Obituary Listing

Jan 22, 2026

Judy Kay Sundstrom, age 70, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, following complications from a seizure. Born on May 23, 1955, Judy was a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt whose kindness and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her.

Judy is survived by her brother, Jim Sundstrom (Pat); her sister, Linda Aune (Greg); her sister-in-law, Nancy Sundstrom;...

Jan 17, 2026

Patrick "Pat" Allen Shaw, 78, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026 at Twin Ports Health Services.

Pat was born on August 24, 1947 in Duluth, Minnesota to the late Donald and Florence Shaw. He was a 1965 graduate of Denfeld High School. After graduating, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War....

Jan 15, 2026

Joanne “Nonie” Helen Shatto (Lelonek), 91, of Duluth, passed February 15, 2026, at VitaCare Living of River Hill, Duluth, MN.

Joanne was born to Gladys and Clarence Lelonek from Spooner, WI.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Shatto; brothers, Clarence, Eugene “Bud”, and John; sisters, Donna Bolander and Gladys Glad.

She is survived by her and Walter’s sons, Gilbert, Mike,...

Jan 14, 2026

Caroline Raymond, age 92, of Duluth, passed peacefully from her earthly home to her heavenly home on January 14.

She was born in Deerwood, Minnesota, to George and Pearl Elmer, and was the youngest of seven children. After graduating from Crosby-Ironton High School, Caroline married the love of her life, Jim Raymond, on her 18th birthday. The couple made their home...

Jan 10, 2026

In January 1944, at just eleven months old, Irene's world was illuminated by the red and purple glow of artillery fire as the Vistula-Oder Offensive reached her family's doorstep. Faced with the encroaching front, her parents made the harrowing decision to flee their home. Before leaving, her father buried their most valued possessions beneath the floor of a grain...

Jan 9, 2026

Jean Marie Flood (Hujanen), 89, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026.

Born on November 27, 1936, Jean was a woman defined by her kindness, her steady work ethic, and her deep devotion to her family. After the immense task of raising her six children and doing the books for Pat's Skelly (her husband's...

Jan 9, 2026

Carolyn "Carol" Elaine (Aho) Karkianinen, 74, of Cromwell, MN passed away on January 9, 2026 at Aspirus St. Lukes in Duluth MN.

Carol was born to Hjalmer and Ellen Aho on January 15, 1951. She went to Grand Rapids High School She attended Grand Rapids High School and later married Duane Karkiainen in 1971. Carol devoted many...

Jan 7, 2026

Lorraine Adele Ojard, 92, of Duluth MN passed away on January 7, 2026.

Jan 7, 2026

Jean Ellen Jacobs (Rautio), 78, of Hermantown passed away on January 7, 2026.

Jean was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a devoted caregiver to her husband, Larry, and the entire family. She was a huge Minnesota Vikings Fan, enjoyed watching old westerns, and spending time with her dogs.

The family would...

Jan 6, 2026

Timothy Ian Mathias, 60, of Duluth, Minnesota, died peacefully in his home on January 6, 2026, surrounded by the people and things he loved most.

Tim was born in Duluth, Minnesota, to Wesley Wayne Mathias and Wanda Jean Mathias (Winland). He attended and graduated from Central High School and had a long-standing career at the College of St. Scholastica, sponsored by...

Jan 5, 2026

Glenn Harold Johnson, 73, of Duluth, passed away on January 5, 2026 at home of natural causes.

Glenn was born in Duluth to Harold and Phyllis (Anund) Johnson on August 27, 1952.  He graduated from Proctor High School in 1971.

He was employed as customer service manager at Johnson Supply Company for 39 years.  His...

Jan 4, 2026

James "Jim" Stuart Sathers, 84, of Duluth, MN, passed away on January 4th, 2026 at his residence.

Jim was born in Duluth to Oscar Bjorne Sathers & Edith Irene (Flewell) Sathers on September 15th, 1941. He graduated from Proctor High School in 1959, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of...

Jan 3, 2026

Steven "Arch" Paul Archambeau, 71, of Anderson Road, Hermantown, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, with family by his side.

Steve was born on July 8, 1954, in Duluth, to Leonard "Doc" and Letty Archambeau.

Steve was a life-long Hermantown resident and graduated from Hermantown High School in 1972. He attended technical school and spent...

Jan 3, 2026

Timothy "Crazy Train" Raymond Luhm, 71, of Duluth, MN, passed away on January 3, 2026 at the Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center.

Tim was born in Duluth to William Oliver Luhm and Doris Caroline (Holm) Luhm on July 19, 1954. He graduated from Duluth East High School in 1972 and went on to earn Bachelor of...

Dec 26, 2025

Claudia Ann Budisalovich, 81, of Hinkley, MN, passed away on December 26, 2025, at Golden Horizons Memory Care. Claudia was born in Duluth, MN, on March 20, 1944, to Alfred and Florence Taylor.

Claudia studied and received her GED and worked for many years at St. Luke's Hospital in the supply process distribute department.

Claudia...

Dec 25, 2025

James "Jim" Paul Knuckey, 89, of Brooklyn Park, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.

Raised in Duluth, Jim attended UMD, and developed a lifelong love for the outdoors and a passion for fly fishing. After marrying Dorothy, they settled in Brooklyn Park where he worked as a commercial lighting sales engineer....

Dec 24, 2025

Dean "Deano" Patrick Moore, 56, of Hermantown, Minnesota, passed away on December 24, 2025, at his home of natural causes.

Dean was born in Clinton, Iowa, on March 18, 1969. He was the son of David Moore and Brenda (Simpkins) Moore. He spent his younger years in Mt. Iron, Minnesota, graduated from Hermantown High School in 1987...

Dec 23, 2025

Edna Lorriane Boutain, age 94, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on December 22, 2025, at Hilltop Nursing Home. She was born on July 13, 1931, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Elmer Hegg and Selma (Gunderson) Hegg.

Edna was united in marriage to Norman Boutain. Together, they managed several farms before eventually moving to Duluth. She enjoyed babysitting, cooking,...

Dec 22, 2025

Larry Joe Olson, 77, of Superior, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2025, at his home from natural causes. He was born on June 26, 1948, in Two Harbors to Harry and Virginia (Riley) Olson.

Larry grew up in Two Harbors and graduated from Two Harbors High School with the Class of 1967. After high school, he...

Dec 20, 2025

Gary John Hammerstrom, 64, of Duluth MN, passed away on December 20, 2025. While his passing was unexpected, we celebrate his return home. In the words of 2 Corinthians 5:8; "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord".

He loved spending time with his children...