Obituary Listing

Apr 28, 2020

Kim Bettina Ruhnke (Wallner), 56, found peace in the arms of Jesus on April 28, 2020, in Asheville, NC.

Kim was born on April 2, 1964, in Fort Dix, NJ. When she was four years old, she and her sister were adopted in Duluth, MN, by Robert and Helga Wallner. She was baptized and confirmed at Holy...

Apr 25, 2020

Fredrick Daniel Peterson, 87, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2020, surrounded by family. Fred was born in St. Paul, MN, on December 3, 1932, to Elsie and Elmer Peterson. The youngest of eight children in an active household, Fred was much loved and grew up watching his siblings serve his country during World War...

Apr 23, 2020

Bruce's life ended in the same manner in which he lived it, by packing as much activity into one day as possible. He spent his last day working outside on the property he loved, then running his usual six miles and pausing along the way to visit with neighbors. He topped it off by spending time with his beloved wife...

Apr 23, 2020

Ruth Gloria Johnson, age 91, of Hermantown, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born in Duluth, Minnesota, to parents Eric and Olga Skoglund on August 8, 1928. She married the love of her life, Robert Allan Johnson on October 6, 1951. They enjoyed 58 years of cherished marriage. Ruth and Bob...

Apr 21, 2020

Norman B. Livgard, 74, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2020. Norm is survived by his loving wife, Mae; his daughters, Angela Christianson and Tammy Schaefer; and his grandson, the light of his life, Tyler Christianson. A private family service is being held at Norm's request. In lieu of flowers and memorials, please send donations, in memory...

Apr 19, 2020

Troy was born in Duluth to Larry and Nelly Volkenant at St. Luke's Hospital on April 13, 1979 and passed away on April 19, 2020. Troy attended Hermantown High School and was home schooled. He had a variety of interests and hobbies: he loved to fish, hunt, and trap and was very talented at wood burning nature scenes. He enjoyed...

Apr 16, 2020

Mom, Grandma, Auntie passed away peacefully at InterFaith Care Center in Carlton, MN, on April 16, 2020, just ten days before her 94th birthday. Born April 26, 1926, in Hubbard, MN, she spent most of her life in and around Duluth and Hill City, MN, graduating from Lakewood High School as Valedictorian and marrying her high school sweetheart, Gerald King...

Apr 10, 2020

Richard "Lucky" Dale Nelson, 82, died peacefully surrounded by his family at home as the day was dawning on April 10, 2020. His name, "Lucky," was given to him as an infant but those who came to know him were really the lucky ones. Born September 27, 1937, in Hibbing, MN, to Erick and Agnes Nelson, Lucky graduated from Duluth...

Apr 7, 2020

Marjorie (Mayhew) Sullivan, 97, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2020 after a short stay in hospice at Essentia. She was born in Duluth on Dec. 13, 1922. Marjorie attended Denfeld High School and Hursh Business College. She worked for the U.S. Dept. of Interior until she retired in 1994. She was a long-time member of...

Mar 28, 2020

Charlotte Ann Becker, 84, of Saginaw, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Franciscan Health Center. Charlotte was born on June 2, 1935 in Virginia, MN to Fredrick and Anne Marie Stickney. Charlotte worked at the Duluth Air Base, Sears, and Walmart. Charlotte took so much great pleasure in her gardens. She took great joy in making and sharing...

Mar 27, 2020

Lois Kathleen Ernst, 84, of Hermantown, passed away peacefully in the presence of her children on March 27, 2020. Lois was born on March 8, 1936 in Duluth, MN to Harold and Lucille Ranthum. She graduated from Denfeld High School and attended DBU for secretarial studies. On August 27, 1955 she married Gordon Ernst and they enjoyed 62 years of...

Mar 24, 2020

Gene Curtis "Curt" Russell Olcott, 85, of Duluth, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2020. He was born on February 5, 1935 in Barnum, MN to Doris (Brockman) and Russell Olcott. Curt graduated from Denfeld High School in 1954 and went on to join the Duluth Air National Guard 148th Fighter Wing where he worked for 36 years. He married...

Mar 23, 2020

Richard "Dick" Bernier Sr., 89, died peacefully on March 23, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Dick was born on October 15, 1930 to Harold and Helen Bernier in Hugo, MN. Dick grew up in the White Bear Lake, MN and enlisted in the Army in 1948. He spent four years in the Army as a cook and...

Mar 20, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Dale Melvin Wilcox. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 16, 2020

Glen L. Lindholm passed away, March 16th, 2020 at the age of 89. Glen was born in Duluth, MN to Joel and Caroline Lindholm. Glen grew up in Moose Lake, MN and worked in the Grocery Industry in Moose lake, Duluth and Bloomington. Glen is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Beverly (William) Hakala; and brothers, Oren (Jan) Lindholm...

Mar 15, 2020

Toni Gay Barrett, 59, of Duluth, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home on March 15, 2020 of natural causes. Toni was born in Duluth on Dec. 8, 1960 to Dorlene and Thomas Erickson Sr. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in '79. She joined the U.S. Navy and served 6 years. Toni enjoyed learning and enrolled at...

Feb 25, 2020

Margaret Ann Nelson, 79, of Duluth MN passed away from cancer on February 25, 2020. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Duluth. She was born September 9, 1940 and grew up in the Central Hillside area, attending Jefferson Elementary, Washington Junior High and Central High School. Prior to her marriage, Margaret attended business school and worked in the banking industry....

Feb 24, 2020

Cory lived his life as a selfless, sweet, caring, kind, and loving soul. Cory "Stubby" Emmanuel Carlson, 35, of Duluth, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 in his sleep at home. Cory was born in Duluth to Ron and Linda Carlson on Feb. 2, 1985 and graduated from Central High School. He worked for O'Reilly Auto Parts Store and...

Feb 23, 2020

Evelyn "Ev" Ellamae Mortinsen, 94, of Proctor, died on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in her home. She was born in Duluth to John and Edith Breuer on January 9, 1926. She attended Denfeld High School, class of '44. She worked at Western Electric and Duluth Avionics. She belonged to the Daughters of the Nile and the Auxiliary of the United...

Feb 22, 2020

Duluth resident Ralph William Andres, a U.S. Army Air Force veteran, skilled machinist and craftsman of large-scale models, died Feb. 22, 2020. He was 91. Born May 12, 1928, in Mora, Minn., to William and Lydia Andres, Ralph graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1946. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force and, beginning in 1946 during the...