Obituary Listing

Nov 26, 2021

Rose Marie Giddings, 61, of Duluth, went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2021.

Rose was born in Grand Marais, MN on February 4, 1960. She attended Cook County High School and went on to earn a certification in nursing.

Rose was an excellent homemaker, wife and mother. She also worked as...

Nov 24, 2021

Clarence Gust Swenson, better known as Gus, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, or Papa Gus to those that loved him most, passed away of a broken heart Wednesday, November 24, 2021, one hour shy of the anniversary with his bride and wife of 60 years, Sharon Rae Swenson. In true Gus fashion, he tried to do what Sharon had asked of...

Nov 22, 2021

Brian Allen Mesedahl, 62, of Duluth passed away Monday, November 22nd, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital.

He was born February 20th, 1959 in Duluth, MN to Marlyn "Mike" and Barbara Mesedahl. Brian was a lifelong resident of Duluth, growing up in Duluth Heights alongside his five brothers and sisters and many cousins whom he maintained close relationships...

Nov 19, 2021

Wayne "Cal" Calvin Polla, 84, of Duluth, passed away on Nov. 19, 2021 at Benedictine Health Center.

He was born in Duluth to Wayne and Lydia Polla on June 26, 1937, and went to Central High School. He owned Duluth Auto Body and Duluth Auto Sales for 49 years.

Cal was preceded in death by...

Nov 17, 2021

Charlene Ann Carlson, 75, of Procter, MN, passed away on Nov. 17, 2021 at Solvay Hospice Home.

Charlene was born in Duluth, MN to Robert and Mary Woods on April 27, 1946. She went to Proctor High School and graduated in 1963. She loved playing slots at the casino, camping, the color blue, and listening to Elvis...

Nov 13, 2021

Kenneth James Mielke, 66, of Floodwood Minnesota, passed away on November 13th, 2021 at St Mary's Hospital in Duluth.

Ken was born in Minneapolis to James and Betty Mielke on March 12th, 1955. He went to High School at Columbia Heights Senior High.  He worked many different jobs but ended his career as a truck driver.

Nov 12, 2021

Debra Kristine Bickel, 68, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on November 12th, 2021.

Deb was born in Rochester, MN to Robert and Beverly Jensen. After graduating from Mayo High School, she attended the University of Minnesota, majoring in Biology. Deb taught in the Minneapolis school system for a number of years before moving to Duluth.

Nov 11, 2021

On Thursday, November 11, 2021, David Roger Leach passed from this life into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.

David had a huge heart; he volunteered in his community and he loved animals. He enjoyed sci-fi and fantasy (he came from a family of Trekkies and Star Wars geeks), watching sports especially the Kansas City...

Nov 11, 2021

Irene Marie Hare Evanson, 95, of Hermantown, MN, passed away on November 11, 2021, at Edgewood Vista.

Irene was born in Antwerp, Belgium to Anna and Eugene Vanisterdael on December 19, 1925. She grew up in Belgium during World War II, surviving a German occupation of her country, and even her own home. Her strong and independent...

Nov 11, 2021

Leonard "Len" F. Pritchett, 88, of Saginaw, MN, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2021, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born November 9, 1933, to Eldon and Pearl Pritchett.

Leonard grew up in the Twig, MN area and attended the Proctor Public schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and sailed...

Nov 7, 2021

Dr. Dorette Larson, 91, of Duluth, passed the evening of Sunday, November 7, 2021 holding her daughters hand.

Dorette Willian Wheat was born in Souix City, IA on July 13, 1930 to Gertrude and Dr. Leonard B. Wheat. Dorette graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1947, and UMD in 1952. She went to the U of...

Nov 6, 2021

Captain William M. Pelto, Retired USMC, of Hibbing, formerly Duluth, passed away at the Mayo St. Mary's Hospital on November 6, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. He was 86 years young.

Throughout his life, Bill exemplified a standard of excellence in all that he did. He played varsity basketball for Duluth Central High School, which earned him...

Oct 28, 2021

Anyone who ever knew Harold "Uno" can tell you a story of how he helped them or someone they knew.

Harold Elmer Martin Jr., 70, of Duluth, MN passed away on Oct. 28, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born at the US Naval Hospital at Camp Lejune in Jacksonville, NC to Helen (Lung) and Harold...

Oct 23, 2021

Janet Sklepas, 78, of Duluth, passed on October 23, 2021 of respiratory failure at North Shore Estates. Janet was born September 3, 1943 to Bernard and Vivian Hoaglund in Wheaton, MN. She attended Denfeld High School in Duluth, MN. Janet worked in many nursing homes and loved working as a teacher's aide with small children.

Janet met...

Oct 21, 2021

Jeffrey Thomas McKenna, 50, of Hermantown, passed away on October 21, 2021 at his home.

Jeff was born in Duluth, MN to Thomas and Janet (Kuzca) McKenna on March 14, 1971. He went to high school at Hermantown High and graduated in 1989. He went on to earn an associate's degree from Duluth Technical College. He worked...

Oct 13, 2021

"To God Be The Glory"

Virginia "Ginny" Lois Hammarlund, 86, of Duluth, MN, passed away on Oct. 13, 2021, at Viewcrest Health Center.

She was born in Duluth to Mylie and Ella Porter on Feb. 27, 1935. She went to high school at Old Central High School and graduated in 1954. She attended Northwestern Bible...

Oct 10, 2021

Carolyn Margaret (Clarke) Nelson, 93, of Duluth, MN passed away October 10, 2021, at her home.

Carolyn was born in Duluth to Thomas J. "Jim" Clarke I and Dorothy M. (Smith) Clarke on April 10, 1928.  She attended Denfeld High School graduating in 1946. She married Raymond H. Nelson in 1950 and settled in the Riverside community...

Oct 8, 2021

Ernest Paul Klang, 89, of Hermantown went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was the last of 10 children of Carl and Hilda Klang born on June 22, 1932.

Ernie graduated from Proctor High School in 1951.  After graduation, he joined the Navy during the Korean War...

Oct 8, 2021

Geraldine "Gerry" Julia Strand Anderson, 84, of Duluth, MN, formerly of Two Harbors, MN passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center.

Gerry was born in Duluth, MN on August 14, 1937.  She went to high school at Duluth Denfeld and graduated in 1956. She was the co-proprietor of Harbor Bowl...

Oct 6, 2021

James Edward Nelson, 91, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on October 6th,2021 at his summer home on Pike Lake.

James was born in Duluth on January 17th, 1930 to Edward and Myrtle. He graduated from Central High School in 1947. He then attended the University of Minnesota and graduated from the Carlson School of Management with a...