Obituary Listing

Aug 7, 2024

Harry Ralph Lundgren, 94, of Hermantown, died Thursday, August 7, 2024. He was born May 24, 1930, in Bruce, WI to Axel and Alma Lundgren.

Harry was formerly employed as a brakeman/conductor for the BNSF railroad, retiring in 1994 after 45 years. After moving to Hermantown from Duluth in 1965, he became a gentleman farmer, raising a...

Jul 29, 2024

Kathryn Mae LeBrasseur, 67, of Cloquet, passed away at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota, on July 29, 2024. She was born in Duluth on April 19, 1957.

Kathy was the definition of "all the things": a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, mother-in-law, grandmother, a professional, friend, and an individual. Somehow, she also managed to be all-in...

Jul 27, 2024

Robert "Bob" "Kiki" Alvin Schramm, 88, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024 at Viewcrest Health Center, surrounded by his family. Bob was born on September 24, 1935 in Duluth to Albert and Olga Schramm.

Bob was a devoted husband to Grace "Ginger" and they recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. Together they raised...

Jul 26, 2024

Jesse D Hanninen, 37, of Carlton, MN passed away on July 26, 2024 in Superior, WI. He was born in Duluth to Donald Hanninen and Patricia Newnam on November 16, 1986.

Jesse loved hockey and played it growing up. He enjoyed being outside, beading, and hanging out with his family and friends.

Jesse was married...

Jul 23, 2024

Roger Joseph Tillman Sr., 88, of Kettle River, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 23, 2024 in Moose Lake, MN at the Moose Lake Village Nursing Home.

Roger was born in Cloquet, MN to Joe and Ellen Tillman on April 18, 1936. He went to McGregor High School and graduated in 1954. After graduation...

Jul 17, 2024

Carol Mae (Bolin) Jones, 94, of Duluth, passed away on July 17, 2024 at Ecumen Lakeshore. Carol was born in Ogilvie, MN on February 17, 1930 to Hjalmer and Edith Bolin.

Carol was a housewife and mother who loved her children and grandchildren very much.

She lived in Woodland for 52 years and was very...

Jul 15, 2024

Jean Elizabeth Pelofske, 93, went to join her husband Robert at their eternal home on July 15, 2024.

Jean was the daughter of Roy and Mildred (Fredborg) Peterson. She was born at home on W 6th St in Duluth on Dec. 2, 1930. Jean graduated from Denfeld High School in '48 and moved around the country working...

Jul 15, 2024

William "Bill" Thomas Bloom, 64, of Hermantown, MN passed away on July 15, 2024 at Benedictine Living Community after a four month battle of cancer.

Bill was born in Duluth, MN to Bill & Lenora (Nora) Bloom on September 5, 1959. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 1977 and went on to earn a degree in...

Jul 15, 2024

Richard Lee Tinley, CMSGT, USAF (retired), 82, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully with family at his side on July 15, 2024 at Benedictine Health Care. He was born on May 1, 1942 in Radford, VA to Virginia and Bruce Tinley.

Richard very proudly served in the USAF for 30 years and received numerous medals and honors....

Jul 5, 2024

Alice Marie (Swartz) Truscott passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, at the age of 83 in Duluth, Minnesota. She was born on November 2, 1940 in Duluth, Minnesota to Elmer and Edith Swartz. Alice was known for her kindness, positive attitude, and self-sacrificing nature. She always sought to put the needs of others before her own and found...

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...