Obituaries

Nov 17, 2021

Karen Marie Jentoft, 67, of Duluth, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in her residence from natural causes. Karen was born on October 3, 1954 in Duluth to Dr Lowell and Mary Ann (Linden) Jentoft. Karen was a 1972 graduate of Denfeld High School where she was on the National Honor Society, cheerleader and secretary of her sophomore class. She...

Nov 14, 2021

James Dale Johnson, Sr. (Jimmy) was born November 7, 1958 in Duluth, Minnesota to Richard and Alys Johnson. After struggling the past few years with complications from diabetes, he passed away November 14, 2021, at the age of 63 while being treated at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Jimmy was known for his gruff demeanor and his big heart...

Nov 9, 2021

Rodger Anthony Parendo, 72, of West Duluth, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 in his home. Rodger was born on July 1, 1949 in Duluth to Carl and Lucille (Marnich) Parendo. He was a graduate of Denfeld High School and married Cheryl Nelson in Las Vegas on August 18, 1975. Rodger retired from the Post Office in 2010 after 42...

Nov 7, 2021

Susan T. Connor, 65, of Duluth, died November 7, 2021 in Yuma, AZ while visiting family. Sue was born in Duluth on July 17, 1956 to Arthur and Lucy (Latraille) Connor. Sue was a graduate of Denfeld High School. She retired from UMD in January 2021 where she worked in the Facilities Management. Sue was a member of Good...

Oct 29, 2021

Marie passed away peacefully Oct 29 after a reemergence of the Melanoma she battled for several years. She is preceded in Death by parents, Oliver and Genevieve Johnson; and brother, Richard Johnson.

Marie enjoyed camping, gardening, family get-togethers, and spontaneous road trip adventures. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Her mere presence elevated the mood and spirits...

Oct 27, 2021

Kal G. Rautanen died unexpectedly after a brief illness at Essentia Health October 27, 2021. Kal was born January 21, 1981, he graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1999 and attended Lake Superior College. Kal worked in various service industry and patient care jobs in Duluth. Kal was an avid Vikings fan, the go to for all things...

Oct 25, 2021

Peter Herbert Dahl, 38, of Duluth, died Monday, October 25, 2021 in Arizona. Pete was born in Duluth on June 29, 1983. He attended Proctor Schools and worked a few years as an Iron Worker. In spite of Pete’s struggles, he had a great love of fishing and hunting, just like his father and grandfather. He also enjoyed boxing,...

Oct 25, 2021

Claudine Sharon Hansen, 81, of West Redwing St, died Monday, October 25, 2021 in her home. Claudine was born on November 5, 1939 in Glendive, Montana to Frank and Vera Fleischmann. Claudine was a 1957 graduate of Central High School married Lawrence Hansen on June 10, 1961 in Trinity Lutheran Church. She worked for Robert Swanstrom DDS, St. Luke’s...

Oct 14, 2021

Maribelle Elizabeth Nordberg, age 91, passed away at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, October 14th, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and blood cancer.  She had also contracted Covid-19, but fortunately only developed mild symptoms. Maribelle was born in Galesburg, Illinois on March 22, 1930 to Harry and Elsie Higgins. She was the youngest of...

Oct 10, 2021

Jacques “Frenchy” Richard, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct 10, 2021. He is survived by his three children, daughter Denise Richard of Proctor, son Josh Richard (Ramona Treuer) of Minneapolis, and daughter Alison (Scott) Nielcen of Iron River, WI.  He is preceded in death by his son Jason Richard in May of 1991. Frenchy leaves behind 7 wonderful...

Oct 4, 2021

Murdeth “M. George” Downs, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. M. George was born in Duluth on June 12, 1928 to Dewey and Elvera Downs. He was born on a couch in his parent’s home and given the moniker “Murdeth” after an uncle, but he was more often referred to as “Tut” by his friends....

Oct 3, 2021

Rose Marie Laverdiere Colpaert of Duluth, Mn, died on October 3, 2021 at Primrose Retirement Community in Duluth, at 93. Rose was born in Superior, WI on August 5, 1928.  She was employed by Wisconsin Grain Commission until marriage to Silvain Colpaert on June 7, 1952.Together they had 3 children.  Throughout her life she was involved in PTA, YWives,...

Oct 1, 2021

Doris Lorraine (Olson) Eggers, 91, of Duluth, passed away October 1st. She was born October 16, 1929 in Duluth MN. She grew up in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood and graduated from Denfeld High School. She moved to the Cities where she worked for Northland Aluminum as a switchboard operator. She met her husband, Henry, at a Christian singles group....

Sep 24, 2021

Alma Rose (Mokros) Smith, 85, of Duluth, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in Duluth on August 30, 1936 to Louis and Ruth (Atwood) McCauley. Alma was a waitress at Delores Cafe’ and the Joyce Carlson Kitchen for many years. She married Gregory Smith on September 23, 1995 at the Fond du Lac...

Sep 8, 2021

Russell Edin Anderson, 87, of Duluth, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the Marywood Assisted Living Community. Russell was born on December 15, 1933 in Duluth to Per Olaf and Signe (Edin) Anderson. Russell was a proud graduate of Denfeld High School, Class of 1951, where he was a multi-sport athlete and member of the 1950 State Championship Baseball...

Sep 7, 2021

William “Bill” Kearns Swanstrom, 86, of West Duluth, died September 7, 2021. Bill was born on November 1, 1934 in Duluth to Dwight A. Swanstrom and Anna Jean Kearns. Bill was a 1952 graduate of Denfeld High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Macalester College in 1956. Bill served 6 years in the Minnesota Air National...

Sep 4, 2021

Milton Carl Sundquist, died on September 4th, 2021.  He was 92 years old.

Milton was born on September 17th, 1928, in Seattle, WA., to Henning and Martha Sundquist, who emigrated to the United States from Sweden.  Milt was a graduate of Hermantown High School and married the love of his life, Ivah Finseth, in 1951.  Milt was...

Sep 3, 2021

Eileen M. Lane, 96, of Duluth, passed away peacefully Friday, September 3, 2021.  She was born in Duluth to Frank and Rachael Hurley.

She graduated from Central High School in 1942.  She was married for 32 years to Lawrence “Larry” Lane (1974).  Eileen worked at Newman’s Pharmacy, and Benedictine Health Center. She was a member of Holy...

Aug 24, 2021

William C. Bushey, 81 of Duluth, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, August 24, 2021.  Bill was born in Duluth, on April 13, 1940, to Vance and Faith (Schuman). Bill married his teenage sweetheart Kay (Puglisi) in 1964, they raised four children. He had many jobs over the years. He was an athlete, gospel singer...

Aug 23, 2021

Michael A. Ronchetti, 70, Duluth, died Monday, August 23, 2021.  He was born in Hibbing, MN on December 8, 1950.

Visitation 11AM until the 12 Noon Memorial Service Thursday, September 2, 2021 in the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1325 North 45th Ave. E., Duluth, MN.

FACEMASKE ARE REQUIERD .  Inurnment at Forest Hill...