Robert Leo Galarneau
Nov 16, 2025
Robert Leo Galarneau, 94, of Eagan, a beloved father and grandfather, joined his wife, parents and sister in heaven on November 16, 2025. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and will be dearly missed by all who loved him.
Robert (“Bob”) was born on March 16, 1931, to Josephine and Leo Galarneau in Duluth, MN. He grew up in...
Steven Mark Jansson
Nov 25, 2025
God peacefully called Steven Mark Jansson home on November 25th, 2025. Steve was a beloved husband, father, grandpa/papa, brother, uncle, and friend. With a smile that could light up any room and every bowling lane, Steve is remembered for the joyful and generous way he lived his life. He had a remarkable and uplifting impact on all those who were...
Kurt Darwin Bartell
Nov 22, 2025
Kurt Darwin Bartell, age 61, of Duluth passed away at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center on November 22, 2025. He was born in Duluth on May 12, 1964 to parents Maurice and Gloria (Johnson) Bartell. Kurt loved the Twin Ports and was proud to be a lifelong Duluthian.
Kurt built his career in real estate by doing what came naturally –...
William "Bill" Minter
Nov 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, William “Bill” Minter who left us on November 22, 2025. He was a man whose life was centered on love, especially for his family, and whose greatest joy was being a grandfather. Nothing made him light up more than time spent with his...
Matthew James Cuypers Sr.
Nov 19, 2025
Matthew James Cuypers Sr., 66, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 19, 2025.
Born and raised in Duluth, Matthew was a devout Catholic and a man of many gifts. He found joy in fishing, hunting, farming, and working with his hands as a skilled mechanic. Matthew proudly served his country as a Marine, spending six years...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

