Heidi Marie Johnson
Jul 23, 2025
Heidi Marie (Stevens) Johnson, age 50 of Duluth died on July 23, 2025. She was born in Sandstone, MN on July 16, 1975. She moved around as a child, but eventually settled in Duluth as an adult. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant before a workplace injury left her disabled and unable to work. In her free time, she...
Oliver Paul Chushenbery
Aug 27, 2025
Oliver Paul Cushenbery age 59 of Duluth Minnesota passed from this world on August 27 2025 surrounded by friends and family. He was proceeded in death by is mom and step dad Nancy and James Schairer, his nephew Kyle Sibert ,his grand parents, uncles and aunts. He is survived by Daughter Tyler Marie Johnsen of Minnesota, sisters Carol Gross (Darrell)...
Tonna Lorraine Goettl
Aug 29, 2025
Tonna Lorraine Goettl age 60, died after an aggressive form of cancer on August 29, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of honesty, warmth, and fierce love.
Tonna was an open book—never one to hold back how she felt, she wore her heart on her sleeve. Those who knew her never had to guess where they stood, and they never had...
Charles Hart Andresen
Sep 8, 2025
Charles “Huck” Andresen, 84, passed away in his home with family by his side on September 8, 2025. He left us much sooner than he expected, but in the 20 months after his glioblastoma diagnosis, he lived life fully, and to the end was making plans for future adventures.
Huck was born January 25, 1941 in Duluth, Minn., and lived there...
Richard Michael Krick
Sep 7, 2025
Richard Michael Krick, age 74 of Duluth died on September 7, 2025. He was born in Superior, WI on December 15, 1950. He attended Cathedral High School. Rich lived life to the fullest. He was a rambling man, living in various cities throughout the Midwest and beyond. But he eventually returned to the Duluth area. He loved fishing and playing...
Ryan Thomas Vanyo
Sep 5, 2025
Ryan Thomas Vanyo, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday September 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his wife and their two sons as he entered eternal rest.
Born on October 4, 1974 in Golden Valley, MN, Ryan lived a life full of love, laughter, faith, and...
Sister Judine Mayerle
Sep 5, 2025
Sister Judine Mayerle, age 84, of St. Scholastica Monastery, was called home on September 5, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community-Duluth in her 64th year of consecrated life. She entered the Benedictine Community on September 8, 1960, made her First Monastic Profession on July 11, 1962, and her Final Monastic Profession on July 11, 1965. She celebrated her Golden Jubilee in...
Donna Lynn Farleigh
Sep 2, 2025
Donna L. Farleigh, 59, of Superior, WI, passed away on Tuesday September 2, 2025, at home unexpectedly. She was born in Duluth on June 11, 1966, to Donald and Kathleen Hensley. Donna graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School. She married Roger Farleigh on Feb. 25, 1984, in Duluth, MN. Donna had bartended at the Wabegon and at the Boneyard Bar...
Preston John (Shabaiash) Lassman Sr.
Aug 28, 2025
Preston John Lassman, Sr. age 59 of Cass Lake walked onto the Spirit World on August 28, 2025. He was born in Duluth on June 7, 1966 and adopted by parents, Lonnie and Carolyn (Stottlemeyer) Lassman.
A man deeply rooted in his traditions; Preston cherished his Native ceremonies and found healing and strength in the sweat lodge. He carried those teachings...
Charlene Clarice Nichols
Aug 25, 2025
Sadly, we announce the passing of Char. She died peacefully in her sleep, with family at her side at Benedictine Health Center, Marywood. Born August 9, 1939 in Duluth to Thomas and Clarice (Gagne) Kinsman, the eldest of three. Char grew up in the West End, attending St. Jean School, graduating from Duluth Central, class of 1957. A wonderful wife,...
Marcyan "Marcy" Johns Eggen
Aug 21, 2025
Marcyan “Marcy” Johns Eggen, age 75, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, at 3:10 p.m., surrounded by the love of her family, after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Marcy was born on July 3, 1950, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Clarence and Cecelia (Blazejak) Johns. Following the untimely passing of her mother when Marcy was...
Joan Diane Johnson
Aug 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Diane Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, who left this world peacefully on August 18, 2025, at her home in Hermantown, Minnesota. Born on February 7, 1943, in Duluth, Minnesota, Joan was a beacon of kindness, compassion, and generosity throughout her life.
Joan was the cherished daughter...
Connie Diane Erickson
Aug 18, 2025
Connie Diane Erickson, 68, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Monday August 18, 2025, in Keystone Bluffs assisted living. She was born in Virginia, MN on October 11, 1956, to Erwin and Harriet Erickson. Connie attended the School for the Deaf in Faribault, MN and graduated from Biwabik High School class of 1975, and from UMD Class of 1999. She...
Bonnie Mae Bronson
Aug 17, 2025
Bonnie Mae Bronson (Miller), 89, of Duluth, passed away peacefully, with family by her side Sunday, August 17, 2025. She was born in Sutherland, Iowa, to Freeman and Evelyn Miller, on December 15, 1935.
Bonnie was a part time Policewoman in the 1970’s and 1980’s and was also a devoted homemaker. She spent time camping, reading cookbooks, and modifying recipes. She...
Teresa Ann Lovald-Hendrickson
Aug 14, 2025
Teresa Ann Lovald-Hendrickson (Terri Love) 72, of Duluth, MN passed away on August 14th, 2025 in Duluth, MN.
Terri was born on April 15th, 1953 in Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base, CA, to Ernest and Elsie Lovald. She grew up in Brainerd, MN and often reminisced of the area.
Terri is survived by her children Loretta Polzin, Angela Crook, John Peterson, Christil...
Harriet M. Kellner
Aug 12, 2025
Our brilliant, resilient, beloved Harriet passed away on August 12, 2025. She was born in Duluth on February 9,1933 to Martha and Andrew Miller. Born with a blood disorder she survived and thrived, which became a recurring theme in her life.
Harriet grew up on the family farm in Cotton, Minnesota and attended Cotton School where she graduated valedictorian of her...
Sonja "Sava" Ulvi
Aug 12, 2025
Sonja " Sava" Ulvi, 92, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 12, 2025, at the Solvay Hospice House. She was born in Duluth to Milan and Pearl Miscevich on February 3, 1933. Sonja graduated from Morgan Park High School. She was an active member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church and its ladies circle and was a VFW...
Elsie Loretta Lovald-Knudsen
Aug 11, 2025
Elsie Loretta Lovald-Knudsen, 91, of Brainerd, MN passed away on August 11th 2025 in Duluth, MN.
Elsie was born on September 28th 1933 to Earl and Cora Petersen
Elsie is survived by her son Bruce Lovald. Her Grandchildren Loretta Polzin, Angela Crook, John Peterson, Christil Taylor, Serena Lovald, Jason Lovald, Jamie Lovald, Jessica Wood, and Andrea Allen. Her great-grandchildren Tyler Roed, Susannah...
Mary Ann Durward
Aug 10, 2025
Mary Besore Durward, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on the 10th of August, 2025 at the age of 73 in Duluth, MN. Born on the 8th of July, 1952 in Glen Ellyn, IL, she lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family.
Mary was known for her adventurous soul,...
Shirley Ann Hedberg Graham
Aug 10, 2025
Shirley Ann Hedberg Graham, 94, passed into the arms of Jesus her Savior on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Born in Duluth, Minnesota to Swedish immigrants August Hedberg and Anna Turnquist, Shirley grew up in Two Harbors, Minnesota. She was active in her church at an early age, and participated in Youth for Christ rallies. She attended Bethel...
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