Sep 3, 2024

Robert "Bob" B. Warneke, 90, passed away on September 3, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1934 to Joseph and Elizabeth Warneke in Freeport, MN.

Bob married the love of his life, Sharon "Sherry" Hegdal, on August 8, 1970 in Mankato, MN. He worked for Northern States Power Co in Mankato as the credit manager his...

Aug 31, 2024

Richard "Dick" Louis Elstad, 84, of Hermantown, MN, passed away on August 31, 2024 at BeeHive Homes.

Richard was born in Duluth to Raymond and Myrtle Elstad on October 8, 1939. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 1957 and worked for Wherley Moving and Storage and retired from Diamond Drilling after 40 years. Dick enjoyed helping...

Aug 30, 2024

Wayne "Mac" Rudolph Johnson, lifelong resident of  Proctor, MN was peacefully received into Paradise at the age of 87 on  August 30, 2024 while residing at Inter-Faith Care Center, Carlton, MN. He was born on March 25, 1937 in Duluth, MN and was preceded in death by his parents, Rudy and Gladys Johnson, and his sister, JoAnn Oppeneer.

Aug 29, 2024

The Sullivan family announces the loss of Karen Ruth Sullivan.

Karen, 81, of Cloquet, Minnesota, passed away on September 29, 2024 at Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minnesota.

Karen was born in San Diego, California to Amy and Aubrey Sullivan. She and her family lived at various times in California, Arkansas and Minnesota. She attended...

Aug 26, 2024

Vikki Lee Larsen, 58, of Duluth, MN passed away on August 26, 2024, at Hilltop Health Care Center.

Vikki was born in Minneapolis, MN to Gordon and Mabel (Becky) Larsen on March 4, 1966. They moved to Duluth where she was joined by her brother Jeffrey and eventually sister Gina. She attended Hermantown Schools and graduated in...

Aug 26, 2024

Roger B. Reynolds, 88, of Proctor, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024 in Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Lester Park. He was born on February 8, 1936 to James and Rosella (Booth) Reynolds in McGregor.

Roger married the love of his life, Shirley Curry, in 1956 in Duluth and they were married for over 68...

Aug 23, 2024

James "Jim" Alan Hughes, 67, of Duluth MN, passed away on August 23, 2024, at his home. He was born in Duluth to Harold and Clarice Hughes on August 12, 1957.

Jim attended high school at Denfeld High School and graduated in 1976. He worked as a school bus driver for the Proctor school district for over...

Aug 14, 2024

Lorraine "Tootse" Yvonne (Antonson) Wisniewski, 87, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 in her home. Lorraine was born in Turtle Lake, WI on August 4, 1937 to Ivan and Helga Antonson.

Lorraine graduated from Central High School in Duluth, MN in 1955. She trained for and worked as a legal secretary for Equifax in...

Aug 8, 2024

Linda Ann Iverson, 86, of Duluth Minnesota passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 at Edgewood Vista.

Linda was born in Duluth to Theodore and Leona Bielli on May 3, 1938.  She grew up in the Woodland neighborhood and always enjoyed sharing stories of her adventures on Minneapolis Avenue.   She married Roland O. Iverson on September 12,...

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...