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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Eve Rose Francisco (Schaff)
Mar 2, 2025
Eve Rose Francisco (Schaff) of Duluth, MN formally of Glen Ullin, ND, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth.
Eve was born on May 11, 1927 to Adam & Veronica (Emter) Schaff in Glen Ullin, ND.
She was united in marriage to Michael T. Francisco on November 30, 1946 at St. James Catholic Church Duluth, MN.
Eve...
Shirley May Hoppenyan
Feb 26, 2025
Shirley May Hoppenyan, 97, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Viewcrest Health Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 21, 1927 in Superior, WI to Lester and Alma Barton. Shirley graduated from Superior Central High School. She married James Hoppenyan, her high school sweetheart, on October 1, 1945 in Superior, WI. In her...
Jake Robert Kinney
Feb 25, 2025
Jake Robert Kinney, 32, of Hermantown, passed away on February 25, 2025. Jake was born in Duluth on March 2, 1992 to Darrell and Jean Kinney. Jake was a graduate of Hermantown High School and worked as a flooring installer with his brother, Brian. He enjoyed the outdoors, four wheeling, riding dirt bikes, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in...
Marshall "Marsh" Bernard Thornton
Feb 23, 2025
Marshall Bernard Thornton Jr., 90, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and sweetness—both in spirit and in caramels.
Born on April 26, 1934, in Nashwauk, Minnesota, to Marshall Sr. and Bernice Thornton, Marsh dedicated his life to serving others. He was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1964, ministering with the Diocese of Duluth until 1972. Though...
Karen Annette Bayless
Feb 15, 2025
Karen Annette Bayless (née Schuhe) passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, age of 86. At her passing, she was surrounded by the love of her family, who will forever cherish the warmth, wisdom, and humor she brought into their lives.
Karen was born on June 7, 1938, in Duluth, Minnesota, where she spent her childhood and remained deeply connected throughout...
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