Jeanne Pearson
Sep 2, 2024
Jeanne Pearson, age 80, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully at home, after a courageous 13-year battle with breast cancer; her two daughters by her side. She was born in Duluth, to parents Raymond and Hildur (Paulson) Michaud and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1962. After finishing School at Duluth Business University, she worked at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Scott...
Connie Louise Gauthier
Sep 2, 2024
Connie Gauthier, 73, went to be with her Lord on September 2nd, 2024, as she was being attended to by Ecumen Lakeshore Hospice.
Connie was a lifelong resident of Duluth and attended Merritt Elementary, West Junior High, Denfeld High, and Duluth AVTI where she graduated as a licensed practical nurse.
She dedicated her life to serving others at St. Luke's Hospital as...
John Matthew Zallar
Aug 27, 2024
John Matthew Zallar, 83, of Duluth, died peacefully at home in his sleep on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. John was born on June 8, 1941 in Virginia, MN to Dr. Frank and Helen (Mahovlich) Zallar. John graduated from Gilbert High School, UMD and earned his Masters in Education Degree at UWS. John taught in the Duluth School District at Washburn...
Annette Carol Mellinger
Aug 25, 2024
Annette Carol Mellinger (Burger), 82, passed away on Sunday, August 25 at her home in Hermantown, MN.
She is preceded in death by her husband, “Tommy”.
Annette is survived by her children Lori Soiney (Bullhead City, AZ), Cindy Christian (White Bear Lake, MN), and Brian (Annette Goyette) (Midway Township), grandchildren Tony (Amanda) Black, Cody Soiney, Taylor Budimir, Carly Soiney and Madeline Mellinger,...
Charlotte Marjorie Rysman
Aug 20, 2024
Charlotte Marjorie Lenning Rysman, 83, of Duluth passed away on August 20, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She was born on April 2, 1941 in Duluth to Marjorie and Hans Lenning, the youngest of three daughters. Her sisters were 14 and 12 years her senior and Char referred to herself as the caboose. After graduating from...
Diane Estelle Ellefson
Aug 16, 2024
Diane Estelle Ellefson, 92, died peacefully with family by her side on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Edgewood Vista Memory Care.
Diane was born on April 7, 1932 in Duluth, MN, where she resided her whole life. She attended Denfeld High School before marrying the love of her life, Don, on June 20, 1949. Diane was a dedicated stay-at-home mother to...
Donald Haapanen
Aug 15, 2024
Donald Haapanen, lived a good life of 82 years, died at home on August 15, 2024. Don was born on January 12, 1942 in Aitkin, MN. Don lived a happy life surrounded by the people and animals he loved. He worked at Minnesota Power for 41+ years. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Eero and Edna Haapanen, his...
Lyle L. Johnson
Aug 12, 2024
Lyle L. Johnson, 82, of Lakewood Township, died Monday, August 12, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. Lyle was born on December 3, 1941 in Duluth to Arthur and Mabel (Lund) Johnson. Lyle was a 1959 graduate of Duluth Central High School and served in the Navy. He married Connie Graham in Duluth on June 6, 1964. Lyle worked...
Mary Lu Kindgren
Jul 30, 2024
Mary Lucille Kindgren
July 24, 1941 – July 30, 2024
Passed peacefully at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Proctor. Mary Lu was born in Bayfield, WI, to Ervin and Anna Gautsch. She worked as a cashier at Piggly Wiggly, bartended, sold pull tabs, and was a teller at Proctor Bank. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, the Proctor Moose Lodge,...
Elaine A. Dacken
Jul 28, 2024
Elaine A. Dacken, 81, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024. She was born on February 2, 1943 to Al and Alma Funk. Elaine attended Mound High School, the University of Minnesota with a elementary teaching degree and the University of Minnesota-Waseca. After several years of teaching, she worked for a dental office. Elaine then became a vice-president’s...
Ronald Walter Johnson
Jul 25, 2024
Ronald Walter Johnson, 97, of Duluth, died Thursday, July 25, 2024 in Viewcrest Health Center. Ronald was born in Skanee, MI on July 23, 1927 to Gustaf and Mamie Johnson. He attended school L’Anse, MI and served in the Navy during World War II.
Ronald worked for the Corps of Engineers in Duluth, Reserve Mining, the EPA Water Lab and the...
James "Jim" Lloyd Findley
Jul 24, 2024
James Lloyd “Jim” Findley, 83, of Lakewood Township, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. Jim was born in Winnebago, MN on February 15, 1941 to Ed and Frances Findley. Jim was a Denfeld High School graduate and served in the Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Jim lived in Minneapolis where he worked for the...
Michal "Mike" Barlau
Jul 22, 2024
Michal “Mike” Barlau passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. Born in Yakima, Washington on November 25, 1971, Mike spent most of his life living in Duluth. He developed and strong and spirited love of all things Duluth and Minnesota sports. He is now amongst the many fans to know the unique heartbreak of...
Barbara Jean Ziemski
Jul 19, 2024
Barbara Jean Ziemski bid farewell to her family and friends in the early morning of Friday, July 19th, 2024. She passed peacefully, leaving her pain and agony to see a more comforting and peaceful home.
Barb was born in Duluth, MN, to George and Stella (Panfil) Ziemski on October 19th, 1951. She graduated from Cathedral High School and attended Lake Superior...
Tom & Marlene Stauber
Jul 12, 2024
On Friday, July 12, 2024, Almighty God called our beloved Tom & Marlene home, gathering them into His arms with joy, to enter eternal rest with Jesus. Just as the two of them had been ‘connected at the hip’ for over 75 years in life, they now entered eternity together! Tom was born October 25, 1930, to Rudy & Jo...
Thomas George Borich
Jul 10, 2024
Thomas George Borich, 84, of Duluth, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in his residence. Tom was born in Duluth on July 8, 1940 to George and Izona (Frederick) Borich. He was a 1958 graduate of Morgan Park High School and married Patricia Rossiter on May 1, 1965 in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Tom worked at the Duluth News Tribune as...
Sharon Elizabeth Ruce
Jul 9, 2024
Sharon Elizabeth Ruce, 85, of Duluth, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in her residence. She was born on July 6, 1939 in Duluth to Alvin and Clarice (Daley) Anderson. Sharon was a 1957 graduate of Denfeld High School and married Wallace Ruce on June 5, 1959 in the Central Avenue United Methodist Church. She worked in the office at JC...
Janet Rose Jacobson
Jul 8, 2024
Janet Rose Jacobson, 81, of Duluth, MN, died Monday, July 8, 2024 at Solvay Hospice House surrounded by family and friends. Janet was born in Duluth on May 19, 1943 to Morris and Lorraine (LaFlamme) Bohlin. She was raised in Proctor and graduated from Proctor High School, the class of 1961. She was her class clown and a drummer for...
Patricia Diane Johnson
Jul 6, 2024
Patricia Diane Johnson, age 81, of Duluth died peacefully on July 6, 2024. She was born on March 13, 1943 to parents, Roger & T. Emerald (Davis) Kregness. Pat was born and raised in Duluth, and was a 1961 graduate of Central High School. She married Clinton “Ned” Johnson on July 25, 1964. She worked as a secretary at Ojibway...
James Richard Gaskill
Jul 4, 2024
James Robert Gaskill age 81 of Duluth, passed away peacefully on the 4th of July, 2024. He was born on June 12, 1943 to parents, James & Dolores (Ranzinger) Gaskill. Jim was born and raised in Duluth. He attended St. James Catholic School, until he was kicked out in the 6th grade. He attended vocational school to become a mechanic...
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