James "Jim" Archambeau
May 1, 2024
Passed away on May 1, 2024, a day shy of his 87th birthday. He was born in Duluth to Clifford and Amelia Archambeau. He worked at Sam’s Florist for many years. Jim enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening but more than anything he loved his family. He was caring, generous and kind and was up for anything. He will be greatly...
Robert David Asperheim
Apr 27, 2024
Passed away on April 27, 2024 at the age of 83. He was born in Duluth to Selmer and Gertrude Asperheim. He graduated from Central High School and enlisted in the Airforce at the age of 18. He served for 20 years and retired from the Air National Guard in 1993. Bob then worked at Minnesota Power and retired after...
James "Jim" Philip Shykes
Apr 26, 2024
James (Jim) Philip Shykes, age 66, of Hermantown, Minnesota, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Carol Shykes. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Karen; his children, Ryan (Deena) and Lindsey Shykes; grandchildren, Aveyah, Hadley, and Bristol Shykes; his brother, Tim...
Klenow Jonathan Novitzki
Apr 24, 2024
Klenow was born in Duluth, Minnesota. He was the only son of Harry and Lucile Novitzki and grew up in the Duluth area. Fifty-six years ago, Klenow married the love of his life, Nancy. They had two sons, Matt and Ryan. He earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He spent his entire working career teaching in the...
Richard "Dick" Hudelson
Apr 18, 2024
Richard (Dick) Hudelson, a philosopher, critical thinker, and avid cross-country skier, passed away on April 18th, 2024, after several years suffering from dementia.
Dick, who grew up in New Castle, Indiana in the 1950s, inherited his mother’s love of learning and thoughtfulness and successfully emulated what he saw as his father’s best qualities, consisting of being hardworking, kind, and responsible. As...
Alverna Mary Haltli-Hansen
Apr 16, 2024
Alverna Haltli-Hansen, 94, of Edgewood Vista passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024. She was born in Opole, Minnesota in 1929 and moved to Duluth in 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Emma Czech; husbands, Marvin Haltli and Ralph Hansen; sister, Delphine Hansen, and granddaughter, Molly Kruger. She was a lifelong active member of St....
Edward "Ed" James Wirtanen
Apr 14, 2024
Passed away on April 14, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Duluth on July 23, 1947 to Eino and Bernice Wirtanen. He graduated from Central High School in 1968. Ed was a proud Veteran and served as Security Police in the Airforce during Vietnam. He worked at Superwood as a maintenance welder for 34 years. He...
Patricia “Pat” R. Ogston
Apr 11, 2024
Patricia “Pat” R. Ogston, 89, Pike Lake resident, was called to Heaven on Thursday, April 11 at St. Luke’s, with her family by her side. Pat was born December 19, 1934 in Duluth to Roy and Florence Lundstrom. She was a 1953 graduate from Duluth Central High School, where she met Pete Ogston, marrying shortly thereafter.
Pat was always very involved...
Norman Johnson
Apr 8, 2024
Norman Johnson passed away peacefully Monday April 8th at Benedictine Nursing Home. He was 88 years old. He was born in Moose Lake Minnesota on July 4th, 1935, to Dorothy and Elwood Johnson. He always delighted in mentioning that there was a parade and fireworks every year to celebrate!
He graduated from Dunwoody College in 1956 and received his bachelor’s degree...
June Louise Taron Glenn
Apr 3, 2024
June Louise Taron Glenn was born on March 21st, 1946, in New Rockford, ND, and peacefully passed away in her bed on April 3rd, 2024, at the age of 78. She was a bright presence at Bayshore Residential and Rehabilitation in Duluth, MN, spreading joy with her bubbly personality and cheerful greetings. June primarily resided in Fargo, ND, where she...
Dennis Erling Gardepy
Apr 1, 2024
Dennis Erling Gardepy, 80, of Duluth, MN died April 1st, 2024. He was born in Sagola, MI on April 6th, 1943, to Joseph and Alma Gardepy, later moving to Duluth in 1951. After graduating from Denfeld High School, Dennis went on to work in the graphic arts at Duluth Photo Engraving/Color Works. He then transitioned to car sales at Duluth...
John Eugene Wipson
Mar 31, 2024
John Eugene Wipson, 94, of Duluth passed away in Open Arms Senior Living on Sunday, March 31, 2024. John was born on October 1, 1929 to Albert and Evelyn Wipson. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld in 1947 and from UMD in 1951. He married the love of his life, Beverly Biron on June 21, 1952.
John liked to work using his hands. He was a skilled bricklayer and construction worker. He began working for J.D. Harold Construction Company shortly after graduating from college and then...
Virginia Rae Martinson
Mar 23, 2024
Virginia Rae (Torney) Martinson passed away quietly on the 23rd of March, 2024. She was 96 years old. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and daughters, Patti and Mary. Virginia was a devoted member of North United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She was an outgoing woman, always volunteering to help whenever she could. Virginia was a loving...
Beatrice Mae Bassi
Mar 23, 2024
Beatrice “Bea” Mae Bassi died March 23, 2024, in her home in Rochester, MN. She was born in Duluth, MN to Walter and Ella Christen. After high school, she worked at Park State Bank in Duluth, retiring in 1987. Bea married Alfred Bassi on July 18, 1953. They made their home in Duluth until 2003, when they moved to Rochester....
Nancy Mae House
Mar 22, 2024
Nancy Mae (Dulinski) House, 75, passed away Friday March 22, 2024 at The City of Hope in Goodyear, AZ surrounded by her family.
Nancy was born July 23, 1948 in Duluth, MN to Leonard (Bud) and Shirley Dulinski. She was a graduate of Duluth Central High School, Class of 1966. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family was the...
"Mitzi" Delores M. Murphy
Mar 22, 2024
“Mitzi” Delores M. Murphy, 89 of Hermantown, Died Friday, March 22nd at the Benedictine Health Center, Duluth. Mitzi was born Dec. 2, 1934 in Duluth to Stephen and Hatti Bodell. She graduated from Denfeld High School. Mitzi Met Paul Murphy and they were married on Feb. 4, 1956.
Mitzi was a former member of St. Ralphael’s Church and St. Lawrence Church....
Brenda Clinton
Mar 21, 2024
On March 21, 2024 God called Brenda Clinton’s soul to Heaven at the age of 45. Jesus already prepared a place for her, and she was met by her mother Ruby Clinton. Brenda was born in Cook County Hospital, Chicago Illinois on February 25, 1979, to Ruby Clinton and Bradford Ford. Brenda grew up in Chicago, Illinois and lived in...
John Foster Cosler
Mar 20, 2024
John Foster Cosler, age 65 of Duluth died on March 20, 2024. He was born in Waukegan, IL to parents, Albert & Jo Ann (Kopp) on April 23, 1958. John grew up in Duluth and graduated from East High School in 1976. After serving in the Army and Reserves, he started working for the US Postal Service as a mail...
Gary Warren Thompson
Mar 19, 2024
Gary Warren Thompson of Duluth, MN, died on March 19, 2024. He was 80 years old. Gary was born to parents, Warren & Gladys (Quigley) Thompson on April 24, 1943. Born and raised in Duluth, Gary was a graduate of Central High School. He attended UMD and served his county in the United States Navy. He worked as a marine...
Lana Rae (Tatalovich) Newman
Mar 14, 2024
Passed away on March 14, 2024 at the age of 55. Preceded in death by her father, Rodney. Survived by husband, Ron; children, Jacob and Emma Semborski; mother, Lenore; siblings, Scott (Tammy), Linda (Bob), Kevin, Lori, and Leah; special niece, Mariah; and many loving family members and friends. She was a devoted nurse and wonderful mother. She will be greatly...
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