Mary E Keyport
Sep 11, 2022
Mary E. Keyport of Duluth died on September 11, 2022, at Ecumen Lakeshore. Mary was born January 7, 1934, to Joseph and Mayme Fischler, in St. Paul, MN. She attended school in St. Paul at St. Bernard’s, St. Andrew’s, and St. Joseph’s Academy, graduating in 1951. She attended the University of Minnesota where she met Bob Keyport, and they...
Larry Anthony Cozzi Sr.
Sep 10, 2022
Larry Anthony Cozzi Sr, age 77 of Duluth, died in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family on September 10, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers - Baby Joseph, Michael, Denny; daughter, Tina LaTraille; son, Mikey Mechley & granddaughter, Charlene Mechley.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry; children, Rick (Renee) Cozzi, Kim...
Scott Roger Kallberg
Sep 9, 2022
Scott Roger Kallberg, 56, formerly of Hermantown, was born Dec. 29, 1965, to James and Beverlee Kallberg, died Sept. 9, 2022 in Wichita, KS. Scott was a 1984 graduate of Hermantown High School. Following graduation, he joined the 148th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard, retiring as a Tec Sergeant in 2012.
Scott had several careers: Bullyan RV,...
Joyce Marie DeRoche
Sep 6, 2022
Age 91 of Duluth, died with her loving husband by her side on September 6, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Cindi DeRoche; and siblings, Jeff, Daniel, Frank, Beverly, and Roberta “Bobby”.
Joyce was raised in the west end of Duluth. She graduated from St Jean the Baptist parochial school where she was a good...

Walter E. "Bud" Newell
Sep 5, 2022
Walter E. (Bud) Newell, 89, of Hermantown, died on September 5, 2022. Bud was born on June 20, 1933, in Duluth.
After serving in the Army, Bud returned to Duluth and worked as a painter/decorator for his entire life.
While on a job at a bank he met the love of his life, Lois Hoogland, who became his wife...
Darlene Strandberg Clemenson
Sep 2, 2022
On September 2, 2022, Darlene Strandberg Clemenson, age 85, passed away and into the loving arms of her husband Lyle who preceded her in death in 2021. Darlene was born on September 6, 1936, and raised on a farm in Clearbrook, Minnesota. Soon after graduating from Clearbook High School, she married Lyle Clemenson on October 8, 1955 in Conrad,...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Warnygora
Sep 1, 2022
Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” Warnygora, 75, of Duluth, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at the Benedictine Health Center, surrounded by her family.
Betsy was born along with her twin sister Barbara on Sept. 7, 1946, to Ernest and Rose Mary Bailey in Detroit, MI. She was the oldest sister of a loving family of ten siblings. Her...
Christopher Michael Sauve
Aug 31, 2022
Christopher Michael Sauve, 39, of Duluth, MN, lost his battle with addiction on August 31, 2022. Chris was born on February 13, 1983, in Two Harbors, MN, and graduated from Duluth Central High School in 2001. He attended Lake Superior College and obtained his CDL.
Chris will be remembered for his compassion, his deep caring for his family,...
Laura Thomas Mclean
Aug 31, 2022
Died August 31, 2022 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. Laura is survived by her husband, Dave Hoops; her children, Daisy and Finn; seven siblings, and an extended family who loved her dearly. Friends and family are invited to an Irish Wake on Monday, September 5, 2022, from 4:00-6:00 at Hoops Brewing.
Robert Dale Sampson
Aug 30, 2022
Robert Dale Sampson, 95, of Duluth, died August 30, 2022, at North Shore Health Care Center in Grand Marais Mn. He was born June 29, 1927, to C. Herbert and Agnes (Grant) Sampson and grew up in West Duluth. Bob married Nancy Van Duyn in 1951 and they had one son Michael Robert and in 1978 married Jeanne Hudson...
Patricia Ann Breiland
Aug 27, 2022
Patricia Ann Breiland, 91, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. Pat was born on February 23, 1931, to James and Dora (Lemay) Caldwell in Kerrick, Minnesota. She was the 5th of 8 siblings. Although she spent her early years living through the depression, her family home was filled with...
Mary Ann Hill
Aug 27, 2022
Passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2022 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer Hill; son-in-law, Ronald Murray; and grandson, Garrett Young. Survived by daughters, Eugenie (Wayne) Dunder, Cecelia Hill, Kathleen Hern, and Maureen (Steve) Wick; son, Charles (Sandy) Hill; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mary Ann was born and raised in Duluth and...
Lee Jay Leighton
Aug 25, 2022
Lee Jay Leighton, 67, of Cotton, MN and Hollywood, FL, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at his East Bass Lake Cabin. Lee was born on July 19, 1955 in St. Paul to Robert and Elaine (Norlander) Leighton. Lee was raised in Duluth and graduated from Duluth East High School where he competed on the swim team. Lee graduated...
Paul Thomas Hanten
Aug 23, 2022
Paul Thomas Hanten (98) was born in Duluth MN on July 14,1924, to Paul and Katherine (Hanson) Hanten. He died peacefully, in his sleep, on August 23rd, 2022 at Franciscan Health Center, from complications following a fall. His family was by his side.
Paul was the younger of two children, both boys, who grew up in Virginia MN. He...
Denice Marie Maciej
Aug 23, 2022
Denice Marie Maciej age 80 of Duluth passed away at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, on August 23, 2022. Denice is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Fran Maciej; brother, Ronald; and infant grandchildren, Valerie & Marie Kokkinen.
Denice was born February 24, 1942 in Hibbing Minnesota and grew up and graduated in nearby Nashwauk Minnesota....
Dorothea Viola Haight
Aug 23, 2022
Passed away peacefully on August 23, 2022 at the age of 79. Private burial at Park Hill Cemetery.
Dr. Jay Roland Huber
Aug 21, 2022
Passed away on August 21, 2022 at the age of 60. Preceded in death by parents, Roland and Yvonne; and brother, Shawn. Survived by wife, Andrea; children, Christie (James) Massen and Landon Huber; step-sons, Domenick and Geno Schultz; grandsons, Roland, Leonard and Ralph Massen; and other family members and friends. He was a physician for over 25 years in Bismarck...
Mark Brostrom
Aug 19, 2022
Mark Allen Brostrom, 55, of Duluth was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, whom he loved so much, on Friday, August 19, 2022. Mark was born April 16, 1967, to Bruce and Donna Brostrom in Duluth. He grew up in Munger and graduated from Proctor High School in 1985. He later graduated from Fond du Lac Community College with...
Lucille M. Rich
Aug 19, 2022
Lucille M. Rich, 93, of Duluth, passed away on Friday August 19, 2022, in the Aftenro Home. She was born in Duluth on February 4, 1929, to Louis and Theresa Rich. Lucille graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School. She had worked as a bookkeeper and secretary at various places throughout the years. Lucille was a member of St. Benedict’s...
Corinthian Edmond Sr.
Aug 13, 2022
Corinthian Edmond Sr. 63 of Duluth, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 13, 2022 with his wife by his side.
Corinthian was born in East Chicago, Indiana on July 30th, 1959 to Robert Edmond and Ezelle Cobb. He grew up in Indiana where he was a member of the First Baptist Church where he was also...