Jerome Frank Lapcinski
May 12, 2025
Jerome Frank Lapcinski, age 78, of Duluth died on May 12, 2025 at Essentia Northern Pines Hospital in Aurora. He was born in Duluth on April 14, 1947 to parents, Frank and Fran (Karalus) Lapcinski. Upon his graduation from Denfeld High School, he joined the Air National Guard, where he proudly served his country for 12 years. Jerry retired in...
Joanne Taylor Marinac
May 11, 2025
Joanne Taylor Marinac age 87, passed away on May 11, 2025, in Open Arms Senior Living, Duluth, MN. She was born in Duluth on June 24, 1937, the only child to Charles and Laura Taylor. Joanne attended The Lab School and Duluth East before moving to Hibbing MN in 1951 when her father was transferred for work. She graduated from...
Rachel Mary Dominguez
May 10, 2025
Passed away on May 10, 2025 at the age of 50. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Woodrow Burris, Dora Davis and Celia and Manuel Dominguez. Survived by her children, Renee Munoz, Elias Thompson, Isaac Munoz, Rose Munoz, Vito Munoz and Isabelle Johannson; grandchildren, Denzel, Adriana and Rain Rogers; mother, Teresa Burris; father, Alexander (Julie) Dominguez; siblings, Bonnie...
Michelle Opal Mategko
May 9, 2025
Michelle “Shelly” Mategko, age 64, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2025, following sudden heart failure caused by a rare complication following a minor heart attack. A year earlier, Shelly had been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and had responded well to treatment with extraordinary resilience, strength, and determination. Just days before her passing, she had felt...
Thomas A. Bang
May 6, 2025
Thomas A. Bang, 74, of Hermantown, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, May 6, 2025. Tom was born in Duluth to Roy and Mabel Bang, on January 20, 1951.
Tom graduated from Hermantown High School in 1969 and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He spent the majority of his...
Marc Brian LeNeau
May 5, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother Marc Brian LeNeau who left us to join our Lord and savior on May 5, 2025, at the age of 59. Marc was born August 30, 1965, in Duluth, Minnesota to loving parents William and Joan LeNeau. He was a devoted brother, uncle, and friend...
Donna Mae Torgeson
May 3, 2025
Donna Mae Torgeson, 91, 0f Duluth, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 3, 2025. She was born in Duluth on September 2, 1933, to Axel and Cecelia Juten. Donna was a Duluth Central Graduate. She was a very active member of the Family of God Lutheran Church, helping with pasties, quilting, and annual rummages sales. Donna enjoyed fishing,...
Mary Elizabeth Kindgren
Apr 30, 2025
Mary Beth Kindgren, 64, of Duluth, passed away suddenly in her home on April 30, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in San Diego, California on June 9, 1960. Mary had lived in many places, including her hometown of Proctor, MN, Duluth, MN, California, and Washington State. Mary moved back to Duluth in 2021.
Mary had worked a few...
Richard C Eichmueller
Apr 30, 2025
Richard C Eichmueller, Sr., 97, was born to eternal life on April 30, 2025.
He was born, raised, and married in Milwaukee, WI., raised his family in Wauwatosa, WI, and retired in Mesa AZ. He resided in Duluth, MN for the last three years.
Preceded in death by his wife, Connie Eichmueller; his parents, Charles and Marion Eichmueller; and brother, Robert Eichmueller.
Survived...
Stephen W. Lucia
Apr 26, 2025
Stephen W. Lucia passed away April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis at the University of Minnesota Hospital from complications of lung disease.
Steve was born in Duluth on December 24, 1951, to Willard and Sadie (Boyce) Lucia. He was a 1970 graduate of Denfeld High School; after graduating from Duluth Business University, he worked in finance/accounting throughout his career. He married Barbara...
Richard Ray Riddle
Apr 26, 2025
Richard Ray Riddle, 48, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday April 26, 2025, in Essentia Health, St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born on November 21, 1976, in Landstuhl, Germany to Randy and Elizabeth Riddle. Richard graduated from Denfeld High School. He had worked for UDAC for several years. Richard was a member of the River Church. He enjoyed fishing,...
Richard "Rick" Anthony Lisson
Apr 25, 2025
Richard Anthony Lisson,
Age 65, passed away on April 25, 2025, in Duluth, MN. Born on February 19, 1960, Rick was known for his deep love of the outdoors, especially fishing and deer hunting.
Rick spent his career as a highly skilled carpenter, taking great pride in his craftsmanship. His work was not just a job but a passion, reflected in the...
Frank Anton Sramek
Apr 24, 2025
Frank Anton Sramek, age 99, died peacefully in Duluth, Minnesota, on April 24, 2025, while listening to Frank Sinatra. He was born October 1, 1925 in Elmer, Minnesota to John and Mary (Zubalik) Sramek, attended Elmer Grade School and Toivola High School (class of 1943).
Frank enlisted in the Navy at 17 and was honorably discharged in 1945 as a Seaman...
Terry Wayne Rich
Apr 24, 2025
Terry Wayne Rich age 78 of Duluth, died on April 24, 2025, at the MN Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN. He was born in Duluth on September 13, 1946 to parents James and Helen (Yingling) Rich. His family moved to Milwaukee where Terry spent some of his adolescent years before moving back to Duluth. While serving his country in...
Marlene Ellen Sipila
Apr 21, 2025
Marlene (Malzac) Sipila
Passed away April 21, 2025 at the age of 77 surrounded by her loving family.
Marlene was born October 18, 1947 to Angus and Florence Malzac. She graduated from Central High School and married her beloved husband on October 1st 1966. Together they raised 3 daughters and enjoyed their 13 grandchildren.
Marlene was a homemaker and devoted mother and grandmother,...
Sherri Lee Monroe
Apr 20, 2025
Passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the age of 61. Sherri was born in Chisholm, MN on September 23, 1963 to Arne and Mabel Vainio. Sherri was an artist, she loved painting and photography. She cared deeply about the earth and the environment. Sherri enjoyed cooking large meals for family and loved working with children. She will be...
Paul Tim Ostman
Apr 20, 2025
Paul "Johnie" Ostman 75 passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family at Solvay House from Multiple System Atrophy. He was born in 1950 to John and Mildred (Wilcox) Ostman, Duluth, MN. He cherished his upbringing on Park Point and started his family there. He enjoyed all that Lake Superior and the beach had...
Robert George Johnson
Apr 19, 2025
Robert George Johnson, 90, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday April 19, 2025, in Edgewood Vista Memory Care. He was born in Duluth on September 27, 1934, to George and Minna Johnson. Robert was an Army National Guard member after high school graduation. He had worked for US Steel as a plumber, before becoming the owner operator of Dee Independent...
Marie Patricia Heggestad (Deblock)
Apr 17, 2025
Marie Patricia Heggestad (Deblock), 66, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side Thursday, April 17, 2025. Marie was born in Crosby, MN on July 7, 1958, to James and Kathleen.
She attended St. Scholastica school of Nursing, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1982. Her passion was public health, especially children. She ended her Nursing career in 2014...
Marian Sibyl Braff
Apr 12, 2025
Marian (Mell) Braff, 99, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Stoney River Assisted Living facility in Ramsey, MN.
Marian was born June 1, 1925 in Duluth to Sibyl and Oscar Mell. She lived most of her life in the Morningside subdivision of Duluth and attended Washburn Elementary, East Junior High School and Central High School where...
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