Gloria Jean Thompson
Mar 12, 2026
Gloria Jean Thompson, 78, of Duluth, MN, loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother passed away on March 12, 2026. Gloria was born on November 20, 1947 in Seattle, WA to Philip and Jean Richards.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Rodger Richards. Survived by her husband of 59 years, Ellis; children, Cheri (Dan) Stine, Christy (Jim)...
Chris Charles Boerner
Mar 12, 2026
Chris Charles Boerner, age 74 of Duluth died on March 12, 2026. He was born in Marshall, MN on February 1, 1952 to parents, Donald and Gwendolyn (Long) Boerner. Upon his graduation from New Ulm High School, Chris joined the United States Army, proudly serving his country for 4 years as military police stationed in Germany. At the conclusion of...
Marie Louise Couture
Mar 1, 2026
Marie Couture, age 92, formerly of Duluth, passed away on March 1st while in hospice at Woodlake in New Hope, MN. Marie was born on August 19, 1933, to Rose Guzzo Finco and Stefano Finco in Ironwood, MI.
She graduated from Bessemer High School in 1951 and then graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with a degree in Medical Technology...
Brenda Jean Jeka
Feb 13, 2026
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Brenda Jean Jeka, passed away at home with her family by her side on the 13th of February 2026 at the age of 71.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Amber (David Thao) Jeka and Michael (Emily) Jeka; grandchildren: Emmanual, Israel, and Juniper; brother, David Roberts; sister, Linda Stone; as well...
Dr. William "Bill" George Merrick
Jan 26, 2026
Dr. William G. “Bill” Merrick, 93, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Mount Royal Pines III Assisted Living. He was born on March 26, 1932, to Fred and Jessie Merrick in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
After earning his Bachelor of Science and M.D. degrees from the University of Manitoba, Bill married Joyce Farmer on June 14, 1958, while...
Joseph Pillsbury
Dec 28, 2025
Our son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Joseph Todd Pillsbury, died on December 28, 2025. He leaves us grieving a life cut short by cancer, but grateful that only a few days lapsed between his diagnosis and his passing. We are constantly reminding each other that Joe is among the lucky few who get to live their dream.
Joe was born...
Rita Marie Herald
Jan 10, 2026
Rita Marie Herald, age 93, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on January 10, 2026, in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born June 3, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, and moved at a young age with her parents to Duluth, where she was raised and made her lifelong home.
Rita attended Sacred Heart School and later Cathedral High School. She...
Lillian L Campbell
Mar 16, 2026
Lillian was a proud Leech Lake descendant who walked in the ways of the Ojibwe, carrying her culture with strength and love. She was a water protector at Camp Migizi and found connection through hand drumming, song, and community. She especially admired the hand drumming of her close friend Timmy Morgan and held great respect for the group Cedar Creek...
Anita Quick Pollock
Mar 14, 2026
Anita Quick Pollock, age 98, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 at the Benedictine Health Center.
She was born Aug. 4, 1927 to Harry and Isabel Quick in Fargo, ND, where she lived until her graduation from North Dakota State University in 1949. She came to Duluth, MN, as a paint formulation and testing chemist for Western Paint and Varnish,...
Mary Janet Lee
Mar 12, 2026
Mary Janet Lee, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. A lifelong Duluth resident, Mary Janet was born on 02/02/1930 to Lillian and Mert Sullivan. After graduating from Denfeld High School she worked for the Welfare Department. She married Olav Lee in 1954 and became a devoted homemaker. Beginning in 1980, she worked for many years as the...
Aletheia Joy Elizabeth Gould
Mar 12, 2026
Aletheia Joy Elizabeth Gould went home to the Lord on March 12, 2026. She was born on February 24, 2013, and the name Joy was a perfect harbinger for the next 13 years. Though Aletheia's life on earth was brief, she brought endless joy to anyone lucky enough to experience her smile and to all those she loved.
Aletheia’s mind and...
Joanne M Blakeslee
Mar 8, 2026
Joanne M. (Juenemann) Blakeslee, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, age 85, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, March 8th 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth. She was born on April 4, 1940, in St. Paul to Wilfred and Helen Juenemann. She began training for her lifelong career in nursing at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul...
Kristin Suzanne Koskela
Mar 7, 2026
Kristin Suzanne Koskela, age 82, of Duluth died peacefully on March 7, 2026, at Aspirus-St. Luke's. She was born on July 16, 1943, to Veikko and Priscilla Halberg and grew up in Cherry, Minnesota. She was a 1961 graduate of Cherry High School and married her high school sweetheart Harold Koskela on December 1, 1962. They spent most of their...
Jeanette B Markes
Mar 7, 2026
Jeanette B. Markes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeanette B. Markes, a deeply beloved mother, aunt, and cherished friend whose warmth, creativity, and generosity touched the lives of many.
Jeanette shared a remarkable love story with her husband, Chris Markes. Married for 53 years, the two built a life grounded in devotion, laughter, and steadfast partnership....
Duane Charles Werner
Mar 5, 2026
Duane Charles Werner, 73, of Meadowlands, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Thursday, March 5, 2026. Duane was born in Duluth to Thomas and Patricia (Dulinski) Werner on November 7, 1952.
He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1971. Following graduation, with a love of aviation he joined the Minnesota Air National Guard, where he was an aircraft mechanic with...
Charles "Chuck" Lloyd Conner
Mar 4, 2026
Charles Lloyd Conner passed away on Wednesday, March 4, surrounded by his loving family at the Minnesota Silver Bay Veterans Home, after a 10-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He leaves behind a life defined by dedication, adventure, and deep love for family and friends.
Chuck was born June 26, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He spent his early years in Mount...
Pat Larson
Mar 2, 2026
Passed away on March 2, 2026. Born in Virginia, Minnesota, to Leonard and Margaret Roskoski, she attended Marquette Catholic School, graduated from Roosevelt High School, and went on to attend Mesabi Community College.
Pat spent her entire career with the Social Security Administration, a job she was proud to do for her entire working life. She married her best friend, Jon...
Clarence James Whelan
Feb 28, 2026
Life-long proud Duluthian, Clarence James Whelan, 92, passed away February 28th, 2026. He spent his final days surrounded by his loving family sharing stories, food, shenanigans and songs.
Clarence attended Central High School, worked on the railroad and later became an electrician like his father. While working in Silver Bay, he met and later married his wife Jean (Cook) on his...
Donnalee Joanne Beaupre
Feb 28, 2026
Donnalee J. Beaupre, 82, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday February 28, 2026, in Aspirus Health, St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in Iowa on March 2, 1943, to Vincent and Gleo Neisen. Donna’s last job was as a secretary for the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. She was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Parish, and the Beta...
Larry Gregory Johnson
Feb 26, 2026
Larry passed away this past Thursday after a fourth battle against cancer with the strength you’d have expected. Born in Superior, the middle of five sons, he lived a quiet life in Duluth as a School Psychologist. His primary work of 38 jobs he claimed to have had starting as a caddy before switching to small engine repair. Handy as...
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