Lance David Michalski
May 8, 2026
Lance David Michalski age 60 died unexpectedly in his home on May 8, 2026. Lance was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 19, 1965 to parents, Roger and Edith (Hangartner). His talent for mechanics showed itself early and stayed with him throughout his life. As a small child he would take apart household appliances, just to see how they worked....
JoAnn "Judy" Marie Larson
May 11, 2026
JoAnn "Judy" Marie Larson, 90, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Duluth. She was born in Superior WI, to Thomas and Nelly Tills.
She graduated from Superior Cathedral. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at UMD Medical School
She liked to play bridge, golf, and spend winters with her husband at their...
Joseph Pillsbury
Dec 28, 2025
Our son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Joseph Todd Pillsbury, died on December 28, 2025. He leaves us grieving a life cut short by cancer, but grateful that only a few days lapsed between his diagnosis and his passing. We are constantly reminding each other that Joe is among the lucky few who get to live their dream.
Joe was born...
Rita Marie Herald
Jan 10, 2026
Rita Marie Herald, age 93, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on January 10, 2026, in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born June 3, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, and moved at a young age with her parents to Duluth, where she was raised and made her lifelong home.
Rita attended Sacred Heart School and later Cathedral High School. She...
Jeffery James Jakubek
Apr 18, 2026
Jeffrey James Jakubek, age 71, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Sophie’s Manor Assisted Living in Centuria, Wisconsin. Jeff was a native of Duluth, raised in Piedmont Heights. He later became a resident of Milltown, Wisconsin for approximately 21 years.
Jeffrey was born July 19, 1954, to parents, Samuel Simon and Margaret Ellen (Curran) Jakubek from Duluth, Minnesota. He...
Bruce Joseph Ostrander Sr.
May 9, 2026
Bruce Joseph Ostrander Sr. age 83 of Duluth passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. A lifelong Duluthian, he was born on April 24, 1943 to parents, Carl and Dorothy (Lyons) Ostrander. Bruce was a 1961 graduate of Cathedral High School. He was united in marriage to Rachel Lynn Sandbulte on June 8, 1986. Bruce was a proud member of...
Scarlet Elaine Edwards
May 6, 2026
Scarlet Elaine Edwards was born at 10:38am on April 24th at the Essentia Health St. Mary's Birthplace. Our sweet girl was born at 25 weeks and 1 day gestation, weighing only 1lb 5oz. She passed away unexpectedly on May 6th with her family by her side at the Essentia Health St. Mary's NICU.
According to her NICU nurses and doctors, Scarlet...
Dee Edward Degerstedt
May 2, 2026
Dee Edward Degerstedt, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Duluth, Minnesota. He was born to Doris Engstrom Degerstedt and Edward Degerstedt on June 17, 1935, in Two Harbors, Minnesota. He had no siblings. He married Barbara Lea Bratt on June 21, 1958. They were very much in Love and Dee passed on the third anniversary of her...
Alician G. "Alice" Grogan
Apr 29, 2026
Alician G. “Alice” Grogan, 82, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2026, in Hilltop Healthcare. She was born in Rice Lake, WI on February 19, 1944, to George and Gertrude Larson. Alice had worked various jobs over the years from selling Avon products door to door, to being a home health aide. She enjoyed going to auction sales,...
Kailee Jean Olson
Apr 29, 2026
With broken hearts, we share the passing of Kailee Olson, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She passed away on April 29, 2026 in Duluth , MN surrounded by her family. Kailee was taken from us far too soon after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
Kailee was born on December 20, 1990, in Cambridge, Minnesota, the cherished daughter...
Florence V. Davidson
Apr 29, 2026
Florence V. Davidson, 92, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Florence was raised in Webster, SD and moved to Duluth after graduation, where she met the love of her life, Ronald A. Davidson. They married in 1954 and started a family. Florence enjoyed family gatherings, vacations, square dancing, time with friends, and offering...
Susan Beasy Latto
Apr 21, 2026
Susan Beasy Latto passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026 after a brief illness. Her son Aaron held her hands as she drew her last breath. She was 84 years old.
Susan was born Susan Roberta Beasy in Hibbing, Minnesota. She spent many days of her childhood at a fire hall in Hibbing where her father Emil worked, following his stint...
Lawrence (Larry) Bernard Sieger
Apr 14, 2026
Lawrence (Larry) Bernard Sieger (94) died peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, with his family by his side. Larry was born in Duluth on August 10, 1931, to Raymond and Marietta Sieger. He grew up in the central hillside and graduated from Duluth Central. After high school, Larry was drafted and served in the Korean War. He spent most of his...
William B. "Bill" Lind
Apr 14, 2026
William B. “Bill” Lind, 83, of Vaux Road, went to be with his lord and savior Jesus on Tuesday April 14, 2026. Born in Duluth on January 28, 1943, Bill always enjoyed the outdoors and the north woods. Often seen walking along highway 53, Bill was always searching for new things to collect and bring to his cozy home. A...
Debra R. Van Guilder
Apr 13, 2026
Debra R. Van Guilder, 69, of Hermantown, passed away peacefully on Monday April 13, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born in Duluth on June 20, 1956, to Mike and Lorraine Cardinal. Deb graduated from Proctor High School. She married Jim Van Guilder on June 29, 1974, in Duluth, MN. Deb had several different jobs during her...
Elaine D. Carlson
Apr 12, 2026
Elaine Duella Carlson, age 84, of Duluth, MN passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born in Farmington, MN on January 11, 1942 to parents Adolph and Agnes (Mohn) Olson. As a young girl, her family moved to Duluth. She graduated from Central High School and attended the University of Minnesota – Duluth for several years before leaving school...
Raymond H Rodenwald
Apr 12, 2026
Raymond H. Rodenwald, age 91, was born March 5, 1935, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Herbert and Aelene Rodenwald. He passed away peacefully at his home in Duluth, Minnesota, on April 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to family, faith, and community.
Raymond was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Virginia M. “Reinking” Rodenwald, on August 11, 1956....
Hrisoula (Cris) Dovolos Regas
Apr 12, 2026
Hrisoula Regas, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Hrisoula (Cris) Dovolos was born in Niata, Greece in December of 1940 to Demo and Anna (Papadakis) Dovolos. She attended school through the age of 12 before she went on to finishing school and a seamstress internship. She left Greece at the age of 21, following her marriage to John...
Edwin "Butch" E. Jampsa
Apr 8, 2026
Edwin “Butch” E. Jampsa, 94 of Hermantown, died April 8th at St Lukes. Butch was born April 3, 1932 in Wolf Lake, MN. He married Vivian Hansen on June 29, 1957. Butch operated Reliable Sanitary Service for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, puzzles & bowling, where he also coached the youth program. He was an avid high school sports...
Marie Elizabeth Willemarck Ecklund Paulson
Apr 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Marie Elizabeth Willemarck Ecklund Paulson
Marie Elizabeth Willemarck Ecklund Paulson, age 90, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8th at Aftenro Nursing Home, surrounded by her family and friends.
Marie was born on October 19, 1935, to Henry and Mary Willemarck. She graduated from Duluth East High School, marking the beginning of her lifelong connection to...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
