Obituary Listing

Apr 29, 2023

Rodney "Rod" Charles Pedersen, 80, of Alborn, Minnesota, passed away on April 29, 2023 after a brief battle with Leukemia at Essentia St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. He was surrounded by his immediate family, grandchildren, brother, sister, nieces, and nephews.

Rodney was born in Duluth to Charles and Olga (Ostman) Pedersen on 10/22/1942. He went to...

Apr 26, 2023

Constance "Connie" May, 89, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023 in Duluth, Minnesota with her family and beloved cat, Sophie by her side. Connie was born in Portage, Wisconsin, the only child of Clarence and Johanna VanderHoek.

Connie grew up in Portage where her mother and father worked at the Portage Hosiery Company. Once old enough,...

Apr 25, 2023

Barbara "Beasley" Jo Odden, 74, of Duluth passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2023 at St Luke's Hospital. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Earl and Irene Kangas.

Barb loved her family. She enjoyed being a mom and a grandma, playing cards & games (especially Tripoly!), camping and visiting her brother in Texas.

Barb...

Apr 23, 2023

Dorothy Marie Harrison, 82, of Duluth, MN passed away on April 23, 2023 at Essentia St. Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Dorothy was born in Ball Club, MN to Emil and Mary Stangler on Sept. 1, 1940. She went to high school in Deer River, MN and graduated in 1958. After graduation, she went to Duluth where she...

Apr 22, 2023

Michelle "Micki" Kathleen Olson, 52, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 in an apartment fire along with her son, Patrick. Micki was born in Duluth on January 22, 1971 to Kenneth R. Olson Jr. and Ann B. Olson. She grew up on Caribou Lake in the Pike Lake area and attended the local elementary school there,  graduating from Proctor...

Apr 22, 2023

Patrick Arthur Olson, 24, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 in an apartment fire along with his mother, Michelle. He was born in Duluth on September 2, 1998 to Michelle "Micki" Kathleen Olson and Donald Welsand. He grew up in Duluth and graduated from Harbor City International High School in 2017.

Patrick was generally a soft spoken...

Apr 15, 2023

Billie Carol Grimsrud, 55, of Duluth, passed away in her home on April 15, 2023 after spending the day with her family and surrounded by the staff, who provided care while in hospice at home throughout the past week.

Billie was born on June 12, 1967, in Rochester. She lived in a home, through Duluth Regional Care...

Apr 13, 2023

Barbara Jean Carlson, 71, of Duluth, entered into eternal rest with the Lord our Father on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at St Luke's Hospital.

Barb was born in Duluth on September 1, 1951 to Richard Sr. and Agnes (Rise) Hellesvig. She retired from St Luke's Hospital after 37 years in medical records and registration. In her free...

Apr 12, 2023

Curtis William "CW" Johnson, 80, of Superior, passed away on April 12, 2023 in his home. He was born on March 15, 1943 to William "Bill" and Lillian Johnson.

CW was a baker for Johnson's Bakery for over 50 years. He enjoyed going to all types of sporting events, collecting coins and stamps, and watching old western...

Apr 11, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce David Lynn Stern, 66, of Buyck, MN, passed away on April 11, 2023 at Essentia Health Miller Dwan in Duluth, MN.

David was born in Madison, MN to Verle and Audrey Stern (Lenhart) on April 10, 1957. He went to Park High School in Cottage Grove, MN and graduated...

Apr 10, 2023

Jeffrey Walter Tague, 57, of Cloquet, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth. He was born in Duluth on May 12, 1965 to Marie Jo (Wares Tague) Kelleher and Joseph Tague.

Through Jeff's early years he resided in children's home care facilities, and later as Jeff matured he was cared for...

Apr 7, 2023

Dolores "Dode" Mae Olson, 90, of Duluth, MN passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 in Hospice Care at Edgewood in Hermantown, MN with family by her side.

Dolores was born May 20, 1932 in Duluth to Alex and Philomena "Minnie" (Reed) Sylvester. Dolores grew up in Duluth, graduating from Duluth Central High School in 1950. On...

Apr 6, 2023

Charles "Phil" Kollasch, 87, of Duluth died on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital.

He was born May 8, 1935 in Bancroft IA, to Elmer and Mary Kollasch. He retired from Federal Express.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Helen, Delores, and Wilma.

Phil is survived...

Mar 29, 2023

Judith "Judi" Mae Rautio, 65, passed away peacefully March 29, 2023, at home. She was born December 28, 1957, to Edwin and Violet Rautio in Cloquet, Minnesota.

Judi loved her children, grandchildren, and family immensely. She loved unicorns, playing games and puzzles. She loved cheering for her Minnesota Vikings. Judi loved all animals. She loved seeing her...

Mar 24, 2023

Frank Bradley Marshall, age 79, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on March 24, 2023 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center, after a long series of illnesses.

Frank, the oldest of three brothers, was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Pierre "Pete" Marshall and Mary Bliss. He went to Glenbard West High School, graduating in 1961, and then...

Mar 24, 2023

Peter Frederick Campbell was born October 4, 1942 in Berkeley, CA to John & Patricia Campbell. He always had crazy stories to share about his life on the hobby farm in the San Fernando Valley, where he grew up with his two precious sisters, Susan and Peggy. He spent a brief time in the Army as an M.P., working...

Mar 17, 2023

Richard A. Koschak was born in Duluth on March 2, 1940 to Anton and Alice Koschak (Gaines). On March 17, 2023, at the age of 83, he left our world to join his son Bradley.

Dick grew up in International Falls and Silver Bay where he played and coached hockey and football, his favorite sports. Dick served...

Mar 17, 2023

Elwin "Babe" Carl Anderson, 73, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully in his home with his children by his side, on March 17, 2023, after battling cancer.

Babe was born in Duluth, MN to Fritz and Ailie (Erickson) Anderson on March 1, 1950. He went to Duluth Central High School, graduating in 1968. He worked as a...

Mar 14, 2023

Tracy Rae Jackman, 54, passed away unexpectedly on March 14th, 2023 at Essentia Health Miller-Dwan Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota after a brief illness.

Tracy was born October 22, 1968 to Lucille (Mucha) Jackman and Robert K. Jackman in Duluth, MN.

She grew up in the Observation Hillside area of Duluth and as a child loved...

Mar 8, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Sellwood, 79, of Lake Nebagamon, WI and The Villages, FL.

Sandy was born in Duluth to Howard and Muriel Rilling on March 25, 1943. She graduated in 1961 from Duluth Central High School. After graduation, she worked at the Medical Arts Building as an elevator operator, and then as an assistant for Dr. Fording...