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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Ryan Thomas Vanyo
Sep 5, 2025
Ryan Thomas Vanyo, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday September 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his wife and their two sons as he entered eternal rest.
Born on October 4, 1974 in Golden Valley, MN, Ryan lived a life full of love, laughter, faith, and...
Sister Judine Mayerle
Sep 5, 2025
Sister Judine Mayerle, age 84, of St. Scholastica Monastery, was called home on September 5, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community-Duluth in her 64th year of consecrated life. She entered the Benedictine Community on September 8, 1960, made her First Monastic Profession on July 11, 1962, and her Final Monastic Profession on July 11, 1965. She celebrated her Golden Jubilee in...
Donna Lynn Farleigh
Sep 2, 2025
Donna L. Farleigh, 59, of Superior, WI, passed away on Tuesday September 2, 2025, at home unexpectedly. She was born in Duluth on June 11, 1966, to Donald and Kathleen Hensley. Donna graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School. She married Roger Farleigh on Feb. 25, 1984, in Duluth, MN. Donna had bartended at the Wabegon and at the Boneyard Bar...
Tonna Lorraine Goettl
Aug 29, 2025
Tonna Lorraine Goettl age 60, died after an aggressive form of cancer on August 29, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of honesty, warmth, and fierce love.
Tonna was an open book—never one to hold back how she felt, she wore her heart on her sleeve. Those who knew her never had to guess where they stood, and they never had...
Preston John (Shabaiash) Lassman Sr.
Aug 28, 2025
Preston John Lassman, Sr. age 59 of Cass Lake walked onto the Spirit World on August 28, 2025. He was born in Duluth on June 7, 1966 and adopted by parents, Lonnie and Carolyn (Stottlemeyer) Lassman.
A man deeply rooted in his traditions; Preston cherished his Native ceremonies and found healing and strength in the sweat lodge. He carried those teachings...
Oliver Paul Chushenbery
Aug 27, 2025
Oliver Paul Cushenbery age 59 of Duluth Minnesota passed from this world on August 27 2025 surrounded by friends and family. He was proceeded in death by is mom and step dad Nancy and James Schairer, his nephew Kyle Sibert ,his grand parents, uncles and aunts. He is survived by Daughter Tyler Marie Johnsen of Minnesota, sisters Carol Gross (Darrell)...
Charlene Clarice Nichols
Aug 25, 2025
Sadly, we announce the passing of Char. She died peacefully in her sleep, with family at her side at Benedictine Health Center, Marywood. Born August 9, 1939 in Duluth to Thomas and Clarice (Gagne) Kinsman, the eldest of three. Char grew up in the West End, attending St. Jean School, graduating from Duluth Central, class of 1957. A wonderful wife,...
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