Thomas Fred Johnson
Dec 10, 2025
Thomas Johnson, age 76, a proud United States Marine Corps veteran and devoted family man, passed away on December 10th surrounded by loved ones. Born in Aitkin, MN, he answered the call to serve his country at the age of 19, serving honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. His courage, discipline, and loyalty to his community...
Ronald "Ron" William Sorensen
Dec 5, 2025
Passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025 at the Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN. Preceded in death by his wife, Joy; children, Diana Rust and Wes Sorensen. Survived by his sister, Barb; grandchildren, Grant (Morgan), Caitlyn (Dan) and Kristen (Luc). Funeral Service will be at 11:00am on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at The Waters Edge Community Church, 2202 West...
Susan “Suzie” Margaret Cavallin Stokes
Dec 5, 2025
Susan “Suzie” Margaret Cavallin Stokes of Esko, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 4, 1946, in Two Harbors to Swaney Carl Benjamin and Margaret Eleanor Driscoll Cavallin.
A graduate of Two Harbors High School Class of 1964, and former Miss Two Harbors, Susan, filled her life...
Nayda Holsteen Voss
Dec 5, 2025
Nayda Voss, 60, of Pike Lake, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday December 5, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK on October 11, 1965, to Verdaine and Bernita Holsteen Richter. Nayda graduated from LSU; she had been working at Pike Lake Dental as an insurance coordinator. She attended the Hermantown Community Church. Nayda enjoyed the outdoors, gardening,...
Victoria Ann Tanley
Nov 27, 2025
Victoria Ann “Tori” Tanley 30, of Duluth passed away on Thursday November 27, 2025, in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born in Mankato to Darren and Sharon Tanley. Tori attended school in Mankato, MN and graduated from MCAD. She had worked as a reseller and as a video editor. Tori enjoyed reading Manga and Manwa, watching anime,...
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...
Richard "Dick" Moe
Dec 5, 2025
Passed away on December 5, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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...
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...
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 –...
Teresa Catherine Niven
Nov 21, 2025
Teresa C. Niven, 62, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 21, 2025. Our mom was the most kindhearted, gentle, loving soul you would ever meet. She was rarely ever seen without a smile and always people watching wherever she was. She was always down for an adventure! Anytime, anywhere. She loved camping, beautiful spring/fall weather, and a...
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...
Dean Lee Gagne
Nov 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dean Lee Gagne. He died on November 17, 2025 at the age of 62 years old. Dean was a smart and loving man, but his life was marked by illness. Overcoming Hodgkin's disease, and a ruptured hernia, but mostly alcoholism— which was his greatest challenge and the battle he...
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...
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...
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