Patricia Helen Bennett
Jun 24, 2026
Patricia Helen Bennett, age 79, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, at Franciscan Health Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
Patricia was born on April 25, 1947, to George and Helen Bengtson. She was a proud graduate of Hermantown High School, Class of 1965, and continued her education at the University of Minnesota Duluth, graduating in 1969. On...
Einar Olson
Jun 21, 2026
Einar Olson, 90, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minnesota.
Einar was born on December 31, 1935, in Thompson Township, Minnesota, to Frank and Mamie (Seppala) Olson on the family farmstead, now known as the site of the Lakehead Harvest Festival.
He enlisted in the United States Army on September 5, 1958, at Fort Stewart,...
Thomas Michael Blazejak
Jun 19, 2026
Thomas Michael Blazejak, 82, of Proctor, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved him dearly.
Tom was born on December 22, 1943. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Yancey (AKA-93), an experience that remained an important part of his life and personal...
Jack Roe La May
Jun 12, 2026
Jack Roe La May (born Jackie Roe La May), age 98, of Duluth, Minnesota. Jack passed away from natural causes while sleeping peacefully at his home in Duluth on the evening of Friday, June 12, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born in Duluth on July 21, 1927, to William La May and Frances Roe, Jack grew up in the area and worked...
Gina Annette Wagner
Jun 11, 2026
Gina Annette Wagner, 68, of Proctor Minnesota, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, with her husband by her side.
Gina was born in and raised for a large portion of her life in Duluth Minnesota, the second of five siblings to Janice and Vincent Dodge on November 27,1957.
She graduated from Duluth East High School in 1976, and a few years...
Nancy Jean Ehlenbach
Jun 11, 2026
Nancy Jean Ehlenbach, 93, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, and was reunited with the love of her life, her husband Frank.
Nancy was born on October 3, 1932, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Elmer and Anne Lambert. She spent her life devoted to her family, her community, and the many friendships she cherished along the way.
Nancy worked...
Margaret Ann Johnson
Jun 8, 2026
Margaret Ann Johnson, 80, of Hermantown, Minnesota, passed away at her home, surrounded by family, on June 8, 2026. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Margaret was born on August 23, 1945, in Duluth, Minnesota. On April 11, 1964, she married her “one...
William "Bill" John Roach
Jun 6, 2026
William "Bill" Roach passed away on June 6, 2026, following a tragic accident at home. In his final selfless act, Bill provided the gift of life through organ donation.
Bill was born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, on April 2, 1957. He graduated from East High School, where he met the love of his life, Debbie. Bill worked for New York...
Joan Marie Eng
Jun 1, 2026
Joan Marie (LeBlanc) Eng, 75, of Duluth, MN passed away on the morning of June 1, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family, who loved her very much.
Joan was born on January 23, 1951 in Duluth, MN to Marjorie Rinker and Raymond LeBlanc. Joan went to high school in Proctor, MN, home of the “Proctor Rails”. She went on...
Joseph "Joe" Paul Schoenborn
May 25, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Paul Schoenborn, 77, of Duluth, MN, passed away on May 25, 2026 in Duluth, MN.
Joe was born in White Earth, MN to Paul Schoenborn and Lorraine Perrault Schoenborn on August 8, 1948. He went to school at Lake Superior College and graduated as a LPN. He worked as a roofer for many companies for many years. He enjoyed...
Nancy Kobernick
May 22, 2026
Nancy Kobernick passed away on May 22, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on March 20, 1943, Nancy spent the last 30 years of her life in Superior, Wisconsin, where she became a familiar and valued member of the community.
Nancy was a lifelong learner who earned bachelor's degrees in Journalism, History, and Political Science. Throughout her career, she worked...
John "Ooie" Robert Scanlon
May 21, 2026
The family of John “Ooie” Robert Scanlon, is deeply saddened to announce his passing on May 21, 2026 in his home with family by his side and his cat Scotch laying at his feet.
If you knew John you knew his passion for cars, drag races, motorcycles, and his love of the outdoors, which included hunting and fishing.
John was preceded in...
Craig Jerome Martineau
May 20, 2026
Craig Jerome Martineau of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on May 20, 2026, at Superior Health Center in Superior, Wisconsin, at the age of 77.
Craig was born on November 14, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to William and Louise Martineau. He graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1967.
Craig worked for Bridgeman's in Grand Rapids, where he became engaged to Rebecca...
Daren Boyd-Bobby Saxin
May 19, 2026
Daren Boyd Saxin, 64, passed away on May 19, 2026 in Fargo, ND where he had lived for a few years.
He was born in Lynwood, CA to Robert and Betsy Ann Saxin on May 23, 1961. The family moved back to Duluth MN in 1969.
Daren graduated from Hermantown High School in 1979. He worked at many different jobs in restaurants,...
Bruce "Red" Edward Beron
May 18, 2026
Bruce "Red" Edward Beron, 77, of Hermantown, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 18, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Bruce was born on May 24, 1948, to Raymond and Lois Beron. He graduated from Proctor High School in 1966, marking the beginning of his lifelong career as a self-employed flooring installer. In 1969, Bruce married Linda, and together they...
Sandra "Sandy" Jean Nordeen
May 17, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Jean (Feddick) Nordeen, 88, of Duluth, MN, went to be with Jesus as she was surrounded by her loving family at home on May 17, 2026.
Born and raised in Duluth, Sandy met and married her husband, Robert “Red” D. Nordeen in 1969. Together, they built a beautiful life centered around family and raising their four boys. Her weekends...
Judith "Judy" Ann Stelter
May 10, 2026
Judith Ann (Cirhan) Stelter, 80, of Hermantown, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on May 10, 2026.
Judy was born in St. Paul to George and Lorraine Cirhan on August 30, 1945. She grew up in St. Paul, graduating from Hill-Murray High School in 1963. After continuing her education at Globe Business School, she began working for...
Janice "Jan" Margaret Geasley
May 5, 2026
Janice “Jan” Geasley, 90, of Cloquet, passed away on May 5, 2026, at Cloquet Community Memorial Hospital — undoubtedly leaving behind a few final opinions and a lifetime of unforgettable stories.
Born March 27, 1936, to Mabel and James Carl, Jan spent her life doing things her own way and usually doing them well. She worked for many years at Cloquet...
Richard "Dick" Mike Jannetta
May 3, 2026
Richard “Dick” Mike Jannetta, 89, of Duluth, died May 3, 2026 at Solvay Hospice House.
Dick was born in Duluth, MN to Liberato and Mary Jannetta on July 29, 1936. He graduated from Duluth Central High School where he was a proud member of the Trojan football team. He married Kathryn Ercegovich on June 27, 1969.
He worked as a printer and...
Karen Lynne Rudnitski
Apr 28, 2026
Karen Lynne Rudnitski (Swanson), 81, of Hermantown, MN, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center from natural causes. She was born on February 16, 1945 to Einar and Lillian Swanson.
Karen was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kassidy Rosenberger; brothers, John and Myles; sisters, Dale Ann, Patsy and Carla; and brother-in-law, Art Pikkarainen.
Karen is...
