Obituaries

Dr. Martha Andrea Aas

Dr. Martha Andrea Aas

Oct 8, 2025

Martha Andrea Aas, 88, of Duluth, Minnesota, died peacefully in her sleep on October 8, 2025, of complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Born July 30, 1937, in Aarhus, Denmark, Martha was the child of missionaries Marius Borch-Jensen and Eleanor Christensen. She spent her early childhood in Nazi‑occupied Denmark. After the war her family returned to missionary work; on December 29,...

Kenneth Alson Goodell

Kenneth Alson Goodell

Oct 7, 2025

Kenneth Alson Goodell, 83, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 7, 2025, in St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his beloved wife Marilyn and his children Richard and Karen. He was born in Duluth on April 18, 1942, to Kenneth W. and Virginia Goodell. After graduating from Duluth Central High School in 1960, Ken attended vocational school and...

Eloise Mae Pass

Eloise Mae Pass

Oct 6, 2025

Eloise was born to Obed and Mable Nordlie on May 19, 1929. Next to be born was her sister Carol (Trelstad) and they became very close throughout their lives. The Nordlies were a farming family. Eloise and Carol were always proud of their farming, but not so fond of chores like milking cows, gathering eggs, and shoveling out the barn.

Both...

Constance "Connie" Jean Erickson (Ellison)

Constance "Connie" Jean Erickson (Ellison)

Oct 6, 2025

Constance “Connie” Jean Erickson, 82, Of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Monday, October 6, 2025. Connie was born May 21, 1943, in Duluth to Stanley and Mary Ellison.

She was a 1961 graduate of Duluth Denfeld High School. Prior to marriage she enjoyed her work as a hairdresser.

Her favorite role was being a mother and homemaker. Connie...

Mae Virginia Nelson

Mae Virginia Nelson

Oct 3, 2025

Mae Virginia Nelson, 94, of Duluth, peacefully passed away of natural causes, surrounded by her family, while listening to the Sound of Music soundtrack, on Friday October 3, 2025. She was born in Sandstone, MN on May 29, 1931, to Nels and Laura Lundorff. Mae was a graduate of the University of Minnesota LPN Program, and worked as an LPN...

Jen Abalan

Jen Abalan

Oct 2, 2025

Jennifer Abalan, age 47, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, Jennifer graduated from Duluth East High School and went on to attend nursing school, where she discovered her lifelong calling to care for others. She later moved to Minneapolis, where she began a fulfilling career as a nurse,...

Ashley Ann Lehman

Ashley Ann Lehman

Oct 2, 2025

Ashley Ann Lehman, 26 of Duluth, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Duluth. Ashley was born in Duluth, on February 16, 1999, to Heather Modeen and Daniel Lehman.

Ashley was a sweet and gentle girl who had a heart of gold. She suffered for 14 years with Lupus and related causes.

Ashley loved animals, agate picking, watching sunsets, and being with...

Hilary Behning Anderson (Oakes)

Hilary Behning Anderson (Oakes)

Oct 1, 2025

Hilary Behning Anderson (Oakes) died unexpectedly on October 1, 2025. She was born September 26, 1992, to Patricia and Larry Oakes. She was the baby of our family and had us all wrapped around her finger. She was sweet, smart, and funny, and she loved to sing and was curious about everything. She adored animals, so much so that she...

Mary Clare Dodge

Mary Clare Dodge

Sep 30, 2025

Mary Clare (Jannett) Dodge left us on her own terms on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. It’s incalculable how many meals she lovingly prepared or how many lives she touched along the way.

She was born in Duluth, MN, on September 8,1936, to Paskie “Pat” and Pearl (Lanthier) Jannett. Mary was preceded in death by her grandchildren Alexander Wood and Aurora Dodge.

She...

Harold Alexander Frederick

Harold Alexander Frederick

Sep 29, 2025

Harold Alexander Frederick, 88, passed away on September 29, 2025. He planned to live much longer but had a full life focused on family, trees and community service. Harold was born October 26, 1936 to Otto and Jeanette Frederick in Duluth (Smithville to be exact).

 He attended Morgan Park High School and UMD. While in college, he worked at his brother...

Marvin Raymond Heide

Marvin Raymond Heide

Sep 26, 2025

Marvin Raymond Heide passed away at age 86 in Duluth, Minnesota on September 26, 2025.

Born on June 18, 1939, in Carroll, Iowa, Marvin was the son of Loretta (Roth) Heide and Axel Heide. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Arnold and Sharon; his beloved wife of nearly 60 years Margaret Ellen (Fox) Heide; and two of...

Jane Marie Teachworth

Jane Marie Teachworth

Sep 26, 2025

Jane Marie Teachworth (nee Krocka), 80, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on September 26, 2025, at Ecumen Lakeshore, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma multiforme. A devoted mom, nana, sister, and friend, Jane will be remembered most for her kindness and the gentle way she made others feel seen, welcomed, and cared for.

Born on January 8, 1945,...

Charles Bruce Nimmo

Charles Bruce Nimmo

Sep 23, 2025

Charles Bruce Nimmo, age 79 of Duluth died peacefully in his home on September 23, 2025. He was born in Duluth on March 17, 1946 to parents, Bruce and Betty (Brown) Nimmo. Charlie graduated from Duluth East High School and joined the Coast Guard. He continued his education at culinary school. He worked in the kitchen on various ships throughout...

Kristina Rose Polson

Kristina Rose Polson

Sep 19, 2025

Kristina Rose Polson, age 35, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on September 19, 2025 after a year long battle with cancer. She was born on January 29, 1990, in Rome, Italy, to Natalia Khalimendik and the late Peter Khalimendik. Kristina married the love of her life, David Polson, on August 8, 2015, and shared ten beautiful years of marriage with...

Laura E Lee

Laura E Lee

Sep 18, 2025

Laura Lee, 86 of Duluth died Sept. 18, 2025. She was born in Byron, Township on March 30, 1939 to parents, Ernest and Iness (Collison) Allee. As twins and the second oldest siblings, Laura and Elnora helped their mother in the kitchen cooking and with most household chores. Their younger siblings will always be in their debt. Laura worked various...

Joseph Edward Gummerson Jr.

Joseph Edward Gummerson Jr.

Sep 17, 2025

Joseph Edward Gummerson Jr. age 88 died in his home, overlooking Lake Superior on September 17, 2025. His life ended the way he lived it – with peace, dignity and grace. He was born on April 8, 1937 to parents Joseph Sr., and Mercedes (Baker) Gummerson in Peoria, IL. He married the love of his life, Mary Kay Ponsolle on...

Denise "Denni" A. Dunphy

Denise "Denni" A. Dunphy

Sep 12, 2025



The family of Denise A. Dunphy, age 78, is saddened to announce her peaceful passing at her home in Bonita Springs, FL, on September 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering love and kindness to all who were blessed to know her, an unmatched and infectious sense of humor, gracious generosity and a pure, selfless personality.

A native of Duluth,...

Patricia "Pat" J. Sohlstrom

Patricia "Pat" J. Sohlstrom

Sep 12, 2025

Patricia Jeanne (MacKay) Sohlstrom

Pat, of Duluth Township, was born to James A. and Evelyn P. (Peterson) MacKay on October 17, 1953. She took her last exit ramp on the Highway of Life on Friday September 12, 2025.

Pat started her journey in Homecroft, attending Homecroft Elementary, Washington Junior, and graduating from Duluth Central with the class of 1972. She attended UMD...

Charles Hart Andresen

Charles Hart Andresen

Sep 8, 2025

Charles “Huck” Andresen, 84, passed away in his home with family by his side on September 8, 2025. He left us much sooner than he expected, but in the 20 months after his glioblastoma diagnosis, he lived life fully, and to the end was making plans for future adventures.

Huck was born January 25, 1941 in Duluth, Minn., and lived there...

Richard Michael Krick

Richard Michael Krick

Sep 7, 2025

Richard Michael Krick, age 74 of Duluth died on September 7, 2025. He was born in Superior, WI on December 15, 1950. He attended Cathedral High School. Rich lived life to the fullest. He was a rambling man, living in various cities throughout the Midwest and beyond. But he eventually returned to the Duluth area. He loved fishing and playing...