Obituaries

Feb 24, 2022

John Edward Walczynski, 94, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at the Solvay Hospice House surrounded by his family. Born in Duluth on October 4, 1927 to Frank and Agnes (Klejeski) Walczynski, John attended Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School, was a 1945 graduate of Denfeld High School and attended Carey-Gaspard Business School in Duluth. He married Catherine...

Feb 10, 2022

Lyrica Renee Gipson was a one-year, one-month, and one-day-old adorable baby girl, who enjoys eating, smiling, dancing, and being active, but most of all, she enjoys cuddles. Lyrica adored rousing her loved ones in the middle of the night to sit with them. If you've ever dozed off on her, she'll remind you why that's a bad idea. According...

Feb 8, 2022

David M. Koschak Sr., passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2022 at the age of 61. Preceded in death by mother, Mary Ann Ofstad (Tom); father, Thomas Jerome Koschak. Survived by children, Constance (Jerome) Koschak-Nelson and David (Justine) Koschak Jr; grandchildren, Victoria, Logan, Zeke, Owen, Ashton, Brecken, Andie; sisters, Danette Carlson, Debra Bergman; and extended family and friends. He...

Jan 31, 2022

HelenMary Sysimaki, 100, of Duluth, went home to join her Heavenly Father on Monday, January 31, 2022 at the Elysian Senior Home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 27, 1921 in Alexandria, MN. Her parents were Dr. K.V. and Alma (Ristell) Arminen. HelenMary graduated from Hancock High School and Finlandia University in Hancock, MI. She married...

Jan 22, 2022

Gordy Wedin, 49, passed away on January 22, 2022 in Shreveport Louisiana due to a stroke. Born in Duluth Minnesota on September 17, 1972. Preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Carol Wedin; and sister, Tawnya Wedin. Gordy is survived by his son, Brady; uncle and aunt, Jim and Norma Waller; significant other, Lori Miller; Siblings, Jeff (Yvonne),...

Jan 21, 2022

Passed away at home on January 21, 2022 at the age of 67. Preceded in death by parents, Gus and Beatrice; siblings, Norma Jean Dunn, Levatta Dunn, Robert Dunn, Emma Woods and Nathaniel Barnett. Survived by daughter, Tanika Dunn; grandchildren; fiancé, Djuana Carter; sisters, Irene Nash, Johnese Abney; and many nieces, nephews and other family members and friends. Kwab...

Jan 20, 2022

Barbara J. Strand, 86, passed peacefully and became a heavenly angel on January 20, 2022. Barbara was born in Duluth to Tillie (Mankowski) and Frank Wizner of Duluth, MN.  She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1953. She married Donald Strand on October 20, 1956, and resided in Pike Lake. In addition to raising five children, she also worked...

Jan 18, 2022

Richard William Johnson, 79, of Duluth, passed away peacefully in St. Luke’s Hospital on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  He was born in Minneapolis, Mn on April 18, 1942, to Haze and Marguerite Johnson.  Richard was a self-employed Graphic Artist for many years.  He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.  Richard enjoyed hunting rabbits, squirrels, and deer in his...

Jan 17, 2022

Allen (Al) Richmond Frielund 82, beloved husband, father, grandpa & friend passed away with his family at his side, Monday, January 17th, 2022 after a courageous 65-year fight with diabetes.

Al was born November 16th, 1939 in Duluth to parents Marion & Raymond Frielund.  His love for the outdoors started when he was young.  He cherished time...

Dec 28, 2021

Emily Kay Vanda will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Emily was an incredible woman with indelible gifts and talents. She was very gifted in the arts. She had an amazing way with words, poetry, writing, and singing. She was known for her talent in the Drama world. She also had a voice that anyone would have been...

Dec 28, 2021

Jane Wellner, 89, of Duluth, formerly of Boyd, WI and Chippewa Falls, WI, died Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Edgewood Vista. Jane was born on October 8, 1932 in Webster, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Josephine Weber and her husband, Norbert Wellner. Jane is survived by her sister, Betty Wing; nieces, Paula Berg,...

Dec 16, 2021

Bradley Dean Ide, age 55 of Hermantown and formerly of Ventura, CA, passed away unexpectedly at home, from natural causes, Thursday, December 16, 2021.

He was born June 3, 1966 in Duluth to Russell and Arlene Ide.

Brad was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronald Ide; and sister-in-law, Joan Ide.

Brad...

Dec 15, 2021

Marlene Annette Cullen, 89, of Duluth, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away on December 15, 2021. Marlene was born on May 19, 1932 to Nino and Florence (Costanzi) Fiorio in Chisholm. She is survived by a son, Kenneth Michael of Texas; a sister, Carole Scipioni of Hibbing; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Private family services were held.

Dec 6, 2021

Eileen M. Langlee, 83, of Duluth, died Monday, December 6, 2021 in her home with her children by her side. Eileen was born on February 26, 1938 in Duluth to Thomas and Evelyn (LaBrosse) Adameak. She attended catholic school and graduated from St. Jean Baptiste High School. Eileen married Wayne Langlee on July 13, 1957 in Duluth. She worked...

Dec 1, 2021

We are saddened to announce the passing of our Son and Brother, Patrick Ryan Wagner, 35, on December 1, 2021 in Duluth, MN. Patrick was born to Mari (Marlenga) and Verne Wagner on October 27, 1986. Patrick was a loving person who loved to laugh, play hard and was always available to give a hug or a shoulder to lean...

Nov 29, 2021

Ruth E. Peterson, 93, went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 29th, 2021.  Ruth was born in Duluth, MN to Emil and Emma Ziemer, one of the pioneering families in the Duluth Heights. She remembers chores of picking weeds and rocks from the garden, helping care for the chickens and cow, and helping with haying on the...

Nov 26, 2021

Age 66, of Duluth, Minnesota received her miracle, surrounded by her children, November 26, 2021.

She was born August 19, 1955 to Nestor and Helen Heinonen in Cloquet, MN.  She married the love of her life, Raymond Green on December 27, 1975 and celebrated 38 anniversaries together.

Throughout her life she worked at Duluth Laundry...

Nov 21, 2021

Ronald Michael Fisher of Duluth passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. Born January 4, 1938 to Ernest and Agnes (Wimmer) Fisher of East Mauch Chunk, PA, he graduated from Leheighton High School and attended Albright College before working as a Printer in his father's print shop.  He moved to Minnesota where...

Nov 18, 2021

Dennis L. Burke, 79, of Duluth passed away 11/18/2021 surrounded by his loved ones, after a month long battle of breakthrough covid. He was born 11/9/1942 to Wayne and Ila Burke. After graduating from Central High School, he entered into the barber trade, having a long and rewarding career. He married Nancy Heikkinen and started a family. He loved...

Nov 18, 2021

Joseph “Joe” C. Kaspszak, 91, formerly of Piedmont Heights, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living. Joe was born on December 12, 1929 in Duluth to Stanley T. and Victoria C. (Krzewinski) Kaspszak. Joe was a graduate of Moose Lake High School and served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Bernadine “Bernie”...