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...
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...
Dr. Martha Andrea Aas
Oct 8, 2025
Martha Andrea Aas, 88, of Duluth, Minnesota, died peacefully in her sleep on October 8, 2025, of complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Born July 30, 1937, in Aarhus, Denmark, Martha was the child of missionaries Marius Borch-Jensen and Eleanor Christensen. She spent her early childhood in Nazi‑occupied Denmark. After the war her family returned to missionary work; on December 29,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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
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
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...
Henry Butler Roberts
Oct 12, 2025
Henry Butler Roberts' adventure ended on October 12, 2025. He was born on May 20, 1935, in Duluth, the only child of Arthur and Katherine (Matter) Roberts.
He was a gentleman who walked through life with quiet strength and genuine care for others. Henry had a gift for connecting with people on a personal level, listening deeply, speaking kindly, and making...
Barbara Huttel
Oct 11, 2025
Barbara Huttel died peacefully at Elysian Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family on October 11, 2025. She was born on April 17, 1936 in Duluth to Helmer and Helen Ruth, their oldest of four daughters. She lived in Hermantown where she graduated from high school in 1954. She was a natural leader who was active in many activities including...

