Obituary Listing

Jul 4, 2024

Michael Elwin Pero, 57, of Duluth, MN died July 4, 2024, at his home.

Michael was born April 2, 1967 to Mikkel Pero and Eileen Brunette in Duluth. He graduated from Denfeld and, following high school, completed a baking program at Northland Technical College.

Michael loved the outdoors and animals. He spent many hours watching...

Jul 2, 2024

Wayne "Winky" Mervyn Roberts, 87, of Duluth, passed away on July 2, 2024, in his home. He was born on September 26, 1936, in Duluth to Mervyn and Ann. Wayne spent his lifetime within the community he loved.

Wayne graduated from Denfeld High School before embarking on a long and dedicated career in the steel fabrication and...

Jun 29, 2024

Robert "Bob" Scott Lake, 85, of Maple Grove, MN, quietly passed away on June 29, 2024 at Robbinsdale North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN.

Bob was born on April 14, 1939 in Duluth, MN to Hildur and William Lake. He graduated from Clover Valley High School in French River in 1957, working for the D.M. & I.R....

Jun 28, 2024

Betty Ann (Hanson) Hylden, 94, died June 28, 2024, at Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, Minnesota. She was born February 9, 1930, in Northwood, Iowa to Torger and Gena (Holt) Hanson.

A second generation Norwegian, Betty grew up in Mahnomen and then Duluth, Minnesota, speaking Norwegian at home. She attended Concordia College for a year, after...

Jun 27, 2024

Glenys Adelia (Wilson) Eplin, 95, of Hermantown, MN passed away on June 27, 2024 at Viewcrest Health Center.

Glenys was born in Hill City, MN to Lester and Mildred Wilson on May 28, 1929; the youngest and last surviving of 8 children: Alice, Blanche, Melvin, Pete, Wilma, June and Gordon.

Glenys was also preceded in...

Jun 26, 2024

James Adelbert Kurtz, 93, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on June 26, 2024. He was born in Hastings, Michigan, on November 10, 1930 to Harry Frederick and Ida Laura (Robinson) Kurtz. He received his GED while serving in the U.S. Navy Air Corps which he served from 1948-1952 in peacetime and during the Korean War.

On December...

Jun 20, 2024

Ryan James Kastel, 38, passed away at his home in Fergus Falls, MN on June 20, 2024.

Ryan was born on May 9, 1986 in Iowa City, IA to Jim and Lori (Lewis) Kastel. He attended school in Irving TX, Sanger TX and Hermantown MN. Ryan graduated from Hermantown High School in 2004. He attended Lake Superior...

Jun 19, 2024

Christopher John Carlson, 58, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on June 19, 2024.

Chris was born October 27, 1965, and grew up in Duluth. "Carse" graduated from Denfeld High School in 1984. He enlisted in the Minnesota Air National Guard and worked at the 148th Fighter Wing base in Duluth. He later...

Jun 19, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Darrell Wyman Johnson, 75, of Superior, WI on June 19, 2024 at Essentia St Mary's Hospital.

Darrell was born in Minneapolis, MN to Kermit and Gloria Johnson on January 21, 1949.

He graduated high school in 1967 and then went on to earn a...

Jun 16, 2024

Richard "Rick" Andrew Szamatula, 67, of Duluth, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Richard was born in Duluth, MN to Paul and Violet Szamatula on May 16, 1957. Richard graduated from Hermantown High School. On August 9, 1986, Richard married Sharon Bakke and together...

Jun 15, 2024

On June 15, 2024, Russell "Russ" Dale Rothe, 84, departed for an undisclosed destination, where he was sure he would reunite with many friends.

Russ was born in Minneapolis, MN to Ervin A. and Eva S. Rothe on May 6, 1940. He attended Richfield High School and graduated in 1958. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Army...

Jun 2, 2024

Katherine Irene (McLaren) Heskin, born on September 7th, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, passed away peacefully June 2, 2024, at Essentia Health - St Mary's Hospital in Duluth MN. Kathy, as she was lovingly known, was a cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend.

On September 12th, 1964, Kathy married James Donovan Heskin. Together, they...

May 30, 2024

Lynnette Oline (Carter) Johnson, 74, of Duluth, passed away on May 30, 2024 at Essentia Health St Mary's Hospital. She was born in Duluth on Oct. 30, 1949 and she graduated from Central High School.

Lynnette was preceded in death by her parents, Marguerite and Harold Hill; and brother, Gordon "Gordy".

Lynnette is survived by...

May 28, 2024

John Calvin Harrison, 90, of Duluth, MN passed away on May 28, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN.

John was born in Duluth, MN to Calvin and Leila Harrison on March 21, 1934. He went to high school at Denfeld High School and graduated in 1952. He served in the Army National Guard from 1953-1956...

May 26, 2024

Steven Herbert Young, age 54, of Cloquet, MN, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on May 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born on November 23, 1969, in Duluth, Minnesota, to William L. Young and Joan M. Crawford Young.

Steve attended Congdon Park School, graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1987, and enlisted and served...

May 25, 2024

Christine "Christy" Sue Kasulis-Snetsinger, 49, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, passed away on May 25, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Christy was born in Duluth, Minnesota, to Robert and Emmy Libal on September 27, 1974. She went to high school in Two Harbors, Minnesota, and graduated in 1993. She went on to earn a degree in...

May 24, 2024

Arthur "Art" Melvin Thomspon, 92, of Esko, Minnesota, entered into heaven on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Barnes Care Assisted Living in Esko surrounded by his family.

Arthur was born in Arland, WI to Albert and Ellen Thompson (Aro) on May 15, 1932. He served during the Korean War, stationed in Alaska, receiving the National Defense Service...

May 17, 2024

Michael "Mike" David Sayers (Inyan Wichasa), 61, of Duluth, started his journey on May 17, 2024 surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and mother-in-law.

Mike was a devoted husband, and a loving father, grandfather, son, uncle, and brother. His humor is something everyone who has met him will always remember. He enjoyed many things in his life and...

May 8, 2024

Our hearts are heavy as we announce the loss of our dad, Fredrick "Fred" Saccoman, on May 8, 2024. His kind and beautiful soul left this earth the same way he lived - with strength, compassion and grace.

Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie; son, Charlie; daughter, Gina; parents, Leona and Stanley; brothers, Richard...

May 1, 2024

Beatrice "Bea" Nelson, 91, passed away May 1, 2024 at her residence in Lafayette, CO with her children at her side. She had one of her last wishes granted when all 5 of her children were together with her over the Easter week.

The only child of Edward and Louise Willard, Bea was born and grew up...