Calvin Cardin Loken
Aug 9, 2026
On August 9, 2026, Calvin Cardin Loken, age 86, beloved husband, dad and grandpa, passed from the arms of his family into the embrace of his Lord and Savior.
Born July 6, 1940, he grew up a child of the North Dakota prairie and duck sloughs, the only son of Gilbert and Agnes Loken on the Nelson County farm that his...
Marvin William Hoops
Jul 20, 2026
Marvin William Hoops, age 89, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on July 20 in Duluth.
Marvin—known to most as Marv—was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He will be remembered for his wit, warmth, generosity, devotion to family and faith, and deep love of the natural world. Marv was born April 11, 1937, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He joined the...
Joel N. Paulson
Aug 11, 2026
Joel Nicholas Floyd Paulson, 44, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home in New Brighton, MN, on August 11, 2026. He had received a successful kidney transplant on May 12, 2026, after valiantly enduring almost two years of dialysis due to kidney damage from IgA Nephropathy (Berger’s Disease).
Joel was born on June 8, 1982, in Dubuque, IA, to Dennis Lee...
Mary Frances Conley
Aug 19, 2026
Mary F. Conley, 89, Cloquet, passed 08/19/2026
Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend; long-term member of Queen of Peace Church; 40+ year employee of Members CU.
Preceded in death by father, Perry Conley in 1956; mother, Martha Conley in 1999; sisters, Peggy Broady and June Curnow; brother, George Conley; and special friend, Sheldon Armstrong.
Mary is survived by brothers, Perry Conley of Mankato,...
Robert "Bob" Thomas Brown
Jul 5, 2026
Robert "Bob" Thomas Brown, 70, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2026. Though his passing was sudden, his legacy of faith, love, hard work, and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, carrying with him the values of honor, courage, and commitment throughout his life....
Richard J. McManus
Aug 14, 2026
Richard J. McManus, 90, formerly of Artavia St., died Friday, August 14, 2026 in his residence at the Pillars of Hermantown. Richard was born in Duluth on September 14, 1935 to John Alfred and Elsymae (Robillard) McManus. He was a 1953 graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School. Richard worked at the Minnesota Air National Guard in Duluth for over 30...
Sheryl "Sherry" Ann Cozzi
Aug 8, 2026
Sherry Cozzi, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born March 4, 1947, in Kelliher, Minnesota to Lloyd and Gertrude (Nelson) Maynard . She lived a life filled with hard work, compassion, music, family, and a love for the outdoors.
Throughout her life, Sherry worked as a hairdresser/beautician, a waitress, a laborer...
Gerald Martin "Jerry" Ortt
Aug 6, 2026
Gerald Martin Ortt (Jerry), age 65, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026 after a long illness, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and will cherish the memories they shared with him.
Jerry was born in St. Paul, MN on September 5, 1960, to Gerald and Barbara (Boyer) Ortt . He was a quiet and gentle man whose caring...
Gregory Peter Manolis
Aug 6, 2026
Gregory Peter Manolis passed into the Lord’s care on August 6th, 2026 after struggling with many health ailments over the years. He was 64 years old. Born on April 6th, 1962 to Peter and Loula Manolis in Duluth, MN, he graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1980 and later graduated from Lake Superior College with an Associates Degree in...
Gary Michael Johnson
Aug 4, 2026
Gary Michael Johnson, age 88 of Duluth died on August 4, 2026. A lifelong Duluthian, he was born on May 19, 1938 to parents, Walter and Edna (Nelson) Johnson. He graduated from Duluth East High School in 1956 and continued his education at the University of Minnesota – Duluth, earning a BA and BS. Gary then enlisted in the United...
Mary K. (Hubert) Hagen
Aug 2, 2026
The family of Mary Katherine [Hubert] Hagen is deeply saddened to announce her passing on August 2, 2026. Following a brief battle with cancer, she died peacefully at Essentia Hospital, Duluth, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary K. was a native of Duluth, MN. She was born on February 6, 1941, to Wallace and Mary H. [Arseneau] Hubert. Mary K. was...
Mary Elizabeth Olin
Jul 28, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Olin, aged 91, died peacefully on July 28, 2026 after a fall and a resulting short illness.
Mary was born in Duluth in 1935 and attended Lakeside Grade School and East Junior-Senior High School from which she graduated in 1953. During high school, she worked in her father’s law office and at Oreck’s and Wahl’s stores in downtown Duluth,...
Roger Arnold Morris
Jul 26, 2026
Roger Arnold Morris, age 93, Duluth, left us to be with his beloved family in heaven on July 26, 2026.
Roger was born February 5th, 1933, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Frank and Audrey Morris. Roger was a 1951 graduate of Denfeld High School and worked in the grain industry in the Board of Trade before working full time for the Minnesota...
Raymond "Ray" Gene Hall
Jul 21, 2026
Raymond Gene Hall, 62, died on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, at BayShore Residence and Rehabilitation Center, Duluth, Minnesota.
Ray was born in Peoria, Illinois on Oct. 2, 1963, the son of the late Everett Riley and Ellen Marie (Morgan) Hall. He was raised in West Plains, Howell County, Missouri and attended West Plains Public Schools and High School.
He loved his Kansas...
Michael "Mike" Wayne Ruud
Jul 20, 2026
Michael (Mike) Wayne Ruud, 56, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026 after a courageous battle with Sarcoma cancer. Mike grew up in Karlstad, MN, and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. After graduating from Karlstad High School, he attended NDSU, and then entered the US Air Force in 1990, and was stationed at Patrick...
Stanley "Jimmy Jugan" Reid Henricksen
Jul 15, 2026
Some people are remembered for the trophies they won or the businesses they built. Stanley Reid “Jimmy Jugan” Henricksen will be remembered for something even greater—the way he loved his family.
His generosity, kindness, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to those he loved became the true legacy of a life beautifully lived.
Stan passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at the...
Larry Lee Dawson
Jul 14, 2026
Larry passed away on July 14, 2026 in Duluth, Minnesota.
He is survived by Kay; his children Roy, Rick, Lance, Robin, Mike, Susan, Leann and their spouses; his sister Janet; brothers Terry, Jim and their spouses; as well as other family members.
Larry was a gentle and compassionate man who will be greatly missed.
John "Jack" Vogel
Jul 11, 2026
John J. “Jack” Vogel, 94, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by his side. He was born on July 24, 1931, in St. Paul, MN to Henry and Mary Vogel. John served in the military during the Korean Conflict. He achieved the rank of Sergeant as a Radar and Missile Electronics Specialist. After his service he used the GI...
John R. Whelan
Jul 9, 2026
John R. Whelan, 94, of Duluth, MN, passed away on July 9, 2026 at Keystone Bluffs Assisted living facility.
He was born on March 1, 1932, in Duluth, MN, to Raymond John Whelan and Olivette Marie Whelan (Johnson). John graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1950. He worked for the railroad before joining the Air Force in 1952. He retired...
Rosemary "Rosie" Ann Leis
Jul 9, 2026
Rosemary (Rosie) Ann Leis, 90, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday July 9, 2026, at Ecumen Lakeshore Memory Care Unit. She was born in St. Paul, MN on June 9, 1936, to Sylvester and Evelyn Schueller. Rosemary had retired from Northshore Bank as a Loan Officer. She was a very active member of St....
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