Obituary Listing

Nov 10, 2020

Shirley Jean Peak, 80, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospice. She was born on April 25, 1940 in Biwabik to John and Lorna Hakala.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, David.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 57 years, Larry; children, John,...

Nov 10, 2020

Carol Mae Johnson, 94, of Duluth, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Benedictine Health Center.

Services to be held at a later date.

Nov 8, 2020

Scott Ronald Crego, 65, of Duluth, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Pequaywan.

Per Scott's wishes, no services are to be held.

Nov 6, 2020

Albert Raphael Michog, 92, of Duluth, passed away on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living.

Albert was born on Oct. 3, 1928 in Bremen Township, MN to Laurence and Victoria Michog. He worked at International Multifoods in Duluth as a foreman, before retiring after 40+ years. Albert was a member of The Moose Lodge,...

Nov 6, 2020

James Raymond Kaneski, 88, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. He was born July 4, 1932 to Frank and Elsie Kaneski.

James grew up in the country on the family farm. He later joined the Naval Reserves for several years and also worked for the SOO Line R.R., in which he retired from...

Nov 5, 2020

Linda Ruth Woods, 66, of Duluth, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 in her home.

Linda was born in Duluth, and graduated from Denfeld '72. She proudly served in the Minnesota Army National Guard. Linda LOVED to fish, was a talented painter, and loved crafts. She was a lover of all animals, especially horses. She was...

Nov 4, 2020

Warren Dale Ritchie, 72, of Hermantown, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital.

No services to be held.

Nov 1, 2020

Jack Thomas Wiggins, 85, of Duluth, passed away on November 1, 2020 in St. Luke's Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Duluth. Jack was born on September 9, 1935 in Jacobson, MN to Richard and Bridget Wiggins of Duluth.

Jack is survived by his sisters, Janice Rasmussen of Boyceville, WI, and Valerie (George) Herrington of Esko,...

Oct 27, 2020

Louella Alice Jentoft, 77, of Duluth passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at her home.

Louella was born on January 14, 1943 to Earl and Lucy (Lindner) Tapa in Danbury, Wisconsin. She was one of four children. Louella enjoyed taking pictures of flowers, nature, and her granddaughters, whom she loved spending time with. She liked to...

Oct 26, 2020

Jerome "Jerry" Louis Lambert, 86, of Esko, passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 26, 2020 at Solvay Hospice House after a brave and dignified battle with ALS.

Jerry was born the third of four children on November 1, 1933 in Duluth to Elmer and Anne Lambert. Raised in a loving home, he grew up in...

Oct 25, 2020

Kevin Robert Ridgley, 59, of Brimson, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 at Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Kevin was born in Duluth and graduated from Denfeld. He served in the U.S. Marines before working as a Fire Chief and EMS in Brimson. He worked many jobs, but most recently at...

Oct 22, 2020

Mark William Kromschroeder, 76, of Duluth, passed away at home with his family on Oct. 22, 2020.

Mark was born on May 6, 1944 to William & Irene Kromschroeder in Duluth. After high school, Mark joined the Navy and did his tour on the USS Forrestal. After returning from the Navy, Mark married the love of his...

Oct 21, 2020

Regina Angeline Ray, 81, of Duluth, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sturgeon Lake, MN on Jan. 31, 1939 to Angeline (Greski) and Edward Adamczak.

Regina worked for the Duluth School District ISD 709 before retiring after 31+ years. She was a huge...

Oct 17, 2020

Patricia Irene Russell, 87, of Duluth passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 surrounded by family at Chris Jensen Nursing Home in Duluth. She was born on May 5, 1933 to Edna and Clarence Lund.

She attended Caribou lake Elementary School and graduated from Proctor High School.  After high school she married the love of her life, Lee...

Oct 16, 2020

Elaine Pauline McMann, 71, of Duluth passed away on October 16, 2020 with family at her side.

She worked hard her entire life, sacrificing, directing and when necessary correcting. She was an extraordinary woman who stood firmly for what she believed in, speaking the truth, even if it hurt, and loved just as fiercely. She was and...

Oct 14, 2020

Deborah Jean "Deb" Johnson, 67 of Duluth, MN passed away on October 14, 2020 at Chris Jensen Rehabilitation Center.

Deb was born in Midland, MI to Bernice L. (McMahon) and Edward A. Emerson on October 4, 1953. Deb attended Bullock Creek High School and graduated in 1971.  She also attended MJ Murphy Beauty School.  Deb worked as...

Oct 14, 2020

Wesley Arthur Douglas Ahlberg, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Viewcrest Health Center. He was born in Jacobson, MN, on Christmas Day, 1931, in their neighbor's sauna, to Arthur August Ahlberg and Jenny Autio Ahlberg.

Wes grew up in Duluth, MN, spending his summers at the family farm in Jacobson.  He graduated from...

Oct 12, 2020

Peterson, Douglas Lynn (Doug) brother, father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather, career Realtor. Full of love and full of life, Doug will be greatly missed by us all.

Born in Kingsville, Texas as a twin to David Peterson as one of the biggest twins born on record at that time, almost 18 pounds. Mom, at 88 years old...

Oct 8, 2020

Dale's life ended as it was lived, surrounded by his loved ones.

Dale Frederick Carman, 74, of Duluth, MN passed away on October 8th, 2020 in the comforts of his home, after a brief battle with cancer.

Dale was born in Elmira, NY to Cora Genevieve (Porter) and Jesse James Carman on April 22, 1946....

Oct 5, 2020

Charles "Noffee" Dunkel Noffsinger, 88, of Hermantown passed away on Oct. 5, 2020 in his home. He was born in July 31, 1932 in Superior, WI.

He worked for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 40 years. Charles enjoyed the outdoors, especially with a pole in the water or hunting for deer or pheasant. He loved spending...