Obituaries

Aug 21, 2021

Dale Ronald Carver, 63, of Duluth, MN, passed away Saturday August 21, 2021, at Edgewood Vista, Hermantown, MN.  Dale was born March 27, 1958, in Duluth, MN to Ronald and Marian Carver.  Dale was the oldest of seven children and lived most of his life in Proctor and then Duluth.  Dale attended school in Munger then Proctor, MN and...

Aug 16, 2021

DavidDavid John Stojevich, 78, died Monday, August 16, 2021 at Banner Desert Hospital in Mesa, AZ from a cerebral hemorrhage. He resided in Duluth all his life until 2010 when the Stojevichs moved to Mesa, AZ. David and Darla (nee Andersen) were married October 19, 1963 in Gary, MN. Dave graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1960 and...

Aug 15, 2021

Jacquelyn Jean Gauthier, 84, of Duluth, MN passed away unexpectedly but peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday August 15, 2021.

Jackie was born April 2, 1937 in Duluth to Stanley and Gertrude (Peterson) Wohlstrom.  She graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth, MN.  She married Dale R. Gauthier on June 16, 1956 in Duluth,...

Aug 9, 2021

Winfred F. “Wimpy” Leopold, 96, formerly of Duluth, died Monday, August 9, 2021 in Fairview Southdale Hospital in Minneapolis. Wimpy was born in Ottawa, Ohio on April 20, 1925 to Ben and Bertha (Ellerbrock) Leopold. He married Frances Fink in 1950 in Duluth. Wimpy sailed on the Great Lakes with the US Steel Fleet working as a cook in...

Aug 6, 2021

Earl Michael Bester, 58, of Esko, MN, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021.

He was born Oct. 23, 1962, in Minneapolis, MN to Barbara Lehet and Thomas Bester, was the oldest of 5 children and lived most of his life in Carlton and St. Louis Counties.

Earl graduated from Esko High School,...

Aug 4, 2021

Richard A. Sundquist, 65, of Duluth, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Essentia Heath St. Mary’s Medical Center.  He was born in Duluth March 23, 1956 to Robert E. F.  and Mable M. (Hall) Sundquist, Sr.  Richard married Peggy L. Johnson August 29, 1977 in Duluth.  He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Bob Sundquist and...

Aug 1, 2021

Susan M. “Sue” Moody, 63, Duluth, Minn., died Sunday, Aug. 1, in St. Luke’s Hospital. A celebration of life will be held  on Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gary-New Duluth Community Center, 801  101st Ave West.

Jul 27, 2021

Gail Marie Reamer, 84, of West Third Street, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Essentia Health. Gail was born on May 5, 1937 in Superior, WI to Don and Phyllis MacKenzie. Gail was a graduate of Central High School in Superior. She was a waitress at various restaurants in Duluth and loved meeting people. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, gardening,...

Jul 24, 2021

DeLinda Marie HisGun, age 56, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Sisseton, SD to Charlotte Grey Owl and Dennis HisGun on April 7, 1965. She was a proud member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe in Sisseton, SD. She made her home in Duluth, MN and enjoyed the views of the area....

Jul 24, 2021

Josephine “Dolly” Florence Foucault, 93, formally of Edgewood Vista Independent Living, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Essentia Health surrounded by her family. Dolly was born on March 15, 1928 in Duluth to Michael and Lucille Rukavina. She grew up in New Duluth among a large family and lost her father at an early age. Dolly attended...

Jul 24, 2021

Evonne Marie (MacDonald) Schlichting of Duluth passed away on July 24, 2021 while living at Bee Hive Memory Care in Duluth. Evonne was born in Duluth on January 22, 1941 to William and Emma MacDonald.  She attended Denfeld High School, LaFrance Beauty School (Miami, Fl) UMD and UWS, receiving her MSW from the University of Minnesota.  Evonne worked at...

Jul 16, 2021

Edward Carlson 99, of Duluth, Mn. (Robin Ave) passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2021, at Primrose Retirement Community.

Ed was born in Morganville Kansas on November 14th,1921. At the age of 14 Ed’s family moved to Minnesota where he would ultimately meet the love of his life Dorothy LaFlamme. Ed and Dorothy wed, settled in Duluth,...

Jul 15, 2021

Helen V. Lind, 91, of Duluth, died Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born in Duluth October 24, 1929 to Frank and Tomica (Marendic) Vitich. Helen was a graduate of Denfeld High School (1947), and the Duluth Business University. She married Morrie C. Lind on November 11, 1950 at Good Shepherd Catholic...

Jun 30, 2021

Genevieve “Gen” Tessier Larson, 89, of Duluth, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Heritage Haven Assisted Living Community. She was born on December 13, 1931 in Duluth to Joseph and Bertha Tessier. Gen was a graduate of Denfeld High School and attended Dental Assistant School. She married Sarge Larson on October 2, 1954 at St. Jean’s Catholic Church in...

Jun 22, 2021

Todd William Nelson, 59, of Duluth, died unexpectantly on June 22, 2021 of a heart attack. He was born November 9, 1961 to William “Bill” and Elizabeth “Bizz” Nelson. Todd graduated from Central High School in 1980 and UMD in 1985. Todd married Lisa Wuotila on September 2, 1989 in Duluth. He worked in Duluth as a sales representative...

Jun 21, 2021

Delores “Dee” (Johnson) Aird, 93, passed away on June 21, 2021. Delores was born in Duluth in 1928 to Enoch and Millie Johnson. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1946 and was a life-long resident of Duluth. Delores married James H. Aird in 1948.  The marriage was blessed with three children. Dee took comfort in her Lutheran faith; she...

Jun 18, 2021

Roberta Jane Rothe, age 94, of Hermantown, died Friday, June 18, 2021 at Marywood Assisted Living at the Benedictine Living Community.  She was born June 1, 1927 in Superior, WI to Hollis and Jerethine (Berg) Sharpe.  Roberta was a graduate of Denfeld High School.  She married Donald R. Rothe on August 30, 1947.  Roberta was a 70 year member...

Jun 9, 2021

Roger D. Hanson, 78, of Duluth, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from Cancer. Roger was born on August 14, 1942 in Duluth to Gertrude Kampainen and Charles Hanson. He was raised by Gertrude & Arnold Kampainen. He graduated from Duluth Central in 1961 and was a pivotal member of the undefeated State Championship basketball team. That state championship...

Jun 1, 2021

Dennis “Denny” Gulbranson, 61, of Saginaw, lost his battle to cancer on June 1, 2021. He fought this disease with dignity, humor and a positive attitude to the very end. Denny was born on April 2, 1960 in Duluth, MN to parents, Keith and TM “Girle” Gulbranson. He graduated from Proctor High School in 1979 and was a member...

May 26, 2021

Elwood Floyd Hoffmockel born April 3, 1930 died on May 26th 2021 at the age of 91. Elwood married Lolita (Lolly) Collins June 7, 1950.  He was employed by US Steel for 33 years and retired in 1982.  He continued working as an independent contractor and landlord until he was 75 years of age.  His example taught his family good...