Kortni Diana Korkala
Jun 27, 2025
It is with shattered hearts, we announce the passing of our dear Kortni Diana Korkala, 31, of Duluth MN who, tragically, took her own life on Friday, June 27, 2025. She was born in Duluth MN on September 22, 1993 to Cassie Klatte and Dale Korkala. She is survived by her daughters whom she loved so very much - Leila...
Kathy Arlene Rovinsky
Jun 27, 2025
Kathy passed away unexpectedly on June 27th, 2025. Kathy was born in Duluth Minnesota to Bob and Joan West. Kathy studied cosmetology and went on to be a cosmetologist in her early years then self-employed cleaner, she loved animals and won many sportsmanship shows with her German Shepards, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, and being a grandma. Kathy cherished her...
Chris Ann Cigalio
Jun 26, 2025
Christine Ann Cigalio, age 71, died at Solvay Hospice House on June 26th after a 3½-year battle with ovarian cancer, with her loving son Jon by her side. She was born in Duluth on September 24th, 1953, to John and Mary Cigalio.
Chris was the leader of the band—literally. She was the head majorette for the Central High School marching band....
Patricia “Patsy” Lee Schubitzke
Jun 22, 2025
Patricia “Patsy” Lee Schubitzke, 82, of Duluth, died Sunday, June 22nd at Viewcrest Health Center, with her family by her side. Patsy was born March 21, 1943, in Duluth to Lawrence and Esther Schubitzke.
She attended Duluth Central. Patsy was a well-known waitress most her life, working at A &W in West End, Plush Pippen (Orchards) and retired after 25 years...
Marilyn Amelia Asp
Jun 21, 2025
Marilyn A. Asp age 87 of Duluth, died from complication after a fall, while walking with family on June 21, 2025. She left this world as she lived— surrounded by the people she loved, in the beauty of the outdoors. She was born on July 10, 1937 to parents, Herbert and Muriel (Swenson) Gustafson. Born and raised in Duluth, she...
Cynthia Jean (Hastings) Zimbinski
Jun 21, 2025
Cynthia Jean (Hastings) Zimbinski, age 84, died peacefully in Duluth, Minnesota, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She was born April 12, 1941 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Russell and Naomi Hastings, and attended St. Paul Central High School, graduating in 1959. She earned her BA in French and Biology from Macalester College in 1963.
After college, she taught French at several...
Evelyn Marie Wagner Schwanz
Jun 17, 2025
Passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025 at the age of 98. She was born in Duluth to Clemens and Bertina (Bjerke) Klosky. She graduated from Central High School in 1945 and worked as a clerk at Sears and then a cashier at St. Scholastica. She married Richard Wagner and had three sons. After his death in 1981, she married...
Randy James Ostman
Jun 16, 2025
Randy James Ostman age 63 of Alborn, died surrounded by his family and friends on Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born the middle child of Thomas and Verna (Breen) Ostman on January 23, 1962, in Cloquet, MN. He started driving truck upon his graduation from AlBrook High School. Randy was a proud member of Teamsters Local 346. He drove...
Dennis B. Kottke
Jun 12, 2025
Dear family, dear friends, and all who were touched by Dennis's smile and contagious laughter,On Thursday, June 12th, 2025, Dennis Boyd Kottke, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Words can not describe the emptiness in our hearts.Dennis graduated from Pine Island High School in 1960. He attended Hamline University, graduating in 1964. He attended the University of...
Lila Marie (Helland) Landvik
Jun 11, 2025
Lila Marie (Helland) Landvik passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 at the Franciscan Health Center in Duluth, MN. Family members were with her when she drew her last breath, and her room was filled with the sound of hymns and songs of praise.
Lila was born on December 27, 1930 to Gudrun and Johan-Arndt Helland, Norwegian immigrants who settled in...
Cory Thomas Wirta
Jun 11, 2025
Cory Thomas Wirta, 33 of Duluth, MN passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born to William and Vicky on September 6, 1991. He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 2010. He attended the Universal Technical Institute, studied Diesel Mechanics, he worked for Simonsen’s in Park Rapids.
He loved swimming and the outdoors. He loved his dog...
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...
Gary Berggren
Jun 6, 2025
Gary Berggren, age 81, of Duluth MN, died June 4, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, with his wife Sue his side.
Gary was born December 14, 1944, to Robert and Lorraine Berggren in Minneapolis, MN. He grew up in Minneapolis and at his family resort, Whispering Pines on Lake Kabetogama, MN. He helped his father build new cabins for the resort...
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...
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