Eleanor Katherine Westin

Eleanor Katherine Westin, age 92, of Duluth, died on November 6, 2026. She was born in Clinton, Iowa, on September 10, 1934, to Earl and Jeanette (Lawson) Hunt. Her family later moved to Morgan Park, where she graduated from high school.

Ellie spent much of her working career in the Alumni Department at the College of St. Scholastica. She traveled extensively throughout the United States, attending alumni events alongside Sister Timm. Her love of travel continued throughout her life, and she especially cherished the many trips she shared with the girls from her “Birthday Club.” Wherever she went, Ellie brought a smile and had a way of making friends wherever she landed.

She was a proud member of the Jaycees, enjoyed golfing at Pike Lake and Ridgeview, and loved a good game of dominoes.

More than anything, Ellie treasured her role as a grandmother. She rarely missed a single one of her grandchildren's sporting events and lit up whenever they spent time together at the cabin on Island Lake. She loved shopping for her grandchildren… and herself! Her family brought her tremendous joy, and she took great pride in being part of their lives.

Ellie was a devout Catholic and a longtime member of St. John's Catholic Church. Her faith was a steady presence throughout her life, providing guidance, strength, and comfort along the way.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, John; siblings, Joe Hunt, Earlene Martin, and Linda Asher.

Ellie is survived by her children, William, Victoria Jacques, Robert, and Sally Christenson; grandchildren, John (Brittany), Allison and Dan (Alyssa) Jacques; Bayley Westin, Hannah (Noah) Pauley, and Mackenzie (Kevin) Sienko, Lexi (Ryan Peterson) Westin; great-grandchildren, Jalisa Smith, Ada and Lena Pauley, Leni and Lola Jacques, Grey, August and Wynn Seinko, and Tillie Jacques.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Novemeber 30, 2026 at 11:00 am with a visitation starting at 10:00 am in St. John’s Cahtolis Church, 4230 St Johns Ave, Duluth, MN 55803.