Marshall Fightlin
Feb 13, 2023
Age 89, of Duluth was called home by his all-merciful Savior the afternoon of February 13, from Helena, Montana where he was visiting his youngest daughter Miriam and her family after time spent with his older daughter, Kristen, and family in Duluth. Though very ill for the last few weeks of his life, he always maintained a bright outlook,...
Charles "Charlie" Ernest McDonald
Feb 13, 2023
Charles Ernest McDonald 92, of Duluth passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in his home.
Charlie was born in Duluth, MN on June 16th, 1930 to Julia and Charles McDonald. He was a life-long resident of the Duluth Heights neighborhood and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He graduated from Central High School, Duluth and went on to...
Robert "Bob" Beard
Feb 13, 2023
Robert (Bob) Beard, age 88, passed away on February 13, 2023 after living 10 years with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on July 10, 1934 in White Bear Lake, MN to Katherine (Kay) and Lovatt Beard . He was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Murray High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army and served as...
Joan Elizabeth More
Feb 9, 2023
Joan Elizabeth More, age 75, died February 9, 2023, in Duluth.
Joanie was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Jean More; sister Patricia Blanch; and niece Pam Ree.
She is survived by her husband Roger B. Day of Duluth; brother Bob More and nieces Amy More, Lisa Williams of Oregon and Amy Miller; sister Martha More of...
Eugene Michael Tomeck
Feb 9, 2023
Eugene “Gene” Michael Tomeck, age 74, died unexpectedly at his home on February 09, 2023. He was born on January 25, 1949, to parents Earl & Bernice (nee; Manaski) Tomeck. After graduating from Central High School, Gene enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country in the Vietnam War. He loved spending his time fishing on the North Shore...
Marvin Forbragd Sr.
Feb 6, 2023
Age 78, of Duluth passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023. He was born to Willis and Donna Forbragd on January 9, 1945 in Bagley, MN and lived there until he was 11 and moved to Minneapolis. That is where he grew up and started working for Augsburg Publishing House for 38 years. Marv and Sue married in 1976 and...
Joanne Marie Rodgers
Feb 6, 2023
Joanne Marie Rodgers, 78 of Surprise, Arizona passed away on Monday, February 6 at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born on November 27, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland to Charles and Harriette Wilson and spent her youth in Duluth, Minnesota, which kindled a lifelong passion for nature and the outdoors. She graduated from Duluth East in 1962 and...
Beverly Ann Hoppe
Feb 5, 2023
Beverly Hoppe, 80, of Duluth, MN, died at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 5, 2023 after a brief time on hospice. Beverly was born on December 7, 1942, to Henry and Aune (Maki) Kangas in Duluth, MN. Beverly had one younger brother, Kenneth. Beverly was proud to be 100% Finnish. Beverly graduated from Duluth Central High School...
Daniel Joel Lane
Jan 30, 2023
Daniel Joel Lane, 55, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 30, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born on February 18, 1967, to Beth and John Lane. Dan was raised in Duluth graduating from Duluth East High School in 1985 and the University of St. Thomas in 1995. He married Christa Gulland on June 30, 2007....
Sharon Wahman
Jan 29, 2023
Age 87, died peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born to Solveig and Clair Reitz on Monday, September 4th, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota, and grew up in St. Paul’s Highland Park Neighborhood. She graduated from Minnehaha Academy in 1953, and attended nurses training at the Mounds-Midway School of Nursing at Hamline...
Denny L Melin
Jan 29, 2023
On January 29, 2023 Denny went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a long battle with a difficult life.
Denny was preceded in death by his father, Earl Melin; mother, Connie Seguin; brother, Bruce Westerlund; sisters, Corinne LaFave and Leone McLeod; and his sons, Paul and Eric.
Denny was a talented mechanical draftsman as...
Jerry Michael Goar
Jan 28, 2023
Jerry M. Goar, age 88 of Duluth, MN, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was born and raised in the Morristown, MN area. Upon his graduation from Denfeld High School in 1952, Jerry joined the Army, and spent a year in Korea. He was proud to have traveled on the Honor Flight April 14, 2018. Jerry retired from St....
Marilyn Ann Pelto
Jan 27, 2023
Marilyn Ann Pelto, 85, of Saginaw, passed away peacefully on Friday January 27, 2023, in St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in Duluth to William and Edna Alvar on February 17, 1937. Marilyn loved to travel, camp, garden and spend time on or by the water. In her later years she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, reading and teaching her grandchildren...
Timothy Thomas Maddy
Jan 23, 2023
Timothy Thomas Maddy, 59, of Duluth, passed away on Monday January 23, 2023, in Essentia Health, Miller Dwan Hospital. He was born on February 8, 1963 in Duluth, MN to Clarence and Jane Maddy. Tim graduated from Duluth East High School in 1981 and from UMD in 1988. He was the General Manager of Twin Ports Paper and Supply. ...
Jillian Kay Rojas
Jan 23, 2023
Jillian Kay Rojas age 34 of Duluth passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023 with her mother and sister Maria by her side. She was born at St Mary's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota on October 20, 1988. Jillian is survived by her Mother, Linda Forte, Father, Javier Garcia Sr. Children, Nadiya Rojas, Anahi Rojas, Nevaeh Rewald, Micah Rewald, and...
Claudia M. Johnson
Jan 22, 2023
Claudia M. Johnson, 86, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday January 22, 2023 at the BeeHive Homes Assisted Living. She was born in Duluth on November 17, 1936, to Mitchell and Irene Swor. Claudia graduated from Duluth Central High School. She married Norman Johnson on December 22, 1956. Claudia was a very active and dedicated member of the Lutheran...
Rose "Bunny" Hein
Jan 17, 2023
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant, Rose LaVerne "Bunny" Hein.
Rose was given life by our Creator and was born on July 5, 1927, to William Harrison Pittsford and Alma Mathilda (Michalk) Pittsford. On July 31, 1927,...
Richard Alan Cozzi
Jan 16, 2023
Richard “Rick” Alan Cozzi, age 58 of Duluth unexpectedly joined his family in heaven on Mon., January 16, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Larry & Charlene (nee; Mechley) Cozzi; brother, Michael Mechley; and niece, Charlene Mechley.
Rick thoroughly enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, deer hunting in the fall, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, and...
William Eustis LeNeau
Jan 16, 2023
William Eustis LeNeau, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, age 92, died peacefully on January 16, 2023, at St. Luke's hospital. Bill was born June 25, 1930, the youngest of two children of Eustis and Violet LeNeau, all of whom preceded him in death. He attended the University of Minnesota, Duluth, for his undergraduate studies. This academic stint was interrupted by...
Laura "Lola" Marie Houle
Jan 15, 2023
Left this Earth on January 15th, 2023 at the age of 32. Preceded in death by brother, Darren and grandpa, Bob. Survived by children, Jasper, Blaze, and Darius; grandma, Bobbie; mother, Marie; siblings, Manilan, Mahaila, and Jefferson; and many loved ones.
Laura was known for her willingness to share the benefits of her love and her giddy antics. Her...
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