Obituary Listing

Dec 14, 2025

Kathleen Ann Fink, 77, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on December 14, 2025.

Kathy was born to John and Jean (Howe) Quealy in Chicago, Illinois, and she moved as a young child to Hometown, Illinois. She graduated from Our Lady of Lorreto Grammar School in 1962 and Oak Lawn Community High School in 1966. During high school,...

Dec 8, 2025

Melanie Susan Ringstad, 64, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully, with her sister and brother at her side, on December 8, 2025, at Heritage Haven.

She was born on July 18, 1961, child of Robert and Carol Ringstad. Melanie grew up in the Lincoln Park and Piedmont neighborhoods, graduated from Denfeld High School in 1979 and moved...

Dec 4, 2025

Ryan "Willy" Scott Willman, 45, of Hermantown, MN, passed away on December 4, 2025, of natural causes in the comfort of his home.

Ryan was born in Duluth on May 26, 1980, to Vickie and Jay Willman. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 1998 and went on to attend Ely Community College. Ryan was proud of...

Dec 3, 2025

Audrey Johnson, 90, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Elk River Senior Living, with family by her side.

Audrey was born in Eveleth, MN on March 26, 1935. She worked for the Duluth Public Schools for 22 years at Northwoods School. Audrey had a large heart for all and loved to bake....

Dec 3, 2025

Jan Terrance Borg, age 81, of Duluth, MN, passed away on December 3, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital following a brief and unexpected illness. He was surrounded by his family.

Jan was born in Aitkin, MN, on June 22, 1944, to Dr. Glenn Leemhuis and Charlotte (Mainella) Borg. At age two, he moved to Duluth with...

Dec 1, 2025

Dale lived his life independently and thrived on attending social activities. Dale was incredibly generous and caring. Maintaining relationships and supporting his friends and loved ones were always his top priority.

Dale Arnold Clauson, 80, passed away on December 1, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. Dale was born on June 10, 1945, in Duluth,...

Dec 1, 2025

The family of Sharon Lee Briegel is saddened to announce her passing on December 1, 2025, at the age of 79. She fought three different battles with cancer and won two.

Sharon was a resilient hero that taught us the meaning of strength and perseverance. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who...

Nov 17, 2025

Lana Marie Anderson (Arbic), of Duluth, passed away on November 17, 2025. She was 78.

Lana was born in Duluth on October 29, 1947 to Glenn and Virginia Arbic. She grew up in Proctor and graduated from Proctor High School in 1965. She was a homemaker and loving mother.

Lana was preceded in death by...

Nov 15, 2025

Beverly "Bev" Murray, age 89, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on November 15, 2025, at Diamond Willow.

Beverly was born on October 5, 1936, in Ovid, Michigan, to Agatha and Glen Robinson. She later moved to Duluth, where she graduated from beauty school and earned her certification as a beautician. At the age of 32, Beverly was...

Nov 14, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Dean Somrock, 68, of Duluth Minnesota passed away on November 14, 2025, at Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center.

Greg was born in Rantoul, IL to Louis and Karen Somrock on September 6, 1957. He graduated from East High School in 1976. He worked as a self-employed contractor with his own business, Somrock Construction, for...

Nov 13, 2025

Jordyn was a beautiful soul with an extraordinary mind.

Jordyn "Jordy" Kay Flaada (Niigatikwe), 41, of Duluth, MN, passed away of natural causes on November 13, 2025 at home.

Jordyn was born in Virginia, MN, to Kent and Sharon Flaada on June 12, 1984. She graduated Cotton High School in 2002, and went on to...

Nov 12, 2025

Marsha Faye (Johnson) Swanson, 86, of Duluth, MN, passed away on November 12, 2025.

Marsha was born in Duluth, MN to John and Margaret Johnson on December 30, 1938. She graduated from Denfeld. She worked for Board of Trade, Halvor, Glass Block, and Younkers. She enjoyed getting together with friends, sewing, knitting, reading, cake decorating, snowmobiling and...

Nov 10, 2025

Billie Jo Marie (Hanson) Sherman of Colfax, WI passed away November 10, 2025 of medical complications with her husband, Carl Jr, by her side.

Billie Jo was born August 2, 1975 to Kurt Hanson and Alfrieda (Hashey) Shaw in Duluth, MN. Billie Jo grew up in Duluth and graduated from Proctor High School. She later moved to...

Nov 10, 2025

Hollis William Nicholson, Lt. Col.

Surrounded by the love of his family, Hollis peacefully passed into the arms of his Savior on November 10, 2025, at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth.

Hollis was born May 11, 1940, to Hollis E. and Lilly (Olsen) Nicholson and graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1958. Growing up,...

Nov 9, 2025

Shirley Eileen Goodrich, 88, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025.

She was born June 23, 1937 and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1955. After high school, she worked various jobs and owned The Peddlers Shop for many years. Outside of working, she enjoyed painting, reading, and playing the piano. Shirley married Jim...

Nov 8, 2025

Erika was definitely unique! Erika's life ended the way she lived it, in excitement of the time to be spent with family or friends after preparing all day for it, whether it was a special occasion or she was going to make it one. Erika looked for ways to make things special and make you smile.

Erika...

Nov 5, 2025

Lois Jane (Lindstrom) Gundstrom, 91, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025 at her last earthly home in Diamond Willow Lester Park. Heartful thanks go to their kind and amazing staff along with the team of St. Luke's Hospice Care.

Lois was born on February 19, 1934, as the only child to Ernest and...

Nov 4, 2025

Joan Margaret Wagner, 92, of Hermantown, passed away on November 4, 2025. She was born April 29, 1933 to Harry and Catherine Angell.

As a young child she moved from Ashland, Wisconsin to Duluth and attended Duluth and Proctor schools. She spent her career as a telephone operator and later worked at the Proctor Bakery. She married...

Oct 30, 2025

Austin John Edberg, 35, passed away at Aspirus St Luke's in Duluth on October 30, 2025.

Austin was a lifelong resident of Hermantown and graduated from Hermantown High School. He loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing, riding four-wheelers and dirt bikes, and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed working on projects in the garage with his brother and, most...

Oct 29, 2025

Judith "Judy" Ann Lutzka, 87, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at Edgewood Memory Care in Hermantown, MN.  She was born in Hibbing, MN on October 16, 1938, and has resided in Duluth, MN for the past 40 years.  During that time, she enjoyed traveling with the AARP group and attending the Duluth Symphony with dear friends.