Kathleen McHugh Kelly
Mar 28, 2023
Kathleen ‘Katie’ Kelly passed away peacefully in her home on March 28, 2023. She was born on August 16, 1934, to parents, Joseph & Marjorie (nee; McCabe) Kelly. She was born in Duluth, graduated from Westover School in Middlebury, CT, and earned a teaching degree at Colorado College. She started her teaching career in St....
Mary M. Stevens
Mar 27, 2023
Mary M. Stevens, 67, of Duluth, died Monday, March 27th at St. Luke’s after a short illness, with her family by her side. Mary was born Jan. 11, 1956, in Duluth to Lyle and June Gallant. She was a graduate of Central High School and nurse’s aide training while working at St. Mary’s. Mary worked at Fond Du Luth...
Roger John Hastings
Mar 27, 2023
Roger John Hastings, 54, of Duluth, passed away 3/27/2023 at Miller Dwan Hospital surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by father John Hastings, stepmother Barbara Ann Hastings and father-in-law Vern Solheim. Survived by wife, Traci, daughters Riley and Eliana, mother, Linda Hastings Schwartz, stepfather Peter Schwartz, siblings Michelle Hastings (Dominik Duelli), Jennifer Schumacher (Garry), Peter Vikingson (Gretchen), John Hastings...
John Stanley Werner
Mar 25, 2023
John Stanley Werner age 72, Mayor of the City of Rice Lake, went home to the Lord on March 25, 2023. He was born on September 20, 1950 to parents, Thomas & Patricia (nee; Dulinski) Werner. John was born and raised in Duluth. Foreshadowing his future military career, John would march his 4 younger brothers...
Jacob "Jake" Richard Cadotte
Mar 21, 2023
Passed away on March 21, 2023 at the age of 83. Preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Pauline. He was an outdoorsman and dog lover who enjoyed walking and watching the wildlife, especially the deer and coyotes. He worked on ships on the Great Lakes as a merchant marine and will be remembered for his unique and contagious...
Sister Sarah Smedman, OSB
Mar 19, 2023
Born June 18, 1931 in Norway, MI and died March 19, 2023, at St. Scholastica Monastery, Duluth, MN. Her father was transferred from the mines in Michigan to Hibbing, MN when she was 10 years old and the family later moved to Kelly Lake. She attended Assumption School and Hibbing High School. After graduating from The College of St. Scholastica...
Christine Ann Nilsen (Miller)
Mar 18, 2023
Our dear mother Christine Ann Nilsen (Miller), age 72, of Duluth sadly passed away on March 18, 2023 after a long courageous battle with liver cancer with her family by her side. She was born in Duluth to Rodney and Elaine Miller on January 8th, 1951. She graduated from East High School in 1969. Chris was an avid UMD...
Joseph John Meese
Mar 17, 2023
Joseph John Meese, age 71, of Duluth, died Friday, March 17, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Davenport, IA December 5, 1951 to Jane A. (Van Ausdall) and Robert A. Meese Sr.
He married Cheryl Dawson, his high school sweetheart, August 19th, 1973 at Cheryl’s childhood home near Burlington, Iowa.
Joe attended the University of Iowa...
Lorraine Fenstad Stolee
Mar 17, 2023
Lorraine F. Stolee, age 87, of Duluth passed away Friday evening, March 17, 2023.
Lorraine Fenstad Stolee was born Lorraine Grace Fenstad on March 12, 1936, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota, to Benjamin G. Fenstad and Agnes (Godin) Fenstad. She was raised on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Little Marais, Minnesota and graduated from Two...
Lynda Lee Peterson Hill
Mar 17, 2023
Lynda Lee Peterson Hill, age 78, of Duluth, passed away peacefully Friday, March 17 in St Luke’s Hospice surrounded by her family after a three year battle with cancer. She was born on September 29, 1944 in Duluth to Edward and Angela Peterson. She graduated from Stanbrook Hall in 1962 and attended Beaumont Beauty School. Lynda married David Hill in...
Elizabeth Nell Hyde
Mar 16, 2023
Elizabeth Nell Hyde (Betty), 87, of Duluth, died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Benedictine Health Center. She was born August 15, 1935 in Bennett, Wisconsin to Hans and Emma (Sellwood) Hansen.
She married Charles E. Hyde on January 8, 1955. She liked to mow lawn, work in her gardens and bake for her family. She was preceded in death...
Barbara Archer Churchill
Mar 15, 2023
Barbara Archer Churchill, 90 of Duluth, died Wednesday, March 15 at St. Luke’s, with her family by her side, after a short illness. Barbara was born January 22, 1933 in Duluth to Harvey and Alice Grew. She graduated from Central High School. She met Ted Archer and they were married on February 23, 1952. She helped Ted with the family...
Dallas Steven Randall
Mar 13, 2023
It is with incredible sadness that we share the loss of Dallas Steven Randall. After 32 years on this Earth, his soul has made the journey to what we know is a far better place. Dallas entered this world on May 2, 1990, and his BIG face greeted us with that signature smile. It wasn’t long before we would...
MaryKay Swanson
Mar 13, 2023
MaryKay Swanson, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023, in Prairie Du Sac WI. MaryKay was born November 5, 1941, in Ashland, WI. She was the only daughter of Charles (Bud) and Mary Brensike and sister to Rick.
MaryKay graduated from Duluth Cathedral Catholic High School and went to D.B.U. (Duluth Business...
Jill Anne Janzig
Mar 12, 2023
Jill A. Janzig, 57 of Duluth, died Sunday, March 12th in her home, after a long illness, with her family by her side. Jill was born Aug. 17, 1965, in Duluth to Richard and Joann Petoletti. She graduated from Duluth Central and then Lake Superior College. She met, Craig Janzig while at Central and they were married on Sept....
William "Bill" Ernest Saukko
Mar 11, 2023
Passed away on March 11, 2023 at the age of 82. William was born in Esko, MN to Toivo and Helvi (Lyytinen) Saukko on February 26, 1941. He enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 until the age of 20. William was a kind, caring, and loving father, grandfather, husband, brother and friend. William enjoyed spending time with...
Judge Sally L. Tarnowski
Mar 6, 2023
Judge Sally L. Tarnowski, age 63, died tragically, March 6th, 2023, during her beloved morning run while vacationing in Venice, Florida.
A lifelong Duluthian, Sally was born in 1960 to Joan and John Sjogren. She loved games and sports from an early age and went on to play varsity volleyball, basketball, softball and golf as a Duluth...
Barbara Ann Russ
Mar 6, 2023
Barbara Ann Russ, 74, of Duluth passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023, at Beehive Homes in Duluth.
Barb was born on February 2, 1949, in Fairmont, MN. She attended Macalester College and the University of Minnesota where she received a degree in Political Science. While working full-time for the MN Crime Control Planning Board and raising three children,...
Kellie Korina Brickson
Mar 4, 2023
In loving memory of Kellie Korina Haywood Brickson.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Kellie Korina Brickson. Kellie tragically passed away March 4, 2023, in a snowmobile accident.
Kellie was born July 9, 1970, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, born and raised. She also attended Confederation College and graduated with her diploma...
Annette Elsie (Anny) Goeb
Mar 3, 2023
Annette (Anny) Elsie Goeb was a caring mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world in peace surrounded by her loving family in her Duluth home on Friday, March 3rd, 2023 at the age of 75.
Anny was born to Florence (Micheau) and Hermes Gutzwiller on April 30th, 1947, in St. Michael, MN. She grew up on...
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