilm department at St. Louis County for many years, retiring in 1991.

Maxine is preceded in...

Lawrence "Larry" Nesgoda

Lawrence "Larry" Nesgoda

Apr 10, 2025

Age 83, passed away on April 10, 2025 at St Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Duluth on February 21, 1942 to Edward and Frances (Walczynski) Nesgoda. After graduating from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1961, Larry enlisted in the Air National Guard, working at the Duluth 148th Fighter Wing base. After leaving the...

Patrice Ann Bjorklund

Patrice Ann Bjorklund

Apr 5, 2025

Patrice “Patti” Bjorklund, 72, died on April 5, 2025, from a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on December 1, 1952, to parents Walter and Betty. She was a proud member of the Denfeld Class of 1971. Patti was a natural leader with an eye for detail, exceptional organizational skills, and warmth that made everyone feel welcome. Her...

David "Dave" John DeToffol

David "Dave" John DeToffol

Mar 29, 2025

David “Dave” John DeToffol, 84, passed away on March 29, 2025. Dave grew up with strong family roots in Gary New Duluth. He was born with a wrench in his hand. He learned the values of hard work and mechanical skills working in the family run Hudson car dealership.

After graduation from Morgan Park High School, he met his wife of...

Patricia "Pat" A. Paszak

Patricia "Pat" A. Paszak

Mar 27, 2025

Patricia A. “Pat” Paszak, 81, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Solvay Hospice House surrounded by her family after a three year battle with ovarian cancer. Pat was born on September 22, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Irene Scharnott. She was a 1961 graduate of Denfeld High School. She was an Insurance Agent for...