Obituary Listing

Aug 10, 2021

Karen Lee Poppenberg, 83, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021 in her home.

Karen was born in Duluth, MN to Arnold and Viola Jacobson on June 30, 1938. She attended Central High School and graduated in 1957. She worked as a teller for Northern City National Bank before meeting the love of her...

Aug 7, 2021

Winifred "Winnie" Mae Beach, 89, of Esko, passed away on August 7, 2021 at Barnes Care Assisted Living.

Celebration of Life to be held from 2 PM - 5 PM on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her daughter-in-law's residence, 438 2nd St, Carlton, MN 55718.

Aug 5, 2021

Clarence Edwin Black, 93, of Hermantown, MN passed away August 5, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center.

Clarence was born in Duluth, MN on October 24, 1927 to Elmer and Lillian Black. He was in the Navy Air Force and retired from the Air National Guard in 1987. Clarence was a constable and first chief...

Aug 3, 2021

James "Jim" Harry Burud, devoted husband, father and grandpa, peacefully passed away at Solvay House on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

Jim was born to Harry and Tena (Claveau) Burud in Duluth, MN on February 17, 1934. He went to Central High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Barbara Olson, while singing in the school choir....

Jul 28, 2021

Dorothy Lou (Cooper) Cook, 81, of Duluth, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Viewcrest Health Center while recovering from a fall and hip surgery.

Dorothy, known to her family and friends as Dot or Dottie, was born June 25, 1940 in Wyoming, DE to Nolan and Catherine Cooper. She attended schools...

Jul 22, 2021

Marian Elizabeth Clark, 87, of Saginaw, MN, passed peacefully into God's presence on Thursday, July 22, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Cloquet, MN.

Marian was born on January 14, 1934, in Cloquet, MN to Arvo and Irma Partanen. She went to school in Cloquet and was a life-long resident in...

Jul 18, 2021

Donald Edward Magnuson, 94, of Esko passed away on July 18, 2021 at Barnes Care.

Don was born in Little Falls, MN to Nels and Anna Magnuson on March 8, 1927. He graduated from Denfeld High School and then joined the Coast Guard. He met Diane Holzmer at the Duluth Boat Club on Park Point and they...

Jul 7, 2021

Harry Emerson Watts Jr, 84, passed away on July 7, 2021 at his home in Barnes, Wisconsin.

Harry was born in Zion, Illinois to Harry Emerson and Grace Marion Watts on July 18, 1936. He graduated from Zion-Benton High School in 1954. He attended the Stout Institute, Menomonie, WI from 1954-1956. Then Harry began active duty in...

Jul 4, 2021

Kathleen "Kathy" Polzin, 62, of Duluth passed away on Sunday, July 4 at home. Kathy was born on May 20, 1959 in Germany where her father was stationed while serving in the Air Force. Kathy was the daughter of Edward & Louise (Norberg) Polzin. She graduated from Duluth Central HS in 1978.

Kathy spent her working career...

Jul 3, 2021

Rose Louise (Reno) Karban, 80, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital.

A private family graveside and interment will be held at Sunrise Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jul 2, 2021

David Allen Riley, 90, formerly of Esko, MN passed away on July 2, 2021 at his home in Brookston, MN. He was born on October 24, 1930 to john and Olive Riley in Benson, MN.

Dave married his first wife and mother to their children, Dorothy I. Riley on August 31, 1951. Dave married his second wife,...

Jun 27, 2021

Howard William Gregory, 77, of Duluth, MN, formerly of Minnetonka, MN, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2021, in Duluth.

Howard was born on July 29, 1943 to Winnifred (Niccum) Gregory and Henry Gregory. He went to Chaska High School and graduated in 1961. He loved nature, the outdoors, trips to the cabin and the Boundary Waters,...

Jun 22, 2021

Opal Lee Asbach, 76, of Duluth, MN passed away on June 22, 2021 at Chris Jensen Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Opal was born in New York Mills, MN to Edward and Myrlyn Maasch on November 10, 1944. She went to Grand Rapids High School and then went on to be a homemaker for 24 years. She spent...

Jun 21, 2021

In a farmhouse south of Carlton, MN, Margaret Louise was born to Jesse and Jennie Wigg, on March 21, 1921. Over the next 100 years Margaret would rise up as a true example of grit, stamina and strength gained through adversity. Though Margaret lived her last 50 years in Duluth, she enjoyed weekly drives to her childhood neighborhood, recalling...

Jun 17, 2021

Michael "Mike" Albert Wing, 70, of Birchwood, WI, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 17, 2021 in Rice Lake, WI.

He was born on July 26, 1950 in Sheboygan, WI to Lyle and Margaret (Clemens) Wing. Mike moved to Birchwood as a teenager and attended Birchwood High School and graduated in 1969. He married Bonnie Wing (Hayes) in...

Jun 13, 2021

Martin Harry White, 80, of Champlin passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. .

He was born March 21, 1941 in Laihia, Finland. At the age of 8, his family arrived in the United States and settled in Northern Minnesota. He graduated from Aurora MN in 1961. He attended Dunwoody Technical School and made his career as...

Jun 10, 2021

Sadly, Scott passed away after a 2 month courageous fight against COVID19, surrounded by his family on June 10, 2021.

Scott was born in Duluth, MN to Ordell and Darlene (Eld) Haedrich on November 2, 1965. He went to Hermantown High School and graduated in 1984. He married Shelly Dammer on July 28, 1990. He worked for...

Jun 6, 2021

Johnny's life was one of determination and perseverance. He was an overcomer with great tenacity.

Johnny Boyd Powe Jr., 59, of Duluth was found deceased June 6, 2021 in his home. He was born March 19, 1962 in Duluth, Minnesota to Lela and Johnny Boyd Powe Sr. He was known for his work as a laborer, grain...

Jun 6, 2021

Joan Louise Hjelle, 89, of Proctor, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Solvay Hospice House.

Joan was born on April 29th, 1932 to Fred and Antonia (Braier) Pietrowski. She lived her entire life in the Duluth area, and graduated from Denfeld High School in 1950. In 1958 she met Norton Hjelle of Barrett, MN and...

Jun 5, 2021

Raymond Daniel Soderholm, 82, of Hermantown, MN passed away on June 5, 2021 at Chris Jensen Health & Rehab Center with his family by his side.

Ray was born in Hermantown to Eldon and Ruby Soderholm (Kirking) on October 10, 1938. He graduated from Grand Rapids Agricultural School in 1956. He then earned a pipefitter's apprenticeship diploma...