Obituary Listing

Sep 29, 2025

Rodney James Aho, 86, of Duluth, MN passed away on September 29, 2025 at Viewcrest Health Center of Duluth.

Rodney was born in Duluth to Leo and Ailie Aho on July 23, 1939. He graduated from Clover Valley High School in 1957. He served in the Air Force where he was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base...

Sep 23, 2025

He lived loud, laughed hard, and loved unconditionally. With hearts full of stories and memories, we gather to celebrate and honor the – legendary - life of Arnold William Leskey. He was a loving son, father, papa, and friend. He was a ride-or-die, Rock 'n Roll kind of guy until the very end.

Arnold "Arnie" William Leskey,...

Sep 19, 2025

Jeanette Marie Curphy, 90, of Brimson, MN, passed away on September 19, 2025, at her home on Bassett Lake.

Jeanette, affectionately known by her family as Mutka, was born in Eveleth, Minnesota, to Alois and Mary Claus on August 4, 1935. She attended Eveleth High School, graduating in 1954. She married her high school sweetheart, Jack, and...

Sep 17, 2025

Brandon Jon Erickson, 45, passed away into God's arms on September 17, 2025, at his home in Duluth, MN.

Brandon was born June 7, 1980 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota to Tammy (Erickson) Hanzlik and Alex Angelos.

Brandon attended Hermantown High School, playing football for Hermantown Hawks. He then went on to receive...

Sep 16, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Brazerol, 75, a lifelong resident of the Duluth area, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at Viewcrest Health Center.

Born on June 5, 1950 in Duluth, Minnesota, Charles was the son of the late Richard and Irene Brazerol. He graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1968, before serving his country with pride and...

Sep 15, 2025

George Anton Rasmusson - known to most simply as George, and to his kids as "GAR" - passed away on September 15, 2025.

Born in Williston, North Dakota, in 1947 and raised in Devils Lake, George developed early passions for aviation and storytelling - two threads that would weave through his entire life.

He built...

Sep 15, 2025

Dianne's life ended as she lived it, loved and surrounded by her family and friends.

Dianne Marion Carman, 73, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Essentia Health Moose Lake.

Dianne was born in Duluth, MN on April 17, 1952. She went to Torrance High School, in Torrance, CA and graduated...

Sep 11, 2025

Kathleen "Forman" Marie Barry 70, of Duluth, passed away on September 11, 2025 after complications from a stroke.

Forman was born on September 29, 1954 to Jim and Harriet McDonnell. She graduated from Hermantown High School in 1972 and soon after married the love of her life, Jim "PacRat" Barry in 1973, followed by the birth of...

Sep 10, 2025

Elaine "Yaya" Sandra Engen, 63, of Duluth, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Essentia Health, surrounded by love.

Elaine was truly an angel in human form - graceful, gentle, and overflowing with compassion. Her presence was a blessing to everyone who had the honor of knowing her. With a heart as expansive as...

Sep 8, 2025

Julie Archambeau, 59, of Hermantown, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025 with her family by her side. She was a kind and vibrant soul whose warmth touched everyone she met. She was born in Duluth, Minnesota on September 29, 1965.

Julie had an unwavering passion for country music. She loved to dance, inviting others to...

Sep 4, 2025

Jerry "Butchie" William Lopez Jr, 70, of Duluth, MN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his home.

Jerry was born in El Paso, Texas to Carmen and Jerry Lopez on January 30, 1955. He graduated from Grossmount High School in 1973. He lived a life full of love, faith, and kindness.

Over...

Aug 30, 2025

"You can call me Ray or you can call me Jay, but don't call me Raymond."

Ray Bennie Johnson, 78, of Cloquet, passed away at home on August 30, 2025 from bladder cancer.

Ray was born on September 21, 1946, in Crosby, MN to Tracy and Arlene Johnson. He later moved to the Duluth area...

Aug 22, 2025

Marlene Joice Robarge, age 89, of Cloquet, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at Inter-Faith Care Center.

Born on August 19, 1936, in Cotton, Minnesota, Marlene was the only child of Arthur and Elsie Bjorklund. She graduated from Cotton High School and went on to work at St. Luke's Hospital, where she lovingly cared for newborns...

Aug 20, 2025

Doug is remembered for his kind and generous heart, warm and friendly demeanor, impeccable memory, unforgettable sense of humor, and ability to light up a room. He was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He truly was a friend to everyone and will be missed by many.

Douglas "Doug" Alan Harwood, 69, of Duluth Minnesota,...

Aug 20, 2025

Kaleigh Yvette Scholz, a kind devoted wife and mother full of passion for family, 45, of Duluth, MN passed away on her birthday August 20, 2025 at MN Health Fairview in Minneapolis, MN from her almost 10 month fight with Lukemia.

Kaleigh was born on August 20, 1980, in St. Louis Park, MN to Julie (Glad) Smith...

Aug 17, 2025

Loretta Hilda Kahlbaugh, 87, of Duluth MN passed away August 17, 2025 surrounded by family at her home of 57 years. She had battled cancer for more than a year.

Known to all as Lorie, she was born in Kettle River MN to Lucila (Gehlhar) Rucks and Arnold Rucks on July 25, 1938.

Lorie grew...

Aug 16, 2025

Jack L. Harmon, 86, of Duluth, MN, passed away on August 16, 2025, at Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living after a long battle with cancer.

Jack was born in McCook, Nebraska to Marion Walker Harmon & Irene Mae McCain on November 11, 1938. He joined the Navy when he was 17 years old, and during his service time...

Aug 15, 2025

Fern Marion Olson (Lindholm), 93, of Pike Lake, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Solvay Hospice House on August 15, 2025. Fern was born on December 25, 1931, to Joel and Caroline Lindholm. She grew up surrounded by love with her five brothers: Glen, Bruce, Oren, Dick, and Ken, and her sister, Bev. She was a beloved...

Aug 12, 2025

Elsie "Janice" (Jackson) Lindholm Haugen Huffman, 90, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully on August 12th, 2025 at Viewcrest Healthcare in Duluth.

Jan was born in Duluth to Carl and Elsie Jackson on June 15th, 1935. She grew up in the Chester Park neighborhood. In 1952, she married Ron Lindholm. The couple raised their 5 children in...

Aug 11, 2025

Patrick "Mouse" "JD" Joseph Hey died unexpectedly on August 11, 2025. Patrick was born to parents, Henry Louis and Patricia Ann (Irish) Hey on December 4, 1965. He was the youngest of nine children, some of whom would say he was the favorite, and he would agree. He grew up in the Duluth Heights area and graduated from Central...