Leroy Edward Archambeau
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...
Floyd Otto Weiler
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...
Roger Lloyd Larsen Jr.
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...
Margaret Esther (Super) Colberg
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...
Phyllis Christine (Johnson) Kirby
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...
William "Bill" James Truscott
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...
Steven Leroy Bryce
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...
Albertha "Birdie" (Sankey) Talarico
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,...
Pauline Marie Davies (Morrow) Swanfeld
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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James "Jim" William Raymond
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...
Willow Marie Enger
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...
Mary Emily (Ferrill) Johnson
Jan 3, 2024
Mary Emily Johnson, 102, of Fredenberg, MN, passed away on January 3, 2024 at Viewcrest Health Center.
Mary was born in Seattle, WA to Stallard and Verda Ferrill on September 6, 1921. She went to Franklin High School and graduated in 1938. She went on to earn a secretarial degree from Edison Technical College. Mary worked as...
William "Bill" Campbell
Dec 30, 2023
William "Bill" "Papa" Campbell, 92, of Duluth, MN, passed away at home on December 30, 2023 with his family by his side.
Bill was born in Ranshaw, PA to Charles and Frances (Perkowski) Campbell on May 24, 1931. He graduated from Shamokin (PA) High School in 1949 and served in the US Air Force from 1950-1970. After...
Kathleen Ann (Miceli) Kennedy
Dec 29, 2023
Kathleen Ann (Miceli) Kennedy, 75, of Duluth, went to her heavenly home on December 29, 2023 at St Luke's Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
Kathy was born October, 4, 1948 in Minneapolis to Horace Roy and Marcella (Thill) Miceli. She married Tom Kennedy in 1989 and they lived in Duluth. Kathy was employed by the University...
Vernon Maetzold
Dec 27, 2023
Vernon "Vern" Maetzold, 88, of Minneapolis passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in Hennepin Medical Center, Minneapolis. He was born on September 30, 1935 to Howard and Genevieve Maetzold in Grand Forks, ND.
Vern grew up in Belgrade, MN and was educated at Oberlin Conservatory, U of MN, Bemidji and Wayne State. He cared for others during...
Rollin Dennis Norman
Dec 26, 2023
Rollin Dennis Norman, 85, of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on December 26, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1938 in Duluth, Minnesota. Rollin was a beloved individual who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Rollin had a remarkable ability to connect with people from all walks of life. He could strike up a...
Roger Merril Bleibaum
Dec 15, 2023
Roger Merril Bleibaum, 84, passed away in Gold Canyon, AZ on Friday, December 15, 2023. Roger was born in Duluth to Earl and Lillian (Holmstrom) Bleibaum and was a 1958 graduate of Denfeld High School. On March 18, 1961 he married Marilyn Murray and together they raised three children.
Roger worked for Minnesota Power, at the Thompson...
Claudia Ruth Laurin
Dec 8, 2023
Claudia Ruth Laurin, 70, of Duluth MN, passed away on December 8, 2023 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center.
Claudia was born in Duluth to Betty and Vernon Laurin on December 24, 1952. She graduated from Central High School and worked as a technician at several dental labs. Claudia was a good artist and enjoyed drawing...
Sheila Rae Taylor
Nov 22, 2023
Sheila Rae Taylor, 73 of Duluth, MN passed away on Nov. 22, 2023, in her home. She was born on February 19, 1950, to George & Louis Skorich. Sheila was born legally blind and throughout her younger years, she attended Jackson, Emerson and Lincoln elementary schools. She learned Braille in the first grade and learned how to type in...
Owen John Beatty
Nov 21, 2023
Owen John Beatty, 90, passed away on November 21, 2023, in Chandler, AZ.
Owen was born in Orr, Minnesota in 1933 to Father Leslie (Forest Ranger) and Martha (Nurse). His family relocated to Duluth where he attended high school lettering in basketball and football and met the love of his life, Bette Jean Anderson. After college, he...
