Sister Gloria Ess, OSB
Sep 28, 2026
Sister Gloria Ess, 88, lived a long and joyful life of service, dying peacefully on September 28, 2026, on Benet Hall at St. Scholastica Monastery in her 67th year of consecrated life. She entered the Benedictine Community on September 8, 1958, made her First Monastic Profession on July 11, 1960, her Final Monastic Profession on July 11, 1963, and celebrated...
Patricia Jeanne LeGarde
Oct 1, 2026
Patricia Jeanne LeGarde, born May 22,1931, to Lauritz and Agnes Stovern, passed away October 1, 2026.
Pat grew up on the Central Hillside of Duluth during the Great Depression and World War ll. As a teenager, she worked at the Woolworth’s jewelry counter and often hitchhiked with her girlfriends to the Pike Lake Roller Rink, where she spotted Jerry LeGarde, a...
Judith "Nanny" Ann Fawcett
Sep 18, 2026
Judith “Nanny” Ann Fawcett, 84, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Judith was born May 22, 1942, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Russell Richard Ingersoll and Jeanette Edith (MacKay) Ingersoll. She later made her home in Duluth, where she built a life centered on family, home, and a deep affection for animals.
She was a homemaker...
Erin Renee Christensen
Sep 30, 2026
Erin Renee Christensen, 22, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on September 30, 2026, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, determination, a deep faith in God, and an unforgettable zest for life.
Erin was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, girlfriend, coach, teammate, and passionate friend who lived with resolve, loved her people...
Carolyn "Kay" R. Lueck
Sep 26, 2026
Carolyn ‘Kay’ R. Lueck, 84 of Duluth, passed peacefully on September 26, 2026, at Benedictine Health Center. She was born in Duluth on September 24, 1942, to Oscar and Mae Carlson.
Carolyn attended Denfeld High School and went on to work at Viewcrest Nursing home in 1977, retiring in 2007 after 30 years of dedicated service caring for those who resided...
John Frederick Schilling
Sep 14, 2026
John F. “Jack” Schilling was a lifelong Duluthian who believed in working hard, serving his community, staying active, and, above all, enjoying time with family and friends.
Born in Duluth on February 24, 1928, Jack was the son of Fred and Gerda Schilling. He graduated from Duluth Central High School and, after serving in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948,...
Joseph Wayne Balcom
Sep 30, 2026
Joseph Wayne Balcom age 43 of New Era, MI died on September 30, 2026 at Essentia-St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth, MN. He was born on August 29, 1983 to parents, Tim Balcom and Denise (Palchak). He was raised in Hesperia, MI where he developed a passion for the outdoors. He was happiest when hunting, fishing, or just being outside. He...
Benita Marie Hodges
Sep 27, 2026
In loving memory of Benita Marie Hodges
Benita Marie Hodges lovingly known to many simply as Nita was born on July 31 1985 in Chicago Illinois to Darlene Hodges and James Evans. She later made her home in Hibbing Minnesota where she built a life surrounded by family memories laughter music and love.
Benita departed this life on September 27 2026 at...
Jessie E. Taylor
Sep 26, 2026
Passed away on September 26, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born on May 23, 1938 to Alexander and Pearl (La Londe) McDonald in Duluth. Jessie was a proud Veteran of the Navy. She married Mort Taylor in 1971 and enjoyed 38 years of marriage until his passing in 2009. She worked as a nurses aid for many...
Florence Elizabeth Thomas
Sep 24, 2026
Florence Thomas, 96, passed away peacefully on the evening of September 24, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Florence was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota and grew up in Duluth and Superior, graduating from Superior High School. Upon graduation, she worked at Marshall Wells where she met her husband of 71 years, Donald Thomas. Florence also spent time working at Sears...
Teresa Lynn Axelson (Arveson, Hillman)
Sep 20, 2026
Teresa Lynn Axelson passed away on September 20, 2026. Preceded in death by mother, Patricia Schubitzke; and father, Frank Arveson; brother, Robert Arveson; and grandparents. Survived by son, Bobby Axelson; sister, Brenda Bourgeault; nephews, Devin and Zachary Bourgeault; step-father, Larry Jampsa; and many cousins, aunts and uncles. She was a graduate of Proctor High School. Private burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Joanne R. Hendrickson
Sep 19, 2026
Joanne R. Hendrickson, 78, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday September 19, 2026. She was born in Duluth on October 14, 1947, to David and Ann Ankarlo. Joanne had a very strong work ethic, and worked for several different companies including PCI Road Construction, the Paper Mill, and for the City of Duluth at the Duluth Zoo. She enjoyed cooking,...
Howard Ronald Sill
Sep 18, 2026
Howard Ronald Sill age 92 of Eau Claire, WI and formerly of Duluth, died on September 18, 2026, just 6 months after his beloved Jeanine. He was born in Rock Island, IL on January 19, 1934 to parents, Delbert Sill and Frances Peterson Colvin. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country in the Korean...
Christopher Williams Rhode
Sep 16, 2026
Christopher (Chris) Williams Rhode, 72, of Duluth, died September 16, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota
He was born January 19, 1954, to Robert B. Rhode and Elizabeth Tennant Rhode in Duluth. Christopher attended the Institute of Logopedics in Wichita, Kansas, and Duluth Public Schools. He was employed at the Burger King restaurant in Duluth between 1980 and...
Olga "Susie" Rosenzweig
Sep 15, 2026
Olga "Susie" Rosenzweig died September 15, 2026 in Duluth, MN at the age of 100 and 8 months. She was born in 1927 to Berthold and Anna Kromer in Singen Hohentwiel, Germany. Along with her husband, Sascha "Joseph" Rosenzweig, she came to America, arriving in Duluth in 1950 and becoming a citizen in 1955.
Susie worked for Garon Knitting Mills in...
Joseph James Ridinger
Sep 14, 2026
Joseph James Ridinger was a beautiful boy, a wonderful spirit and a strong man who was taken from this Earth far too early. He is survived by his mother, Marianne L Sershon, his father James E Ridinger and his stepmother Michelle L Ridinger.
Survived by his sisters Sondra M Zeman, Rachael M Ridinger and stepsister Monique M Whittaker. Also, stepbrothers Cameron...
John Daniel Porter
Sep 13, 2026
John Daniel Porter, 80, of Proctor, passed away on September 13, 2026, at home. He was born in Duluth to Miley and Ella Porter on July 5, 1946. John grew up in Woodland. Lived for a while in Floodwood and survived Hurricane Katrina while living in the gulf area. He worked with his brother Paul towing and salvaging cars, drove...
William "Billy" Gooder
Sep 13, 2026
William “Billy” Gooder, a Duluth artist known locally for his work with Lake Superior stone, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, surrounded by family. He was 60 years old and had bravely faced an aggressive cancer. William was born in Duluth, MN on May 13, 1966. He attended Holy Rosary and East High School. He held a degree in...
Marilyn Eiler Bero
Sep 12, 2026
With great sadness the family of Marilyn Bero announces her passing. She died on September 12, 2026 at the age of 96 after suffering a stroke. Marilyn was a vibrant woman who had a zest for life and all it brought her. She worked in the real estate business for 50 years in Duluth. She and her husband, Don Bero...
Joan Arlene Severson
Sep 12, 2026
Joan Arlene Washnesky Ostlund Severson, age 95. Born November 24th, 1930 and died September 12th, 2026. Her parents were Albert and Eileen (McMillan) Washnesky.
Joan Graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1948. She then worked as a secretary in various schools in Duluth. She married Wally Ostlund in 1950. She also had worked at UMD and Timber Producers Association. She...
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