Henry Butler Roberts
Oct 12, 2025
Henry Butler Roberts' adventure ended on October 12, 2025. He was born on May 20, 1935, in Duluth, the only child of Arthur and Katherine (Matter) Roberts.
He was a gentleman who walked through life with quiet strength and genuine care for others. Henry had a gift for connecting with people on a personal level, listening deeply, speaking kindly, and making...
Barbara Huttel
Oct 11, 2025
Barbara Huttel died peacefully at Elysian Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family on October 11, 2025. She was born on April 17, 1936 in Duluth to Helmer and Helen Ruth, their oldest of four daughters. She lived in Hermantown where she graduated from high school in 1954. She was a natural leader who was active in many activities including...
Calvin Charles Peterson
Oct 9, 2025
Calvin “Cal” Peterson 78 of Duluth passed away surrounded by his family on October 9, 2025. Cal graduated from Central High School in 1964. He then entered into the service as a jet mechanic in the Navy. Upon his honorable discharge, he worked for his family at Harbor City Oil.
Cal loved the outdoors and spent countless hours fishing, boating, and...
Dr. Martha Andrea Aas
Oct 8, 2025
Martha Andrea Aas, 88, of Duluth, Minnesota, died peacefully in her sleep on October 8, 2025, of complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Born July 30, 1937, in Aarhus, Denmark, Martha was the child of missionaries Marius Borch-Jensen and Eleanor Christensen. She spent her early childhood in Nazi‑occupied Denmark. After the war her family returned to missionary work; on December 29,...
Kenneth Alson Goodell
Oct 7, 2025
Kenneth Alson Goodell, 83, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 7, 2025, in St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his beloved wife Marilyn and his children Richard and Karen. He was born in Duluth on April 18, 1942, to Kenneth W. and Virginia Goodell. After graduating from Duluth Central High School in 1960, Ken attended vocational school and...
Eloise Mae Pass
Oct 6, 2025
Eloise was born to Obed and Mable Nordlie on May 19, 1929. Next to be born was her sister Carol (Trelstad) and they became very close throughout their lives. The Nordlies were a farming family. Eloise and Carol were always proud of their farming, but not so fond of chores like milking cows, gathering eggs, and shoveling out the barn.
Both...
Constance "Connie" Jean Erickson (Ellison)
Oct 6, 2025
Constance “Connie” Jean Erickson, 82, Of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Monday, October 6, 2025. Connie was born May 21, 1943, in Duluth to Stanley and Mary Ellison.
She was a 1961 graduate of Duluth Denfeld High School. Prior to marriage she enjoyed her work as a hairdresser.
Her favorite role was being a mother and homemaker. Connie...
Mae Virginia Nelson
Oct 3, 2025
Mae Virginia Nelson, 94, of Duluth, peacefully passed away of natural causes, surrounded by her family, while listening to the Sound of Music soundtrack, on Friday October 3, 2025. She was born in Sandstone, MN on May 29, 1931, to Nels and Laura Lundorff. Mae was a graduate of the University of Minnesota LPN Program, and worked as an LPN...
Jen Abalan
Oct 2, 2025
Jennifer Abalan, age 47, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, Jennifer graduated from Duluth East High School and went on to attend nursing school, where she discovered her lifelong calling to care for others. She later moved to Minneapolis, where she began a fulfilling career as a nurse,...
Ashley Ann Lehman
Oct 2, 2025
Ashley Ann Lehman, 26 of Duluth, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Duluth. Ashley was born in Duluth, on February 16, 1999, to Heather Modeen and Daniel Lehman.
Ashley was a sweet and gentle girl who had a heart of gold. She suffered for 14 years with Lupus and related causes.
Ashley loved animals, agate picking, watching sunsets, and being with...
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,...
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