Walter Owen "Walt" Kramer
Dec 1, 2023
Walter Owen “Walt” Kramer, 76, of Duluth, died Friday, December 1, 2023 in his home. Walt was born on December 27, 1946 in Minneapolis to Francis and Sarah Kramer. Walt attended the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind, formerly known as the Braille and Sight Saving School in Faribault, MN and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from UMD....
Jennifer Lynn Mass
Nov 10, 2023
Jennifer Lynn Mass, 59, passed away peacefully November 10, 2023 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. She was the wife of Darrin Mass. They shared 35 years of marriage together. Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, she was the daughter of Norman and Wanda Tan. She was employed in the fields of retail management and business administration. Jen...
Marian C. Greco
Oct 26, 2023
Marian C. Palmer Grew Greco 92, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday Oct. 26, 2023, in St. Luke’s Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Duluth on September 19, 1931, to Alfred and Esther Palmer. Marian had worked at various places in Duluth, including the Flame Restaurant. She loved to garden and had a green...
Louise H. Anderson
Oct 20, 2023
Louise H. Anderson, 94, of Duluth, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 at her Edgewood Vista residence. Louise was born on April 27, 1929 in Duluth to Charles and Marie Peterson. Louise attended Duluth schools and was a 1947 graduate of Duluth Central High School. She married J. Wilbur Anderson on June 10, 1950 at the First Methodist Church....
Audrey Virginia Swanson
Oct 19, 2023
Audrey Virginia Swanson, 102, of Duluth MN, died Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Beehive Assisted Living with her family by her side. Audrey was born on February 11, 1921 in Monroeville, Indiana to Grover and Leona Grabner. She was one of nine children.
Audrey graduated valedictorian of her high school. She went on to get...
Janice A. Bakke
Oct 18, 2023
Janice A. Bakke, 86, formerly of Proctor, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the Diamond Willow Assisted Living-Lester Park Campus surrounded by her family. Janice was born on January 1, 1937, the first baby born in Duluth that year. Her parents were Clarence and Audrey (Young) Briesemaster. Janice grew up in Hermantown and married Richard Bakke in 1958 at the...
Burton Lee Bushell
Oct 12, 2023
Burton Lee Bushell, 78, of Duluth, passed away in the Franciscan Health Center on Thursday Oct. 12, 2023. He was born in Duluth on Jan. 8, 1945, to Albert and Helen Bushell. Burton had worked as a ground’s keeper at the Island Lake Inn. He enjoyed smoking his pipe, riding his bike, singing Karaoke and dancing, and he loved...
Kevin Scott Buchanan
Oct 6, 2023
Kevin Scott Buchanan, age 62 of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023. He was born in San Bernardino, CA on August 15, 1961 to parents, Bernard & Shirley (Moore) Buchanan. He moved to Duluth and married the love of his life, Lisa Barber. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Kathy Near; and mother-in-law, Mary...
Larry James Jentoft
Sep 30, 2023
Larry James Jentoft, 78, died at home with his wife and daughter by his side on Sept. 30, 2023 from complications of ALS. Larry was born in Duluth on June 12, 1945 to Lawrence and Astrid (Holland) Jentoft. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1963. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve for six years...
Barbara A. Downs
Sep 24, 2023
Barbara A. Downs, 94, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Barb was born in Duluth on May 17, 1929 to Lillian (Thorsdahl) and Clifford Hay Sr. Barb was a graduate of Denfeld High School and married M. George Downs on June 28, 1952 in the former Central Avenue United Methodist Church in Duluth. Barb was...
Stanley “Stan” “Stachu” J. Gaidis
Sep 19, 2023
Age 97, of Duluth, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Heritage Haven Assisted Living. Stan was born on February 28, 1926 in Duluth, MN to Joseph and Tekla Gaidis. He attended Denfeld High School. He served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Boston in the Pacific Theater. He retired in 1986 from Zinsmaster Baking Company after...
Michael Koralia
Sep 2, 2023
Michael Koralia, 81, of Duluth, died Saturday, September 2, 2023 at home with family and Essentia Health Hospice by his side. He was born on August 14, 1942 in Duluth to Michael and Helen (Davidovich) Koralia. Michael was a business agent for the City and County Public Employees Union Local 66 and also an OTR truck driver for Halvor...
Kaleb Andrew Dobosenski
Aug 28, 2023
Kaleb Andrew Dobosenski, age 18 of Duluth, MN passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2023. He was born in Duluth on May 5, 2005 to parents, Jacob & Jody (Lepisto) Dobosenski. Kaleb (Dobo) was a 2023 graduate of Proctor High School. Kaleb was a kind hearted person who cared about everyone he met. He enjoyed running on the cross country...
Jeffrey Lynn Johnson
Aug 26, 2023
Passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, of heart failure in his sleep. He was 70. Jeff is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth & Joan Johnson. He is survived by his 2 sons, Seth & Luke Johnson; and his siblings, Tim Johnson, Sandy Johnson, Scott Johnson, and Mary Jo Johnson. In his youth he enthusiastically joined the Marines...
Shelley A. Rogers Morton
Aug 26, 2023
Passed away on August 26, 2023 at the age of 51. Preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred and Mary and many loving four legged friends. She is survived by her children, Courtney, Aleesha, Bristol and Paxton; grandchildren, Serrenity, Journie, Novalee, Kobe and Kyrie; and sister, Billie Jean. Shelley was an avid Packers fan and was always making sure her...
Esther Schroeder
Aug 26, 2023
Esther Schroeder, 95, of Duluth, died Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Hermantown. Esther was born on September 29, 1927, on a farm in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. An only child, Esther was the much-loved daughter of Arthur and Alvina (Volden) Tjostelson. In 1966, she married Herman Schroeder and moved to Duluth, building the home that...
Thomas Chester Zawislak
Aug 25, 2023
Thomas Chester “Swiz” Zawislak, 70, of Hermantown, died Friday, August 25, 2023 at Solvay Hospice House following a long battle with cancer. Swiz was born on July 5, 1953 in Duluth to Joseph and Alyce Zawislak. He was a lifelong Duluth resident and worked as a welder in Duluth for several construction companies. He was preceded in death by...
Sharon (Paradise) Rodriguez
Aug 22, 2023
Sharon (Paradise) Rodriguez, 84, of Sun City, AZ, passed away on August 22, 2023. She was born on November 18, 1938, in Duluth, MN, to the late Lloyd and Irja Paradise. She grew up in West Duluth, attended Denfeld High School and Duluth Business University. Her parents owned the Paradise Spur/Webb Gas Station & Service Garage on Ramsey Street...
Nancy M. Vollman
Aug 21, 2023
Nancy M. Vollman, 89, of Duluth, died Monday, August 21, 2023 at Bayshore Health Center. She was born on February 12, 1934 in Duluth to Rudolph and Ethel LaDean. Nancy worked at Anderson Furniture and retired after 18 years. Nancy attended St. Clements Catholic Church and school in Duluth. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, embroidering, playing cards and Bingo. She...
Roger David Wedin
Aug 19, 2023
Roger David Wedin, 68, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 after a short illness. Roger was born in Duluth and loved it so much he never left! He graduated from Denfeld High School and was valedictorian of his high school class. He participated in many school activities including curling and theatre. He was fondly remembered...
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