Edwin "Butch" E. Jampsa
Apr 8, 2026
Edwin “Butch” E. Jampsa, 94 of Hermantown, died April 8th at St Lukes. Butch was born April 3, 1932 in Wolf Lake, MN. He married Vivian Hansen on June 29, 1957. Butch operated Reliable Sanitary Service for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, puzzles & bowling, where he also coached the youth program. He was an avid high school sports...
Marie Elizabeth Willemarck Ecklund Paulson
Apr 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Marie Elizabeth Willemarck Ecklund Paulson
Marie Elizabeth Willemarck Ecklund Paulson, age 90, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8th at Aftenro Nursing Home, surrounded by her family and friends.
Marie was born on October 19, 1935, to Henry and Mary Willemarck. She graduated from Duluth East High School, marking the beginning of her lifelong connection to...
William "Bill" H Wilton
Apr 6, 2026
Bill was born on May 25, 1938 in Duluth, MN to parents Alfred and Linea Wilton. Bill passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026.
Bill graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1956. He joined the National Guard and went to work for Northwestern Bell. He transferred to Detroit Lakes where he met his future wife and love of his life,...
Gary Leroy Nelson
Apr 2, 2026
With his loving wife by his side, Gary Leroy Nelson, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, into the arms of his beloved Lord and Savior. He was 79 years old.
He was born to Otto and Selma Nelson in Little Falls, Minnesota, and spent his childhood in Cushing, a place he cherished as "down home." In the early 1950s the family...
Michael Robert Rushton
Apr 1, 2026
Michael Robert Rushton who preferred to be known as Mike, passed away on April 1 2026. He was 83 years old.
Mike was a kind, gentle and loyal son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend and generous to a fault. Throughout his life he supported numerous Catholic charities and missionary projects around the world. Mike loved hiking, canoeing and fishing in the...
Jeanine Marie Sill
Mar 29, 2026
Jeanine Marie Sill age 86 of Eau Claire and formerly of Duluth died peacefully at her home on March 29,2026. She was born in Duluth on June 4th,1939 to parents John and Sophie (Sojka) Ciesla. Jeanine always had a connection to water. She was born at home overlooking the lake. Jeanine married Howard Sill October 26,1957 they moved numerous times...
Gloria Toivola
Mar 29, 2026
Gloria Toivola, born to Toivo and Irene Toivola, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 29, 2026. She was a beloved Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS). Beyond her distinguished career, Gloria was a devoted wife and mother, a fierce friend, and a revolutionary soul who turned her classrooms into spaces of true belonging....
Peter "Pete" MacLeod Clure
Mar 28, 2026
Peter MacLeod Clure, 59, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday, March 28, with his family by his side.
He graduated from Duluth East High School and earned a degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Pete was nationally recognized as an icon in beer memorabilia, with a focus on historic Duluth breweries. He co-authored Naturally Brewed, Naturally Better and...
Marilyn Minter
Mar 27, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, and soon to be great grandmother Marilyn Minter, 83, of Duluth, who passed away on March 27th, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was a woman defined by kindness, generosity, and a deep commitment to caring for others.
After retiring as an LPN...
Dawn Rae Kregness
Mar 26, 2026
Dawn passed away March 26, 2026 at home following a lengthy, courageous, battle with ALS. Dawn was born January 20, 1953 in Duluth to Haddon and Edna Dynesius. Dawn married her husband Michael in 1974 and they had 52 years of adventures together supporting their boys Corey, Adrian (Heather), Brian ( Kelly), family, friends and many, many quilt shops.
Dawn’s professional...
Paula Janeen Langlee
Mar 25, 2026
Passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026 at the age of 58. She was born in Duluth, MN to parents, Paul and Gloria Lyons. Paula was a CNA after graduating top of her class. She loved traveling and especially enjoyed the holiday season and making Christmas ornaments. Paula was a caring and generous person and she appreciated the...
Adele R. Unzen
Mar 23, 2026
Adele R. Unzen age 92 of Duluth died on March 23, 2026. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on September 4, 1933 to parents, John and Johanna (Janta) Roszak. Adele had to grow up early after the death of her father. At the age of 11 she worked 3 jobs to help support the family. The hardships she faced in...
Andrew L. Larrivy
Mar 19, 2026
Andrew (Andy) L. Larrivy, 36 of Duluth, died peacefully Thursday, March 19th in his childhood home. Andy was born March 3rd, 1990 in Duluth to Nancy and Terry Larrivy.
Andy graduated from Denfeld High School where he played on the varsity soccer team. Andy earned an Associates Degree in Communications from Lake Superior College and attended the University of Wisconsin Superior....
David Jeffrey Rutford
Mar 18, 2026
David J. Rutford, age 67, of Duluth, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, generosity, and deep, unwavering love for his family.
Born on October 17, 1958, to David C. and Faith (Whitfield) Rutford, Dave grew up in Duluth, surrounded by the woods and waters that would shape his earliest adventures. One cherished...
Patrick "Pat" D. Needham
Mar 18, 2026
Patrick “Pat” D. Needham, 66, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 18, 2026, at Aspirus Health, St. Luke’s Hospital with his sister and son by his side.
He was born in Duluth on May 4, 1959, to Lawrence and Nancy Needham.
Happiest when he was outdoors, Pat loved riding his Harley Davidson, camping and fishing with friends and family, hunting...
Lillian L Campbell
Mar 16, 2026
Lillian was a proud Leech Lake descendant who walked in the ways of the Ojibwe, carrying her culture with strength and love. She was a water protector at Camp Migizi and found connection through hand drumming, song, and community. She especially admired the hand drumming of her close friend Timmy Morgan and held great respect for the group Cedar Creek...
Anita Quick Pollock
Mar 14, 2026
Anita Quick Pollock, age 98, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 at the Benedictine Health Center.
She was born Aug. 4, 1927 to Harry and Isabel Quick in Fargo, ND, where she lived until her graduation from North Dakota State University in 1949. She came to Duluth, MN, as a paint formulation and testing chemist for Western Paint and Varnish,...
Gloria Jean Thompson
Mar 12, 2026
Gloria Jean Thompson, 78, of Duluth, MN, loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother passed away on March 12, 2026. Gloria was born on November 20, 1947 in Seattle, WA to Philip and Jean Richards.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Rodger Richards. Survived by her husband of 59 years, Ellis; children, Cheri (Dan) Stine, Christy (Jim)...
Chris Charles Boerner
Mar 12, 2026
Chris Charles Boerner, age 74 of Duluth died on March 12, 2026. He was born in Marshall, MN on February 1, 1952 to parents, Donald and Gwendolyn (Long) Boerner. Upon his graduation from New Ulm High School, Chris joined the United States Army, proudly serving his country for 4 years as military police stationed in Germany. At the conclusion of...
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