Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

Jul 31, 2023

Sandra Kay Hansen, 71, of Duluth passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Sandy was born to Lawrence and Lorraine (Roussy) Holmberg on August 26th, 1951. She grew up in the Tacony Street West Duluth neighborhood and graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1969. Sandy excelled in music and...

Jul 30, 2023

Gilbert "Gil" D. Bascom, 76, of Duluth, MN passed away on July 30, 2023 at Hilltop Healthcare.

Gil was born in Duluth to Frank and Sally Bascom on Sept. 17, 1946. He graduated from Duluth Denfeld in 1964. He worked in the engineering department at Clyde Iron, Hahn Machinery, and Cirrus Aircraft.

He enjoyed spending...

Jul 22, 2023

Joan Carol (Peterson) Halenbeck, 97, went to be with her Lord on July 22, 2023.

Joan was born in the UP of Michigan on November 19, 1925. She left the UP to go to nursing school in Duluth as a young woman. Another nursing student set her up on a blind date with a guy named George....

Jul 21, 2023

Robyn Rae Christianson, 69, of Duluth, passed away on July 21, 2023. She was born on February 20, 1954 in Eau Claire, WI to Robert and Catherine Christianson.

Her family moved to Duluth in 1965 and Robyn graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1972. She attended Duluth Vocational School in the Teachers Aid Program. She worked...

Jul 21, 2023

Daniel Arnold Hudyma, 74, of Duluth MN, passed away peacefully in his home on July 21, 2023 in Duluth, MN.

Dan was born in Duluth, MN to John and Margaret Hudyma on August 6, 1948. He grew up on a mink ranch in Beaver Bay. He went to high school in Silver Bay, MN and graduated in...

Jul 18, 2023

"Remember Me" by Pamela Randolph

I am the meadow and the mountain, I am earth and sky above.

I am raindrops and the morning dew, I am everything you love.

I am laughter and the sadness joined with every memory.

I am gone but not forgotten. I am love, remember me.

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Jul 18, 2023

Gail Marion (Johnson) Carlson, 86, of Duluth, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Edgewood Memory Care with loving family members by her side, holding her hands as she passed.

Gail graduated from Duluth Central High School and shortly after married Dale Carlson; they settled in Rice Lake Township where they lived for many years, raising...