Gracelynn "Lynn" Hansen
Aug 8, 2022
Gracelynn “Lynn” Hansen, 76, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022 surrounded by her family. Lynn was born on November 29, 1945 in Duluth to Lorain and Wilma “Billie” Vanderford. Lynn was a lifelong Duluth resident and married Keith Hansen in 1963 and together they had one precious daughter, Kristi Lynn. Kristi meant everything to her....
Dennise M. DeMars
Aug 4, 2022
Dennise M. DeMars (Gonue), 58, of Duluth, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at her residence. She was born on November 7, 1963 in Duluth and attended East High School graduating in 1982. Dennise married Glenn DeMars on July 5, 1997 in Duluth. That same year Dennise earned her P & C License and went on to work at J3...
Myrtle Ulshafer LaPine
Jul 18, 2022
Myrtle Ulshafer LaPine, 98, of Cloquet, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at New Perspective Senior Living Community in Cloquet. Myrtle was born January 26, 1924 in Blackhoof Township, MN to David and Winnifred Rogers. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Ulshafer, second husband, Robert LaPine and seven siblings. Myrtle is survived by her children,...
Douglas Wayne Lindberg
Jul 14, 2022
Douglas W. Lindberg, aged 72 died peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on July 14, 2022, after a 33 year long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He’s preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lorraine; brothers, Dean & Dale Lindberg. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Avis; children, Rebecca (Jamey) Beebe, Derek...
Richard L "Dick" Peterson
Jul 10, 2022
Richard L. “Dick” Peterson peacefully shed his physical body Sunday, July 10th, 2022, after a short illness. Dick was born on Monday, September 30th, 1935, to Blanche and Arvid Peterson of Duluth, MN.
Dick graduated from Duluth Central in 1954 and was awarded a BS in Education and Music, and eventually an MA in Curriculum and Music from UMD...
James Willard Morin
Jul 4, 2022
James “Jim” Willard Morin passed away surrounded by family on July 4th, 2022 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born on October 15, 1937 to James J. and Elaine M. (Lyons) Morin in Duluth, Minnesota. Jim graduated from Crosby Ironton high school in 1955. After completing telegraphy school in St. Paul, Jim began his 42-year career at Northern Pacific...
Michael Christopher Pass
Jul 3, 2022
Michael Christopher Pass, 37, of Duluth, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at St. Luke’s hospital. Mike was born on October 3, 1984 in Duluth to Fredric and Angela (Watry) Pass. He was a 2003 graduate of Denfeld High School and joined the Army following graduation. He served as an Army Specialist in the 35th Signal Brigade at Fort...
Richard "Dick" C. McLean
Jul 2, 2022
Richard “Dick” C. McLean, 92, of Duluth, passed away on July 2, 2022. Dick was born on June 23, 1930 in Duluth, MN, to Arthur and Mildred (Huseby) McLean. Dick married Lorna Nichols in Duluth on August 6, 1946 and they enjoyed 74 years of marriage completely devoted to each other. Dick started his career on Lake Superior as...
June H. Peterson
Jul 1, 2022
June H. Peterson, 102, of Duluth passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at Essentia Health. She was born on June 19, 1920 in Duluth to Anders and Othilie (Olson) Hanson. June was a graduate of Denfeld High School and married her Jr. High School sweetheart, James Elliott “Doc” Peterson in Duluth on August 27, 1943. June was a lifelong...
Michael George Coombes
Jun 24, 2022
Michael George Coombes, 70, passed away peacefully on June 24th at St. Luke's Hospital. Michael was born November 9, 1951, in Duluth to Jules and Patricia Coombes. He was a graduate of Denfeld High School class of 1969. Michael enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid reader of history and appreciated classical music. Michael took pride serving as Union President...
Dorothy A. "Diddo" Rackliffe
Jun 17, 2022
Dorothy A. “Diddo” Rackliffe, 91, of Duluth, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday June 17, 2022 in North Shore Estates surrounded by her family. She was born on August 1, 1930 in Duluth to John and Harriet (Brown) Swensen. Diddo grew up in the Norton Park Neighborhood where she lived her entire life. She was...
Charles Michael "Mike" Boyle
Jun 10, 2022
Charles Michael “Mike” Boyle age 71 of Duluth formerly of Greensburg PA, passed away on June 10, 2022, following a long illness.
Mike was born on March 17,1951 at St. Luke’s Hospital Duluth to parents Thomas Neil Boyle and Marion Elaine Boyle. He graduated from Denfeld High School Class of 1969 and attended UMD, The University of Pittsburg-Greensburg and...
Lt Col Edward"Ed" C. Sink
Jun 8, 2022
Lt Col Edward “Ed” C. Sink (Ret.), 81, of Duluth, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 in St. Luke’s Hospital. Ed was born on May 25, 1941 in Duluth to Clement and Cecelia (Blazejak) Sink. Ed’s parents died when Ed was very young, so his grandparents, Frank and Hedwig Blazejak raised him. Ed attended St Peter and Paul Catholic...
Leonard Herman Luoma
Jun 5, 2022
Leonard Herman Luoma passed away on June 5, 2022 at the age of 91 with his family by his side. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Cleone; son, Leonard A.; two brothers; and two sisters. Survived by children, Cathy (Jerome) Ziells, Jeannie (Shelley Klinga) Hicks, Randall (Jillaine) Luoma, David Luoma; grandchildren, Dale McRae, Kimberly (Mike) Coughlin, Jessica (J.D.) Halley,...
Lee Thomas Fawcett
Jun 5, 2022
Lee Thomas Fawcett Jr, 80, of Duluth, died Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Edgewood Vista surrounded by his family. Lee was born on September 6, 1941 to Lee Thomas Sr and Nellie (Valentine) Fawcett in Duluth. He was a 1960 graduate of Central High School and attended Duluth Business University where he received an accounting degree. Lee worked in...
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Hendrickson
Jun 5, 2022
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann (Telega) Hendrickson, 49, of Duluth, died Sunday, June 5, 2022 in Essentia Health. Liz was born on December 29, 1972 in Duluth to Larry and Judith (Schmitz) Telega. Liz grew up in Duluth, graduating from Denfeld High School in 1991. After college, she worked at Georgia-Pacific for 19 years until they closed their doors. Liz then...
Scott Alan Klund
Jun 4, 2022
Scott Alan Klund Passed away on June 4, 2022 at the age of 64. Preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Bruce; and brother, Brian. Survived by wife, Charlene; daughters, Marly Maciejeski, and Jean (Sean) Klund; sons, Scott Alan Jr., Thomas (Kayla) Klund, Timothy (Alis Sua) Klund; grandchildren, Jackiy, Jessica, Alina, Emma, Owen, Wyatt, Olivia; great-grandchildren, Zayden, Jason, Andi;...
Renee Kathy Van Nett
Jun 3, 2022
Mashkiikii Makwa Ikwe - Renee K. VanNett was born January 6, 1970, in Big Fork, Mn to Victoria Yellow Earrings and James VanNett. She spent a majority of her life in and around the Duluth area and settled into Duluth as a permanent home.
Throughout her whole life Renee had a strong connection and commitment to her...
Lorraine Louise Vanderport
May 31, 2022
Lorraine Louise Vanderport passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in Duluth, Minnesota at the age of 97. She was born February 18, 1925 in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Lewis and Ruth Flood. Lorraine spent most of her youth with her family in Kansas City, Missouri and in her late teens moved back to Duluth, Minnesota. Lorraine was united...
Beverly Jean Altonen
May 30, 2022
Beverly Jean Altonen, 91, of Duluth, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at the BeeHive Homes in Duluth. Bev was born on September 26, 1930 in Duluth to Arnold and Ruth Anderson. She was a graduate of Denfeld High School and married Jack Altonen on October 13, 1950 in Duluth. Bev earned her nursing degree and worked at St....
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