Obituary Listing

Oct 9, 2024

Robin Christopher Grazier, 48, of Hermantown, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from a very aggressive and untreatable glioblastoma brain cancer and subsequent stroke.

Robin was a very intelligent and private person, working most of his life as a computer programmer. Most importantly, he was a good and gentle soul.

Robin is survived by...

Oct 6, 2024

David Theodore Rouleau, 85, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 6, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 6, 1939, to Theodore "Ted" and Gladys (Booreen) Rouleau of Duluth, MN.

Dave graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1957. He worked for Northern Office Supply for 46 years and retired.

Oct 5, 2024

Harriet Lorraine (Hansen) Reno, 101, passed away October 5, 2024 at Aspirus St Luke's Hospital with her family at her side. She was born July 27,1923 to Olaf and Emma (Halvorson) Hansen.

Harriet graduated from Proctor High School, from which there was always fun bantering with her grandchildren, many of them having graduated from Hermantown HS. She...

Oct 1, 2024

The world became brighter on November 12, 1997 when Ki Lindgren was born. This beautiful soul died at the age of 26 on October 1, 2024; they left this physical life to travel on in spirit to yet another grand adventure. A longtime resident of Duluth, MN, Ki died in the hospital due to complications from surgery. Ki was...

Oct 1, 2024

Our Sunshine, Rollie, was born the 9th of 10 children to Emelia & Frank Postal. He passed away from dementia at 67 years old while in the care of his wonderful foster family, Mike Latimore & Candi Broeffle.

Rollie lived at home until 1993, then lived with sister Jerry and brother-in-law Ted until 2006. His final home...

Sep 29, 2024

Donald Pedersen, age 87, formerly of Duluth passed away peacefully at Kimball County Manor

In Kimball Nebraska on September 29th   2024.

Donald was born on May 19th, 1937, in Ringsted Iowa to Andrew s. and Elsie Pedersen.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife Marlene, his brother James A. and Fredrick M....

Sep 28, 2024

It is with saddened hearts that we tell you David Horak, 84, of Proctor, MN, passed away peacefully at his home, Saturday September 28, 2024. He was born in Duluth, MN to Violet (Ruth) Horak and Henry Horak. He attended Proctor High School and graduated with the class of 1958. David married the love of his life, Joann (Cartie)...

Sep 27, 2024

June Gail Quade, born June 25, 1927, passed away on September 27, 2024, at the age of 97.

June graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth, MN, and after a time as a telephone operator in Proctor, MN, she moved to Miami with friends. June recalled her surprise at arriving in warm Miami in an equally warm...

Sep 27, 2024

Raymond "Ray" Edwin Rasmussen, 82, of Two Harbors, MN, passed away on September 27, 2024 at Viewcrest Health Center.

Ray was born in Duluth to Edwin and Wilma in December 4, 1941. He graduated from Denfeld High School in 1960. He married Carol Hanson in November of the following year. Ray worked for DM&IR for 23 years...

Sep 25, 2024

Yvonne Marlene (Larsen) Schneider, 84, of Duluth, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Duluth to Lloyd E. and Loretta Della (LaTondress) Larsen on October 17, 1939.

Yvonne grew up in Duluth and has always loved Minnesota. She was a member of the Scenic City Snowdrifters and...

Sep 24, 2024

Michael "Mick" Allen Sertich, 75, of Alborn, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24, 2024 at Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center. He was born on June 28, 1949 in Duluth to Mark and Virginia (Fritz) Sertich.

Mick graduated from Denfeld High School in 1967 and went on to earn an...

Sep 23, 2024

James "Jim" Hugh Proudlock, 82, of Duluth, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 23, 2024

Jim was born June 9, 1942, in Menomonie, WI, the son of Dr. Homer and Delma (Nida) Proudlock. Jim was educated in Menomonie and graduated from the University of Wisconsin River Falls and Hennepin County Medical Center as a...

Sep 21, 2024

Patricia Marie (Rathe) Joyal Joyelle, 83, of Hermantown, a kind, generous, and loving mother, grandmother, and friend, died peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Pat filled her life to the brim with joy, humor, and art. She lived for 50 plus years on Park Point before having to reluctantly leave The Point in 2020...

Sep 21, 2024

Ruth Louise Hammerstrom, 86, of Hermantown, passed away on September 21, 2024 at Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center. She was born on May 19, 1938 in Biwabik to Nestor and Ruth (Clements) Pietila.

Ruth graduated from Central High School in 1957, and then Duluth Business School in 1959. She worked as a bookkeeper and teller at...

Sep 13, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jean Ann (Ronning) Brown, 81, of Duluth, on September 13, 2024 at Viewcrest Health Center, surrounded by her loved ones.

Jean was born in Duluth to Henry and Ada Ronning on December 29, 1942. She graduated from Hermantown High School in 1960 and married Robert M. Brown on June...

Sep 12, 2024

Ardys Marie Wolfe, 78, of Hermantown, passed away on September 12, 2024 at Essentia St Mary's Medical Center. She was born in Duluth to Harold and Ruth Engblom on April 4, 1946.

Ardys graduated from Hermantown High School in 1964. She worked as a cook for many places, including the Le Grand Supper Club, Gallagher's, Aftenro Home,...

Sep 10, 2024

Carol Molly Johnson, 86, of Hermantown, MN passed away on September 10, 2024 at New Perspective Senior Living in Cloquet, with her kids by her side.

She was born on December 24, 1937, in Hannibal, WI to Henry and Violet (Wagner) Lohnis. When she was 7 years old, she and her parents moved to Duluth, where she...

Sep 6, 2024

Alan Bruce Nelson, 76, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Aspirus St Luke's Hospital.

Alan was born in Duluth, Minnesota to Lloyd & Lucille Nelson on December 4, 1947. He graduated from Hermantown High School in 1965. Alan had a love for coins, watches, and the classics. His favorite pastime was sharing...

Sep 6, 2024

Donald Albin Larson, 86, of Duluth, MN passed peacefully with his wife, Linda (Starkes), by his side on September 6, 2024. Donald was born August 21,1938, the oldest of four children to Albin and Ida (Blom) Larson.

While attending Alborn High School, he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He also was quite a good actor and...

Sep 6, 2024

Darla Neryne Peterson, 82, of Saginaw, passed away on September 5, 2024 at Community Memorial Hospital in Cloquet. She was born on August 2, 1942 to Rudy and Neryne Granholm.

Darla was preceded in death by her parents.

Darla is survived by her husband of 63 years, LeRoy Peterson; daughter, Karla (Michael) Hennen; grandchildren, Dalton,...