Dr. Jessica Rhea Sieber PhD
Oct 5, 2025
Dr. Jessica Rhea Sieber PhD, age 43, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at her home in Duluth, surrounded by love.
Born on July 22, 1982, Jessica lived a life marked by curiosity, compassion, and a deep commitment to science. She earned her Doctorate in Microbiology from the University of Oklahoma and pursued her career in Education and Research. As...
Patricia "Pat" Fredricks
Sep 8, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Fredricks, age 82, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at St. Mary's/Essentia Health Hospital, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.
Pat was born on May 14, 1943, in Duluth, where she spent most of her life. Her parents, Gerard and Marie Maeckelbergh, raised her in a loving home alongside her siblings: Gerald,...
Edward "Ed" James Maki
Oct 9, 2025
Edward James Maki, age 75, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on October 9, 2025, with family by his side.
Ed was born on August 11, 1950, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Edward and Vivian (Goodell) Maki, the youngest of four children. He spent his childhood in the Duluth area and took a particular interest in ski jumping and...
Ronald Cretens
Oct 8, 2025
Ronald Cretens, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 after fighting a short but difficult battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Ronald was born on August 22nd,1961 to Donald and Judith Cretens in Escanaba Michigan where he grew up. From a young age Ronald was on his own working to provide for himself and attending high school. He graduated from...
Margaret "Margie" Riggio (Gaskill)
Oct 2, 2025
Margaret M. Riggio (Gaskill), 85, of Duluth, went peacefully with the Lord on October 2, 2025. Margie was born on August 29, 1940 to Jim & Dolores Gaskill in Duluth, MN. She graduated from Cathedral in 1958. She married Jim Riggio on November 26, 1960 and remained married to him until his death in 1993. They built their own home...
Roger David Sandeen
Sep 15, 2025
Roger David Sandeen, 75, of Duluth, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Solvay Hospice House surrounded by family. Roger was born on December 14, 1949 in Duluth to Clarence and Betty (Sallstrom) Sandeen. He was a 1967 graduate of Denfeld High School and served in the Navy during Vietnam. During high school, Roger worked at Shoppers’ City and...
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...
Dennis James Peterson
Sep 11, 2025
Dennis James Peterson, 71, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 in Aspirus St. Luke’s. Dennis was born on June 9, 1954 in Duluth to Donald E. and Donna L (Olson) Peterson.
He graduated with Honors in 1972 from Denfeld High School and attended Duluth Vocational Technical Institute where he earned a degree in Data Processing, graduating in 1974. Dennis...
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....
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...
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...
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