Obituaries

Leif Marius Arntsen

Leif Marius Arntsen

Jan 30, 2025

Leif Marius Arntsen, age 98, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully January 30, 2025 at Ecumen Lakeshore. Leif was born near Oslo, Norway and was a proud Norwegian who immigrated to the United States in 1956. He loved his family and enjoyed traveling, skiing, hiking and being outdoors. He met his wife Sally (Strand) in Cloquet, MN. They were dedicated...

David Bruce Nimz

David Bruce Nimz

Jan 29, 2025

David Bruce Nimz age 76 of Duluth passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 29, 2025. He was born in Wausau, WI on February 17, 1948 to parents Wallace and Dorothy (Bielke) Nimz. There, he also met the love of his life, Rita Poeske. They lived in various parts of the country before settling in Duluth— where they raised...

Dennis J. Hackett

Dennis J. Hackett

Jan 29, 2025

Dennis J. Hackett, 78, of Duluth passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 29, 2025, at Keystone Bluffs-Assisted Living. He was born on October 6, 1946, in Duluth MN to Rosemary and Archie Hackett. He was a graduate of St. James Catholic School and Denfeld High School class of 1965. He is an Eagle Scout and received the St. George Award...

Kathleen Mary Wolters

Kathleen Mary Wolters

Jan 27, 2025

Kathleen Mary Wolters, age 77, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at her home in Duluth, Minnesota. 

She was born March 16, 1947, in Duluth to Robert M. and Mary (Miller) Wolters. Kathy was a graduate of Stanbrook Hall and University of Minnesota (UMD). 

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Paul Thaddeus. 

She is survived by her sisters,...

Andrew LeRoy Mickus

Andrew LeRoy Mickus

Jan 26, 2025

Andrew “Andy” LeRoy Mickus, 53-year-old resident of South Range, WI passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Rochester MN after a courageous battle with cancer.

Andrew “Andy” LeRoy Mickus was born in Onamia, Minnesota on October 14, 1971 to Kathryn and Robert Mickus. He grew up in Onamia, graduating from Onamia High School in 1990. Andy attended NDSU for one...

Beverly Frances Anderson

Beverly Frances Anderson

Jan 26, 2025

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025 at the age of 91. Bev was born August 13, 1933 to J.R. “Rick” and Ruth Wilson Carlson. Bev was a lifelong member of Glen Avon Church. She graduated from Duluth East HS in 1952 and DBU in 1953. She joined Oliver Mining Company as a clerk in...

MaeLianna Nicole Timmer

MaeLianna Nicole Timmer

Jan 21, 2025

MaeLianna Nicole Timmer was born into the arms of angels on January 21, 2025. Her death leaves a hole in the hearts of all who loved and eagerly awaited her arrival.

Carried to full term, MaeLianna was a dream realized, a hope carried, and a love so deep it will remain forever in the hearts of her family.

She is preceded in...

Roberta L. Zebott

Roberta L. Zebott

Jan 18, 2025

Roberta L. Zebott, 77, of Proctor, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in Duluth on July 8, 1947, to Robert and Lillian Ulshafer. Roberta graduated from Hermantown High School in 1965. On March 19, 1976, Roberta married Milton Zebott. Roberta and Milt were together for 48 years. Roberta enjoyed playing games,...

Marcia Stephens

Marcia Stephens

Jan 17, 2025

Marcia Stephens passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 17, 2025 just days after celebrating her 90th birthday with family from across the country. Marcia was born in southern Michigan and lived many places including Florida, Arizona, Michigan and the last 40 years in Duluth, Minnesota. She was mother to five children: Patricia Loomis (Chuck) of Tucson AZ, Susan...

Frank Hong Huie

Frank Hong Huie

Jan 17, 2025

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 17, 2025 at the age of 63. Frank was born in St. Paul on July 14, 1961 to Fook and Beverly Huie. He was an avid sports fan, (sometimes) enjoying all of Minnesota’s sports teams. His love of sports went beyond watching professional teams as he enjoyed playing golf,...

Paul Vesterstein

Paul Vesterstein

Jan 15, 2025

Paul Vesterstein, “The Count” passed away January 15, 2025 at the age of 96. He was in good spirits, health, still sharp and in fact played bridge the day before.

Paul was born in Otepaa, Estonia on June 17, 1928 the youngest of 5 children of Ernst and Agnes. During WWII he volunteered into the Estonian National Guard to fight the...

Kenneth Arthur Conant

Kenneth Arthur Conant

Jan 14, 2025

Kenneth Arthur Conant age 84 of Duluth died on January 14, 2025 in his home.

Born on September 21, 1940, to parents, Arthur Conant and Frances Mosiniak. He attended Denfeld High School and worked as a custodian at the Damiano Center. Ken had a love for the simple pleasures of life. Whether it was a well-played hand in a game of...

Carole Jean Dubla

Carole Jean Dubla

Jan 11, 2025

Carole Jean Dubla, 85, of Canosia Township, died Saturday, January 11, 2025 in her home. She was born on January 29, 1939 in Duluth to Frank and Esther Leavitt. Carole was a graduate of Denfeld High School and married Louis Dubla in Duluth. Carole worked MP & L in her younger years, then at the Holiday Inn where she was...

Glenn Allen Tjaden Sr.

Glenn Allen Tjaden Sr.

Jan 11, 2025

Glenn Allen Tjaden Sr, 62, of Duluth, died Saturday, January 11, 2025 in his residence. Glenn was born on September 12, 1962 in Duluth to Donald and Glenna (Wells) Tjaden. He served in the U S Army. Glenn married Tina Marie Wright in Duluth on July 1, 1983. He worked at several factories in the Duluth area. Glenn was involved...

Annie Olson

Annie Olson

Jan 10, 2025

Formerly Gladys Lorraine Olson Milbert.

Annie passed away on January 10, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born in Hawley, MN in 1931 and lived in Pine River, MN, where she graduated High School. Preceded in death by children, Tom and Tim. Survived by children, Kathy, Dan (Mary), Guy (Jill), and John (Kim); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews....

Katherine Alexia Gaffke

Katherine Alexia Gaffke

Jan 9, 2025

Katherine “Kathy” Alexia Gaffke, age 45 of Duluth, passed away while being surrounded by her family on January 9, 2025. She was born in Bemidji, MN on August 20, 1979 to parents, Larry Goggleye and Teresa Nelson. Kathy’s life was her family. She adored her nieces and nephews and spending time at Powwows. Kathy was an artist at heart. Whether...

Constance Rae Lippitt

Constance Rae Lippitt

Jan 7, 2025

Constance Rae (Bonnell) Lippitt went to her heavenly home on January 7, 2025.

Connie was born in Duluth, MN to Joyce and Raymond Bonnell on August 11, 1951. She graduated from East High School in 1969.

She married the love of her life, James Lippitt on March 3, 1975 in Sisseton, South Dakota. They were together for over 50 beautiful years, something...

Ingo Erich Wolfe

Ingo Erich Wolfe

Jan 6, 2025

Ingo Erich Wolfe, 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with family by his side Monday, January 6, 2025. Ingo was born July 7, 1937, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Ernst and Johanna Wolfle.

Ingo retired as the VP of engineering for Kurt Manufacturing where he worked for 41 years.

He loved spending time with his family. Many years and memories were created at...

Olli Rikhard Rahkola

Olli Rikhard Rahkola

Jan 5, 2025

Olli Rikhard Rahkola, 69 of Esko passed away in the early morning of January 5 2025 with his family by his side.

Olli was born in Hibbing, Minnesota to Frans and Martha (Himanka) Rahkola on February 8, 1955. Olli was a devout lover of Christ, and his catholic faith, he was very active within the church and the community. He was...

Manson "Manny" Berg

Manson "Manny" Berg

Jan 5, 2025

Manson "Manny" Berg, 82, passed away on January 5, 2025, with his children by his side. Manny was born on November 17, 1942, to Carl A. and Ferne Berg. He spent a happy childhood in Twig, MN and graduated from Proctor High School, with a life-long group of great friends. He joined the Minnesota Air Guard and was a jet...