Jean Elizabeth (Peterson) Pelofske
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...
William "Bill" Thomas Bloom
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...
Richard Lee Tinley
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....
Alice Marie (Swartz) Truscott
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...
Michael Elwin Pero
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...
Wayne "Winky" Mervyn Roberts
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...
Robert Scott Lake
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....
Betty Ann (Hanson) Hylden
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...
Glenys Adelia Eplin
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...
James "Jim" Adelbert Kurtz
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...
Ryan James Kastel
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...
Christopher John Carlson
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...
Darrell Wyman Johnson
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...
Richard "Rick" Andrew Szamatula
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...
Russell "Russ" Dale Rothe
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...
Katherine "Kathy" Irene (Mclaren) Heskin
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...
Lynnette Oline (Carter) Johnson
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...
John Calvin Harrison
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...
Steven Herbert Young
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...
Christine "Christy" Sue (Libal) Kasulis-Snetsinger
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...
