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...
Mary Janet Lee
Mar 12, 2026
Mary Janet Lee, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. A lifelong Duluth resident, Mary Janet was born on 02/02/1930 to Lillian and Mert Sullivan. After graduating from Denfeld High School she worked for the Welfare Department. She married Olav Lee in 1954 and became a devoted homemaker. Beginning in 1980, she worked for many years as the...
Aletheia Joy Elizabeth Gould
Mar 12, 2026
Aletheia Joy Elizabeth Gould went home to the Lord on March 12, 2026. She was born on February 24, 2013, and the name Joy was a perfect harbinger for the next 13 years. Though Aletheia's life on earth was brief, she brought endless joy to anyone lucky enough to experience her smile and to all those she loved.
Aletheia’s mind and...
Frances Mary Kessel
Mar 8, 2026
Frances Mary Kessel of Duluth passed away on March 8, 2026 following a long illness. She was 89.
Fran was born April 24, 1936 in Watersmeet, Michigan to John and Mayme Maher. She was the youngest of four children. Fran attended Watersmeet schools and then followed her two older sisters to College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, where she studied to become...
Joanne M Blakeslee
Mar 8, 2026
Joanne M. (Juenemann) Blakeslee, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, age 85, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, March 8th 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospice in Duluth. She was born on April 4, 1940, in St. Paul to Wilfred and Helen Juenemann. She began training for her lifelong career in nursing at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul...
Kristin Suzanne Koskela
Mar 7, 2026
Kristin Suzanne Koskela, age 82, of Duluth died peacefully on March 7, 2026, at Aspirus-St. Luke's. She was born on July 16, 1943, to Veikko and Priscilla Halberg and grew up in Cherry, Minnesota. She was a 1961 graduate of Cherry High School and married her high school sweetheart Harold Koskela on December 1, 1962. They spent most of their...
Jeanette B Markes
Mar 7, 2026
Jeanette B. Markes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeanette B. Markes, a deeply beloved mother, aunt, and cherished friend whose warmth, creativity, and generosity touched the lives of many.
Jeanette shared a remarkable love story with her husband, Chris Markes. Married for 53 years, the two built a life grounded in devotion, laughter, and steadfast partnership....
Duane Charles Werner
Mar 5, 2026
Duane Charles Werner, 73, of Meadowlands, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Thursday, March 5, 2026. Duane was born in Duluth to Thomas and Patricia (Dulinski) Werner on November 7, 1952.
He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1971. Following graduation, with a love of aviation he joined the Minnesota Air National Guard, where he was an aircraft mechanic with...
Charles "Chuck" Lloyd Conner
Mar 4, 2026
Charles Lloyd Conner passed away on Wednesday, March 4, surrounded by his loving family at the Minnesota Silver Bay Veterans Home, after a 10-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He leaves behind a life defined by dedication, adventure, and deep love for family and friends.
Chuck was born June 26, 1945, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He spent his early years in Mount...
Pat Larson
Mar 2, 2026
Passed away on March 2, 2026. Born in Virginia, Minnesota, to Leonard and Margaret Roskoski, she attended Marquette Catholic School, graduated from Roosevelt High School, and went on to attend Mesabi Community College.
Pat spent her entire career with the Social Security Administration, a job she was proud to do for her entire working life. She married her best friend, Jon...
Marie Louise Couture
Mar 1, 2026
Marie Couture, age 92, formerly of Duluth, passed away on March 1st while in hospice at Woodlake in New Hope, MN. Marie was born on August 19, 1933, to Rose Guzzo Finco and Stefano Finco in Ironwood, MI.
She graduated from Bessemer High School in 1951 and then graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with a degree in Medical Technology...
Clarence James Whelan
Feb 28, 2026
Life-long proud Duluthian, Clarence James Whelan, 92, passed away February 28th, 2026. He spent his final days surrounded by his loving family sharing stories, food, shenanigans and songs.
Clarence attended Central High School, worked on the railroad and later became an electrician like his father. While working in Silver Bay, he met and later married his wife Jean (Cook) on his...
Donnalee Joanne Beaupre
Feb 28, 2026
Donnalee J. Beaupre, 82, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday February 28, 2026, in Aspirus Health, St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in Iowa on March 2, 1943, to Vincent and Gleo Neisen. Donna’s last job was as a secretary for the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. She was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Parish, and the Beta...
Larry Gregory Johnson
Feb 26, 2026
Larry passed away this past Thursday after a fourth battle against cancer with the strength you’d have expected. Born in Superior, the middle of five sons, he lived a quiet life in Duluth as a School Psychologist. His primary work of 38 jobs he claimed to have had starting as a caddy before switching to small engine repair. Handy as...
Elisabetta Ann Wood
Feb 24, 2026
Elisabetta Ann Wood was called home to the Lord at 20 days old on February 24, 2026.
Though her time on earth was brief, she filled her family’s lives with immeasurable joy, hope, and tenderness. From the moment she was born, Elisabetta was a beautiful gift, bringing light and grace into the world.
She was deeply loved and will forever be remembered...
Donna Rita Nelson
Feb 24, 2026
Donna Rita Nelson, 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 in Viewcrest Hospice. She was born in Duluth on Aug. 15, 1938 to Bertine and Delma Nesgoda. Donna graduated from Stanbrook Hall. Employment included work in medical records and sales. She was a friend of Bill W. for 53 years. Donna was an active member of...
Terrell C. Dunphy
Feb 20, 2026
The family of Terrell C. Dunphy, age 77, is saddened to announce her peaceful passing in Naples, Florida on February 20th, 2026.
A native of Duluth, Minnesota, Terrell (Terri) was the daughter of parents Jack T. Dunphy and Elizabeth J. Dunphy Barnum, both deceased. Terri graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School in June, 1966. Her passions were drama and music of...
Brighton Thomas Sather
Feb 19, 2026
BRIGHTON THOMAS SATHER, born into Heaven, February 19, 2026
Brighton Thomas Sather was born in the early morning hours to Benton and Kristina Sather. Brighton brought with him a lifetime of love to his Mama, Daddy, and big sister Kinsley. He will be held in our hearts until we can hold him in our arms once again. In the meantime, Brighton...
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