All Obituaries

Steven “Steve” Wayne Dudek, 67, of Duluth, MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Essentia Health St Mary’s Medical Center. Steve was born in Duluth to Beverly and Walter Dudek on September 21, 1955. He went to Duluth Central High school, class of 74. He served in the U.S. Army from 1975-1978 and was a proud supporter of 23rd Veteran and all those who served. He spent his life working to help other people at various places including Lutheran social services,...

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Sellwood, 79, of Lake Nebagamon, WI and The Villages, FL. Sandy was born in Duluth to Howard and Muriel Rilling on March 25, 1943. She graduated in 1961 from Duluth Central High School. After graduation, she worked at the Medical Arts Building as an elevator operator, and then as an assistant for Dr. Fording Fellows. Upon the growth of her family, she became a full time mom and homemaker. The neighbors claimed her clothes lines had the whitest diapers on the...

Patricia “Pat” Ann Pettit, 89, of Duluth, MN lost her courageous battle with breast cancer on March 7, 2023 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN. Pat was born to Stanley & Teresa Zymslony on April 2, 1933 in Duluth, MN. Pat graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1951 and began her career working at Avionics in Duluth. She then went on to work at St Mary’s Hospital and retired from there after 25 years of service. After retirement, Pat volunteered at the...

Michael “Mike” James Anderson, 39 of Duluth, MN passed away on February 25, 2023 at home surrounded by Family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Mike was born in Duluth to Larry and Cindy Anderson on August 23rd 1983. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 2002 where he was a 3 sport standout in hockey, baseball, and football. He attended LSC where he earned his AA degree. He worked for 20 years as a weather observer for Weather One / Condor Reliability...

Joanne Elizabeth (Toenberg) Daly, 85, of Hermantown, passed peacefully on February 17, 2023 at Solvay Hospice House. Joanne was born on February 11, 1938 in Virginia, MN and raised in Duluth. She married James F. Daly in 1958, and together had resided in Hermantown for the past 65 years. Joanne was an avid bowler and loved camping, RVing, and snowmobiling with many special friends and family. Her true lifelong passion was animals. She fed the deer from the time she was little until she no...

Agnes Katherine Turk, age 109, of Duluth, died February 15, 2023 at Viewcrest Health & Rehabilitation Center.   Agnes was born in Ambridge, PA on January 15th, 1914. She was the oldest of 6 children. Her family moved to Duluth when she was 4 yrs old. She married her husband, John, in 1939. They raised 3 boys. They owned a small movie theater, ran a Standard Oil Service Station, and her husband worked at United States Steel. Agnes was very active in her church. She loved to...

Joan Esther Carlson, 90, of Hermantown, MN passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born on June 23, 1932 in Duluth to Harold “Darb” and Leona Bellingham, and graduated from Cloquet High School in 1950. Joan married George Carlson in Cloquet on September 5, 1953 and together they had six children. She graduated from St. Scholastica with a nursing degree in 1954 and was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. Joan adored family and enjoyed fishing and gardening with...

Jeffrey Mark Gilbertson, 72, of Duluth MN, passed away on February 12, 2023. Jeff was born in Duluth on June 25, 1950. He graduated from Duluth East High School and went on to serve a term of duty in the United States Air Force as an airplane mechanic. Once back home he was employed by BNSF Railroad, where worked for many years as a switchman. Jeff loved to spend time along the shores of Lake Superior and outdoors with his family. He served as Scout Master for Troop 29, enjoying many...

Bruce John Lundgren, 81, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on February 8, 2023, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Bruce was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Carl and Hildegarde Lundgren on May 2, 1941. He was a lifelong rural Duluth resident. After graduating from Clover Valley High School in 1960, he worked for General Tire Company and later attended Hunter Engineering School in St. Louis, Missouri. He worked for over 40 years as a mechanic in the automotive industry retiring in...

DAVID’S HOMECOMING 2/1/23 On February 1, 2023, David August Livingston passed gently into the warmth of his Savior Jesus Christ. This was a graceful transition into his final resting place. While he will be so missed by all who were fortunate to know him, we are so encouraged to know his struggles are over and he’s home. David was born August 16, 1979 to parents Tom and Marlis Livingston. He joined brothers Matthew and Jonathan in a young family who were grounded in a lifestyle...