Obituary Listing

Feb 27, 2024

James "Jim" D. Wright, 94, died on February 27, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

Jim was born on May 19, 1929 in Fargo, North Dakota, the son of Arthur W. Wright and Edith Flack Wright. He graduated from Sutton, N.D. High School and the University of North Dakota. In the U.S. Air Force, he...

Feb 19, 2024

Clarence "Clink" Clinton Carlson, 93, of Superior, passed away peacefully in his home on February 19, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on September 20, 1930, to his mother and father, Marion and Nicholi Carlson, and at a young age Clarence and Edwin went to live with the Edna Larson family who raised the boys....

Feb 15, 2024

Daniel Edsall Jones, 98, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 peacefully with his bride of 75 years, Carol, by his side.

Dan was born in Duluth, MN at St. Luke's Hospital. His dad was a Railroad Engineer who passed away when he was 10. His mom was a stay-at-home mom until then, and she became one...

Feb 13, 2024

June Diane Lynch, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed from this life into eternity on February 13, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on June 2, 1933, to parents John and Gladys Kotka.  She grew up in Esko and Duluth and was a 1951 graduate of Central High School.  In 1952 June...

Feb 12, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of our dear brother, David Shane Behning, on February 12, 2024. David was 52 years old when he went home to heaven to be with God our Father. He is together again with our parents, Donald and Alma Behning; and brother, Duane Behning. He is also reunited with all of his...

Feb 12, 2024

Beverly "Bev" Jean (Holmberg) Matuszak, 81, of Virginia, MN, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2024, at Essentia.

Bev was born in Duluth, MN to Alfred Holmberg and Lucille Anderson on October 16, 1942. She attended Alborn High School, where she was named "Queen of Hearts" because of her good heart and helpful, caring attitude towards others,...

Feb 10, 2024

Ida Catherine Nelson, 91, of Hermantown, passed away on February 10, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital.

Ida was born on August 19, 1932 to Rudolph and Doris Eliason. She graduated from Brookston High School in 1950. She worked at Glass Block, then Younkers, before retiring. Ida partnered with her husband, Gene, in owning and operating Nelson's Service....

Feb 5, 2024

On the morning of February 5, 2024 heaven gained another Angel when Judith Ann Walters, 79, passed away at Hilltop Healthcare with her loving cousin Lynette by her side. Judy was born June 3, 1944, the only child of William and Lillian Erickson. She had a happy childhood growing up in Homecroft, MN and made Two Harbors her home...

Feb 5, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Ann Overby, 86, of Hermantown, MN, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home.

Patricia was born in Duluth, MN, to Ralph and Margaret Berg on August 31, 1937. She graduated from Hermantown High School in 1955 and worked at St. Mary's Hospital in registration for 36 years, before retiring in 2004. Patricia...

Feb 1, 2024

LeRoy was always happiest when he was outdoors. His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing, and drinking beer with family and friends, but not necessarily in that order, and two out of three was the best.

LeRoy Edward Archambeau, 85, of Duluth MN, passed away on February 1, 2024 at Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center.

LeRoy...

Jan 27, 2024

Floyd (Ace) Otto Weiler, age 90, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at his Island Lake home on January 27, 2024 surrounded by his family. Floyd was born December 11, 1933 in Duluth, MN to Herbert and Ruth (Halverson) Weiler. He went to Hermantown High School and graduated in 1952. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean...

Jan 27, 2024

Roger "Pops" Lloyd Larsen Jr., 61, of Duluth, passed peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of January 27, 2024 at St Luke's Hospital after a short illness.

Roger was born at Essentia Health St Mary's hospital to Roger Sr. and Ella Larsen on August 15, 1962.

Roger struggled throughout his life. Through God...

Jan 27, 2024

Margaret Esther Colberg, 98, passed away on January 27, 2024 at Viewcrest Health Center.

Margaret was born in Munger, Minnesota, to Joseph and Tillie Super on August 6, 1925. She went to Proctor High School and graduated in 1943. She worked as a Home Health Aide for Carlton County for over 20 years. Margaret was a 4-H...

Jan 25, 2024

Phyllis Christine Kirby, 87, of Esko, MN, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2024.

Phyllis was born in Blackduck, MN, on January 4, 1937. After graduating from high school in Gregory, SD, in '53, she moved to Oakland, CA, where she became a licensed beautician. During that time she married and had three children, returning...

Jan 22, 2024

William "Bill" James Truscott, 85, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on January 22, 2024 at Solvay Hospice House. He was born to Helen and Roy Truscott on June 3, 1938 in Duluth, Minnesota. Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Bill grew up in the Woodland neighborhood of Duluth, where he enjoyed a...

Jan 22, 2024

Steven Leroy Bryce, 64, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on January 22, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital.

Steve was born in Duluth to Bernard E. Bryce and Jeannette E. (Melchert) Bryce on May 10, 1959. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 1979. Steve was a veteran, serving from 1981 to 1984 as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle...

Jan 17, 2024

The first smiling adult thousands of children saw for thousands of days and the last before they got home each night. Braving the weather, early mornings, late nights, field trips, away games, parades, and more, always diligent for their safety.  This was Birdie's world as a school bus driver for almost 40 years.

Albertha "Birdie" Talarico, 79,...

Jan 11, 2024

Pauline Marie Davies Swanfeld, 80, of Duluth, passed away on January 11, 2024 in her home.

Pauline was born in Duluth, MN on March 11, 1943 to Ray and Helen Morrow. She was a graduate of Duluth East High School Class of 1961 and then attended UMD. Pauline was a magazine publisher and business owner.

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Jan 10, 2024

James "Jim" William Raymond, 93, of Duluth, passed away on January 10, 2024 at Elysian Senior Living.

Jim was born in Deerwood, MN on September 22, 1930 to Louie and Isabel Raymond. After graduating from Crosby-Ironton High School, he got a job on the Thomas Wilson sailing the Great Lakes and served in the Naval Reserves. He...

Jan 10, 2024

Willow Marie Enger, who just turned 2, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2024. Willow was born on January 5, 2022, in Duluth, MN to parents Taylor Enger and Brittney Yeazle.

A courageous, inspiring child, Willow was known by her family and friends as a snuggly, ray of sunshine. She loved patty cake and kisses, or what...