Mary Jane Kuhlmey
Aug 5, 2026
Mary Jane Kuhlmey, 81, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away after a long illness on August 5, 2026, at Marywood Assisted Living in Duluth.
Mary Jane was born in Springfield, Missouri to Richard and Edith Jane (Peacock) Greeney on March 1, 1945. She went to high school at Duluth Denfeld and graduated in 1963. She attended the University of Minnesota Duluth for...
Wayne Richard Warry
Aug 4, 2026
Wayne Richard Warry, 72, of Hermantown, passed away on August 4, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Wayne was born in Hamilton, Ontario, on September 30, 1953, to William (Bill) and Dorothy Warry. Growing up in East Hamilton, Wayne held fond childhood memories of playing sports, especially street hockey, spending time outside, and summers spent on Lake Rosseau. Wayne earned his B.A....
Lorraine Evelyn French
Jul 27, 2026
Lorraine Evelyn French, 87, of Superior, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, in Duluth, MN, with her family by her side. She was born on August 30, 1938, to Donald and Ida Biller at St. Joseph Hospital in Superior, Wisconsin.
Lorraine graduated from Superior East High School in 1956 and went on to become a dietician, working in...
Flora May Graves
Jul 25, 2026
Flora "May" Graves, of Proctor, Minnesota, died on July 25, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100.
May was born on May 1, 1926, in St. Petersburg, Florida, to Samuel and Aileen (Pavola) Hultman. She grew up on Green Street in West Duluth and attended Denfeld High School, graduating on D-Day, June 6, 1944. She met a Cromwell boy, Lawrence Graves,...
Christine Katherine Carlson
Jul 24, 2026
Christine Katherine (Stanger) Carlson, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at her home in Duluth, MN.
Born on June 25, 1940, to Christian and Florence Stanger, Christine grew up in Duluth and graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1958. She met the love of her life, Ken, in 1960, and they married on June 2, 1961, in...
Cecil James Zimmerman
Jul 17, 2026
Cecil James Zimmerman, 97, of Duluth, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 with his family by his side.
Cecil is survived by his wife, Sandy; sons, Dale (Nancy) and Alan (Lee); 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and beloved dog, Clara.
Celebration of Life to be held 1:00 – 4:00 PM on Saturday, August 22nd at the American Legion Post 71, 5814...
Sherry Ann Berndt
Jul 16, 2026
Sherry Ann Berndt (Bryce), 64, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Sherry was born on June 2, 1962, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Alva Jane (Kettlehut) Bryce and Merle Jay Bryce. She attended Central High School and spent many years working as a restaurant general manager while also...
Ingrid Ann Haselow
Jul 15, 2026
Ingrid Ann (Genson) Haselow was born on May 8, 1970, to her loving parents, Dean and Arlene Genson. She was welcomed by her older sister, Erin. Later, the family grew with the addition of Patrick, Britta, and Jesse. Dean affectionately referred to them as the “Genson 7” in later years.
Ingrid was a deeply loved daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She...
Gerald "Jerry" Raymond Schullo
Jul 13, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Raymond Schullo, 85, of Hermantown, MN, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, in Proctor, MN.
Jerry was born on October 3, 1940, in Rice Lake, WI, to George and Elayne Schullo. He graduated from Spooner High School with the Class of 1958 and went on to work as a warehouse employee for Gateway/Fleming Foods, where he dedicated 37...
Jodi Marie LaFontaine
Jul 12, 2026
Jodi Marie LaFontaine, 58, of Saginaw, MN passed away on July 12, 2026 in Duluth.
Jodi was born in Duluth to John and Lana Anderson on February 13, 1968. She went to Denfeld and graduated in 1986. She enjoyed crafts, bingo, cribbage, and spending time with her family.
Jodi was preceded in death by her parents; and grandparents, Glen and Virginia Arbic.
Jodi...
David Robert Clark
Jul 12, 2026
David Robert Clark, age 72 of Hermantown passed away peacefully with family at his side on July 12, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer.
David, born in Trier Germany February 11, 1954, was adopted by parents David E. and Emma Clark in 1955. David grew up in Hermantown where he graduated from Hermantown High School in 1972.
On April 16, 1980,...
Carol Ann Watts
Jul 8, 2026
Carol lived a full life in service to others, loving all those she knew unconditionally. She had a ready smile, a sharp wit, and loved to make people laugh. She loved to laugh also. She was a fierce friend to many.
Carol "Butch" Ann Newman Watts, age 86, of Canyon, Minnesota, passed away July 8, 2026, at Benedictine's Marywood with her...
Susan Mae Mayers
Jul 6, 2026
Susan Mae (Randa) Mayers, 72, of Superior, WI, was lifted into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of July 6, 2026.
Susan spent her early childhood in Lakewood Township, MN, before moving to Phoenix, AZ. She later married and welcomed two adorable boys into her life. Susan eventually returned to Duluth, MN.
She was preceded in death by her...
Paul Hilman Kolojeski
Jul 6, 2026
Paul H. Kolojeski, 89, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Duluth, Minnesota, to Bruno and Ruth Kolojeski, Paul grew up alongside his two brothers, Robert and Roger. Although born in Duluth, he spent most of his life in Silver Bay, Minnesota, where he built a life centered on family, hard work,...
Dennis Lloyd Claflin Sr
Jul 2, 2026
Dennis Lloyd Claflin Sr, 66, of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away on July 2, 2026.
Dennis was born on November 17, 1959, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Kenneth and MaryAnne Claflin. He graduated from Duluth East High School with the Class of 1978 before earning an associate degree from New England Institute of Technology. Answering the call to serve, Dennis proudly dedicated 30...
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...
