David Matthew Shirley
Jun 8, 2025
David Matthew Shirley, of Duluth, MN, was born on July 31, 1963, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was the fifth of six children in a household filled with love and laughter. From the age of five, David was drawn to the sounds of the AM radio—he could name a song’s title, artist, and year of release just by hearing the...
Richard "Rick" James Rockensock
Jun 5, 2025
“Ozhaawashko-Ishpiming
Ma’iingan Nindoodem
Sisseton Oyote”
Richard “Rick” James Rockensock
“Big Rick” began his Sacred Journey Thursday, June 5th, 2025, at the age of 46. Richard “Rick” Rockensock was a man of immense heart, boundless energy, and a truly unforgettable presence. Known for his sharp sense of humor and playful spirit, Rick had a natural talent for joking and teasing that made everyone around him...
June Joyce Hendrickson
Jun 1, 2025
Passed away on June 1, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born in Duluth on June 27, 1942 to parents, Edward and Elizabeth Stanley. June was fiercely independent and extremely hard working. She worked for over 40 years at St. Lukes Hospital and made lifelong friends with many of her coworkers. Even after retirement, she continued to work...
Lois Jean Fichtner
May 29, 2025
Lois Jean Fichtner age 94 of Hermantown died on May 29, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1930 to parents, Frank and Edith (Warren) Lukritz in Duluth. Born during the depression, her first home was a two-room log cabin on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji. They had no running water, and the cabin was heated by a small wood...
Richard Alf Colin
May 29, 2025
Richard Alf Colin, age 87, of Duluth, MN died May 29, 2025, at St. Mary's Medical Center following surgery related to a fall at home the day before. He had multiple health issues over the past seven years, and fifty years of type 1 diabetes.
Dick was born to Serena (Espland) and Alf Colin on August 16, 1937. Dick was raised...
Alice Elizabeth Kubista
May 29, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Alice Elizabeth (Maris) Kubista who reunited with our Lord on May 29th, 2025. She passed away peacefully in the presence of her family and is now resting with Christ. Alice was born June 11th, 1936, in Philadelphia PA and was the daughter of Charles Emlen Maris Jr....
Dolores Nesgoda (Ossanna)
May 29, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Dolores (Ossanna) Nesgoda on May 29, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1934 to Elizabeth and Edward Ossanna. She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1952. In the spring of 1955, she met the love of her life, Keith Nesgoda. They married June...
Karen Lee Bail
May 28, 2025
Passed away on May 28, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born in Hollandale to Benjamin and Ruth Van Reese on April 12, 1942. She retired after 23 years from the Duluth Public Schools and had quite a few job titles over the years, including Community Assistant, Library Assistant and Technical Tutor. She enjoyed learning new things. Karen...
Rebecca Lynn Knighton
May 27, 2025
Rebecca Lynn Knighton, age 48, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. Becky was born on October 22, 1976, in Coral Gables, Florida, the second child of Robert W. and Priscilla E. Knighton. She is survived by her father, her sister Elizabeth, and brother Daniel. She is predeceased by her mother and two half-brothers Robert C. and Kenneth E. Knighton.
Born...
Patricia Kay Johnson
May 26, 2025
Patricia Kay Johnson, 69, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at home with her husband of 46 years by her side on May 26. Pat grew up in St Louis Park where she excelled in athletics and academics. She went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota and moved to Minnetonka. She spent her early career working at the University...
Sylvia Ann Zaudtke
May 24, 2025
Sylvia Ann Zaudtke passed away on May 24, 2025 at the age of 96. She was born on June 3, 1928 to Anton and Annie Spinler in Hinckley MN. She was the youngest of 9 children and grew up on a dairy and vegetable farm. She learned to be a hard worker very young, helping run the farm with her...
Patrick Lane Urrutia
May 22, 2025
Patrick Lane Urrutia, 68 of Dora Lake, MN passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025 in Duluth, Mn, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 10, 1956, in Red Lake, MN.
Pat graduated from Bigfork High School in 1976 and later served in the Marine Corp for a four-year term from 1977 to 1981. He was a true...
Alexander J. "AJ" Sebok
May 21, 2025
Alexander J. “AJ” Sebok, 47, of Duluth passed away unexpectedly at home on May 21, 2025. He was born in Rochester New York on October 24, 1977. AJ graduated from Duluth East High School. He had worked at the Miller Hill Car Wash. He enjoyed watching the Minnesota Wild, Twins, and Vikings games, fantasy football, being in the outdoors, and...
Beverly "Bev" Jean Stewart
May 20, 2025
Beverly Jean Stewart, age 89, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025. Born in Duluth on October 6, 1935, to Clara and John Wierzchowski, Beverly was raised in Lakewood alongside her beloved sisters: Pat, Lola, Joyce, Julia, Mary, Nancy “Susie,” and Clara Jane, who passed away in infancy.
On August 7, 1954, Beverly married Earl Stewart and they...
Clara Jane Krueger Vatalaro
May 16, 2025
Clara Jane Krueger Vatalaro, 94, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2025, at Franciscan Health Center, surrounded by cherished family members.
Clara was born on December 27th, 1930, in Ely, MN, to Carl and Rose Krueger. She graduated from the College of Saint Scholastica and worked as a Registered Nurse for 37 years.
Clara will be remembered for her...
Barbara Sue Staffon
May 16, 2025
BARBARA SUE STAFFON
Barbara Sue Staffon, age 71, passed away on Friday, May 16 at home. She was born in Two Harbors, Minnesota to John and Helen (Gustafson) Olsvik. A graduate of the College of St. Scholastica she worked in Medical Records and Quality Management for St. Luke's Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband...
Michael Lee Jakubek
May 15, 2025
Passed away on May 15, 2025 at the age of 75. He was born in Duluth on May 2, 1950 to Benjamin and Verna Jakubek. He graduated from Central High School in 1969. In his younger years he worked on a Dairy farm, at Uncle Val’s Junkyard and 30 years at the Duluth Spring Company. He loved fishing and racing...
Michael Scott Wiseman
May 15, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce that Michael, at the age of 63, passed away at home on May 15th. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Duluth to Ronald and Frances Wiseman, living most of his life in the Clover Valley area. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He was a...
Ann Marie Menart (Strukel)
May 14, 2025
Ann Marie Menart (Strukel) was born to Anna and John Strukel on September 4, 1931, in Manistique, Michigan, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2025, at 3:24 in the afternoon. During her early years on this earth, Ann worked as a bookkeeper, did secretarial work and played the piano in a three-piece band which...
John Keith Teske
May 12, 2025
John Keith Teske age 65 of Duluth died unexpectedly on May 12, 2025. He was born in St. Paul, adopted and raised in Hibbing, MN. He married the love of his life, Cynthia Pommerville on May 28, 1988. They celebrated almost 37 years of marriage together. A couple of years after marriage, they bought a house on East 10th street...
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