Karen Adele Hanson
Oct 12, 2026
Karen Adele Hanson, 88 of Hermantown MN entered into eternal rest with her Lord on October 12, 2026 after a brief struggle with retinal cancer. Karen was comforted and guided on her journey by her daughters, who never left her side in her final days. Karen made her most recent home at Edgewood Assisted Living in Hermantown, but home was...
Donna Sharon Schumann
Oct 11, 2026
Donna Sharon Schumann, 75, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on October 11, 2026 in her home.
A full obituary and service details to come. Her family is grateful for your love and support.
Hans James Hall
Oct 11, 2026
Hans James Hall, son of Jim and Joan Hall, passed away after a long battle with kidney failure on October 11, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. He was born on January 12, 1960. Hans was raised in Lutsen, and it's where his heart stayed his whole life, residing just down the drive from his parents and siblings. He...
Richard Vernon Van Reese
Oct 10, 2026
Richard Vernon Van Reese, age 92, of Hermantown, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, at Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, Minnesota.
Richard was born on August 3, 1934, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Henry and Florence Van Reese. A proud graduate of Duluth Central High School, Richard spent his life working hard, serving his country, and creating lasting memories with family...
Ronald Steve Leonzal
Oct 7, 2026
R. Steve Leonzal, 70, of Anoka, pass away on October 7, 2026. He was a man whose presence could fill a room and whose personality left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Known for his quick wit, larger-than-life stories, and ability to make people laugh, Steve lived life fully, boldly, and on his own terms.
Steve had a deep love...
Jaclyn "Jackie" Marie Sathers
Oct 3, 2026
Jaclyn “Jackie” Marie (Hariu) Sathers, 84, of Duluth, MN, passed away on October 3, 2026, at BeeHive Homes Assisted Living and Memory Care of Duluth.
Jackie was born in Ironwood, MI, to John and Lempie (Maenpaa) Hariu on December 9, 1941. She graduated from Ironwood High School in 1959 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from the...
Richard "Dick" Lee Terwilliger
Sep 28, 2026
Richard “Dick” Lee Terwilliger, 86, of Hermantown, Minnesota, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 28, 2026.
He was born on November 21, 1939, in Eugene, Oregon, to William (Bill) and Florence Terwilliger. Dick was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend whose kindness and gentle spirit touched all who knew him. He...
Mark Herbert Jaster
Sep 27, 2026
Mark Herbert Jaster was born April 20, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota - a birthdate of which he was particularly proud. For those who knew Mark well, you know.
On September 27, 2026, Mark was guided into the loving arms of God, surrounded by the people who loved him the most: his younger sister, Kristi; his nephew, Matthew; and his brothers -...
Ahmad "Red" Hussain Williams
Sep 26, 2026
Ahmad “Red” Hussain Williams, age 57, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on September 26, 2026, with family and friends by his side following an antibiotic-resistant infection and end-stage heart failure.
Ahmad “Red” is now in heaven with God, family, and many friends.
Ahmad was born on November 25, 1968, as the eldest of twins in New York City to Jewell D. Floyd...
Richard "Dick" Lee Haney
Sep 23, 2026
Richard “Dick” Haney, 84, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away September 23, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Dick was born October 2, 1941, in Duluth to Richard Warren Haney and Alice Marciniak Haney. He grew up on Anoka Street in Woodland, on the edge of Hartley Park, where he spent his childhood exploring the woods and getting into his fair share of...
Joseph Louis Bullyan
Sep 23, 2026
Joseph Louis Bullyan, age 97, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully in Hermantown on September 23, 2026, with his beloved wife, Nancy, and his children by his side.
Joe was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on March 15, 1929, to Marko Peter Bullyan and Mary Ann (Fister) Bullyan. From an early age, Joe possessed a strong work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit,...
Gaynelle "Nelle" Rhea DeCent
Sep 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and one-of-a-kind soul, Gaynelle “Nelle” Rhea DeCent, age 69, of Buhl, Minnesota.
Gaynelle passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Villa in Buhl on September 19, 2026.
Born in Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota, to John and Goldie DeCent, Gaynelle graduated from Biwabik High School in 1977. She...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Malley
Sep 13, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Malley, age 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on September 13, 2026.
Betty was born on February 26, 1945, to the late James Harrell Moline and Theresa Loretta (Cobb) Moline. She was a proud graduate of Duluth Cathedral High School.
Betty had a heart built for family and community. She was always willing to jump in...
Berenice Gonzaga Alves
Sep 10, 2026
Her friendly smile brought joy.
Berenice Gonzaga Alves, 93, of Duluth, MN had passed away at her home on September 10, 2026. She was born and grew up in Catende, Pemumbuco, Brazil where she went to school and later on married Paulo Alves. During the years that she had lived in Brazil, she devoted her life to serve the Lord as...
Marilee Jane Bodie
Sep 10, 2026
Marilee Jane Bodie, 74, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, surrounded by her family and her beloved dog, Hope.
Marilee was born Marilee Jane Vogel on April 19, 1952, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Mary and Henry Vogel. She grew up in Fairmont alongside her siblings, Larry, Sue, and Alan, and graduated...
Margaret "Marge" Acker Witte
Sep 10, 2026
Margaret “Marge” Witte, 94, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on September 10, 2026, surrounded by family at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
Marge was born on June 5, 1932. Her birth parents were Joseph and Katherine Pucuski. Following their passing, she was adopted by John and Clara Acker.
Marge graduated from Hermantown High School in 1950 and married George Witte on...
Todd Michael Hallberg
Sep 8, 2026
Todd Michael Hallberg, 52, of Duluth, MN, passed away on September 8, 2026, surrounded by family and friends at Essentia Hospital.
Born on May 12, 1974, to Dennis and Arlene Hallberg in Virginia, MN, Todd was raised on the Iron Range in Cherry, MN. During those early years, he developed a deep appreciation for the lakes, rivers, and natural beauty of...
Gail Lynne Ernst
Sep 4, 2026
Gail Lynne Ernst, 69, of Hermantown, Minnesota, passed away on September 4, 2026, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, surrounded by family as she made her way to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Gail was born on June 30, 1957, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Gordon and Lois Ernst. She dedicated her professional life to the medical field, most recently serving as...
Joann Louise Schmaltz
Sep 2, 2026
Joann Louise (Kragh) Schmaltz, 79, of Hermantown, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family. Joann was born on April 1, 1947, the daughter of Ludvig ‘Louie’ and Marie Kragh, in Minot, North Dakota. Joann lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to family.
On...
Jean Adair Clark
Aug 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jean Adair (Jentoft) Collins Clark, age 88, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 30th, 2026 with family and friends by her side.
Jean was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was a woman whose charismatic personality touched countless lives. Jean was born January 4, 1938, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Lawrence Jentoft...
