Catherine Rose Eaton (Jansen)
Oct 3, 2026
On October 3, 2026, Catherine Rose Eaton (Jansen) passed away peacefully in her sleep. Her beloved cat, Odette, never left her side. Katie (or"Ma," or “G” as she was known by friends and family), was a true caregiver. This was shown in her chosen career as a health care worker, and in the love, she gave to her family, the...
Shirley Rose
Oct 12, 2026
Shirley Rose, age 89, of Duluth, died October 12, 2026, just a few weeks short of her 90th birthday. She was born on November 26, 1936 in Ironwood Michigan to Lester and Lottie Rose. Shirley was a long-time resident of Duluth Central Hillside and cared greatly for her family and community. Some of her most cherished memories were at the...
David Lawrence Aho
Oct 13, 2026
David Lawrence Aho, age 69 of Duluth died on October 13, 2026. He was born in Cloquet, MN on August 14, 1957 to parents, Matthew and Yoshiko (Ando) Aho. Much of his youth was spent with his cousins on the family homestead in Mahtowa, Minnesota. These early experiences nurtured a willingness to think for himself, and a desire to live...
Peggy Lorrayne Floding
Oct 11, 2026
Peggy Lorrayne Floding age 81 of Duluth, died on October 11, 2026. She was born in Duluth on November 18, 1944 to parents, Albin and Twyla (Freeman) Wosmek. She graduated from Aitkin High School in 1964. Peggy’s willingness to help anyone in need led hear to work as a CNA for many years. She enjoyed various hobbies, especially bowling. She...
Marilyn Theresa Goodell (Kubiske)
Oct 15, 2026
Passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Duluth to Stephen and Theresa Kubiske on March 25, 1943, she graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1961 and earned a nursing degree from The College of St. Scholastica in 1965. Marilyn worked as an RN for more than 35 years, spending most of her...
Jude Oberg
Oct 9, 2026
Jude Oberg, born May 12, 1934, to John and Florence (MacCormack) Oberg at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on October 9, 2026.
He received his early education at the Duluth State Teachers College Lab School, Holy Rosary Grade School, Duluth East Junior High School, Palm Beach High School, and St. Ann's High School in West Palm Beach, before...
Carolyn "Kay" R. Lueck
Sep 26, 2026
Carolyn ‘Kay’ R. Lueck, 84 of Duluth, passed peacefully on September 26, 2026, at Benedictine Health Center. She was born in Duluth on September 24, 1942, to Oscar and Mae Carlson.
Carolyn attended Denfeld High School and went on to work at Viewcrest Nursing home in 1977, retiring in 2007 after 30 years of dedicated service caring for those who resided...
John Frederick Schilling
Sep 14, 2026
John F. “Jack” Schilling was a lifelong Duluthian who believed in working hard, serving his community, staying active, and, above all, enjoying time with family and friends.
Born in Duluth on February 24, 1928, Jack was the son of Fred and Gerda Schilling. He graduated from Duluth Central High School and, after serving in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948,...
Sam Miscevich
Oct 11, 2026
Sam Miscevich, 91, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Solvay Hospice House. He was born in Duluth on January 23, 1935, to Milan and Pearl Miscevich. Sam graduated from Morgan Park High School, and UMD with his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in education. He had taught Keyboarding at Washington Junior High. Sam was...
Stanley Albert Rouse
Oct 4, 2026
Passed away on October 4, 2026 at the age of 81. Stanley was born on March 10, 1945 to Albert and Lilace (Robbins) Rouse in Platteville, WI. Stanley was a proud Marine and served during the Vietnam War. He became a firefighter first in Washington, DC and later in Duluth. He loved every aspect of being a firefighter and retired...
Patricia Jeanne LeGarde
Oct 1, 2026
Patricia Jeanne LeGarde, born May 22,1931, to Lauritz and Agnes Stovern, passed away October 1, 2026.
Pat grew up on the Central Hillside of Duluth during the Great Depression and World War ll. As a teenager, she worked at the Woolworth’s jewelry counter and often hitchhiked with her girlfriends to the Pike Lake Roller Rink, where she spotted Jerry LeGarde, a...
Erin Renee Christensen
Sep 30, 2026
Erin Renee Christensen, 22, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on September 30, 2026, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, determination, a deep faith in God, and an unforgettable zest for life.
Erin was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, girlfriend, coach, teammate, and passionate friend who lived with resolve, loved her people...
Joseph Wayne Balcom
Sep 30, 2026
Joseph Wayne Balcom age 43 of New Era, MI died on September 30, 2026 at Essentia-St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on August 29, 1983 to parents, Tim Balcom and Denise (Palchak). He was raised in Hesperia, MI where he developed a passion for the outdoors. He was happiest when hunting, fishing, or just being outside. He...
Sister Gloria Ess, OSB
Sep 28, 2026
Sister Gloria Ess, 88, lived a long and joyful life of service, dying peacefully on September 28, 2026, on Benet Hall at St. Scholastica Monastery in her 67th year of consecrated life. She entered the Benedictine Community on September 8, 1958, made her First Monastic Profession on July 11, 1960, her Final Monastic Profession on July 11, 1963, and celebrated...
Beninta Marie Hodges
Sep 27, 2026
In loving memory of Beninta Marie Hodges
Beninta Marie Hodges lovingly known to many simply as Nita was born on July 31 1985 in Chicago Illinois to Darlene Hodges and James Evans. She later made her home in Hibbing Minnesota where she built a life surrounded by family memories laughter music and love.
Beninta departed this life on September 27 2026 at...
Jessie E. Taylor
Sep 26, 2026
Passed away on September 26, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born on May 23, 1938 to Alexander and Pearl (La Londe) McDonald in Duluth. Jessie was a proud Veteran of the Navy. She married Mort Taylor in 1971 and enjoyed 38 years of marriage until his passing in 2009. She worked as a nurses aid for many...
Nancy Jean Kriske
Sep 24, 2026
Nancy Jean Kriske, age 66, of Duluth, passed away on September 24, 2026.
Nancy was born in Duluth on August 23, 1960, to James and Osa (Jakobsen) Kriske. She graduated from Central High School in 1979.
Growing up in a large family, Nancy loved people and helped out when she could. Nancy had various hobbies and loved gnomes.
She is survived by her...
Florence Elizabeth Thomas
Sep 24, 2026
Florence Thomas, 96, passed away peacefully on the evening of September 24, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Florence was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota and grew up in Duluth and Superior, graduating from Superior High School. Upon graduation, she worked at Marshall Wells where she met her husband of 71 years, Donald Thomas. Florence also spent time working at Sears...
Teresa Lynn Axelson (Arveson, Hillman)
Sep 20, 2026
Teresa Lynn Axelson passed away on September 20, 2026. Preceded in death by mother, Patricia Schubitzke; and father, Frank Arveson; brother, Robert Arveson; and grandparents. Survived by son, Bobby Axelson; sister, Brenda Bourgeault; nephews, Devin and Zachary Bourgeault; step-father, Larry Jampsa; and many cousins, aunts and uncles. She was a graduate of Proctor High School. Private burial at Calvary Cemetery.
William "Buzz" Palmer
Sep 19, 2026
William Henry Palmer III, known primarily as Buzz, died on September 19, 2026, in Duluth, MN. He was a curious and contemplative man who gave generously to his family and his community.
Buzz was born on August 4, 1939 in Rockford, IL, where he spent his childhood and graduated from Rockford East High School. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science...
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