Obituary Listing

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...

Dec 16, 2025

In Loving memory of Marjorie L Johnson, 87, of Duluth, MN, who passed away on December 16, 2025, at Edgewood Memory Care.

Marjorie was born July 30, 1938 to Levi August Larson and Cecelia Mary (Konop) Larson in Duluth, MN.

Marjorie grew up on the family farm on Emmerson Rd in Gnesen Township, helping family...

Dec 15, 2025

Shirley Mae Truscott, 89, of Duluth, MN died on Monday December 15, 2025. She was born June 9, 1936 in Kettle River, MN to Sophie and Richard Anderson.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Robert B Truscott; daughter, Linda (Dean) Adamski; sons, Wade (Rhonda) Firn and Robert (Karen) Truscott Jr.; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard (Laura)...

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...