Marketta M. Sobczak
Sep 3, 2026
Marketta M. Sobczak, 71, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026 at the Diamond Willow Assisted Living-Lester Park. Marketta was born on October 4, 1954 in Finland to Jaakko and Aino Mannoja. She was a member of Kenwood Lutheran Church and active with the Quilting group.
She worked in Real Estate as an agent in Duluth for many years. Marketta...
LEILA "LE" WILLECK
Sep 6, 2026
Leila “Le” Willeck, 83, formerly of West Duluth, died Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Bayshore Health Center. Le was born on September 2, 1943 in Duluth to August and Inez Voss. Le attended Denfeld High School. She married Richard “Dick” Willeck on February 14, 1987 and together they were foster parents for Bethany Crisis Shelter and Crisis Nursery and had...
Marcia Rae Franzen
Aug 20, 2026
Marcia Rae Franzen went joyfully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 20, 2026. She was born on March 24, 1950, in Cloquet, MN. She graduated from St. Olaf College in 1972 and married the love of her life, John Franzen, in 1973. They went on to raise eight children, whom she home schooled and...
Thomas Ivan Bellanger
Aug 19, 2026
Our family says goodbye to our beloved husband, father, teacher, and our King, Thomas “Ningaa-bii-an” (Leader) from the Bear Clan.
Thomas Ivan Bellanger died on August 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Squaw Lake on July 12, 1945, to Thomas Bellanger and Rachel Wakanabo.
He joined the United States Army and served during the Vietnam...
Karen Marie Erickson
Aug 2, 2026
Karen Marie Erickson, 81, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on Sunday August 2, in her recliner, looking out over Lake Superior with the sun shining on her face. Karen was born August 7, 1944 in Duluth, Minnesota to Eric and Vivian (Sandberg) Erickson. She graduated from Central High School in 1962. She achieved the...
Donald Karl Harriss
Jul 29, 2026
Don Harriss of Hermantown passed away July 29, 2026, at the age of 91. Born in Zeigler, Illinois, September24, 1934, Don was the middle child of Lawrence and Edna (Thornton) Harriss.From an early age, Don had a love of learning, something that was cultivated during his grammar school yearsin small, often one-room schools. After graduating from Fairfield, Illinois, high school...
Duane William Caywood
Jul 22, 2026
Duane William Caywood, 73, passed away peacefully July 22, 2026 at Aspirus St. Luke’s with family by his side. After many years fighting cardiac disease, his heart lost the battle.
Duane was born in Duluth November 15, 1952 to Clayton (Chic) Warren Caywood and Gloria Mae Johnson.
He was raised in Duluth. Duane had a challenging childhood, never completing high school, working...
Ronald David Wagner
Jul 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ronald David Wagner
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald David Wagner, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend.
Ron leaves behind the love of his life, his beloved wife, Teresa, with whom he shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and countless memories. Together they found peace and happiness spending...
Lowaine E. Morris (Thompson)
Jul 21, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Lowaine E Morris (Thompson) at the age of 94. Lowaine was a lifetime resident of Duluth until her passing on July 21, 2026 with family by her side.
She was a Lady of many talents being active in PTA, boy scouts as a Den Mother and as a girl scout...
Earl E. Beaudin
Jul 16, 2026
Earl E. Beaudin, 74, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 16, 2026. He was born in Enumclaw, WA on June 22, 1952, to Emmett and Iris Beaudin. Earl graduated from Proctor High School and from UMD with a degree in accounting. Earl retired from St. Louis County as a financial worker. He was a member of St. Benedict’s...
Todd Michael Tucker
Jul 13, 2026
Todd Michael Tucker, age 60, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at Essentia, with his family by his side.
Born in Duluth on June 11, 1966, Todd was a proud lifelong resident of West Duluth. After graduating from Denfeld High School, he pursued two distinct career paths, working briefly as a wildland firefighter and as a cook at Perkins for...
James Robert Melander
Jul 3, 2026
James Robert Melander, 78, passed away July 3, 2026. Jim lived a vibrant life full of activities, gatherings with friends and family and travel. He had an unmistakable passion and purpose for every day he was given. He was born October 31, 1947 in Duluth, MN to Evelyn and Robert James Melander.
Jim grew up in Duluth and attended Duluth Public...
Eleanor Aileen Linnerud
Jun 21, 2026
Eleanor Aileen Linnerud (Yuhala), age 89, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an unforgettable spark of life.
A proud "Finnlander" through and through, Eleanor spent the majority of her beautiful life embracing the rhythms of northern Minnesota, calling both Duluth and Nashwauk home. She carried the true spirit of sisu—determination, resilience, and...
Timothy Edward Donovan
Jun 18, 2026
Timothy Edward Donovan, 84, of Hermantown, MN, passed away peacefully with wife, Carolyn holding his hand, Thursday, June 18, 2026 in the Franciscan Health Center. Tim was born in St Paul, MN on July 11, 1941 to Howard and Irene (Jarosch) Donovan. Tim graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul and earned a degree in Forest Resource Management...
Diane Mary Doty
Jun 7, 2026
Diane Mary Gooder Doty passed away on June 7, 2026, in Duluth.
She began her life’s journey on Mar. 13, 1941, in Hibbing, where she was born to William John and Evelyn Margaret (McKeever) Gooder. Having lived most of her young life in Duluth, she graduated from Cathedral High School in 1959 and received her Associate degree at age 51.
Diane married...
Jean M Kirby (nee Pederson)
Jun 6, 2026
Jean M. Kirby, a lifelong resident of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 91.
Jean was born on August 12, 1934, in Duluth to Robert and Ruby Pederson. She grew up in the close-knit community she would call home for her entire life. Jean graduated from Denfeld High School, where she excelled academically and...
Cleone Ann Boettcher
Jun 3, 2026
Mom's Life Story
Cleone Ann Boettcher, 89 years young, passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2026, at St....
Dexter Milton Larson
Jun 1, 2026
Dexter Milton Larson, 98, of Hermantown, died Monday, June 1, 2026 in Viewcrest Health Center. Dexter was born on August 9, 1927 in Duluth to Philip and Marie (Erickson) Larson. He was a graduate of Minneapolis North High School and attended UMD. He was a Navy veteran serving in World War II and Korea on the USS Capricornus where he...
Edward Allen Christiansen
May 28, 2026
Edward Allen Christiansen, 84, of Cotton, MN, died Thursday, May 28, 2026. Edward was born in Duluth on October 4, 1941 to Edward G and Mary Madeline (Murphy) Christiansen. He was a graduate of Duluth Central High School and enlisted in the Army, serving in the medical field for 20 years. Following his service in the Army, he was a...
Christopher "Chris" Dale Jacobson
May 26, 2026
Christopher “Chris” Dale Jacobson, 44, of Duluth, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital. Chris was born on July 27, 1981 in Duluth to Larry and Nancy (Russell) Jacobson. Chris was a 2000 graduate of Proctor High School, attended Lake Superior College and received his Welding certification from Fargo, ND. He was very inventive, always fixing something...