Obituaries

Virginia Kay Carlson

Virginia Kay Carlson

Nov 13, 2025

Virginia K. Carlson, 79, of Duluth, passed away on November 13.

Virginia was born on October 14, 1946, to Robert and Vera Gilbertson. She was the oldest daughter in a family of nine siblings, raised in Central Hillside.

In her early years, Virginia worked as a baker. Her wedding cakes were featured in local magazines, showcasing her passion for baking. However, it...

Michaeleen Lucy Kraemer

Michaeleen Lucy Kraemer

Nov 13, 2025

Michaeleen “Mickie” Lucy Kraemer passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025 at the age of 86. Michaeleen was born in Spring Green, WI to Cyril and Bernadine Volk. She and her husband Daniel celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on November 7th. Together they had 4 children and in 1975 they started the family business, Kraemer Construction Inc. Mickie was very...

Patricia Marie Kasell

Patricia Marie Kasell

Nov 5, 2025

Patricia Marie Kasell, age 83 of Duluth passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on November 5, 2025. She was born in Virginia, MN to parents John and Cleo (Kostal) Yuhant on April 26, 1942. She was raised in Duluth and attended Central High School before moving to Hermantown and graduating in 1960. She married the love of her...

Kathryn Ann Allmon

Kathryn Ann Allmon

Nov 1, 2025

Kathryn Ann Allmon, 'Kat', age 70, of Duluth, passed away on November 1, 2025.

Kat was born on December 28, 1954, in , Sunnyside, Wa. She was raised by her loving parents Carl and Geneva (Parsons) Swanson.

A true rambler at heart, Kat lived in various cities throughout her life before eventually settling in Duluth. She loved tending to her garden and...

James Harold Pogorelec

James Harold Pogorelec

Nov 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of James Harold Pogorelec, announces his passing on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Duluth, Minnesota, at age 91. Jim was born on December 26, 1933, to Anton and Frances Pogorelec in Chisholm, Minnesota, the youngest of 13 siblings.

Jim will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 63 years,...

Betty Daiches Sher

Betty Daiches Sher

Nov 10, 2025

Betty Sher passed away on November 10, 2025 at the age of 100. She was born on January 22, 1925 in Fort Worth, TX. Betty was involved in many organizations and was always looking to help others. She is preceded in death by her husband, Irving; son, Frank; and mother, Dora. Survived by son, David (Joanne) Sher; daughter, Abigail (Norman)...

Mary Louise Boisjoli

Mary Louise Boisjoli

Nov 8, 2025

Mary Louise (Beaudry) Boisjoli, a cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on November 8, 2025. She was born on June 20, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to Mary (Hoolihan) Beaudry and Herbert (Bunny) Beaudry.

Mary graduated from Stanbrook High School in 1950. Shortly after, she followed her passion for skating and toured professionally with the...

Reverend Monsignor George Matthais Schroeder

Reverend Monsignor George Matthais Schroeder

Nov 8, 2025

Reverend Monsignor George Matthias Schroeder, a retired priest of the Diocese of Duluth and Archdiocese of Denver, passed away on November 8, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born on April 20,1936 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and spent his youth in Belle Plaine and Duluth where he was a 1954 graduate of Cathedral High School.

After high school he attended Crosier...

Dore Miller Stubenvoll

Dore Miller Stubenvoll

Nov 4, 2025

Dore Miller Stubenvoll passed away peacefully at home on November 4th, after just celebrating her 100th birthday with family and friends. She was born in Little Rock Arkansas on October 27, 1925 to Ann and Melvin Miller. A lifelong student and learner, she graduated from Bucknell University with an AB in Art & Psychology. She received her Masters in Education...

Jeremy S. Davey

Jeremy S. Davey

Nov 2, 2025

Jeremy S. Davey, 52, of Duluth, passed beyond the veil of the living at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester, MN on Sunday November 2, 2025, surrounded by those he loved. He was born in Duluth on August 2, 1973, to Dale and Barb Davey. Jeremy attended Duluth Central and graduated from Lake Superior College with a degree in Journalism & Broadcasting.

 Jeremy’s...

John A. Michelizzi

John A. Michelizzi

Nov 1, 2025

Passed away on November 1, 2025 at the age of 65. John was born and raised in Duluth and was a proud football player for the Cathedral Hilltoppers. He was a life-long Minnesota Vikings fan. John worked in the Optometry field for over 40 years and was well known and well liked in his profession. He participated in mission trips...

Fr. Benjamin John Hadrich

Fr. Benjamin John Hadrich

Oct 31, 2025

Fr. Benjamin John Hadrich, age 41, died on October 31, 2025, surrounded by family and friends at Essentia / St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN after a long battle with stroke related complications. Fr. Ben was born December 8, 1983, in Duluth, MN to John and Brenda (LeBlanc) Hadrich. He attended high school in McGregor, MN, the College of...

Catherine Ann Johnson

Catherine Ann Johnson

Oct 30, 2025

On October 30, 2025 Catherine Ann Netzel (Johnson) better known as Cathy, age 65 of Moose Lake, MN took her final journey earthside dancing into eternal light. Cathy was a very spiritual woman and anyone lucky enough to know her felt her love and guidance. She was never afraid to voice her opinions and you could always bet on her...

John A. Susnik

John A. Susnik

Oct 30, 2025

John A. Susnik, formerly of Lakewood, passed away peacefully on Thursday Oct. 30, 2025, in Marywood Assisted Living. John was born Nov. 1, 1939, in Duluth to Anthony J. and Leona Susnik. He graduated in 1957 from Duluth Cathedral High School. John worked for Northwestern Bell and later retired from the Duluth Post office as a Letter Carrier and was...

Betty Jean "Jeanne" Ruth

Betty Jean "Jeanne" Ruth

Oct 29, 2025

Betty Jean “Jeanne” Ruth passed away peacefully with family by her side on October 29th, 2025, at Diamond Willow in Cloquet, MN.

Jeanne was born in Alexandria, Minnesota on March 23, 1952, to parents Scyril and Betty Lou Sizer. Jeanne was the youngest of four children in a warm and lively family. Jeanne moved many times throughout her childhood but spent...

Richard E. Swenson

Richard E. Swenson

Oct 28, 2025

Richard E. Swenson (Dick), 93, died at his home in Duluth, Minnesota on Tuesday, October 28. He was born to Anna H. and Ernest Swenson and raised in Minneapolis. He attended Roosevelt High School, Hamline University, and the University of Minnesota, from which he graduated with an engineering degree. He worked for Honeywell and Minnesota Power, where he put into...

Susan Helbert Jarosz

Susan Helbert Jarosz

Oct 27, 2025

Susan Helbert Jarosz Age 78, Duluth, Minnesota Passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

With profound love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, the family of Susan Helbert Jarosz announces her passing on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 78, in Duluth, Minnesota, following a courageous battle with ALS.

Born to Clifford and Lorraine Helbert,...

Matthew C. Marino

Matthew C. Marino

Oct 23, 2025

Matthew C. Marino, 61, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday October 23, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Van Nuys, CA to William and DeAnna Marino Sr.. Matt married Sandra Holte in Duluth, MN on August 2, 1986 at St. John’s Church.

Matt was a Union Carpenter with Local #361 for most of his life and he had...

John Anthony Pickar

John Anthony Pickar

Oct 14, 2025

John A. Pickar was born on October 3, 1963 in Duluth, Minnesota and passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2025 at the age of 62.

John was a graduate of East High School in Duluth and earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts at UMD. He worked for Great Lakes Office Solutions and was an active member of the Rotary Club.

He...

Amberley C. Sargent

Amberley C. Sargent

Oct 14, 2025

Amberley C. Sargent, 35, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday October 14, 2025, in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born in Cloquet, MN on December 31, 1989, to Tommy Sargent Sr. and Delinda Hisgun. Amberley liked to listen to par music, applying fake fingernails and polish, buying and wearing clothes and shoes, and she loved her whole family.

She...