Obituaries

Donald Carlson "Ducky"

Donald Carlson "Ducky"

Oct 17, 2026

Donald Carlson, (Ducky) age 93, of Hermantown, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his children Debbie (Jim) Roufs, Don Carlson, Lorie (Joe) Olesiak, Alan (Vicki) Carlson, and Dale (Zoya) Carlson, Sandy Carlson, and sister-in-law Delaine Carlson.

Born in Duluth, Minnesota, to Helmer and Linnea Carlson, Donald moved to Hermantown...

Wilford "Bill" Clementson

Wilford "Bill" Clementson

Oct 16, 2026

Wilford “Bill” Maynard Clementson, age 69, passed away on October 16, 2026, in Duluth, Minnesota.

Bill was born on October 23, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, where he was doted on by everyone, especially his mother. He was an active boy who kept everyone on their toes!

Over the course of his life, Bill developed a love for Coke, cars, wrestling, and the...

Peggy Lorrayne Floding

Peggy Lorrayne Floding

Oct 11, 2026

Peggy Lorrayne Floding age 81 of Duluth, died on October 11, 2026. She was born in Duluth on November 18, 1944 to parents, Albin and Twyla (Freeman) Wosmek. She graduated from Aitkin High School in 1964. Peggy’s willingness to help anyone in need led hear to work as a CNA for many years. She enjoyed various hobbies, especially bowling. She...

Marilyn Theresa Goodell (Kubiske)

Marilyn Theresa Goodell (Kubiske)

Oct 15, 2026

Passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Duluth to Stephen and Theresa Kubiske on March 25, 1943, she graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1961 and earned a nursing degree from The College of St. Scholastica in 1965. Marilyn worked as an RN for more than 35 years, spending most of her...

Barbara Joann Butchart

Barbara Joann Butchart

Oct 16, 2026

Barbara Joann Butchart, age 82 of Duluth, was relieved of her Alzheimer’s on October 16, 2026. She was born in Duluth on April 17, 1944 to parents Harlan and Marion (Carlson) Rathe. A life-long Duluthian, she graduated from Duluth Central in 1962. She worked as a secretary for WDIO and UMD Police and Parking departments. Years after the passing of...

Lerna Dorado Jones

Lerna Dorado Jones

Oct 16, 2026

Lerna Dorado Jones, 74, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family she so fiercely cherished.

Lerna was born on March 15, 1952, in the beautiful island province of Romblon, Philippines, to the late Basilio Sulat Dorado and Alfonsa Prado Dorado. Growing up near the water, Lerna developed a lifelong love for...

Jude Oberg

Jude Oberg

Oct 9, 2026

Jude Oberg, born May 12, 1934, to John and Florence (MacCormack) Oberg at St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on October 9, 2026.

He received his early education at the Duluth State Teachers College Lab School, Holy Rosary Grade School, Duluth East Junior High School, Palm Beach High School, and St. Ann's High School in West Palm Beach, before...

Carolyn "Kay" R. Lueck

Carolyn "Kay" R. Lueck

Sep 26, 2026

Carolyn ‘Kay’ R. Lueck, 84 of Duluth, passed peacefully on September 26, 2026, at Benedictine Health Center. She was born in Duluth on September 24, 1942, to Oscar and Mae Carlson.

Carolyn attended Denfeld High School and went on to work at Viewcrest Nursing home in 1977, retiring in 2007 after 30 years of dedicated service caring for those who resided...

Corrine (Mosier) Brush

Corrine (Mosier) Brush

Oct 11, 2026

Corrine (Mosier) Brush, 93, of Duluth, MN went home to be with the Lord on October 11th, 2026. Corrine was born to James and Maye Allen on October 7th, 1933. She later met the love of her life Roy Mosier at Hermantown High School, and they were married shortly thereafter, raising their six children together.

Corrine and Roy operated a turkey...

David Eric Taylor

David Eric Taylor

Oct 8, 2026

David Taylor started his journey to the spirit world, October 8, 2026.

David is a Fond du Lac Band member.

For a time, David drove city cab. He also loved to travel. He had an adventurous life and liked to share his stories. David was a man of few words, so getting to hear his stories was special.

David is preceded in death...

John Frederick Schilling

John Frederick Schilling

Sep 14, 2026

John F. “Jack” Schilling was a lifelong Duluthian who believed in working hard, serving his community, staying active, and, above all, enjoying time with family and friends.

Born in Duluth on February 24, 1928, Jack was the son of Fred and Gerda Schilling. He graduated from Duluth Central High School and, after serving in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948,...

George Carl Couture

George Carl Couture

Oct 21, 2026

George Couture of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 21,2026 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living at the age of 83. Born on February 25, 1943, in Duluth, Minnesota to George and Helen Couture.

George lived his whole life in Duluth, graduating from Cathedral High School in 1961, 4 years after meeting the love of his life, Judy, at age 14....

Jeffrey Robert Heck

Jeffrey Robert Heck

Oct 17, 2026

Jeffrey Robert Heck, 72, of Hayward, Wisconsin, passed away on October 17, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital.

David Lawrence Aho

David Lawrence Aho

Oct 13, 2026

David Lawrence Aho, age 69 of Duluth died on October 13, 2026. He was born in Cloquet, MN on August 14, 1957 to parents, Matthew and Yoshiko (Ando) Aho. Much of his youth was spent with his cousins on the family homestead in Mahtowa, Minnesota. These early experiences nurtured a willingness to think for himself, and a desire to live...

Shirley Rose

Shirley Rose

Oct 12, 2026

Shirley Rose, age 89, of Duluth, died October 12, 2026, just a few weeks short of her 90th birthday. She was born on November 26, 1936 in Ironwood Michigan to Lester and Lottie Rose. Shirley was a long-time resident of Duluth Central Hillside and cared greatly for her family and community. Some of her most cherished memories were at the...

Sam Miscevich

Sam Miscevich

Oct 11, 2026

Sam Miscevich, 91, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Solvay Hospice House. He was born in Duluth on January 23, 1935, to Milan and Pearl Miscevich. Sam graduated from Morgan Park High School, and UMD with his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in education. He had taught Keyboarding at Washington Junior High. Sam was...

Norman Pederson Sr.

Norman Pederson Sr.

Oct 10, 2026

Norman Pederson Sr., age 91 of Duluth, died on October 10, 2026. He was born in Duluth on December 8, 1934 to parents, Ed and Dorothy (Peck) Pederson. He was an original settler of Canosia Township. Norman worked as a pipe fitter and logger. He was happiest when outside, hunting and fishing. Above all, Norman loved being a father and...

Stanley Albert Rouse

Stanley Albert Rouse

Oct 4, 2026

Passed away on October 4, 2026 at the age of 81. Stanley was born on March 10, 1945 to Albert and Lilace (Robbins) Rouse in Platteville, WI. Stanley was a proud Marine and served during the Vietnam War. He became a firefighter first in Washington, DC and later in Duluth. He loved every aspect of being a firefighter and retired...

Catherine Rose Eaton (Jansen)

Catherine Rose Eaton (Jansen)

Oct 3, 2026

On October 3, 2026, Catherine Rose Eaton (Jansen) passed away peacefully in her sleep. Her beloved cat, Odette, never left her side. Katie (or"Ma," or “G” as she was known by friends and family), was a true caregiver. This was shown in her chosen career as a health care worker, and in the love, she gave to her family, the...

Patricia Jeanne LeGarde

Patricia Jeanne LeGarde

Oct 1, 2026

Patricia Jeanne LeGarde, born May 22,1931, to Lauritz and Agnes Stovern, passed away October 1, 2026.

Pat grew up on the Central Hillside of Duluth during the Great Depression and World War ll. As a teenager, she worked at the Woolworth’s jewelry counter and often hitchhiked with her girlfriends to the Pike Lake Roller Rink, where she spotted Jerry LeGarde, a...