Peter "Pete" MacLeod Clure
Mar 28, 2026
Peter MacLeod Clure, 59, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday, March 28, with his family by his side.
He graduated from Duluth East High School and earned a degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Pete was nationally recognized as an icon in beer memorabilia, with a focus on historic Duluth breweries. He co-authored Naturally Brewed, Naturally Better and...
Marie Elizabeth Willemarck Ecklund Paulson
Apr 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Marie Elizabeth Willemarck Ecklund Paulson
Marie Elizabeth Willemarck Ecklund Paulson, age 90, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8th at Aftenro Nursing Home, surrounded by her family and friends.
Marie was born on October 19, 1935, to Henry and Mary Willemarck. She graduated from Duluth East High School, marking the beginning of her lifelong connection to...
William "Bill" H Wilton
Apr 6, 2026
Bill was born on May 25, 1938 in Duluth, MN to parents Alfred and Linea Wilton. Bill passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026.
Bill graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1956. He joined the National Guard and went to work for Northwestern Bell. He transferred to Detroit Lakes where he met his future wife and love of his life,...
Raymond H Rodenwald
Apr 12, 2026
Raymond H. Rodenwald, age 91, was born March 5, 1935, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Herbert and Aelene Rodenwald. He passed away peacefully at his home in Duluth, Minnesota, on April 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to family, faith, and community.
Raymond was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Virginia M. “Reinking” Rodenwald, on August 11, 1956....
Patricia Louise Wotruba
Jan 28, 2026
Patricia Louise Wotruba, age 72 of Knife River, passed away peacefully in her home on January 28, 2026. She was born in Duluth, MN on May 21, 1953 to parents, George & Bernadine (Nesgoda) Balmer. Pat was a 1971 graduate of Proctor High School. She married the love of her life, Joseph Wotruba, outside, on a beautiful, sunny day in...
Debra R. Van Guilder
Apr 13, 2026
Debra R. Van Guilder, 69, of Hermantown, passed away peacefully on Monday April 13, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born in Duluth on June 20, 1956, to Mike and Lorraine Cardinal. Deb graduated from Proctor High School. She married Jim Van Guilder on June 29, 1974, in Duluth, MN. Deb had several different jobs during her...
Edwin "Butch" E. Jampsa
Apr 8, 2026
Edwin “Butch” E. Jampsa, 94 of Hermantown, died April 8th at St Lukes. Butch was born April 3, 1932 in Wolf Lake, MN. He married Vivian Hansen on June 29, 1957. Butch operated Reliable Sanitary Service for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, puzzles & bowling, where he also coached the youth program. He was an avid high school sports...
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...
Elaine D. Carlson
Apr 12, 2026
Elaine Duella Carlson, age 84, of Duluth, MN passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born in Farmington, MN on January 11, 1942 to parents Adolph and Agnes (Mohn) Olson. As a young girl, her family moved to Duluth. She graduated from Central High School and attended the University of Minnesota – Duluth for several years before leaving school...
Hrisoula (Cris) Dovolos Regas
Apr 12, 2026
Hrisoula Regas, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Hrisoula (Cris) Dovolos was born in Niata, Greece in December of 1940 to Demo and Anna (Papadakis) Dovolos. She attended school through the age of 12 before she went on to finishing school and a seamstress internship. She left Greece at the age of 21, following her marriage to John...
Gary Leroy Nelson
Apr 2, 2026
With his loving wife by his side, Gary Leroy Nelson, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, into the arms of his beloved Lord and Savior. He was 79 years old.
He was born to Otto and Selma Nelson in Little Falls, Minnesota, and spent his childhood in Cushing, a place he cherished as "down home." In the early 1950s the family...
Michael Robert Rushton
Apr 1, 2026
Michael Robert Rushton who preferred to be known as Mike, passed away on April 1 2026. He was 83 years old.
Mike was a kind, gentle and loyal son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend and generous to a fault. Throughout his life he supported numerous Catholic charities and missionary projects around the world. Mike loved hiking, canoeing and fishing in the...
Jeanine Marie Sill
Mar 29, 2026
Jeanine Marie Sill age 86 of Eau Claire and formerly of Duluth died peacefully at her home on March 29,2026. She was born in Duluth on June 4th,1939 to parents John and Sophie (Sojka) Ciesla. Jeanine always had a connection to water. She was born at home overlooking the lake. Jeanine married Howard Sill October 26,1957 they moved numerous times...
Gloria Toivola
Mar 29, 2026
Gloria Toivola, born to Toivo and Irene Toivola, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 29, 2026. She was a beloved Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS). Beyond her distinguished career, Gloria was a devoted wife and mother, a fierce friend, and a revolutionary soul who turned her classrooms into spaces of true belonging....
Marilyn Minter
Mar 27, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and soon to be great grandmother Marilyn Minter, 83, of Duluth, who passed away on March 27th, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was a woman defined by kindness, generosity, and a deep commitment to caring for others.
After retiring as an LPN...
Dawn Rae Kregness
Mar 26, 2026
Dawn passed away March 26, 2026 at home following a lengthy, courageous, battle with ALS. Dawn was born January 20, 1953 in Duluth to Haddon and Edna Dynesius. Dawn married her husband Michael in 1974 and they had 52 years of adventures together supporting their boys Corey, Adrian (Heather), Brian ( Kelly), family, friends and many, many quilt shops.
Dawn’s professional...
Paula Janeen Langlee
Mar 25, 2026
Passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026 at the age of 58. She was born in Duluth, MN to parents, Paul and Gloria Lyons. Paula was a CNA after graduating top of her class. She loved traveling and especially enjoyed the holiday season and making Christmas ornaments. Paula was a caring and generous person and she appreciated the...
Adele R. Unzen
Mar 23, 2026
Adele R. Unzen age 92 of Duluth died on March 23, 2026. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on September 4, 1933 to parents, John and Johanna (Janta) Roszak. Adele had to grow up early after the death of her father. At the age of 11 she worked 3 jobs to help support the family. The hardships she faced in...
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