Obituaries

Dec 28, 2021

Junella Margaret Tarnowski, 100 of Duluth, peacefully passed away December 28, 2021, at St. Mary's Essentia with her family by her side.

Junella was born December 23, 1921, to Nicholas and Ella (Ellingson) Neumann at home in Gary, New Duluth, the second of ten children. She was a 1940 graduate of Denfeld High School where she excelled...

Dec 28, 2021

Father Jon Wild, aged 75, died on December 28, 2021, while a resident at Benedictine Living Community in Duluth, MN. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota on May 9, 1946, to Alfred A. and Gertrude M. Wild. Father Wild attended Holy Cross Seminary High School in La Crosse, WI, then went on to study philosophy and theology at St....

Dec 27, 2021

Leona Paulson

One of the most competitive people in the world, Leona “Nonie” Paulson completed the final item on her “Anything you can do I can do better” checklist by outliving her mother, Mabel McTague (who passed at age 92) and finally called it a day on December 27 at the age of 93 years, and 20...

Dec 27, 2021

Philip Herman Nast died on December 27, 2021. He was born in New York City On December 15, 1923

into a loving family. His father was Herman Ernest Nast and his mother was Martha Jean Broderick. Phil had three siblings Edith Jean De Claude who died in 1999 and Jean Newell who died in 2021 and a...

Dec 26, 2021

Frank Webb age 60 passed away unexpectedly at work on December 26, 2021. He was born on September 8, 1961 on a US Military Base in Munich, Germany. He is preceded in death by his parents, Denver and Anna Webb; and sister, Cynthia Dupuis. Frank was a 1979 graduate of Hermantown High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy...

Dec 25, 2021

Passed away Saturday Dec. 25, 2021 in Duluth, MN at the age of 61.

Our beloved Tim went to be with the Lord on Christmas Day. He was known by most as smart, hardworking, meek and playful. He was a master automotive mechanic, and jack of all trades, enjoyed doing automotive and equipment work at various companies,...

Dec 25, 2021

Brian Leon Landstrom, age 70 of Duluth, died peacefully in his childhood home on December 25, 2021.

Brian was born in Duluth on June 24 th , 1951, the son of Charles and Shirley (Marander) Landstrom. He graduated from East High School and enlisted in the Coast Guard Reserves in 1969. He retired as a Petty Officer...

Dec 24, 2021

Molly Murphy, also known as Mary Margaret, was born in Chicago, IL on April 28th, 1962 and grew up in Duluth, MN. After going to Duluth East High school, she moved to New Mexico and lived there for 20 yrs. There she met Mike Davis, her husband who was her life love and soul mate. Mike passed in 2003....

Dec 23, 2021

This is what we know about Helen, she was born in Yugoslavia, she lived in Superior Wi and Duluth MN.

Helen had two sons who preceded her in death, Donald O. Johnson and Albin Johnson.  Helen is survived by 5 grandchildren.

Helen was a colorful woman with many friends.

A Graveside service for Helen will be...

Dec 21, 2021

Ruth Lillian Pehl, 93, formerly of Hermantown, Minnesota went home to Jesus Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Aftenro Home, Duluth, Minnesota.

Ruth was born on January 24, 1928 in Duluth to Axel Peterson and Albertina Johnson.  She was the oldest of 3 children.

She moved to Hermantown at age 4 and lived there for 85...

Dec 20, 2021

David Robert Greene, 71, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday December 20, 2021, in St. Luke’s Hospital with his family by his side.  He was born in Racine, WI on December 12, 1950, to Gordon and Doris Greene.  He graduated with a degree in English from the Northland College. Dave had worked for a variety of companies in...

Dec 18, 2021

Paula Claire Lepak passed away surrounded by her family on 12/18/2021. She was born September 29, 1952 in Buhl, MN to Gerald and Olga Simonson. She attended Martin Hughes High School. She went on to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse at St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Duluth, graduating in 1973. She later chose to advance her...

Dec 15, 2021

Passed away peacefully on December 15, 2021.  She was born in Grafton, North Dakota.  She graduated from Hoople High School in 1959.  She attended the UND School of Medicine earning a degree as an Occupational Therapist.  She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta.  As an Occupational Therapist, she was patient and kind, working with “her kids” to improve...

Dec 12, 2021

David Andrew Gutierrez, 36, of North Branch, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in U of M Fairview Hospital.  He was born in Fridley, MN on September 8, 1985.  David was working at the County Market in North Branch at the time of his passing.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Bennie and Patricia...

Dec 11, 2021

Evelyn Grace Frazier, 87, of Duluth, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born in Courtland, MN on April 8, 1934 to Albert and Alma Havemeier. She graduated from Mankato State Teaching College and taught 5th grade students. Evelyn married James Frazier on June 15, 1957. She was an active member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Evelyn...

Dec 11, 2021

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Sister Melanie Gagne, OSB, born May 7, 1925, died December 11, 2021. From 1946 to 1990 she was a beloved elementary and middle school teacher in  Duluth, Chicago, Phoenix, Cloquet, and Hibbing, and later a chaplain at Benedictine Living Community-Duluth. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and for living...

Dec 10, 2021

Robert Ray Lalonde, age 45, who was born October 2nd, 1976, in Duluth, MN to Thomas Dianne (Marchand) Lalonde, passed into eternal life on December 10th, 2021. He was preceded in death by his daughter Christine, who died at birth, his beloved brother, Jeremy Lalonde. Rob had a great sense of humor, loved to work on cars, and cherished...

Dec 6, 2021

Age 77 of Lakewood Rd, Duluth, died on December 6, 2021 at his home. Mick was born on January 16, 1944 to Anthony and Avis Pero.

Mick served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and upon returning to the United States, he married Eileen Asperheim on February 26, 1966. This marriage was blessed with two sons,...

Nov 29, 2021

Kay Vander Horck, 97, passed away peacefully from natural causes November 29, 2021, in her home in Duluth, MN. Kay was an artist, teacher, and political activist. She led a creative and intellectual life and was a gracious host.

She was born to William A. Sauser and Katherine “Kate” (Hauer) Sauser on June 22, 1924, at Saint...

Nov 29, 2021

Grace Catherine Fitzgerald passed away on November 29, 2021, at her home in Hermantown, Minnesota. She was born on March 6, 2003 in Duluth, Minnesota. Grace lived her life to the fullest despite the significant challenges that Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy, presented to her. Grace was a beacon of light and love, always seeking...