Leon "Jake" Irl Jacobson
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....
Deanna Jean (Sternal) Ritchie
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...
Joann Charlotte Benakis
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...
Nancy Lee Aanonsen
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...
Helga Edith Ragan
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...
Paul Elving Carlson
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...
Terrie Eileen (Mikesell) Shannon
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...
Sharon Louise Woodford
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...
William "Bill" Charles Bell
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...
Thomas Waldo Brechlin
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...
John "Jack" Conrad Rygg
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...
Mary Ann Berg
Sep 19, 2023
Mary Ann Berg, 94, of Duluth, MN passed away during the early hours of September 19, 2023.
Mary Ann was born in Duluth to Nicholas and Anna (Verlenich) Mrak on April 29, 1929. She attended Cathedral High School, graduating in 1947. She married William Robert Berg on May 6, 1950. She worked for Duluth Retail Credit, Blood...
Tami Kay Hendricks
Sep 12, 2023
Tami Kay (Hanson) Hendricks, 61, of Duluth, passed away on September 12, 2023 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born in Duluth on April 11, 1961.
Tami grew up in the Piedmont area of Duluth and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1980. She graduated from Duluth Business University shortly after with a certification...
Verna K. Martichuski
Aug 31, 2023
Verna K. Martichuski, 94, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 in St. Luke's Hospital. Verna was born on July 28, 1929 to Stanley and Helen (Wojcik) Greski in Split Rock Township, MN.
During her younger years, Verna waitressed in Moose Lake, MN. For many years, she worked at Woolworth's store in the furniture department....
Richard "Dick" Allan Lund
Aug 25, 2023
Richard "Dick" Allan Lund, committed family member and friend, musician, and seeker of knowledge, adventure and spiritual enlightenment is now resting peacefully in the arms of his Loving Creator.
Dick was born in Duluth, MN to Doris "Peggy" Lund Moebakken and Allard Lund on April 4, 1946; he was the eldest of five siblings. His death came...
Dean Alan Anderson
Aug 5, 2023
Dean Alan Anderson, age 66, formerly of Duluth, MN and of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully after an epic battle with melanoma on August 5, 2023 at his home in Rochester, MN.
Dean Anderson was born November 17, 1956 in Duluth MN. His parents, Howard and Doris (Broman) Anderson, were lifelong residents of Duluth. He attended and...
Randy Karl Gaskell
Aug 5, 2023
Randy Karl Gaskell, 62, of Esko, MN passed away in the comfort of his home on August, 5th 2023.
He attended Denfeld High School and later worked as a respected stone mason, where he accomplished many beautiful projects in the area such as the bridges along Seven Bridges Road, Lester River, Magney-Snively, and many more.
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Steven James Reno
Aug 4, 2023
Steven "Stever" James Reno, 69, of Esko MN passed away in his home of natural causes on August 4, 2023.
Stever was born in Duluth to Mary and Robert Reno on August 12, 1953. He graduated from Superior Senior high school in 1971. After high school he served in the United States Marine Corps. He married the...
Meaghan Lynn Fleischer
Aug 1, 2023
Meaghan Lynn Fleischer, 26, of Duluth, passed away on August 1, 2023.
She was born on August 5, 1996 to Mark and Debbie Fleischer in Duluth, Minnesota. She was raised in Esko and graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth. She recently graduated from Lake Superior College with her AA degree and made the Dean's list. She...
John Holte
Aug 1, 2023
John Holte, 93, of Duluth, went home to the Lord on August 1, 2023 peacefully in his home.
John was born in Goodridge, MN to Nels and Caroline Holte on May 21, 1930. He went through 8th grade at Gnesen School and finished his GED while serving in the Army Air Corp. (eventual Air Force). John served...
