Obituary Listing

Apr 30, 2025

Kenneth "Boomer" Edmund Turnboom, 88, a long-time resident of Gary New Duluth, MN passed peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, Jeanette (Bonny Rodberg) Turnboom, his 5 daughters, and their families on April 30, 2025.

Kenneth was born on the family homestead in Elmer, MN on June 23,1936, the second child of Emmett and Lillian (Kadera) Turnboom....

Apr 29, 2025

George "Will" Willard Johnson, 88, Hermantown, MN passed away on April 30, 2025 at home. He was born to Emmett and Lillian Johnson in Elmer, MN on October 28, 1936.

George graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1954. He served out country in the U.S. Marine Corp for four years, before working as an engineer at...

Apr 24, 2025

Janet Mae Omundson (Kangas), 80, of Duluth, MN, passed on April 24,2025.

Janet was born in Bruce Crossing, MI. on May 6, 1944, to Evelyn Virginia and Sulo Emil Kangas, her beloved parents. Janet attended Esko High School and graduated in 1962. She would later attend the University of Minnesota, earning a Bachelor Degree in Applied Science...

Apr 22, 2025

Pauline Lucille Majchrzak, 93, of Duluth, passed way peacefully on April 22, 2025. She was born on June 15, 1931, to Cleve and Gladys Privett and was a lifelong resident of Rice Lake Township.

Pauline was a bookkeeper for Daughtery Hardware and a dedicated employee for 38 years. She was one of the early members of the...

Apr 16, 2025

Robert "Bob" David Graff, 99 years young, passed away on April 16, 2025.

Bob was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 8,1926 to David and Hattie. He was raised Catholic and attended Cretin High School in St. Paul, where he excelled as a great athlete setting records in track and field. Bob served in WWII as a...

Apr 6, 2025

It is with a mix of sadness and joy that we announce the passing of Malley Virginia Wilson, 86, of Saginaw, who left this world peacefully surrounded by her family.

Malley met the love of her life, Bernie, at just 15 years old, and with her parents' permission, they were married on February 26, 1955. Together, they...

Apr 4, 2025

Frank Laurence Reisinger, 85, of Duluth MN passed away on April 4, 2025 with his family by his side.

Frank was born in Los Angeles, CA on October 13, 1939 and moved to Meadowlands, MN with his family as a child. After graduation, Frank joined the military spending the majority of his time in South Korea as...

Apr 3, 2025

Luella Margaret Keseley, 97, passed away peacefully in Silsbee, TX on April 3, 2025 in the loving care of her daughter, Gail. She was born in Hibbing, MN on July 8, 1927 to August and Corrine Kinzel.

Luella was the last of her generation and left behind a legacy of quiet strength and love. Though reserved, Luella's...

Apr 1, 2025

Michael "Wolf" William Wentzlaff, 58, of Kelly Lake, MN, passed away in Hermantown on April 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a 6-month battle with colon cancer.

Mike grew up in Hermantown and living life to the fullest, he developed deep friendships with a vast array of people from all walks of life. Through his...

Mar 28, 2025

Duane Allen Shaw, 94, of Fredenberg passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025 surrounded by his family. Duane was born August 27, 1930 to Jule and Olive Shaw. He graduated from Hermantown High School where he participated in athletics. He was the goalie on the first hockey team at Hermantown. He also played football and was a catcher for...

Mar 26, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Baker, 82, of Hermantown, MN, passed away on March 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Sandy was born in Duluth July 9, 1942 to Louis and Mildred Beckman. She moved to Hermantown as a child and graduated from Hermantown High School in 1960 where she...

Mar 25, 2025

Darrell Ernest Paulson, 86, born October 22, 1938, to Ernest W. A. Paulson and Marie (Johnson) Paulson died Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Essentia Health Medical Center. He went to be with his Lord and Savior and reunite with his son, Kirk; parents; and sister, Donna (William) Hughes.

Darrell graduated from Denfeld High School in 1957, where...

Mar 24, 2025

William "Bill" Anderson, 87, of Cotton, MN passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in 1938 in Racine, WI to Adolf and Madge Anderson.

Bill graduated from Denfeld High School, where he excelled in football, baseball, and basketball before going to UMD for a time to play football....

Mar 19, 2025

Sharon "Mulley" Swenson, age 74, of Saginaw, MN, will be deeply missed after her passing on March 19, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 3, 1950, in Duluth to John Sr. and Shirley Dalton, Sharon was a radiant spirit who brought joy to all who knew her. She graduated from Proctor High...

Mar 11, 2025

Adagene Marie Teske (Lauerman, Linn), 87, of Duluth, MN, passed away on March 11, 2025, at home with her family beside her. She was born in Hammond, IN on December 23, 1937, to Clifford and Kathleen Lauerman.

Ada married Glen Linn and moved to Duluth, MN in 1968, where she raised 6 children. After the passing of...

Mar 11, 2025

Roland "Rolly" Hanson, 86, peacefully passed away with his dog Shelby by his side on March 11, 2025, in Saginaw, MN. Roland was born in Duluth, MN on May 27, 1938 to Clarence and Jennie Hanson. He graduated high school in Duluth and was a auto mechanic and worked at the United States Postal Service until he retired in...

Mar 8, 2025

Joseph "Joe" James Krenik, 89, of Hermantown, passed away on March 8, 2025. Joe was born December 30, 1935 in Saint Peter, MN to the late Joseph L. and Susan Krenik. He grew up on a family farm in Le Sueur County, MN and graduated from Le Center High School. He moved to Duluth in the late-1950's and settled...

Mar 7, 2025

Ardell Joan (Waxlax) Markitans, 89, of Hermantown, MN, passed away on March 7, 2025 at her home in The Pillars of Hermantown. Ardell was born in Two Harbors, MN on October 20, 1935 to Ebba (Bergren) and Rudolph Waxlax. She went to Beaver Bay School (now the Green Door Liquor Store) through eighth grade and then boarded with family...

Mar 2, 2025

With heavy hearts but joyful memories, we celebrate the life of Kenneth "Kenny" James Leskey, who passed away on March 2, 2025, in his beloved Duluth, MN at age 65. Born on February 22, 1960, Kenny was a dedicated laborer in the union and a cherished son, father, grandfather, and friend. Kenny had a zest for life that was...

Mar 2, 2025

Eleanor Maybelle Collins (Moe) of Duluth, Minnesota passed away on March 2, 2025 in Duluth, having just celebrated her 95th birthday.

Eleanor was born in Duluth to Julia and Simon Moe on February 3, 1930. She attended Central High School, graduated from UMD, and later received a Master's Degree in Education from the U. of M. After...