Obituary Listing

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,...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...