Obituary Listing

Nov 17, 2023

Betty Peterson was born on April 9, 1928 in Grand Marais MN, and moved to Munger Township, Solway Township, St Petersburg Florida, and then to settle in the Hermantown area. She passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, with her children by her side.

Betty was not only a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, but a talented...

Nov 15, 2023

Barbara Bernice Kolkin, 82, of Cass Lake, MN passed away on November 15, 2023 at Essentia Health Center in Duluth, MN.

Barb was born in Duluth to Gus and Elsie Banick on August 12, 1941. She graduated from Hermantown High School in 1959, and later in life worked for a time at Duluth Laundry.

Barb...

Nov 12, 2023

Our beloved mom, grandma, aunt, cousin, and creative sewing genius has unexpectedly passed away.

Kathryn "Kay" Gwen Abrahamson Sehnke, 77, of Duluth, MN, has passed away on November 12, 2023 in her home.

She was born June 23, 1946 to Harvey and Lorraine (Gilberg) Abrahamson in Duluth. She attended elementary school in Piedmont and graduated...

Nov 10, 2023

Jenifer Lynn Warner-Barnes, 54, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, November 10th after a long battle with cancer.

Jenifer was born on May 20, 1969 to Richard and Linda Taival in Stoughton Wisconsin. Moving to Duluth when she was young, she graduated from East High School in 1987, attending UMD for a brief time before starting her...

Nov 9, 2023

John Charles  Kuehnow, age 82 was born in Duluth, MN, on March 17, 1940, and passed away peacefully, with his beloved wife Mary by his side, on November 9, 2023.

John's spirit thrived on adventure. He traveled to Russia, China, the Mid East, New Zealand, Australia and Europe. He loved hunting and fishing in Canada. He had...

Nov 6, 2023

Ruth Helen Fuchs, 99, of Hermantown, MN passed away on November 6, 2023 just days shy of her 100th birthday.

Ruth was born in Ewen, MI on November 18, 1923 to Frank and Gertrude Cameron. After graduating from Motley High School in 1931, she attended Normal School in Staples to become a teacher for one room schoolhouses...

Nov 6, 2023

Wayne Steven Bushnell, 73, of Proctor, MN, passed away on November 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Wayne was born in Duluth, MN to Lawrence "Bud" and Florence "Flo" Bushnell on December 17, 1949. He went to Proctor High School and graduated in 1967. He worked as a Jet Mechanic for the 148th Fighter Wing for 23...

Nov 1, 2023

John Michael Anderson, 76, of Duluth, passed away on November 1, 2023. He was born in Duluth on July 11, 1947 to John and Jeannette Anderson. He grew up in Proctor and graduated from Proctor High School in 1965. He worked as a Brakeman/Conductor for the DM&IR Railroad.

John was preceded in death by his parents; and...

Oct 30, 2023

Shannon Marie Doherty, 30, of Moose Lake, MN passed away on October 30, 2023 in Duluth.

Shannon was born in Duluth on December 25, 1992 to Tim and Lori Doherty. She graduated from Proctor High School and went on to Lake Superior College. She got her degree as an R.N. while earning a position on the Dean's...

Oct 28, 2023

Nancy Jean (Lowry) Dallum, 68, of Duluth, MN died Saturday, October 28, 2023 at home with John by her side.

Nancy was born in Duluth on October 6, 1955 to Richard and Mary Lowry. She went to Duluth East High School and graduated in 1974. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in...

Oct 26, 2023

David Louis Twining, 77, of Rice Lake Minnesota, passed away unexpectantly, but peacefully, on October 26th, 2023, surrounded by his family at St Luke's Hospital.

David, affectionately known as "Pa" by his family, was born in Duluth Minnesota to Louis & Jane Twining on May 14, 1946. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1964. After taking...

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...