Obituary Listing

Oct 22, 2023

Roger Morris Aanonsen, 89, of Hermantown, passed away on October 22, 2023.

Roger was born August 7, 1934 in Duluth, MN to Martha and Hans Aanonsen. Having been a Hermantown resident for most of his life, he graduated from Hermantown High School in 1952 then went to work as a lineman for Northwestern Bell in North Branch,...

Oct 17, 2023

Louis "Louie" Francis Gerzic Jr., 90, of Superior, WI, formally of Allouez, WI, passed away peacefully on Tues. Oct. 17, 2023 at Vita-Care Assisted Living Center in Spooner, WI. Louie was born on Nov. 15, 1932, to Frances and Louis Francis Gerzic Sr.

Louie loved the game of football! He played during high school and lettered his...

Oct 14, 2023

Barbara "Bonnie" Jean Holte Beier

Born May 7, 1944; Died October 14, 2023

Barb was born to Bennie and Esther (Williams) Holte and lived most of her life in Duluth. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at St. Mary's, and also attended Seattle Bible School. She worked as a "soda jerk" in Seattle,...

Oct 10, 2023

Steven Gene Burke, 72, of Barnes, WI passed away October 10, 2023, at Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN, from complications of dementia and heart disease.

Steve was born in Duluth, on December 28, 1950. He attended and graduated from Central High School in Duluth, MN. After graduation he worked for DM+IR railroad. In...

Oct 10, 2023

Paul Herbert Welshinger of Duluth passed away October 10, 2023 At Bayshore nursing home in Duluth. He was born on October 1, 1947 to Eugene and Edith (Kovsky) Welshinger in Duluth.

Paul graduated from Morgan Park in 1966 and graduated from tech school for electronics. He proudly served his country from 1968 to 1972.

He...

Oct 10, 2023

Rodney Dean Neff, 83, of Duluth, MN passed away October 10, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital.

Rodney was born on May 10, 1940, to William and Olive (Wheatley) Neff in Duluth. He grew up in Duluth heights and attended Lowell Elementary School. He graduated from Old Duluth Central and after school became a graphic artist. Rodney eventually...

Oct 8, 2023

With heavy hearts we are sad to announce the passing of Diana Lee Mahnke, 76, of Hermantown, on October 8, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born December 25th, 1946 in Duluth,MN to Lee and Lorraine Giernett. She leaves behind her loving husband Jerald of 55 years, children; Barbra Mahnke, Sally (Scott) Daugaard, Chris...

Oct 7, 2023

Herbert C. Quade, born July 21, 1926, passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 97.

A graduate of Denfeld High School in Duluth, MN, Herb joined the Navy after graduation. He had two tours of duty in the Navy: patrol in the Mediterranean at the close of World War II and action off Korea...

Oct 7, 2023

Sabrina Marie Hershberger Skala, 37, originally of Owatonna, MN, and recently of Meadowlands, passed away on October 7, 2023 in an atv accident. She was born November 29, 1985 in Owatonna Minnesota.

Sabrina was an amazing mom and wife. Her two little boys loved and adored her very much. She was an amazing gardener and loved canning...

Oct 7, 2023

Leon "Jake" Irl Jacobson, 75, of Two Harbors, MN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2023 after suffering a tragic fall. He was born on February 22, 1948 to Lawrence and Goldie (Anderson) Jacobson in Duluth, MN.

Leon grew up in Two Harbors graduating from Two Harbors High School Class of 1966....

Oct 3, 2023

Deanna Jean (Sternal) Ritchie, of Duluth, MN was born on November 7, 1941 and was the first-born daughter of Edmond W. & Eleanor M. Sternal. Deanna went home to our Lord peacefully on October 3, 2023 at St Luke's Hospital.

Deanna graduated from Denfeld High School. Deanna took pride in serving others through her dedicated work career...

Oct 3, 2023

Jo Benakis, 82, died peacefully on October 4, 2023 in the arms of her loved ones.

She had the best last day ever, hosting a special gathering of friends and horses at her and Bob's beloved farm (Barber Road Stables) in Bessemer, MI.

JoAnn Charlotte Luoma was born in April,1941 in Ironwood, MI, to Richard...

Sep 29, 2023

Nancy Lee Aanonsen, 84, of Hermantown, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. She was born March 3, 1939 in Weyerhauser, WI to Edith and Carl Edwardson.

In 1942, her family moved to North Branch, MN, where she graduated from high school in 1957. After graduation, Nancy worked as a telephone operator for North Western Bell. It...

Sep 27, 2023

Helga Edith (Akkanen) Ragan, 91, formerly of Duluth, returned to her Heavenly Father on September 27, 2023.

Helga was born March 23, 1932 to August and Ellen (Korvola) Akkanen. She married her Air Force sweetheart, James H. Ragan on December 1, 1951. Together, Helga and Jim raised two beautiful daughters, Yvonne and Cynthia. They considered their biggest...

Sep 27, 2023

Paul Elving Carlson, 86, of Duluth, passed away peacefully at home, on September 27, 2023, with his family by his side.

Paul was born in Duluth on September 21, 1937, to Alice (Lindberg) and Elving Carlson and grew up in the West End along with his two sisters. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1955 and...

Sep 26, 2023

Terrie Mikesell Shannon, 80, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023 at home, surrounded by family.

Terrie grew up on a farm in New Guilford, Ohio where she learned the value of hard work at an early age. Her love of learning began early in life, when as a youngster she eagerly awaited arrival...

Sep 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Louise Woodford announce her passing to her eternal home on September 24, 2023. Sharon died peacefully in her beloved city of Duluth, Minnesota.

Sharon was born on March 15, 1941 in Houston, Minnesota to Emmett and Amy (Kittleson) Sennes. She enjoyed her childhood there. After graduating from...

Sep 24, 2023

William "Bill" Charles Bell, 93, of Hermantown, passed away on September 24, 2023 peacefully at home.

Bill was born to Lloyd and Lucille Bell in McMurry, PA on January 17, 1930. He graduated from Peters Township High School in 1948. Bill served approximately 2 years in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He spent the last...

Sep 23, 2023

Thomas W. Brechlin, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Taylor Springs, Illinois, with his daughter, Julie, and his son, Steven, at his side. Tom loved to work with his hands and build things, from bird houses to a beautiful log home in Hermantown. He carved a family totem pole for his front yard and built...

Sep 20, 2023

John "Jack" Conrad Rygg, 81, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on September 20, 2023 at Solvay Hospice House.

Jack was born in Superior, Wisconsin to Gerhardt and Carmel Rygg on August 10, 1942. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1960.

Jack was a musician from junior high onward. He also worked in construction, as...