Dawn Rae Kregness
Mar 26, 2026
Dawn passed away March 26, 2026 at home following a lengthy, courageous, battle with ALS. Dawn was born January 20, 1953 in Duluth to Haddon and Edna Dynesius. Dawn married her husband Michael in 1974 and they had 52 years of adventures together supporting their boys Corey, Adrian (Heather), Brian ( Kelly), family, friends and many, many quilt shops.
Dawn’s professional...
Paula Janeen Langlee
Mar 25, 2026
Passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2026 at the age of 58. She was born in Duluth, MN to parents, Paul and Gloria Lyons. Paula was a CNA after graduating top of her class. She loved traveling and especially enjoyed the holiday season and making Christmas ornaments. Paula was a caring and generous person and she appreciated the...
Adele R. Unzen
Mar 23, 2026
Adele R. Unzen age 92 of Duluth died on March 23, 2026. She was born in Ironwood, Michigan on September 4, 1933 to parents, John and Johanna (Janta) Roszak. Adele had to grow up early after the death of her father. At the age of 11 she worked 3 jobs to help support the family. The hardships she faced in...
Andrew L. Larrivy
Mar 19, 2026
Andrew (Andy) L. Larrivy, 36 of Duluth, died peacefully Thursday, March 19th in his childhood home. Andy was born March 3rd, 1990 in Duluth to Nancy and Terry Larrivy.
Andy graduated from Denfeld High School where he played on the varsity soccer team. Andy earned an Associates Degree in Communications from Lake Superior College and attended the University of Wisconsin Superior....
David Jeffrey Rutford
Mar 18, 2026
David J. Rutford, age 67, of Duluth, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, generosity, and deep, unwavering love for his family.
Born on October 17, 1958, to David C. and Faith (Whitfield) Rutford, Dave grew up in Duluth, surrounded by the woods and waters that would shape his earliest adventures. One cherished...
Patrick "Pat" D. Needham
Mar 18, 2026
Patrick “Pat” D. Needham, 66, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 18, 2026, at Aspirus Health, St. Luke’s Hospital with his sister and son by his side.
He was born in Duluth on May 4, 1959, to Lawrence and Nancy Needham.
Happiest when he was outdoors, Pat loved riding his Harley Davidson, camping and fishing with friends and family, hunting...
Lillian L Campbell
Mar 16, 2026
Lillian was a proud Leech Lake descendant who walked in the ways of the Ojibwe, carrying her culture with strength and love. She was a water protector at Camp Migizi and found connection through hand drumming, song, and community. She especially admired the hand drumming of her close friend Timmy Morgan and held great respect for the group Cedar Creek...
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...
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