Obituary Listing

Aug 18, 2021

Robert A. Poulter, 69, of Duluth, passed away August 18, 2021, at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN, due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

Bob was born in Cumberland, WI on January 25, 1952, to Larry and Peggy Poulter.

Bob graduated from East High School in 1970, attended UMD for two years, and then enlisted in...

Aug 18, 2021

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Lavon Eskola Effinger, 84, reunited with her soul mate on August 18, 2021. She was born November 15, 1936 in Duluth to Jack Eskola. She graduated from Morgan Park High School, class of 1954. She met the love of her life, Erwin, while working as a car hop at Richie's Drive-In. The two married October 9, 1954...

Aug 16, 2021

Ronald Theodore Oberg, 82, of Duluth, passed away on August 16, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital from a stomach aneurysm.

Ronald was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie in 1985.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Linda; daughter and son-in-law, Sherri (Ken) Larson; grandson; great-grandson; and two sisters.

We...

Aug 13, 2021

Paul Christopher Kucza, 54, of Duluth, passed away on August 13, 2021 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center.

Paul was born in Duluth to Wally and Bev Kucza on May 15, 1967. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 1985. He worked in the sheet metal trade for 33 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Aug 12, 2021

Katrina Marie Parker, 40, of Duluth & Minneapolis, MN, passed away on August 12, 2021 at her home.

Katrina was born in Duluth, MN to Connie and George Parker Sr. on March 12th 1981. She went to Central High School with the graduating class of 1999. She went on to take many courses at North Hennepin Community...

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...