Mary Lou Workman
Jan 5, 2023
Mary Lou (Ledingham) Workman, 63, longtime resident of Kerrick, MN, left her earthly body behind to meet her Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at the Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, MN after a brief battle with cancer.
While Mary would say being a mother was her greatest honor, she was also a proud veteran of the...
Dennis Mathew Hallberg
Dec 29, 2022
Dennis Mathew Hallberg, 82, of Duluth, MN and Marco Island, FL passed away on December 29, 2022.
Dennis was born on April 17, 1940 to Toivo and Laila Hallberg in Hibbing, MN. He grew up on the Iron Range town of Cherry, with his sister Judy. He graduated in 1958 and as a youngster worked with his...
Sandra Lea Erickson
Dec 28, 2022
Sandra Lea Erickson, 75, of Duluth, died December 28, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital.
Sandy was born to Alvin and Mille Solem in Duluth. After graduating in 1965, Sandy became a secretary for the Duluth Board of Education until she retired in 2009. She was an active member of the Alliance Community Church.
Sandy is...
Donna Mae Price
Dec 22, 2022
Donna M. Price, 73, who is remembered for her boundless love and her floral design artistry, passed peacefully surrounded by family at St. Luke's Hospital on December 22, 2022, after a life well lived.
Donna was born in Duluth, MN, to Clifford K. Gustafson and Dolores J. (Abbott) Gustafson on December 7, 1949. She was a 1968...
Theodore "Ted" Robert Nicolai
Dec 22, 2022
Theodore "Ted" Robert Nicolai, 72, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022 at Viewcrest Health Center. Ted was born in Superior, WI to Mason Holman and Jane Eleanor (Hawarden) Nicolai on March 8, 1950. He went to Superior Senior High School and graduated in 1969. He worked many jobs over the years in building maintenance and...
David Albert Lick
Dec 19, 2022
David Albert Lick, 83, of Hermantown, MN, died on December 19, 2022, at the Solvay House surrounded by his family. He suffered from dementia the last few years of his life but is now at peace.
David was born in Hinckley, MN to Albert and Vera Lick. He graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1957.
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Wayne James Nelson
Dec 18, 2022
Wayne "Turk/Turkey, Wesley Jones" James Nelson, 60, of Williston, North Dakota, passed away on December 18, 2022 in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Wayne was born in Duluth, Minnesota to James "Jim" Nelson and Virginia "Ginger" Nelson (Wiles) on July 17, 1962. He attended Hermantown High School and went on to join the U.S. Airforce: Squadron 3702 Flight 508...
Lillian Mae Zeleznikar
Dec 18, 2022
Lillian Mae Zeleznikar, 93, passed away December 18, 2022 at Oakview Assisted Living in Moose Lake MN. She was born May 12, 1929 in Duluth and was one of five children of Elna (Johnson) and Herman Berglund. Lillian graduated from Denfeld High School in 1947 and in 1952 she married Robert Zeleznikar. Together they made their home in Duluth...
Arlene "Tina" Roseann Niskala
Dec 17, 2022
Tina will be remembered for being a wonderful mother, loving grandmother and friend to all. We will all miss her big smile and sense of humor.
Arlene "Tina" R. Niskala, 79, of Hermantown, MN died peacefully surrounded by family at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital on December 17, 2022.
Tina was born on August 15,...
Steven Gerald Pederson
Dec 14, 2022
Steve Pederson, 66, of Duluth, MN, passed away on December 14, 2022 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by family. He fought hard but was unable to overcome complications from lung cancer treatment.
Unafraid to be his true self around anyone and everyone, he lived a life with no filter. Some people show up and say...
Hubert "Gil" Chester Gilberg
Dec 13, 2022
Hubert "Gil" Chester Gilberg, 82, of Duluth, passed away suddenly on December 13, 2022 in his home of natural causes.
Hubert is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth "Betty"; daughter, Stacy (Dave) Lubbesmeyer; son, Carl (LaNae) Gilberg; grandchildren, Cody (Ellie) Burcar, Tyler (Allie) Gilberg, Nicki (Kjell) Gilberg and Sarah (Brent) Hobbs; great-grandchildren, Cabella, Zander, Luca,...
Eugene "Mike" Michael Peters
Dec 4, 2022
Eugene "Mike" Michael Peters, 80, of the city of Rice Lake, MN, passed away on December 4, 2022. Mike was born on July 2, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN, to Eugene and Lempi Peters. He attended Mound High School graduating in 1961.
In 1972 Mike attended the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus and became a teaching assistant...
Rue Ann Brewer
Dec 2, 2022
Rue Ann (Hmielewski) Brewer, 68, of South Range Superior, WI died Friday December 2, 2022 at St Luke's Hospital Hospice Care after a 2 year battle with Cancer.
Rue was born May 3, 1954 in Ashland, WI to Frank and Marjorie (Kelley) Hmielewski. After graduating from Ashland High School in 1972, Rue enlisted in the Marine Corps...
John "Jack" Arnold Mcleod
Dec 2, 2022
Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Father-in law, Friend, One-of-a-Kind Legend. His motto in life, "This Life Ain't Dress Rehearsal"- everyone he met knew it, he was full of life.
Jack McLeod, 89, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, December 2, 2022, in Reno, NV. He is survived by wife of 58 years, Susan; children, Lisa...
June Lois Myhre
Nov 28, 2022
June Lois Myhre, 95, of Hermantown passed away on Nov. 28, 2022 in her home with her family by her side.
June was born June 15, 1927 in Duluth. She married Robert Myhre on June 15, 1945 and had 10 children. They had a special spot in their hearts for their home on White Face Reservoir.
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Janet Joanne Jurek
Nov 27, 2022
Janet Joanne Jurek, 81, of Duluth, died on November 27, 2022 with her family by her side. She had battled dementia for several years and had needed family and friends to care for her until she came to the assisted living community at Elysian. Janet was born to Joanne and Harold Eagle in Duluth on February 8, 1941 and...
Evelyn "Evie" Hammer Brown
Nov 23, 2022
Evelyn "Evie" Brown, 78, of Duluth, MN peacefully started her journey to heaven on Nov. 23, 2022.
Evie was born in Grand Marais, MN to Chris and Ida Hammer, and she lived life in the surrounding Duluth area. After earning her degree in cosmetology, she was married to Clifford E Brown Jr & built a house in...
Larry Lee Ecklund
Nov 23, 2022
Larry Lee Ecklund, 74, of Duluth, MN was blissfully reunited with his late wife, the love of his life, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Larry grew up in the Twig and Munger areas of Northern Minnesota and helped work the family farm. He attended Proctor High School, worked for Duluth Ready Mix and later joined the United States Navy,...
Mimi Lavone Frazer
Nov 21, 2022
Mimi Lavone Frazer, 86, of Duluth, MN, died peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022 at the Diamond Willow in Lester Park. She was born on March 19, 1936 in Crow Wing County, MN, the daughter of the late Frank "Fritz" and Pearl Frazer.
Mimi lived in Minnesota, Florida, New York, and California during her life. During her...
Joyce Elaine Myhre
Nov 20, 2022
Joyce Elaine (Anderson) Myhre, 87, of Duluth, MN, passed away on November 20, 2022, at Hilltop Healthcare (Chris Jensen).
Joyce was born to Victor and Olga Anderson on August 6, 1935 in Duluth and attended Hermantown High School graduating in 1953. She married Howard Myhre in 1955. Joyce worked as a Retirement Specialist at the U.S. Department...
